2011 Dodge Nitro Owners Manual

Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.

WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the passenger side mirror.

Power Mirror Switch

Press the switch to the L (left) or R (right) to select a mirror. Using one of the four arrows, move the mirror to the desired position.

100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automati- cally. Closing the mirror cover will turn off the light.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

Sun Visor “Slide-On-Rod” Feature The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi- tional flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the sun. 1. Fold down the sun visor. 2. Unclip the visor from center clip. 3. Pull the sun visor toward the inside rearview mirror to extend.

Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. Uconnect™ Phone al- lows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands (e.g., “Call” ѧ “Mike” ѧ “Work” or “Dial” ѧ “248-555-1212”). Your mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehi- cle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the Uconnect™ Phone.

NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth威 “Hands-Free Profile”, Ver- sion 0.96 or higher. See the Uconnect™ website for supported phones. For Uconnect™ customer support, visit the following websites: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/uconnect • www.jeep.com/uconnect • or call 1–877–855–8400
Uconnect™ Phone allows you to transfer calls between the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for private conversation. The Uconnect™ Phone is driven through your Bluetooth威 “Hands-Free Profile” mobile phone. Uconnect™ features

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Bluetooth威 technology - the global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other with- out wires or a docking station, so Uconnect™ Phone works no matter where you stow your mobile 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™ Phone. The Uconnect™ Phone allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages.

WARNING!

Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing serious injury or death.

steering wheel controls

102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Uconnect™ Phone Button The radio or (if equipped) will contain the two control buttons button and Voice (Uconnect™ Phone button) that will enable you Command to access the system. When you press the button you will hear the word Uconnect™ followed by a BEEP. The beep is your signal to give a command. Voice Command Button

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

The Uconnect™ Phone can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth威 mobile phone. See the Uconnect™ website for supported phones. Refer to your mobile service provider or the phone manufacturer for details.

The Uconnect™ Phone is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect™ Phone 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™ Phone such as “CELL” or caller ID on certain radios. Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™ Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone menu structure. Voice commands are required after most Uconnect™ Phone 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 an- other prompt.

• For certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying “Setup” and then “Pair a Device”, the following compound command can be said: “Pair a Bluetooth威 Device”. • For each feature explanation in this section, only the compound 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 compound form voice command “Phonebook New Entry”, or you can break the compound form command into two voice com- mands: “Phonebook” and “New Entry”. Please re- member, the Uconnect™ Phone 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™ Phone will play some of the options at any prompt if you ask for help. To activate the Uconnect™ Phone, simply press the button and follow the audible prompts for directions. Uconnect™ Phone sessions begin with a press of the 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™ Phone To A Mobile Phone To begin using your Uconnect™ Phone, you must pair your compatible Bluetooth威 enabled mobile phone.

button to begin.

104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your mobile phone Owner’s Manual. The Uconnect™ website may also provide detailed instruc- tions for pairing. The following are general phone to Uconnect™ Phone pairing instructions: • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a Device” • You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identi- fication Number (PIN), which you will later need to enter into your mobile phone. You can enter any four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process.

and follow the audible prompts.

“Device Pairing”.

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

“Dial”.

button to begin.

Dial By Saying A Number • Press the • 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 Uconnect™ Phone will confirm the phone number and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios.

want to call.

Call By Saying A Name • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say

button to begin.

“Call”.

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person you want to call.

• 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™ phonebook or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to “Add Names to Your Uconnect™ Phonebook”, in the phonebook. • The Uconnect™ system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number, which may appear in the display of certain radios.

Add Names To Your Uconnect™ Phonebook NOTE: Adding names to the Uconnect™ Phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. • Press the

button to begin.

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“Phonebook New Entry”.

• 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 Command and it is recom- mended. For example, say “Robert Smith” or “Robert” instead of “Bob”. • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., “Home”, “Work”, “Mobile”, or “Other”). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone- book 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™ Phone 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. In addition, if equipped and supported by your phone, Uconnect™ Phone automati- cally downloads your mobile phone’s phonebook. Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, Uconnect™ Phone automatically downloads names (text names) and number entries from your mobile phone’s phonebook. Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature. See Uconnect™ website for supported phones. • To call a name from the Uconnect™ Phonebook or follow the procedure in

downloaded Phonebook, “Call by Saying a Name” section.

• Automatic download and update, if supported, begins as soon as the Bluetooth威 wireless phone connection is made to the Uconnect™ Phone, for example, after you start the vehicle. • A maximum of 1000 entries per phone will be down- loaded and updated every time a phone is connected to the Uconnect™ Phone. • Depending on the maximum number of entries down- loaded, there may be a short delay before the latest downloaded names can be used. Until then, if avail- able, the previously downloaded phonebook is avail- able for use. • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phone- book.

phone is accessible.

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• This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the Uconnect™ Phone. These can only be edited on the mobile phone. The changes are trans- ferred and updated to Uconnect™ Phone on the next phone connection.

when the vehicle is not in motion.

Edit Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries NOTE: • Editing names in the phonebook is recommended • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook

“Phonebook Edit Entry”.

deleted or edited.

button to begin.

entry that you wish to edit.

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• Next, choose the number designation (home, work, • When prompted, recite the new phone number for the

mobile, or other) that you wish to 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. “Phonebook Edit Entry” 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 Entry” feature. Delete Uconnect™ Phonebook Entry NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.

button to begin.

“Phonebook Delete”.

• Press the • 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 from which you choose. To select one of the entries button while the from the list, press the Uconnect™ Phone is playing the desired entry and say “Delete”. • After you enter the name, the Uconnect™ Phone will ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, mobile, other, or all. Say the designation you wish to delete.

• Note that only the phonebook entry in the current • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be

language is deleted.

deleted or edited.

button to begin.

“Phonebook Erase All”.

Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect™ Phonebook Entries • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • The Uconnect™ Phone will ask you to verify that you • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be • Note that only the phonebook in the current language • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be

wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook.

is deleted.

deleted.

deleted or edited.

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button to begin.

List All Names In The Uconnect™ Phonebook • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the names of all the phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone- book entries, if available.

“Phonebook List Names”.

• To call one of the names in the list, press the

button during the playing of the desired name, and say “Call”.

NOTE: The user can also exercise “Edit” or “Delete” operations at this point. • The Uconnect™ Phone will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed.

110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the Uconnect™ Phone if the feature(s) are available on your mobile service plan. For example, if your mobile service plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the Uconnect™ Phone. Check with your mobile 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 mobile phone, the Uconnect™ Phone will interrupt the vehicle audio sys- tem, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the button to accept the call. To reject the call. Press the button until you hear a call, press and hold the single beep, the incoming call was rejected.

indicating that

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 button to place the current mobile phone. Press the call on hold and answer the incoming call. NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone 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 Is In Progress To make a second call while you are currently on a call, press the 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 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 button until you hear a single beep. Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), button until you hear a single beep, press the

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

112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Call Termination To end a call in progress, momentarily press the 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 phone 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

button until you hear a single beep.

button to begin.

Redial • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • The Uconnect™ Phone will call the last number that

“Redial”.

was dialed from your mobile phone.

NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the Uconnect™ Phone.

Call Continuation Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the Uconnect™ Phone 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™ Phone either until the call ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the Uconnect™ Phone and transfer of the call to the mobile phone. • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can continue on the Uconnect™ Phone for a certain dura- tion, after which the call is automatically transferred from the Uconnect™ Phone to the mobile phone.

• An active call

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

Uconnect™ Phone Features

Language Selection To change the language that the Uconnect™ Phone is using: • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to English, Espanol, or Francais. • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete

button to begin.

the language selection.

After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. NOTE: After every Uconnect™ Phone language change operation, only the language-specific 32-name phone- book is usable. The paired phone name is not language- specific and is usable across all languages.

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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.

button to begin.

If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect™ Phone is operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Emergency” and the Uconnect™ Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone to call the emergency num- ber. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

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

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Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not be applicable with the available mobile service and area. • If supported, this number may be programmable on button and • The Uconnect™ Phone does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the mobile phone directly.

some systems. To do this, press the say “Setup”, followed by “Emergency”.

WARNING!

To use your Uconnect™ Phone System in an emer- gency, your mobile phone must be: • turned on, • paired to the Uconnect™ System, • and have network coverage.

Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance: • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say

button to begin.

“Towing Assistance”.

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” coverage details on the DVD in the Warranty Information Booklet and the 24-Hour Towing Assistance references. • If supported, this number may be programmable on button and

some systems. To do this, press the say “Setup”, followed by “Towing Assistance”.

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™ Phone. 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 mobile phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system. You can use your Uconnect™ Phone 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, the Uconnect™ Phone.

that may be too quick for use of

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When calling a number with your Uconnect™ Phone that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your mobile phone keypad, you can press the 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 button and say, “3 7 4 6 #Send”. Saying press the a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by “Send”, is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure, and to leave a number on a pager. You can also send stored Uconnect™ 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 button and say, “Send.” The call and then press the system will prompt you to enter the name or number and say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send.

116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The Uconnect™ Phone 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 mobile 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.

Barge In — Overriding Prompts The “Voice Command” button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice command immediately. For example, if a prompt is asking “Would you like to pair a phone, clear a...,” you button and say, “Pair a Phone” to could press the 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™ Phone will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say

button to begin.

one of the following: − “Setup Confirmation Prompts On” − “Setup Confirmation Prompts Off”

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 mobile phone, the Uconnect™ Phone will provide notification to inform you of your phone and network status when you are attempting to make a phone call using Uconnect™ Phone. The status is given for network signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.

Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your mobile phone keypad and still use the Uconnect™ Phone (while dialing via the mobile phone keypad, the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures). By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth威 mobile phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s audio system. The Uconnect™ Phone will work the same as if you dial the number using Voice Command. NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the Uconnect™ Phone to play it on the vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situa- tion, 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.

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Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) When you mute the Uconnect™ Phone, 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™ Phone: • Press the • Following the beep, say “Mute”. In order to un-mute the Uconnect™ Phone: • Press the • Following the beep, say “Mute off”. Advanced Phone Connectivity

button.

button.

Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone The Uconnect™ Phone allows ongoing calls to be trans- ferred from your mobile phone to the Uconnect™ Phone without terminating the call. To transfer an ongoing call

118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE from your Uconnect™ Phone paired mobile phone to the button Uconnect™ Phone or vice versa, press the and say “Transfer Call”. Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect™ Phone And Mobile Phone Your mobile 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 your mobile phone and the Uconnect™ Phone System, follow the instructions de- scribed in your mobile phone User’s Manual. List Paired Mobile Phone Names • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say

button to begin.

“Setup Phone Pairing”.

• When prompted, say “List Phones”. • The Uconnect™ Phone will play the phone names of all paired mobile phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “Select” or “Delete” a paired button and phone being announced, press the say “Select” or “Delete”. Also, see the next two sec- tions for an alternate way to “Select” or “Delete” a paired phone.

button to begin.

Select Another Mobile Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another phone paired with the Uconnect™ Phone. • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • You can also press the

button at any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone that you wish to select.

“Setup Select Phone” and follow the prompts.

If

• The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. the Uconnect™ Phone 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,

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Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone

Uconnect™ Phone Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the

button and say “Uconnect™ Tutorial.”

button to begin.

“Setup Phone Pairing”.

Delete Uconnect™ Phone Paired Mobile Phones • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • At the next prompt, say “Delete” and follow the • You can also press the

button at any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone you wish to delete.

prompts.

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

button and say the “Voice Training, System Training, or Start Voice Training” command.

button for five seconds until

the session begins, or,

120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can either press the Uconnect™ Phone button to restore the factory setting or repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the Uconnect™ Phone. For best results, the Voice Training session should be com- pleted when the vehicle is parked with the engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. Reset • press the • After the “Ready” prompt, and the following beep, say

button.

“Setup”, then “Reset”.

This will delete all phone pairing, phone book entries, and other settings in all language modes. The System will prompt you before resetting to factory settings.

Voice Command • 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 Command period. • 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 • It is not recommended to store similar sounding • Phonebook (Downloaded and Uconnect™ Phone Lo- cal) name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar.

names in the Uconnect™ Phonebook.

not in motion is recommended.

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be spoken “eight-zero-zero” not “eight hundred”.

• Numbers must be spoken in single digits. “800” must • You can say “O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero). • 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

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,

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• fully closed windows, • dry weather conditions, and • operation from the driver’s seat. • Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and not the Uconnect™ Phone. • Echo at the phone far end can sometimes be reduced • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be

by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume.

compromised with the convertible top down.

Recent Calls If your phone supports “Automatic Phonebook Down- load”, Uconnect™ Phone can list your Outgoing, Incom- ing and Missed Calls.

SMS Uconnect™ Phone can read or send new messages on your phone. Read Messages: If you receive a new text message while your phone is connected to Uconnect™ Phone, an announcement will be made to notify you that you have a new text message. If you wish to hear the new message: • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • Uconnect™ Phone will play the new text message for

“SMS Read” or “Read Messages.”

button.

you.

After reading a message, you can “Reply” or “Forward” the message using Uconnect™ Phone.

Send Messages: You can send messages using Uconnect™ Phone. To send a new message: • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • You can either say the message you wish to send or say

“SMS Send” or “Send Message.”

button.

“List Messages.” There are 20 preset messages.

button while the

To send a message, press the system is listing the message and say “Send.” Uconnect™ Phone will prompt you to say the name or number of the person you wish to send the message to. List of Preset Messages: 1. Yes 2. No

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3. Where are you? 4. I need more direction. 5. L O L 6. Why 7. I love you 8. Call me 9. Call me later 10. Thanks 11. See You in 15 minutes 12. I am on my way 13. I’ll be late 14. Are you there yet? 15. Where are we meeting?

124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 16. Can this wait? 17. Bye for now 18. When can we meet 19. Send number to call 20. Start without me Turn SMS Incoming Announcement ON/OFF Turning the SMS Incoming Announcement OFF will stop the system from announcing the new incoming mes- sages. • Press the • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Setup, SMS Incoming Message Announcement,” you will then be given a choice to change it.

button.

Bluetooth威 Communication Link Mobile phones have been found to lose connection to the Uconnect™ Phone. When this happens, the connection can generally be reestablished by switching the phone off/on. Your mobile phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth威 ON mode. Power-Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you must wait at least fifteen 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

Voice Commands

Alternate(s)

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

Voice Commands

Alternate(s)

pairing phone book

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

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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™ Tutorial try again voice training work yes

130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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: • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED

Voice Command System Operation

This Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc player, and a memo recorder.

NOTE: Take care to speak into the Voice Interface System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com- mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a raised voice level.

WARNING!

Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing serious injury or death.

button, you When you press the Voice Command will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. If you do not say a command within a few NOTE: seconds, the system will present you with a list of options.

If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists button, listen options, press the Voice Command for the beep, and say your command. button while the Pressing the Voice Command system is speaking is known as “barging in.” The system will be interrupted, and after the beep, you can add or change commands. This will become helpful once you start to learn the options. NOTE: At any time, you can say the words “Cancel”, “Help” or “Main Menu”. These commands are universal and can be used from any menu. All other commands can be used depending upon the active application. When using this system, you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking volume.

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The system will best recognize your speech if the win- dows are closed, and the heater/air conditioning fan is set to low. At any point, if the system does not recognize one of your commands, you will be prompted to repeat it. To hear the first available Menu, press the Voice button and say “Help” or “Main Command Menu”. Commands The Voice Command system understands two types of commands. Universal commands are available at all times. Local commands are available if the supported radio mode is active. Changing the Volume 1. Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command

button.

132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”). 3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for Voice Command is different than the audio system. Main Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button. You may say “Main Menu” to switch to the main menu. In this mode, you can say the following commands: • “Radio” (to switch to the radio mode) • “Disc” (to switch to the disc mode) • “Memo” (to switch to the memo recorder) • “Setup” (to switch to system setup)

Radio AM To switch to the AM band, say “AM” or “Radio AM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Frequency #” (to change the frequency) • “Next Station” (to select the next station) • “Previous Station” (to select the previous station) • “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) Radio FM To switch to the FM band, say “FM” or “Radio FM”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Frequency #” (to change the frequency) • “Next Station” (to select the next station) • “Previous Station” (to select the previous station)

• “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) Satellite Radio To switch to satellite radio mode, say “Sat” or “Satellite Radio”. In this mode, you may say the following com- mands: • “Channel Number” (to change the channel by its • “Next Channel” (to select the next channel) • “Previous Channel” (to select the previous channel) • “List Channel” (to hear a list of available channels) • “Select Name” (to say the name of a channel) • “Menu Radio” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu)

spoken number)

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Disc To switch to the disc mode, say “Disc”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Track” (#) (to change the track) • “Next Track” (to play the next track) • “Previous Track” (to play the previous track) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) Memo To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo”. In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “New Memo” (to record a new memo) — During the

recording, you may press the Voice Command button to stop recording. You proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “Save” (to save the memo)

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− “Continue” (to continue recording) − “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — During the playback you may press the Voice button to stop playing memos. You Command proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “Repeat” (to repeat a memo) − “Next” (to play the next memo) − “Previous” (to play the previous memo) − “Delete” (to delete a memo) • “Delete All” (to delete all memos) Setup To switch to system setup, you may say on of the following: • “Change to setup”

• “Switch to system setup” • “Change to setup” • “Main menu setup” or • “Switch to setup” In this mode, you may say the following commands: • “Language English” • “Language French” • “Language Spanish” • “Tutorial” • “Voice Training” NOTE: Keep in mind that you have to press the Voice button first and wait for the beep Command before speaking the “Barge In” commands.

Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers the Uconnect™ Voice “Voice Training” feature may be used. button, say “System 1. Press the Voice Command Setup” and once you are in that menu then say “Voice Training.” This will train your own voice to the system and will improve recognition. 2. Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by Uconnect™ Voice. For best results, the “Voice Training” session should be completed when the vehicle is parked, engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched off. This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only.

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SEATS Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle.

WARNING!

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

using a seat belt properly.

136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped Some models may be equipped with a six-way power driver seat. The power seat switch is located on the outboard side of the front seat cushion. Use this switch to move the seat up or down, forward or rearward or to tilt the seat.

Power Seat Switch

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when you have reached the desired position. Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch, the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when you have reached the desired position. Tilting The Seat Up Or Down The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted in four directions. Pull upward or push downward on the front or rear of the seat switch, the front or rear of the seat cushion will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when you have reached the desired position.

WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt. • 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, which could result in serious injury or death.

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CAUTION!

Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.

Heated Seats — If Equipped On some models, the front driver and passenger seats may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks. There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently. The controls for each seat are located on a switch bank near the bottom center of the instrument panel.

138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.

Press the switch once to select HIGH-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements OFF.

When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal HIGH-level. If the HIGH-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LOW-level after approximately 30 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two to one, indicating the change. The LOW-level setting will turn OFF automatically after approximately 30 min- utes.

NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes.

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex- haustion 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. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.

Front Manual Seat Adjustment For models equipped with manual seats, the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted forward or rearward by using a bar by the front of the seat cushion, near the floor.

Manual Seat Adjustment

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While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located and move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once you have reached the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.

WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death. • Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.

140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Front Seat — Manual Recline To recline the seatback, lift the recline lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release the lever when you reach the desired position.

WARNING!

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, which could result in serious injury or death.

Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat The front passenger seatback can be folded flat to allow for extended cargo space. Pull up on the lever to fold down the seatback.

Seatback Release Lever

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WARNING!

The head restraints for all occupants must be prop- erly adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occu- pying a seat. Head restraints should never be ad- justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.

Active Head Restraints — Front Seats Active Head Restraints are passive, deployable compo- nents, and vehicles with this equipment cannot be readily identified by any markings, only through visual inspec- tion of the head restraint. The head restraint will be split in two halves, with the front half being soft foam and trim, the back half being decorative plastic.

Fold Flat Passenger Seat

Head Restraints Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.

142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When AHRs deploy during a rear impact, the front half of the head restraint extends forward to minimize the gap between the back of the occupant’s head and the AHR. This system is designed to help prevent or reduce the extent of injuries to the driver and front passenger in certain types of rear impacts. Refer to “Occupant Re- straints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Ve- hicle” for further information. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the push button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint.

Push Button

For comfort the Active Head Restraints can be tilted forward and backward. To tilt the head restraint closer to the back of your head, pull forward on the bottom of the head restraint. Push rearward on the bottom of the head restraint to move the head restraint away from your head.

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Active Head Restraint (Normal Position)

Active Head Restraint (Tilted)

NOTE: • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer.

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• In the event of deployment of an Active Head Re- straint, refer to “Occupant Restraints/Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.

WARNING!

• Do not place items over the top of the Active Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac- tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is se- cured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow this warning could cause personal injury if the Active Head Restraint is deployed.

Static Head Restraints — Rear Seats The two outboard seats are equipped with adjustable head restraints. To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, press the adjustment button, located on the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint.

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• Refer to “Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for information on tether routing.

WARNING!

Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision. The head restraints should be checked prior to operating the vehicle and never adjusted while the vehicle is in motion.

Adjustment Button

NOTE: • The head restraints should only be removed by quali- fied technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see your autho- rized dealer.

146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat with Fold-Flat Feature To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be folded flat to allow for extended cargo space and still maintain some rear seating room.

WARNING!

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, which could result in serious injury or death.

reposition the front seat to its mid-track position.

NOTE: • Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be necessary to • Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily.

Rear Seat Release Strap

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 everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

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To Lower Rear Seat 1. Locate the release strap on the lower outboard side of each rear seatback. 2. Pull the release strap (toward the front of the vehicle).

Rear Seat Release Strap

3. Fold the rear seat completely forward. 4. Push down on the seatback to lock it in the folded position.

148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Raise Rear Seat If locked in the folded position, pull the release strap (toward the front of the vehicle). Raise the seatback and lock it into place. If interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position.

WARNING!

Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.

Recliner Adjustment The rear seatback also reclines for additional passenger comfort. Pull the release strap while sitting in the rear seat to recline the seatback.

Rear Seatback Release Strap

WARNING!

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, which could result in serious injury or death.

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, there are two latches that must be released. 1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel.

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Hood Release Lever

150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. Push the safety latch lever to the right. It is located between the grille and hood opening left of the center.

Safety Latch

CAUTION!

To prevent possible damage:

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• Do not slam the hood to close it. • Lower the hood to approximately 6 in (15.2 cm) above the closed position and drop the hood to latch it. • Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully

closed, with both latches engaged.

NOTE: Ensure hood prop rod is fully seated into clip before closing hood to prevent damage to grille.

WARNING!

Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.

LIGHTS Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection, passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming and turn signals. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

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Headlights and Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for parking lights and instrument panel lights. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation.

Multifunction Lever

Headlight Switch

152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or down. If the driver’s door is left open, and the head- NOTE: lights or parking lights are left on, a chime will sound. Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The high beam headlights will turn on as Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and operate at lower intensity whenever the ignition is ON, the engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is released and the shift lever is in any position except PARK. NOTE: The Daytime Running Lights will turn off automatically when a turn signal is in operation and turn on again when the turn signal is not operating.

Lights-On Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned OFF, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened. High/Low Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beams. Pull the lever toward you to switch the headlights back to low beams. Flash-to-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- ing wheel. This will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is released. Front Fog Lights — If Equipped

The front fog light switch is in the multifunction lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking or low beam headlights and pull out the

end of the lever.

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Turn Signals Move the multifunction 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.

Fog Light Operation

NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the parking lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.

Turn Signal Operation

154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: • 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 lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective. • A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on for

more than 1 mile (2 km).

Lane Change Assist Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off.

Instrument Panel Dimmer Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened. Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the park- ing lights or headlights are on. Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting.

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Interior Lights The overhead light comes on when a door is opened. It may also be turned on by rotating the control for the dimmer switch on the multifunction lever fully upward. The overhead light will automatically turn off in approxi- mately 10 minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left in the dome light position and the key is not in the ignition. Turn the ignition switch ON to restore the overhead light operation. Daytime Brightness Feature Certain instrument panel components (odometer, radio display) can be illuminated at full brightness during the daytime. This can be helpful when driving with your headlights on during the daytime, such as in a parade or a funeral procession. To activate this feature, rotate the left stalk one detent lower than the dome light.

Dimmer Control

156 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located at the end of the lever. For information on using the rear window wiper/ washer, refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Under- standing the Features of Your Vehicle”.

Windshield Wiper Operation Rotate the end of the lever upward to the second detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper opera- tion. Rotate the end of the lever upward to the third detent past the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper opera- tion.

Wiper/Washer Lever

Front Wiper Control

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position. If the windshield wiper control is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.

NOTE: The wipers will automatically return to the “park” position if you turn OFF the ignition switch while they are operating. The wipers will resume operation when you turn the ignition switch back to the ON position.

CAUTION!

• Turn the windshield wipers off when driving through an automatic car wash. Damage to the windshield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in any position other than off. • 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.

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158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi- tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the wind- shield wiper/washer control lever to the first detent, and then turn the end of the lever to select the desired delay interval.

Front Wiper Control

There are five delay settings, which allow you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum of approximately 36 seconds between cycles or from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles at vehicle speeds greater than 10 mph (16 km/h). NOTE: The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed. If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be doubled. Windshield Washers To use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washer control lever toward you and hold it for as long as washer spray is desired (for a maximum of 10 seconds). If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the delay range, the wipers will operate in low-speed for two or three wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume the intermittent interval previously selected.

If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in the off position, the wipers will operate for two or three wipe cycles and then turn off.

WARNING!

Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with defroster before and during wind- shield washer use.

Mist Feature Push downward on the windshield wiper/washer con- trol lever to activate a single wipe cycle to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. The wipers will continue to operate until you release the lever.

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Mist Control

TILT STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever.

160 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Push the lever down to unlock the steering column. With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down, as desired. Pull the lever up to lock the column firmly in place.

Tilt Steering Control Handle

WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv- ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your ve- hicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.

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

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System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired vehicle set speed. 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!

Electronic Speed Control Lever

In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec- NOTE: tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control

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.

162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Set A Desired Speed Turn the Electronic Speed Control ON. 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 Electronic 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 25 mph (40 km/h).

To Vary The Speed Setting When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can in- crease speed by pushing up and holding the RESUME ACCEL lever. If the lever is continually held in the RESUME ACCEL position, the set speed will continue to increase until the lever is released, then the new set speed will be established. Tapping the RESUME ACCEL lever once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the lever results in an increase of 1 mph (2 km/h). To decrease speed while the Electronic Speed Control is set, push down and hold the SET DECEL lever. If the lever is continually held in the SET DECEL position, the set speed will continue to decrease until the lever is released. Release the lever when the desired speed is reached, and the new set speed will be established.

Tapping the SET DECEL lever once will result in a 1 mph (2 km/h) decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the lever results in a decrease of 1 mph (2 km/h). To Accelerate For Passing Press the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed. Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills NOTE: The Electronic 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 Electronic Speed Control.

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WARNING!

Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your ve- hicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control and have an accident. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

PARKSENSE姞 REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist is a driver aid that senses for obstacles behind the vehicle and provides both visible and audible warnings to indicate the range of the object. System Usage Precautions NOTE: • Ensure that the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep ParkSense威 operating properly.

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affect the performance of ParkSense威.

• Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could • When you turn ParkSense威 off, the instrument cluster will display “PARK ASSIST DISABLED.” Further- more, once you turn ParkSense威 off, it remains off until you turn it on again, even if you cycle the ignition key. • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE position and ParkSense威 is turned off, a single chime will sound once per ignition cycle and the instrument cluster will display “PARK ASSIST DISABLED.” • ParkSense威, when on, will MUTE the radio when it is • If a ParkSense威 system malfunction occurs, a single chime will sound once per ignition cycle. In addition, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” and the

sounding a tone.

LED in the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist switch will illuminate. If this occurs after making sure the rear bumper is free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris, see your authorized dealer for service.

CAUTION!

• ParkSense威 is only a parking aid and it is unable to recognize every obstacle, including small ob- stacles. Parking curbs might be temporarily de- tected or not detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in close proximity. • The vehicle must be driven slowly when using ParkSense威 to be able to stop in time when the obstacle is detected. It is recommended that the driver looks over his/her shoulder when using ParkSense威.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Before using the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist System, it is strongly recommended that the ball mount and hitch ball assembly is disconnected from the vehicle when the vehicle is not used for towing. Failure to do so can result in injury or damage to vehicles or obstacles because the hitch ball will be much closer to the obstacle than the rear fascia when the warning display turns the red LEDs ON. Also, the sensors could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assembly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle.

CAUTION! (Continued)

• Clean the ParkSense威 sensors with water, car wash soap, and a soft cloth. Do not use rough or hard cloths. Do not scratch or poke the sensors. Other- wise, you could damage the sensors.

WARNING!

• Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist Sys- tem. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedes- trians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before backing up. You are responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your surroundings. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.

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166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Enabling And Disabling ParkSense姞 There are times when you may want to disable Park- Sense威, such as when towing a trailer. Vehicles Equipped With The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) You can turn ParkSense威 on or off through the EVIC. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. Vehicles Equipped With ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist Switch

You can turn ParkSense威 on or off by pressing the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist switch located on the lower switch bank below the climate controls.

ParkSense姞 Operation ParkSense威 uses four sensors located in the rear bumper fascia to scan for obstacles up to 79 in (200 cm) away from the rear bumper fascia. The warning display located above the rear window provides both visible and audible warnings to indicate the range of the object.

ParkSense威 LED Display

The warning display contains two sets of yellow and red LEDs, one set to warn of obstacles behind the left rear of the vehicle and the other set to warn of obstacles behind the right rear of the vehicle. The driver can view the LEDs either through the rear view mirror or by looking at the display above the rear window. When the ignition is turned to the ON position, and the system is enabled, the warning display will turn on all of its LEDs for approximately one second. Then, the system dimly illuminates the two inner most LEDs when it is detecting no obstacles.

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ParkSense威 is active when the ignition is in the ON position, and the system is enabled, and the driver shifts the transmission into the REVERSE position, and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph (18 km/h). The following chart shows the warning display operation when the system is detecting an obstacle:

168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING DISPLAY DISTANCES

DISPLAY LED

OBSTACLE DISTANCE FROM:

LED COLOR

AUDIBLE SIGNAL

Inner LED 1st LED 2nd LED 3rd LED 4th LED 5th LED 6th LED 7th LED

REAR CORNERS

31.5 in (80 cm) 25.5 in (65 cm) 20 in (50 cm) 16 in (40 cm) 6 in (15 cm)

REAR CENTER 79 in (200 cm) 51 in (130 cm) 45 in (115 cm) 39 in (100 cm) 33.5 in (85 cm) 28 in (70 cm) 20 in (50 cm) 12 in (30 cm)

Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow Red Red

Sounds for 1⁄2 second

None None None None None

Intermittent Continuous

Service ParkSense姞 Rear Park Assist When the ParkSense威 Rear Park Assist System is defec- tive, the instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. When

the shift lever is moved to REVERSE and the system has detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display the “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. Under this condition ParkSense威 will not operate.

If “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) after mak- ing sure the rear fascia/bumper is clean and clear of snow, ice, mud, dirt, or other obstruction, see your authorized dealer.

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.

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HomeLink威 Buttons

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

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WARNING!

• Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people, pets or other objects 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 standards. 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 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for safety infor- mation or assistance. • Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a dan- gerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause serious 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 handheld transmitter of the device that is being copied to HomeLink威 for more efficient training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 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 handheld transmitter away from the HomeLink威 button you wish to program.

Place the handheld 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 handheld transmitter button until the HomeLink威 indicator changes from a slow to a rapidly blinking light, then release both the HomeLink威 and handheld 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