2008 Dodge Caliber Owners Manual

• or call 1–877–855–8400
UConnect威 allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for private conversation. The UConnect威 phonebook enables you to store up to 32
names, with four numbers per name. Each language has

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a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that language. This system is driven through your Bluetooth威 “Hands-Free profile” cellular phone. UConnect威 features Bluetooth威 technology - the global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station, so UConnect威 works no matter where you stow your cellular phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s UConnect威 system. The UConnect威 system allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages (as equipped). Phone Button

The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system (depending on the type of mirror and radio equipped), and either the

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radio or the mirror has the two control buttons (PHONE Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button) that will enable you to access the system. Voice Recognition Button

Actual button location may vary with radio. The individual buttons are described in the “Operation” section.

The UConnect威 system can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth威 cellular phone. See the UConnect威 website for supported phones. If your cellu- lar phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset Profile) you may not be able to use any UConnect威 features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufacturer for details. The UConnect威 system is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect威 system

can be adjusted either from the radio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so equipped. The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the UConnect威 system such as ⬙CELL⬙ or caller ID on certain radios. Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect威 system and to navigate through the UConnect威 menu structure. Voice commands are required after most UConnect威 system prompts. You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options. • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the beep, which follows the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt or another prompt.

• For certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying ⬙Setup⬙ and then ⬙Phone Pairing,⬙ the following compound command can be said: ⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙ • For each feature explanation in this section, only the combined form of the voice command is given. You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it. For example, you can use the combined form voice com- mand ⬙Phonebook New Entry,⬙ or you can break the combined form command into two voice commands: ⬙Phonebook⬙ and ⬙New Entry.⬙ Please remember, the UConnect威 system works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet/meters away from you.

Voice Command Tree Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section.

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Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to know your options at any prompt, say ⬙Help⬙ following the beep. The UConnect威 system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. To activate the UConnect威 system from idle, simply press the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for directions. All UConnect威 system sessions begin with a press of the PHONE button on the radio control head. Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say ⬙Cancel⬙ and you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu. Pair (Link) UConnect威 System to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnect威 system, you must pair your compatible Bluetooth威 enabled cellular phone.

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To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The UConnect威 website may also provide detailed instruc- tions for pairing. The following are general phone to UConnect威 system pairing instructions: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, after the beep, say ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ and • You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identi- fication Number (PIN), which you will later need to enter into your cellular phone. You can enter any four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process.

follow the audible prompts.

⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙

• For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the UConnect威 system a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name. • You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7, with 1 being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect威 system. However, at any given time, only one cellular phone can be in use, connected to your UConnect威 system. The priority allows the UConnect威 system to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority 3 and priority 5
phones are present in the vehicle, the UConnect威 system will use the priority 3 cellular phone when you make a call. You can select to use a lower priority cellular phone at any time (refer to ⬙Advanced Phone Connectivity⬙ in this section).

⬙Dial.⬙

want to call.

Dial by Saying a Number • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The system will prompt you to say the number you • For example, you can say ⬙234-567-8901.⬙ The phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination. Based on the country in which the ve- hicle was purchased, the UConnect威 system limits the user from dialing an invalid combination of numbers. For example, in the U.S., 234-567-890 is nine digits long, which is not a valid U.S. phone number - the closest valid phone number has 10 digits. • The UConnect威 system will confirm the phone num- ber and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios.

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“Call.⬙

person you want to call.

Call by Saying a Name • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The system will prompt you to say the name of the • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, you can say ⬙John Doe,⬙ where John Doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the UConnect威 phonebook. To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to ⬙Add Names to Your UConnect威 Phonebook,⬙ in this section. • The UConnect威 system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number, which may appear in the display of certain radios.

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⬙Phonebook New Entry.⬙

Add Names to Your UConnect威 Phonebook NOTE: Adding names to the phonebook is recom- mended when the vehicle is not in motion. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of long names helps the voice recognition and it is recommended. For example, say ⬙Robert Smith⬙ or ⬙Robert⬙ instead of ⬙Bob.⬙ • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., ⬙Home,⬙ ⬙Work,⬙ ⬙Mobile,⬙ or ⬙Pager⬙). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry, if desired. • When prompted, recite the phone number for the

phonebook entry that you are adding.

After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu. The UConnect威 system will allow you to enter up to 32
names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations. Each language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that language. Phonebook Download UConnect威 allows the user to download entries from their phone via Bluetooth威. To use this feature, press the PHONE button and say “Phonebook Download.” The system prompts, “Ready to accept “V” card entry via Bluetooth威…” The system is now ready to accept phone- book entries from your phone using the Bluetooth威

transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature.

Object Exchange Profile (OBEX). Please see your phone Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to send these entries from your phone. NOTE: • The phone handset must support Bluetooth威 OBEX • Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they are already connected to any system via Bluetooth威, and you may see a message on the phone display that the Bluetooth威 link is busy. In this case, the user must first disconnect or drop the Bluetooth威 connection to the UConnect威 system, and then send the address book entry via Bluetooth威. Please see your phone Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to drop the Bluetooth威 connection. • If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it

will only use the first 24 characters.

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Edit Entries in the UConnect威 Phonebook NOTE: Editing names in the phonebook is recom- mended when the vehicle is not in motion. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, • When prompted, recite the new phone number for the

mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit.

entry that you wish to edit.

⬙Phonebook Edit.⬙

phonebook entry that you are editing.

After you are finished editing an entry in the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to edit another entry in the phonebook, call the number you just edited, or return to the main menu.

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⬙Phonebook Edit⬙ can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number, but you can add ”John Doe’s” work number later using the ⬙Phonebook Edit⬙ feature. Delete Entries in the UConnect威 Phonebook NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say ⬙List Names⬙ to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook

⬙Phonebook Delete.⬙

from which you choose. To select one of the entries from the list, press the “Voice Recognition” button while the UConnect威 system is playing the desired entry and say ⬙Delete.⬙ • After you enter the name, the UConnect威 system will ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, mobile, pager, or all. Say the designation you wish to delete. • Note that only the phonebook entry in the current

language is deleted.

Delete All Entries in the UConnect威 Phonebook • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The UConnect威 system will ask you to verify that you

⬙Phonebook Erase All.⬙

wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook.

• After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be • Note that only the phonebook in the current language

deleted.

is deleted.

⬙Phonebook List Names.⬙

List All Names in the UConnect威 Phonebook • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The UConnect威 system will play the names of all the • To call one of the names in the list, press the “Voice Recognition” button during the playing of the desired name, and say ⬙Call.⬙

phonebook entries.

NOTE: The user can also exercise ⬙Edit⬙ or ⬙Delete⬙ operations at this point.

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• The UConnect威 system will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the UConnect威 system if the feature(s) are available on your cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the UConnect威 system. Check with your cellular service provider for the features that you have. Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the UConnect威 system will interrupt the vehicle audio sys- tem, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the call. Press the PHONE button to accept the call. To reject

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the call, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep, indicating that the incoming call was rejected. Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell phone. Press the PHONE button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. NOTE: The UConnect威 system compatible phones in the market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can only answer an incoming call or ignore it.

Making a Second Call While Current Call in Progress To make a second call while you are currently on a call, press the “Voice Recognition” button and say ⬙Dial⬙ or ⬙Call⬙ followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to ⬙Toggling Between Calls⬙ in this section. To combine two calls, refer to ⬙Conference Call⬙ in this section. Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold To put a call on hold, press the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press the PHONE button until you hear a single beep,

indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at one time. Conference Call When two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, press the “Voice Recogni- tion” button while a call is in progress, and make a second phone call, as described under ⬙Making a Second Call While Current Call in Progress.⬙ After the second call has established, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a double beep, indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call.

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Call Termination To end a call in progress, momentarily press the PHONE button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. If the active call is terminated by the far end, a call on hold may not become active automatically. This is cell phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. Redial • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The UConnect威 system will call the last number that

⬙Redial.⬙

was dialed from your cellular phone.

NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the UConnect威 system.

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Call Continuation Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the UConnect威 system after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to OFF. Call continuation functionality avail- able on the vehicle can be any one of three types: • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can continue on the UConnect威 system either until the call ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect威 system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone. • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can continue on the UConnect威 system for a certain dura- tion, after which the call is automatically transferred from the UConnect威 system to the mobile phone.

• An active call

is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after the ignition key is switched to OFF.

UConnect姞 System Features

Language Selection To change the language that the UConnect威 system is using: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to (English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped). • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete

language selection.

After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. NOTE: After every UConnect威 language change opera- tion, only the language-specific 32-name phonebook is usable. The paired phone name is not language-specific and usable across all languages.

Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable: • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency

number for your area.

If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect威 system is operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Emergency⬙ and the UConnect威 system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num- ber. This feature is only supported in the U.S.

NOTE: The emergency number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S.

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and Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area. The UConnect威 system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly. Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UConnect威 system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations, when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect威 system. Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say

⬙Towing Assistance.⬙

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NOTE: The Towing Assistance number dialed is based on the country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528- 2069 for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico City in Mexico). Please refer to the 24-Hour “Towing Assistance” cover- age details in the Warranty Information Booklet and on the 24–Hour Towing Assistance Card. Paging To learn how to page, refer to ⬙Working with Automated Systems.⬙ Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies, which time out a little too soon to work properly with the UConnect威 system. Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to ⬙Working with Automated Systems.⬙

Working with Automated Systems This method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system. You can use your UConnect威 system to access a voice mail system or an automated service, such as a paging service or automated customer service line. Some ser- vices require immediate response selection. In some instances, that may be too quick for use of the UConnect威 system. When calling a number with your UConnect威 system that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can press the “Voice Recognition” button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed by the word ⬙Send.⬙ For example, if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7
4 6 #), you can press the “Voice Recognition” button and say, ⬙3 7 4 6 # Send.⬙ Saying a number, or sequence of

numbers, followed by ⬙Send,⬙ is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service cen- ter menu structure, and to leave a number on a pager. You can also send stored UConnect威 phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager entries. To use this feature, dial the number you wish to call and then press the “Voice Recognition” button and say, “Send.” The system will prompt you to enter the name or number and say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send. The UConnect威 system will then send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as tones over the phone. NOTE: • You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this feature.

network configurations; this is normal.

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Barge In - Overriding Prompts The “Voice Recognition” button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately. For example, if a prompt is asking ⬙Would you like to pair a phone, clear aѧ,⬙ you could press the “Voice Recognition” button and say, ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt. Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect威 sys- tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Setup Confirmations.⬙ The UConnect威 system will play the current confirmation prompt status and you will be given the choice to change it.

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Phone and Network Status Indicators If available on the radio and/or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by your cell phone, the UConnect威 system will provide notification to inform you of your phone and network status when you are attempting to make a phone call using UConnect威. The status is given for roaming, net- work signal strength, phone battery strength, etc. Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the UConnect威 system (while dial- ing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures). By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth威 cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s audio system. The UConnect威 system will work the same as if you dial the number using voice recognition.

NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the UConnect威 system to play it on the vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situation, after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will hear the audio. Mute/Un-Mute (Mute Off) When you mute the UConnect威 system, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the UConnect威 system: • Press the “Voice Recognition” button. • Following the beep, say ⬙Mute.⬙ In order to un-mute the UConnect威 system: • Press the “Voice Recognition” button. • Following the beep, say ⬙Mute off.⬙

Advanced Phone Connectivity

Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone The UConnect威 system allows ongoing calls to be trans- ferred from your cellular phone to the UConnect威 system without terminating the call. To transfer an ongoing call from your UConnect威 paired cellular phone to the UConnect威 system or vice versa, press the “Voice Recog- nition” button and say ⬙Transfer Call.⬙ Connect or Disconnect Link Between the UConnect威 System and Cellular Phone Your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices, but can only be actively ⬙connected⬙ with one electronic device at a time. If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth威 connection between a UConnect威 paired cellular phone and the UConnect威 system, follow the instructions de- scribed in your cellular phone User’s Manual.

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“Setup Phone Pairing.”

List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, say ⬙List Phones.⬙ • The UConnect威 system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired phone being announced, press the “Voice Recogni- tion” button and say “Select” or “Delete.” Also, see the next two sections for an alternate way to “select” or “delete” a paired phone.

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⬙Setup Select Phone⬙ and follow the prompts.

Select Another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another phone paired with the UConnect威 system. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • You can also press the “Voice Recognition” button at any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone that you wish to select. • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. the UConnect威 system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (approximately within 30 ft [9 m]) the vehicle.

the selected phone is not available,

If

⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙

Delete UConnect威 Paired Cellular Phones • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • At the next prompt, say ⬙Delete⬙ and follow the • You can also press the “Voice Recognition” button at any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone you wish to delete.

prompts.

Things You Should Know About Your UConnect姞 System UConnect威 Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the PHONE button and say “UConnect威 Tutorial.”

Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect威 system Voice Training feature may be used. To enter this training mode, follow one of the two following proce- dures: From outside the UConnect威 mode (e.g., from radio mode): • Press and hold the “Voice Recognition” button for five • Press the “Voice Recognition” button and say the

seconds until the session begins, or,

⬙Setup, Voice Training⬙ command.

Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnect威 system. For best results, the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked with the engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched OFF.

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This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. To restore the Voice Recognition system to factory default settings, enter the Voice Training session via the above procedure and follow the prompts. Voice Recognition (VR) • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1⁄2 in (1 cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) and the mirror.

• Always wait for the beep before speaking. • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from you. • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking

during a voice recognition period.

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• Performance is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- cents, the system may not always work for some. • When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of speaking the digit string, make sure to say ⬙Send.⬙ • Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is

not in motion is recommended.

names in the UConnect威 phonebook.

• It is not recommended to store similar sounding • The UConnect威 phonebook nametag recognition rate is optimized for the person who stored the name in the phonebook. • You can say ⬙O⬙ (letter ⬙O⬙) for ⬙0⬙ (zero). ⬙800⬙ must be • Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported. • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be

spoken ⬙eight-zero-zero.⬙

compromised with the convertible top down.

Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting,

• low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather conditions, and • operation from the drivers seat. • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and not the UConnect威 system. • Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by

lowering the in-vehicle audio volume.

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• In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be

compromised with the convertible top down.

Bluetooth威 Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the UConnect威 system. When this happens, the connec- tion can generally be re-established by switching the phone off/on. Your cell phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth威 ON mode. Power-Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you must wait at least five seconds prior to using the system.

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Voice Commands

Alternate(s)

Primary zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all

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Voice Commands

Alternate(s)

Primary call cancel confirmation prompts continue delete dial download edit emergency English erase all Espanol Francais help home

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Voice Commands

Alternate(s)

pairing phone book

Primary language list names list phones mobile mute mute off new entry no pager pair a phone phone pairing phonebook previous record again redial

Voice Commands

Alternate(s) return or main menu select

phone settings or phone set up

Primary return to main menu select phone send set up

towing assistance transfer call UConnect威 Tutorial try again voice training work yes

General Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration.

SEATS

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Front Seat Adjustment The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the floor. Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired position.

Front Seat Adjustment

Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.

Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If Equipped The driver’s seat height can be raised or lowered by using the ratcheting handle on the outboard side of the seat to adjust the driving position.

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WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

Seat Height Adjustment

Manual Lumbar — If Equipped The lumbar adjustment is located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. To increase or decrease support, rotate the handle up or down.

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Driver’s Seatback Recline To recline: 1. Lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to the desired position and release the handle. 2. Lift the handle to return the seatback to an upright position.

Lumbar Adjustment

Reclining Seat

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Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down on the head restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise the head restraint, pull up on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, depress the button and push down on the head restraint.

Head Restraint Adjustment

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This feature heats the front driver’s and passenger’s seats. The controls for the heater is located on the instrument panel, below the radio. After turning on the ignition, you may choose OFF, HIGH, or LOW heat settings. An indicator on the switch shows which setting has been chosen.

Heated Seats — If Equipped

WARNING!

Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.

Heated Seat Switches

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Pressing the switch once will select HIGH-level heating. Pressing the switch a second time will select LOW-level heating. Pressing the switch a third time will shut the heating elements OFF. When HIGH-level heating is selected, the heaters provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation after heating is activated. The heat output then drops to the normal HIGH-level heating. If HIGH-level heating is selected, the system will automatically switch to the LOW-level heating after about 30 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of illu- minated LEDs changes from two to one, indicating the change. Operation on the LOW-level heating also turns off automatically after about 30 minutes. NOTE: heat will be felt within two to three minutes.

If the HIGH-level heating setting is selected,

Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat To fold the front passenger seat, lift the recliner handle to full up position and push the seatback forward until it rests on the cushion in the fold flat position.

Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat Control

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Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage, each rear seatback can be folded forward. Pull the strap forward to move the seat forward and flat.

Front Passenger Seat Folded Flat

Folding Rear Seat

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Reclining Rear Seat — If Equipped

Rear Seat Folded Flat

Reclining The Rear Seat

For additional comfort, pull the strap forward just enough to release the seatback latch. Then push the seatback to a reclined position, approximately 35 degrees maximum, and release the strap.

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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull the hood release lever located on the left kick panel.

WARNING!

• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seri- ously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts • Be sure that everyone in your vehicle is in a seat

and using a seat belt properly.

Primary Hood Latch

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Then move the safety catch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.

Secondary Hood Latch Location

Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the left side (right side facing hood) of the engine compartment, to secure the hood in the open position. Place the hood prop at the location stamped into the inner hood surface. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 8
in (20 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.

WARNING!

If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving.

LIGHTS

Map/Reading Lights These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the rearview mirror. Each light is turned on by pressing the button. Press the button a second time to turn the light OFF. The lights also come on when a door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second detent.

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NOTE: The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off automatically. Multifunction Control Lever The Multifunction Control Lever controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, the passing lights, and fog lights. The lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

Map/Reading Lights

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Headlights, Parking Lights and Instrument Panel Lights Turn the end of the Multifunction Control Lever to the first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation.

To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of the Multifunction Control Lever up or down.

Headlight Control

Dimmer Control

Lights-on Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights — If Equipped

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The front fog light switch is on the Multifunction Control Lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out the end of the Multifunction Control Lever. NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the head- lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.

Fog Light Control

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Turn Signals

Turn Signal Control

Move the Multifunction Control Lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the Multifunction Control Lever partially up or down with- out moving beyond the detent. If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the Multifunction Control Lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is defective.

Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch

High Beam Control

Push the Multifunction Control Lever away from you to switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Push the Multi- function Control Lever away from you again to switch the headlights back to LOW beam.

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Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the Multifunction Control Lever toward you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the Multifunction Control Lever is released. If the Multifunction Control Lever is held in the NOTE: flash-to-pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the next flash-to-pass operation.

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped

Functionality The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running Lights (DRL), at DRL intensity (lower), whenever the ignition is on, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is off, the turn signal is off, and the shift lever is in any position except PARK.

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NOTE: On this vehicle, the DRLs will automatically turn off when the turn signals or hazard warning flashers are in operation and automatically turn back on when the turn signals or hazard warning flashers are not operating.

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS

The wipers and washers are operated by a switch on the Multifunction Control Lever. The Multi- function Control Lever is located on the right side

of the steering column. Windshield Washers To use the washer, pull the Multifunction Control Lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the Multifunction Control Lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will operate on LOW speed for two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.

If the Multifunction Control Lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn OFF.

Washer Control

Mist Feature Push down on the Multifunction Control Lever to acti- vate a single wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As long as the Multifunc- tion Control Lever is held down, the wipers will continue to operate.

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CAUTION!

In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch and allow the wipers to return to the park position before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to the wiper motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted.

Mist Single Wipe Control

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Windshield Wiper Operation Turn the end of the handle to select the desired wiper speed.

Wiper Control

Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- tween cycles, desirable. Select the delay interval by turning the end of the lever. Rotate the knob upward (clockwise) to decrease the delay time and downward (counterclockwise) to increase the delay time. The delay can be regulated from a maximum of approximately 18
seconds between cycles to a cycle every second. Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer (if equipped) is shared. It is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer sol- vent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.

TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the steering column, push down on the lever below the Multifunction Control Lever. With one hand firmly on the wheel, move the steering column up or down as desired. Push the lever back up to lock the column firmly in place.

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WARNING!

Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.

Tilt Steering Control

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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator operation at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h). The speed control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel.

To Activate Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The CRUISE indicator will turn off. The system should be turned OFF when not in use.

WARNING!

Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it.

Speed Control Location

To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press down on the lever and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever. To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the speed control lever toward you CANCEL, or normal brake or clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate speed control without erasing the set speed memory. Pressing the ON/OFF button or turning OFF the ignition switch erases the set speed memory. To Resume Speed To resume a previously set speed, push the RESUME ACCEL lever up and release. Resume can be used at any speed above 20 mph (32 km/h).

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To Vary The Speed Setting When the speed control is ON, speed can be increased by pushing up and holding RESUME ACCEL. Release the lever when the desired speed is reached, and the new speed will be set. Tapping RESUME ACCEL once will result in a 1 mph (1.6
km/h) speed increase. Each time the lever is tapped, speed increases, so that tapping the lever three times will increase speed by 3 mph (4.8 km/h), etc. To decrease speed while speed control is ON, push down and hold SET DECEL. Release the lever when the desired speed is reached, and the new speed will be set. Tapping the SET DECEL button once will result in a 1
mph (1.6 km/h) speed decrease. Each time the button is tapped, speed decreases.

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Manual Transaxle Depressing the clutch pedal will disengage the speed control. A slight increase in engine RPM before the speed control disengages is normal. Vehicles equipped with manual transaxles may need to be shifted into a lower gear to climb hills without speed loss.

WARNING!

Speed control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.

To Accelerate For Passing Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Using Speed Control On Hills NOTE: The speed control system maintains speed, up and down hills. A slight speed change on moderate hills is normal. On steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur so it may be preferable to drive without speed control.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) — IF EQUIPPED This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions. The system controls hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lockup and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking.

WARNING!

• The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions.

• The ABS cannot prevent accidents,

including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplan- ing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. • The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

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ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle may be equipped with an optional ad- vanced electronic brake control system that includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Traction Control System (TCS), and Electronic Stability Program (ESP). All systems work together to enhance vehicle stability and control in various driving conditions and are commonly referred to as ESP. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control under adverse braking conditions. The system controls hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lockup and help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. Refer to “Anti-Lock Brake System” in this Section of the manual for more information about ABS.

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Brake Assist System (BAS) The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- ing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the brakes very quickly results in the best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of the system, you must apply continuous brak- ing pressure during the stopping sequence (do not “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated.

WARNING!

• The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevail- ing road conditions.

• The BAS cannot prevent accidents,

including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplan- ing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. • The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

Traction Control System (TCS) This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, brake pressure is applied to the slipping wheel(s) and engine power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and stability. A feature of the TCS system functions similar to a limited slip differential and controls the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. This feature remains active even if TCS and ESP are in the “Partial Off” mode. Refer to “Electronic Stability Pro- gram (ESP)” in this Section of this manual.

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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP cor- rects for over-steering or under-steering of the vehicle by applying the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the over-steering or under-steering condi- tion. Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path. ESP uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, ESP applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the over-steer or under-steer condition. • Over-steer - when the vehicle is turning more than • Under-steer - when the vehicle is turning less than

appropriate for the steering wheel position.

appropriate for the steering wheel position.

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ESP Indicator Light The “ESP Indicator Light” located in the instrument cluster, starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESP system becomes active. If the “ESP Indicator Light” begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions.

WARNING!

• Electronic Stability Program (ESP) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. • ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. • The capabilities of an ESP-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.

ESP Operating Modes The ESP system has two available operating modes.

Full On This is the normal operating mode for ESP. Whenever the vehicle is started the ESP system will be in this “On” mode. This mode should be used for most driving situations. ESP should only be turned to “Partial Off” for specific reasons as noted below. Partial Off This mode is entered by momentarily depressing the ESP OFF switch. This mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would normally allow is required to gain traction. To turn ESP on again, momentarily depress the ESP OFF switch. This will restore the normal “ESP On” mode of operation. NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”

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mode by pressing the ESP OFF switch. Once the situation requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off” mode is overcome, turn ESP back on by momentarily depressing the ESP OFF switch. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion. ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP Indicator Light The malfunction indicator for the ESP is combined with the BAS indicator. The yellow “ESP/BAS Warning Lamp” and the yellow “ESP Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster both come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. They should both go out with the engine running. If the “ESP/BAS Warning Lamp” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in either the ESP or BAS system, or both. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles/kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph (48
km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.

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NOTE: • The “ESP Indicator Light” and the “ESP/BAS Warning Light” come on momentarily each time the ignition switch is turned ON. • Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System • The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESP becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESP activation.

will be ON even if it was turned off previously.

GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED HomeLink威 replaces up to three remote controls (hand- held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security systems. The HomeLink威 unit operates off your vehicle’s battery.

The HomeLink威 buttons that are located in the headliner or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink威 channels.

HomeLink威 Buttons

NOTE: HomeLink威 is disabled when the Vehicle Secu- rity Alarm is active.

WARNING!

WARNING!

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Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by Federal safety stan- dards. This includes most garage door opener models manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515
at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or assistance.

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Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- ous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri- ous injury or death.

Programming HomeLink姞

Before You Begin If you have not trained any of the HomeLink威 buttons, erase all channels before you begin training. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20
seconds until the red indicator flashes. It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed to HomeLink威 for more efficient training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal.

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Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage when programming. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Hold the battery side of the hand-held transmitter away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program. Place the hand-held transmitter 1–3 in (3-8 cm) away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program while keeping the indicator light in view. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen HomeLink威 button and the hand-held transmitter button until the HomeLink威 indicator changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light, then release both the HomeLink威 and hand-held transmitter buttons. Watch for the HomeLink威 indicator to change flash rates. When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up to 30
seconds, or longer in rare cases. The garage door may open and close while you train.

NOTE: • Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator/Canadian Programming” section. • After training a HomeLink威 channel, if the garage door does not operate with HomeLink威 and the ga- rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the garage door opener may have a rolling code. If so, proceed to the heading “Programming A Rolling Code System.”

4. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLink威 button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and the garage door (or device) should activate when the HomeLink威 button is pressed.

If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds, and then turns to a constant light, continue with program- ming for a Rolling Code. 5. PROGRAMMING A ROLLING CODE SYSTEM At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “Learn” or “Training” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door).

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2 — Training Button

1 — Garage Door Opener 6. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Training” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.

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NOTE: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the “Learn” button has been pressed. 7. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink威 button twice (holding the button for two seconds each time). If the device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete. If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete the training. If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance. To program the remaining two HomeLink威 buttons, repeat each step for each remaining button. DO NOT erase the channels.

Gate Operator/Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter sig- nals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission – which may not be long enough for HomeLink威 to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time-out” in the same manner. It may be helpful to unplug the device during the cycling process to prevent possible overheating of the garage door or gate motor. If you are having difficulties programming a garage door opener or a gate operator, replace “Programming HomeLink威” Step 3 with the following: 3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink威 button while you press and release - every two seconds (“cycle”) your hand-held transmitter until HomeLink威

has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when fully trained. If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in at this time. Then proceed with Step 4 under “Programming HomeLink威” earlier in this section. Using HomeLink姞 To operate, simply press and release the programmed HomeLink威 button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator, Security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc. The hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time.

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that has been previously

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink姞 Button To re-program a channel trained, follow these steps: 1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. 2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink威 button until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the button. 3. Without releasing the button, proceed with Program- ming Homelink威 Step 2 and follow all remaining steps. Security It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in your vehicle. To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20
seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be erased.

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The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver is disabled when the Vehicle Security Alarm is active. Troubleshooting Tips If you are having trouble programming HomeLink威, here are some of the most common solutions: • Replace the battery in the original transmitter. • Press the “Learn” button on the Garage Door Opener • Did you unplug the device for training, and remember

to complete the training for a Rolling Code.

to plug it back in?

If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.

General Information This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE: The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compli- ance could void the user’s authority to operate the device. The term IC before the certification/registration number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifica- tions were met.

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof switch is located in the reading light.

Power Sunroof Switch

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WARNING!

• Never leave unattended children in a vehicle, with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particu- larly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. • In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too. • Do not allow small children to operate the sun- roof. Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.

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Opening Sunroof — Manual To open the sunroof, press and hold the switch rearward to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partial open condition until the switch is pushed and held rearward again. Opening Sunroof — Express Mode By pressing the switch rearward and releasing, the sun- roof will fully open from any position and stop at the end of travel automatically. This is called Express Open. During Express Open, any activation of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof. Closing Sunroof — Manual To close the sunroof, press and hold the switch in the forward position. Again, any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partial close condition until the switch is pushed and

held forward again. To ensure the sunroof is fully closed, press and hold the switch until the sunroof has com- pletely stopped moving. Closing Sunroof — Express Mode By pressing the switch forward and releasing, the sunroof will fully close from any position and stop at the end of travel automatically. This is called Express Close. During Express Close, any activation of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof. Pinch Protect Feature This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an ob- struction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically retract. Next, press the switch forward and release, to Express Close.

Pinch Protect Override If a known obstruction (ice, debris, etc.) prevents closing, press the switch forward and hold it for two seconds after the reversal occurs. This allows the sunroof to move toward the close position. NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed. Venting Sunroof — Express Press and release the “V” button, and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called Express Vent, and will occur regardless of the sunroof position. During Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.

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Sunshade Operation The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open. Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window.

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Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel. Ignition Off Operation

The sunroof will also operate up to 45 seconds after the ignition has been turned OFF. The sunroof operation will be canceled if either of the front doors are opened during the accessory delay time or set accessory delay time.

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS There is a standard 12 Volt power outlet in the instrument panel and a 115 Volt (150 Watts maximum) outlet in the center console on SXT and R/T models for added con- venience. These outlets can power cell phones, electron- ics and other low power devices.

NOTE: Due to overload protection, the inverter will shut down if the power rating is exceeded.

WARNING!

To Avoid Serious Injury or Death: • Do not use a Three-Prong Adapter. • Do not insert any objects into the receptacles. • Do not touch with wet hands. • Close the lid when not in use and while driving • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an

the vehicle

electric shock and failure.

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Power Outlet 12 Volts

Power Outlet — 115 Volts (150 Watts)

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Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off

CONSOLE FEATURES

CAUTION!

• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery even more quickly. Only use these inter- mittently and with great caution. • After the use of high power draw accessories, or long periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.

WARNING!

Do not operate this vehicle with the console compart- ment lid in the open position. Cell phones, music players, and other hand-held electronic devices should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices while driving can cause an accident due to distrac- tion, resulting in death or injury.

The floor console’s sliding arm rest moves forward three inches to accommodate shorter drivers. The arm rest lid also includes a unique flip pocket for holding or stowing a phone or an MP3 player. The bin inside the console can hold up to 10 CD jewel cases or other items securely out of sight.

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NOTE: The flip pocket and console lid features are intended to be used in the upright or open position only while the vehicle is parked. While driving, all hand-held devices should be properly stowed, and the flip pocket and the console lid should be closed.

CARGO AREA FEATURES

Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging Flashlight – If Equipped The dual-function light is mounted in the headliner above the cargo area to illuminate the cargo area, and part of it snaps out of the bezel to serve as a flashlight when needed. The flashlight features two bright LED light bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium batteries that recharge when snapped back into place for convenience.

Floor Console

A 115 Volt outlet to power small electronics is on the console and is standard on all models except the SE model. For more information on this outlet, refer to the “Electrical Power Outlets” section in this book.

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To operate the flashlight, press the switch once for high, twice for low, and a third time to return to off.

Press And Release

Removing Flashlight

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Tonneau Cover — If Equipped The cargo area trim panels include two notches for mounting the available tonneau cover that accommo- dates the reclining rear seat.

WARNING!

In an accident a cargo cover loose in the vehicle could cause injury. It could fly around in a sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle. Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor or in the passenger compart- ment. Remove the cover from the vehicle when taken from its mounting. Do not store in the vehicle.

Three-Press Switch

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Removable Load Floor The cargo area load floor is removable and can be washed with mild soap and water.

Cargo Tie-Down Loops There are two D-rings installed on the D-pillars for securing a net across the liftgate opening.

WARNING!

• Cargo tie-down loops are not safe anchors for a child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or collision a loop could pull loose and allow the child seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured. Use only the anchors provided for child seat tethers. • The weight and position of cargo and passengers can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve- hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle:

Rear Cargo Area

• Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible. • Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway. • Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.

WARNING!

To help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts.

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Fold Down Speakers – If Equipped When the liftgate is open, the speakers can swing down off the trim panel to face rearward, for tailgating and other activities.

Fold-Down Speakers

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REAR WINDOW FEATURES

Rear Window Wiper/Washer A switch on the right side of the steering column controls operation of the rear wiper/washer function. Rotating the center of the switch forward to the ON position will activate the wiper. The rear wiper operates in an inter- mittent mode only. Rotating the center of the switch all the way forward will turn on the wash function. The wash pump will continue to operate as long as the button is pressed. Upon release, the wipers will cycle two times before returning to the set position.

Rear Washer Wiper Control

If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the “Park” position if power accessory delay is active. Power acces- sory delay can be cancelled by opening the door; if this happens, the rear wiper will stop at its current position and will not go to “Park”.

Adding Washer Fluid The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers and the rear window washer (if equipped) is shared. It is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer sol- vent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water. Rear Window Defroster

The push-button is located on the bottom right side of the blower control knob. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster. An amber light shows that the defroster is on.

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The defroster will automatically turn off after approxi- mately ten minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation, press the switch again. To prevent excessive battery drain, use the defroster only when the engine is operating.

CAUTION!

Use care when washing the inside of the rear window to prevent damage to heating elements. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Also, keep all objects a safe distance from the window to prevent damaging the heating elements.

ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED An optional authorized-dealer installed roof rack with cross rails is available through Mopar威 for added cargo versatility.

To operate the beverage cooler, pull the slide control about 1/2 in (12 mm) toward the passenger compartment. This will allow cool air to enter the beverage cooler. To shut off the beverage cooler when not in use, push the slide control back 1/2 in (12 mm). This will prevent cool air from entering the passenger compartment when in heat mode.

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COOLED BEVERAGE STORAGE BIN/GLOVE COMPARTMENT — IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: The use of the Cooled Beverage Storage Bin is for non-perishable beverages only. The upper storage bin door swings upward to present the contents of the long shallow bin that can store items out of sight. Beneath this bin is the glove compartment. The large glove compartment door swings downward on dampened hinges and features two levels of storage. The upper bin functions as a Cooled Beverage Storage Bin, for vehicles equipped with air conditioning, for storing up to four 20-oz (0.6 L) bottles or cans. When desired, cool air enters the compartment to keep the contents cool, de- pending on ambient temperature and A/C settings.

Glove Compartment And Cooled Beverage Storage

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Positioning Slide Control

Slide Control Movement

Vehicles without air conditioning can use that space for storage. The lower bin holds the Owner’s Manual and other important documents. Another storage bin is lo- cated on the outboard side of the steering wheel and can hold small items like parking cards for easy access.

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CONTENTS

䡵 Instrument Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
䡵 Instrument Cluster — Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
䡵 Instrument Cluster — Premium . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
䡵 Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
䡵 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
▫ Oil Change Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
▫ EVIC Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
▫ Compass/Temperature/Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

▫ Average Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
▫ Elapsed Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
▫ Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
▫ Personal Settings (Customer Programmable

Features)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

䡵 Setting The Compass Variance And Compass

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
▫ Compass Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
▫ Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

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䡵 Radio General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
▫ Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
▫ Two Types Of Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
▫ Electrical Disturbances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
▫ AM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
▫ FM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
▫ Clock Setting Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

䡵 Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)

Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands Free Phone Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode . . . . . . . 188
▫ Operating Instructions - CD Mode . . . . . . . . . 191
▫ Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode . . . . . 193

▫ Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

▫ Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

䡵 Sales Code RAK – AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6-Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities . . . . 195
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode . . . . . . . 195
▫ Operating Instructions — Tape Player . . . . . . . 200
▫ Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
▫ Fast Forward (FF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
▫ Rewind (RW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
▫ Tape Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
▫ Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

▫ Changing Tape Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
▫ Metal Tape Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
▫ Pinch Roller Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
▫ Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
▫ Operating Instructions - (CD Mode For CD

Audio Play)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio

Play)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ▫ Operating Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3

And WMA Audio Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And

WMA Play)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

䡵 Sales Code REC — AM/FM/CD (6–Disc) Radio

With Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

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▫ Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
▫ REC Setting The Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
䡵 Satellite Radio — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
▫ System Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification

Number (ESN/SID) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And

RAK Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
. . . . . . 215

▫ Selecting A Channel ▫ Storing And Selecting Preset Channels ▫ Using The PTY (Program Type) Button — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
▫ PTY Button Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

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▫ PTY Button Seek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
▫ Satellite Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
▫ Reception Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
䡵 Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 217
▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
▫ CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

䡵 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . . . 219
䡵 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
▫ Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
▫ Air Filtration System – If Equipped . . . . . . . . 224
▫ Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS

1. Fuel Gauge

When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.

2. Fuel Door Indicator This indicates that the Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the vehicle. 3. Temperature Gauge

The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem- perature. Any reading below the red area of the gauge shows that the engine cooling system is operating properly. The gauge pointer may show a higher than normal temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in heavy stop and go traffic, or when towing a trailer.

If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the H (red) mark, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system. 4. Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed.