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SEEK

SEEK

to

LOAD

(cid:129) DIRECT

TEXT

MENU

CLOCK #

SCAN

CAT/FOLD

SEEK

SOUND

VOL

AM/FM

SIRIUS

CD

AUX

TUNE OK

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that

drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.

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Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this feature, the radio and other electrical accessories may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened. Battery management: When the engine is off, your audio system may turn off if the battery is at a low state of charge or if the ignition has been in the accessory position or in the on position for approximately 45 minutes. The display will temporarily show SYS OFF TO SAVE BATT and the audio system will be turned off. The audio system will return to normal operation once the vehicle has been started and battery state of charge allowed to recover. The battery state of charge recovery can be accelerated by turning off any unnecessary electrical loads while driving. Refer to the Battery management system section in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. Note: Your vehicle is equipped with a unique audio system. If your display shows six small circles in the display, your audio system is a CD6
system (six disc changer). If not, your system is a single CD system. Setting the clock To set the time, press CLOCK. The display will read SET TIME. Use the memory preset numbers (0–9) to enter in the desired time–hours and minutes and press OK. The clock will then begin from that time. Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, refer to Setting the clock in your Navigation supplement. AM/FM Radio

/ VOL (Power/Volume): Press

to turn the radio on/off. Turn the knob to increase/decrease volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. AM/FM: Press repeatedly to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

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TUNE: Turn the knob to go up/down the frequency band in individual increments.

SEEK

to access the previous/next strong radio

DIRECT: Press DIRECT and then manually enter the desired radio station (i.e. 93.9) using the memory preset numbers (0–9). SEEK: Press station. SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all strong radio stations. 0–9 (MEMORY PRESETS): When tuned to any station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns and PRESET # SAVED appears in the display. You can save up to 30
stations, 10 in AM, 10 in FM1 and FM2. Saving presets automatically: Autoset allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. To activate the autoset feature: Press MENU repeatedly until AUTO PRESET ON/OFF appears in the display. Use to toggle AUTO PRESET to ON, and either wait five seconds for the search to initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search. If you press another control within those five seconds, the search will not initiate. The 10 strongest stations will be filled and the station stored in preset 1
will begin playing. If there are fewer than 10 strong stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets. RDBS Radio Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search RDBS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format: CLASSIC, COUNTRY, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc. To activate: Press MENU repeatedly until RDBS (ON/OFF) appears in the display. Use to toggle RDBS ON/OFF. When RDBS is off, you will not be able to search for RDBS equipped stations or view the station name or type. CAT/FOLD (Category/Folder): This feature allows you to select from various music categories.

SEEK

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SEEK

SEEK

to find the next

to scroll through all possible categories. When the desired

To change RDBS categories: Press MENU repeatedly until RDBS ON/OFF appears in the display. Use to toggle RDBS between ON/OFF. Press CAT. PRESS UP OR DOWN TO CHANGE RDBS CATEGORY will appear in the display. Press category appears in the display, press station playing that selection or press SCAN for a brief sampling of all stations playing that category of music. CD/MP3 Player CD: Press to enter CD/MP3 mode. If a disc is already loaded into the system, CD/MP3 play will begin where it ended last. If no CD is loaded, NO DISC will appear in the display. LOAD: For a single CD system– This control is not operational. To load a CD, simply insert the disc, label side up, into the CD slot. For a CD6 system– Press LOAD. When the display reads SELECT SLOT, choose the desired slot number using memory presets 1–6. When the display reads LOAD CD #, load the desired disc, label side up. If you do not choose a slot within five seconds, the system will choose for you. Once loaded, the first track will begin to play. To auto load up to six discs– Press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD #. Load the desired disc, label side up. The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots. Insert the discs, one at a time, label side up, when prompted. Once loaded, the disc in preset #1 will begin to play. Press the number preset buttons (1–6) to choose the disc you want to play.

Play/Pause: Press to

play/pause a track when playing a CD.

(Eject):

For a single CD system– press For a CD6 system– press the corresponding memory preset number. The display will read EJECTING #. When the system has ejected the CD, the display will read 54

and select the desired CD slot by pressing

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to

SEEK

SEEK

. The system will eject

to access the previous/next track.

REMOVE CD #. Remove the CD. If you do not remove the CD, the system will reload the disc. To auto eject all loaded discs– Press and hold all discs and prompt you when to remove them. SEEK: Press CAT (Category) / FOLD (Folder): In MP3 mode only– Press CAT/FOLD and then press access the previous/next folder. SCAN: Press for a brief sampling of all tracks on the current disc or MP3 folder. DIRECT: In CD mode– Press DIRECT. The display will read DIRECT TRACK MODE SELECT TRACK. Enter the desired track number using the memory preset buttons (0–9). The system will then begin playing that track. In MP3 folder mode– Press DIRECT and the memory preset buttons (0–9) of the desired folder. The system will advance to that specific track in the folder selected. TEXT: In MP3 mode only– Press TEXT repeatedly to view Album (AL), Folder (FL), Song (SO) and Artist (AR) in the display, if available. In TEXT MODE: Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed. When the press COMPRESSION: Press MENU repeatedly until COMPRESSION ON/OFF appears in the display. Use When COMPRESSION is ON, the system will bring the soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. SHUFFLE: Press MENU repeatedly until SHUFFLE ON/OFF appears in to toggle between ON/OFF. If you wish to the display. Use engage shuffle mode right away, press play. Otherwise, random play will begin when the current track is finished playing. The system will only shuffle the disc currently playing. Satellite Radio (if equipped) Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

indicator is active, press TEXT and then

to view the additional display text.

to toggle between ON/OFF.

to begin random

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SEEK

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SEEK

SEEK

SEEK

to fast seek through the

to seek to the previous/next channel. If a

to seek to the previous/next channel in the selected

SIRIUS: Press repeatedly to access satellite radio mode, if equipped. Press repeatedly to cycle through SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3 modes. TUNE: Turn to go to the next / previous available SIRIUS satellite station. DIRECT: Press DIRECT then enter the desired channel (i.e. 002) using the memory preset buttons (0–9). If you only enter one digit, press OK and the system will go to that satellite channel. If you enter three digits, the system will automatically go to that channel, if available. You may cancel your entry by pressing DIRECT. If an invalid station number is entered, INVALID CHANNEL will appear in the display and the system will continue playing the current station. SEEK: Press specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), press category. Press and hold previous/next channels. SCAN: Press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS satellite channels. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.) press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS satellite channels within the selected category. MEMORY PRESETS (0–9): There are 30 available presets, 10 each for SAT1, SAT2 and SAT3. To save satellite channels in your memory presets, tune to the desired channel then press and hold a memory preset number (0–9) until sound returns. TEXT: Press and release to display the artist and song title. While in TEXT MODE, press again to scroll through the Artist (AR), Song (SO), Channel (CH) and Category (CA). In TEXT MODE: Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed. When the press CAT (Category) / FOLD (Folder): Press to toggle between turning the most recently selected satellite radio category on or off. The category icon (CAT) will illuminate in the display when a specific category is selected (the icon will not illuminate during CATEGORY ALL). If no category has ever been selected, NO CATEGORY SELECTED will display. Note: Separate categories can be set for SAT1, SAT2 or SAT3. Refer to Satellite radio menu for further information on selecting a satellite radio category. 56

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to view the additional display text.

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SATELLITE RADIO MENU: Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu. Press • CATEGORY- Press OK to enter category mode. Press

to cycle through the following options:

to scroll

through the list of available SIRIUS channel Categories (Pop, Rock, News, etc.) Press OK when the desired category appears in the display. After a category is selected, press that specific category of channels only (i.e. ROCK). You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels. Press OK to close and return to the main menu. • SONG SEEK MENU- Press OK to enter song seek menu.

SEEK

to search for

to scroll through the following options:

Press a. SAVE THIS SONG: Press OK to save the currently playing song’s title in the system’s memory. (If you try to save something other than a song, CANT SAVE will appear in the display.) When the chosen song is playing on any satellite radio channel, the system will alert you with an audible prompt. Press OK while SONG ALERT is in the display and the system will take you to the channel playing the desired song. You can save up to 20 song titles. If you attempt to save more than 20
titles, the display will read REPLACE SONG? Press OK to access the to cycle through the saved titles. When saved titles and press the song title appears in the display that you would like to replace, press OK. SONG REPLACED will appear in the display. b. DELETE A SONG: Press OK to delete a song from the system’s to cycle through the saved songs. When the memory. Press song appears in the display that you would like to delete, press OK. The song will appear in the display for confirmation. Press OK again and the display will read SONG DELETED. If you do not want to delete the currently listed song, press RETURN or CANCEL. c. DELETE ALL SONGS: Press OK to delete all song’s from the system’s memory. The display will read ARE YOU SURE ? Press OK to confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL DELETED.

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d. DISABLE ALERTS/ENABLE ALERTS: Press OK to enable/disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel. (The system default is disabled.) SONG ALERTS ENABLED/DISABLED will appear in the display. The menu listing will display the opposite state. For example, if you have chosen to enable the song alerts, the menu listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on, so your other option is to turn them off.

• CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU- Press OK to enter the Channel to scroll through the following

Lockout menu. Press the options: a. LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL: Press OK when LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL is displayed and the display will read ENTER PIN. Enter your four-digit PIN number (initial PIN is 1234) and the system will lock/unlock the channel and CHANNEL LOCKED or UNLOCKED will be displayed. Note: you must be tuned to the specific channel you want to lock/unlock when using this feature. b. CHANGE PIN: Press OK when CHANGE PIN is displayed. The display will read ENTER OLD PIN. Enter your current (old) PIN number and when the system accepts your entry it will display ENTER NEW PIN. Enter your new four-digit PIN and the system will save the new PIN and PIN SAVED will display. c. UNLOCK ALL CHANNELS: Press OK when UNLOCK ALL CHANNELS is displayed and the display will read ENTER PIN. Enter your four-digit PIN and the system will unlock all channels and the display will read CHANNEL UNLOCKED. d. RESET PIN: Press OK when RESET PIN is displayed. The display will read ARE YOUR SURE. Press OK again to automatically reset the PIN number to its initial password setting (1234). PIN RESET TO DEFAULT PIN will be displayed. e. RETURN: Press OK when RETURN is displayed and the system will exit back to the satellite radio menu.

Sound Adjustments Press SOUND repeatedly to cycle through the following features: BASS: Press

to adjust the level of bass.

SEEK

TREBLE: Press

SEEK

to adjust the level of treble.

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to adjust the audio between the back (B)

FADE: Press SEEK and front (F) speakers. SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME: With this feature on, radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. The default setting is off.

SEEK

to adjust between SPEED OFF and levels 1–7:

Use Increasing the level from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7
is the maximum setting. Extra Features AUX: Press repeatedly to cycle through LINE IN (auxiliary audio mode), and SYNC威 (if equipped). For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode, refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter. If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC威, please refer to supplemental information on SYNC威. OK: Your vehicle may be equipped with special phone and media features which will require you to confirm commands by pressing OK. For further information, refer to supplemental information on SYNC威.

(Phone): If your vehicle is equipped with SYNC威, press to access

SYNC PHONE features. For further information, please refer to supplemental information on SYNC威. If your vehicle is not equipped with SYNC威, the display may read NO PHONE.

Audio system–Navigation system based (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, it will have an integrated navigation/audio system. See the Navigation system supplement for operating instructions on using this audio system.

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Auxiliary input jack (Line in — if equipped)

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that

drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.

The Auxiliary Input Jack provides a way to connect your portable music player to the in-vehicle audio system. This allows the audio from a portable music player to be played through the vehicle speakers with high fidelity. To achieve optimal performance, please observe the following instructions when attaching your portable music device to the audio system. If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, refer to Auxiliary input jack section in the Audio features chapter of your Navigation system supplement. Required equipment: 1. Any portable music player designed to be used with headphones 2. An audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8 in. (3.5 mm) connectors at each end To play your portable music player using the auxiliary input jack: 1. Begin with the vehicle parked and the radio turned off. 2. Ensure that the battery in your portable music player is new or fully charged and that the device is turned off. 3. Attach one end of the audio extension cable to the headphone output of your player and the other end of the audio extension cable to the AIJ in your vehicle. 4. Turn the radio on, using either a tuned FM station or a CD loaded into the system. Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. 5. Turn the portable music player on and adjust the volume to 1/2 the volume. 60

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6. Press AUX on the vehicle radio repeatedly until LINE, LINE IN or SYNC LINE IN appears in the display. You should hear audio from your portable music player although it may be low. 7. Adjust the sound on your portable music player until it reaches the level of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls. Troubleshooting: 1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output. Line level outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not compatible with the AIJ. The AIJ will only work correctly with devices that have a headphone output with a volume control. 2. Do not set the portable music player’s volume level higher than is necessary to match the volume of the CD or FM radio in your audio system as this will cause distortion and will reduce sound quality. Many portable music players have different output levels, so not all players should be set at the same levels. Some players will sound best at full volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume. 3. If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels, turn the portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace or recharge the batteries in the portable music player. 4. The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide control (play, pause, etc.) over the attached portable music player. 5. For safety reasons, connecting or adjusting the settings on your portable music player should not be attempted while the vehicle is moving. Also, the portable music player should be stored in a secure location, such as the center console or the glove box, when the vehicle is in motion. The audio extension cable must be long enough to allow the portable music player to be safely stored while the vehicle is in motion.

USB port (if equipped)

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that

drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.

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Your vehicle may be equipped with a USB port located on the instrument panel. This feature allows you to plug in media playing devices, memory sticks, and also to charge devices if they support this feature. For further information on this feature, refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC威 supplement or Navigation System supplement.

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are: AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz Radio reception factors: There are three factors that can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the • Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency is displayed.

weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.

CD/CD player care Do: • Handle discs by their edges only.

(Never touch the playing surface).

• Inspect discs before playing. • Clean only with an approved CD

cleaner.

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of time.

Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods • Clean using a circular motion. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players. Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached.

CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should not be inserted into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your authorized dealer for further information. Audio system warranty and service Refer to the Warranty Guide/Customer Information Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician.

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MP3 track and folder structure Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structure as follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track mode (system default) and MP3 folder mode. For more information on track and folder mode, refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section.

• MP3 track mode allows the CD to play all tracks in all folders. • MP3 folder mode limits the playable tracks to the current folder. • Creating discs with only one level of folders will help with navigation

through the disc files. Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3
discs, it is important to understand how the system will read the structures you create. While various files may be present, (files with extensions other than mp3), only files with the .mp3 extension will be played. Other files will be ignored by the system. This enables you to use the same MP3 disc for a variety of tasks on your work computer, home computer and your in vehicle system.

.mp3 .mp3

.mp3

.mp3

.mp3

.mp3 .mp3

.doc .ppt .xls

In track mode, the system will display and play the structure as if it were only one level deep (all .mp3 files will be played, regardless of being in a specific folder). In folder mode, the system will only play the .mp3 files in the current folder.

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Satellite radio information (if equipped) Satellite radio channels: SIRIUS威 broadcasts a variety of music, news, sports, weather, traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels. For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS威 satellite radio channels, visit www.sirius.com in the United States, www.siriuscanada.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS威 at 1–888–539–7474. Satellite radio reception factors: To receive the satellite signal, your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna located on the roof of your vehicle. The vehicle roof provides the best location for an unobstructed, open view of the sky, a requirement of a satellite radio system. Like AM/FM, there are several factors that can affect satellite radio reception performance: • Antenna obstructions: For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other material as far away from the antenna as possible.

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway

overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeating tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result in an audio mute.

Unlike AM/FM audible static, you will hear an audio mute when there is a satellite radio signal interference. Your radio display may display NO SIGNAL to indicate the interference. SIRIUS威 satellite radio service: SIRIUS威 satellite radio is a subscription based satellite radio service that broadcasts music, sports, news and entertainment programming. A service fee is required in order to receive SIRIUS威 service. Vehicles that are equipped with a factory installed SIRIUS威 satellite radio system include hardware and a limited subscription term, which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle. For information on extended subscription terms, the online media player and other SIRIUS威 features, please contact SIRIUS威 at 1–888–539–7474. Note: SIRIUS威 reserves the unrestricted right to change, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes.

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Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN): This 12-digit Satellite Serial Number is needed to activate, modify or track your satellite radio account. You will need this number when communicating with SIRIUS威. While in satellite radio mode, you can view this number on the radio display by pressing SIRIUS and the preset 1 control simultaneously.

Radio Display

Condition

ACQUIRING

SAT FAULT

Radio requires more than two seconds to produce audio for the

selected channel. Internal module or

system failure

present.

Action Required No action required. This message should

disappear shortly.

If this message does

not clear within a short period of time, or with an ignition key cycle, your receiver may have

a fault. See your

authorized dealer for

service.

INVALID CHNL

Channel no longer

This previously

available.

UNSUBSCRIBED

Subscription not available for this

channel.

available channel is no longer available. Tune to another channel. If the channel was one of your presets, you may choose another channel for that preset button.

Contact SIRIUS威 at 1–888–539–7474 to

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Radio Display

Condition

NO TEXT

Artist information not

available.

NO TEXT

Song title information

not available.

NO TEXT

Category information

not available.

NO SIGNAL

Loss of signal from the SIRIUS威 satellite or SIRIUS威 tower to the vehicle antenna.

Action Required

Artist information not available at this time on

this channel. The system is working

properly.

Song title information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working

properly.

Category information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working

properly.

You are in a location that is blocking the SIRIUS威 signal (i.e.,

tunnel, under an

overpass, dense foliage,

etc). The system is

working properly. When you move into an open area, the signal should

return.

UPDATING

CALL SIRIUS威 1–888–539–7474

Update of channel programming in

No action required. The process may take up to

progress.

Satellite service has been deactivated by

SIRIUS威 satellite

radio.

three minutes. Call SIRIUS威 at

1–888–539–7474 to re-activate or resolve subscription issues.

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NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system. Refer to the Navigation System supplement for further information. Battery management: When the engine is off, your Navigation system may turn off if the battery is at a low state of charge or if the ignition has been in the accessory position or in the on position for approximately 45 minutes. The display will temporarily show BATTERY SAVER — SYSTEM OFF PLEASE START THE ENGINE and the Navigation system will be turned off. The Navigation system will return to normal operation once the vehicle has been started and battery state of charge allowed to recover. The battery state of charge recovery can be accelerated by turning off any unnecessary electrical loads while driving. Refer to the Battery management system section in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information.

SYNC姞 (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with SYNC威, a hands-free communications and entertainment system with special phone and media features. For more information, please refer to the SYNC威 supplement or to the SYNC威 section in the Navigation System supplement (if equipped).

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Climate Controls

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

1. vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. 2. A. R Rear defroster (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both. 2. B. This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors. 3. settings to choose: •

Multifunction control: Press repeatedly to toggle through the

Heated mirrors (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate.

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents (if equipped). The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and center

console vents (if equipped).

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,

rear seat floor vents (if equipped), de-mister vents and center console vents (if equipped).

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: Distributes air through the floor vents, demister vents and rear

seat floor vents (if equipped).

(defrost) and

(defrost). This

Recirculated air: Press to recirculate the air in the vehicle.

4. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C, (floor/defrost). 5. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle (when used with A/C) and may also help reduce undesired odors and dust/debris from reaching the interior of the vehicle. This button engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except button may turn off automatically in all airflow modes (except MAX A/C) and when the ignition is cycled (if the A/C indicator light is not illuminated ) in order to prevent window fogging. Even when this button is not selected, air may still recirculate in some instances in order to reduce vehicle warm-up time in cold conditions or to cool down time in hot conditions. Note: You may notice changes in sound between recirculated mode and other airflow modes. 6. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents and center console vents (if equipped) to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors and dust/debris from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button again for normal A/C operation. 7. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 8. the vehicle. 9. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle.

Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in

Power: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system.

Operating tips • To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather,

(defrost) or

select speed can also be increased to improve clearing.

(floor/defrost). Temperature and/or fan • To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the

system off or with

(recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.

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airflow to the back seats.

Climate Controls • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for not more than 2-3 minutes after start up to “air out” the vehicle. • For maximum cooling performance when using Max A/C or • A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the

(recirculated air), all windows and doors should remain closed.

air distribution setting that is selected.

If you are driving during extreme high ambient temperatures and idling for extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in the MAX A/C position, adjust the blower fan speed to the lowest setting and put the vehicle’s transmission into the P (Park) position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): • Select MAX A/C.

(Panel) and

(panel/floor) modes:

• Move the temperature control to the coolest setting. • Select A/C and • Set the fan to the highest speed initially, then adjust to maintain

provide colder airflow.

(recirculated air). Use recirculated air with A/C to

comfort.

(panel/floor).

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.

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+ Fan speed control: Press to increase the fan speed.

Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 1. 2. vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. 3. airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. When choosing to control airflow manually, press repeatedly to toggle through the settings to choose: •

Manual override control: Allows you to manually select where

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister

vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,

rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents.

: Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents

and demister vents.

• •

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(defrost) and

4. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C, (floor/defrost). 5. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 6. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors and dust/debris from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button again for normal A/C operation. 7. PASS TEMP: Press to activate separate passenger temperature control and turn the dial to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle. 8. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle (when used with A/C) and may also help reduce undesired odors and dust/debris from reaching the interior of the vehicle. This button engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except button may turn off automatically in all airflow modes (except MAX A/C) and when the ignition is cycled (if the A/C indicator light is not illuminated ) in order to prevent window fogging. Even when this button is not selected, air may still recirculate in some instances in order to reduce vehicle warm-up time in cold conditions or to cool down time in hot conditions. Note: You may notice changes in sound between recirculated mode and other airflow modes. 9. heated seat. Refer to Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 10. seat. Refer to Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information.

Passenger heated seat control: Press to control the passenger

Driver heated seat control: Press to control the driver heated

Recirculated air: Press to recirculate the air in the vehicle.

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Power/Driver temperature: Press to activate/deactivate the

11. climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle through the vents. Turn to increase/decrease the air temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. The control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when PASS TEMP is disengaged. The recommended initial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust for comfort. The driver side temperature setting will appear in the upper left corner of the display. – Front fan speed control: Press to decrease the fan speed. 12. 13. A. R Rear defroster (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both. 13. B. This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors.

Heated mirrors (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate.

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Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster

2. vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection. 3. airflow is directed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. When choosing to control airflow manually, press repeatedly to toggle through the settings to choose: •

Manual override control: Allows you to manually select where

: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister

vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,

• •

rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents.

(defrost) and

: Distributes air through the floor vents and rear seat floor vents.

• 4. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C, (floor/defrost). 5. AUTO: Press to engage automatic temperature control. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 6. MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors and dust/debris from entering the vehicle. Press the MAX A/C button again for normal A/C operation. 7. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle (when used with A/C) and may also help reduce undesired odors and dust/debris from reaching the interior of the vehicle. This button engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except button may turn off automatically in all airflow modes (except MAX A/C) 75

Recirculated air: Press to recirculate the air in the vehicle.

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Driver heated seat: Press to control the driver heated seat.

Passenger cooled seat: Press to control the passenger cooled

Passenger heated seat: Press to control the passenger heated

and when the ignition is cycled (if the A/C indicator light is not illuminated ) in order to prevent window fogging. Even when this button is not selected, air may still recirculate in some instances in order to reduce vehicle warm-up time in cold conditions or to cool down time in hot conditions. Note: You may notice changes in sound between recirculated mode and other airflow modes. 8. seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 9. PASS TEMP: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control. Turn to increase/decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. The recommended initial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust for comfort. The passenger side temperature setting will appear in the upper right corner of the display. 10. seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 11. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 12. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 13. climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle. Turn to increase/decrease the air temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. The control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when PASS TEMP is disengaged. The recommended initial setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C), then adjust for comfort. The driver side temperature setting will appear in the upper left corner of the display. 14. 15. A. R Rear defroster (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both. 15. B. This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors. 76

Power/Driver temperature: Press to activate/deactivate the

Heated mirrors (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate.

Driver cooled seat: Press to control the driver cooled seat.

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DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL WITH HEATED AND COOLED SEATS (NAVIGATION BASED–IF EQUIPPED)

Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 1. CLIMATE: Press to control the climate control system through the touch display screen. See Touchscreen functions later in this section. 2. R Rear defroster (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the same button will activate both.

Heated mirrors (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate. This feature will remove ice and snow from the side view mirrors.

3. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/C engages automatically in MAX A/C, (floor/defrost).

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(defrost). This

Recirculated air: Press to recirculate the air in the vehicle.

Passenger cooled seat (if equipped): Press to control the

Passenger heated seat (if equipped): Press to control the

4. Passenger temperature: Press to activate separate passenger temperature control to increase/decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle. 5. passenger heated seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 6. passenger cooled seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 7. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior of the vehicle (when used with A/C) and may also help reduce undesired odors and dust/debris from reaching the interior of the vehicle. This button engages automatically when MAX A/C is selected or can be engaged manually in any airflow mode except button may turn off automatically in all airflow modes (except MAX A/C) and when the ignition is cycled (if the A/C indicator light is not illuminated ) in order to prevent window fogging. Even when this button is not selected, air may still recirculate in some instances in order to reduce vehicle warm-up time in cold conditions or to cool down time in hot conditions. Note: You may notice changes in sound between recirculated mode and other airflow modes. 8. – 9. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 10. Driver temperature: Press to increase/decrease the air temperature for the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged. 11. cooled seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 12. heated seat. Refer to Heated and cooled seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for more information. 13. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle. The climate status in the touchscreen will also be turned off. 78

+ Fan speed control: Press to decrease/increase the fan speed.

Driver heated seat (if equipped): Press to control the driver

Driver cooled seat (if equipped): Press to control the driver

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Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield

14. defroster vents and de-mister vents. Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection.

TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS

Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius, refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Temperature: Press the up and down arrows on the left side of the screen to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged. Press the up and down arrows on the right side of the screen to increase/decrease the airflow temperature for the passenger side of the vehicle. • •

: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. : Distributes air through the instrument panel vents, floor vents,

• •

rear seat floor vents and de-mister vents.

: Distributes air through the floor vents, rear seat floor vents. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister

vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO on the main bezel.

Fan Speed: Press to decrease/increase the fan speed. Dual: Press to activate/deactivate separate driver and passenger temperature controls.

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Max A/C: Distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. Press MAX A/C again for normal operation.

VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE Please refer to the Voice commands in climate mode section of the Navigation supplement for more information on using voice commands with the climate control system.

Operating tips • To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid weather, (defrost). Temperature and/or fan speed can also be

select increased to improve clearing.

system off or with

airflow to the back seats.

(recirculated air) engaged.

• To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for not more than 2-3 minutes after start up to “air out” the vehicle. • For maximum cooling performance when using Max A/C or • A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the

(recirculated air), all windows and doors should remain closed.

the windshield.

air distribution setting that is selected.

If you are driving during extreme high ambient temperatures and idling for extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in the MAX A/C mode, adjust the blower fan speed to the lowest setting and put the vehicle’s transmission in P (Park) to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C): 1. Press MAX A/C. The system will default to single zone operation and set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). The blower will automatically go to maximum. 2. A/C, 3. Fan speed can be adjusted as desired. 80

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To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Select A/C. 3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (IF EQUIPPED) R The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and works to defrost your rear window from fog and thin ice. If equipped, it also operates the heated mirror to remove snow and thin ice from the side mirrors. Ensure that the ignition on. Press to turn the defroster on/off. The indicator light will illuminate when activated. For vehicles with a sliding rear window– the defroster will be disabled when the window is opened. Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and will not be covered by your warranty.

REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) The climate control system will condition the cabin temperature during remote start based on the outside temperature. Engine idle may increase to help with adjusting the cabin temperature. Note: No climate control adjustments will be recognized during remote start operation and none of the climate function indicators will be illuminated while the vehicle is in remote start. Once the ignition is cycled to the on position, the climate control system will return to the previous settings (last ignition-on cycle) and adjustments can be made normally. If the previous setting was off, the climate control system will turn off. If you previously had any of the following activated: heated seats (if equipped), cooled seats (if equipped), heated mirrors (if equipped), or rear defrost, they will not return to their previous settings (on) when the ignition is turned on and will need to be re-activated if desired. For more information on remote start climate settings and options, refer to Message Center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

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in

(floor/defrost) mode.

Manual climate control For hot weather conditions: • The climate control system will be set to MAX A/C. For cold weather conditions: • The climate control system will be set to provide maximum heating • Rear defrost/heated mirrors (if equipped) will be activated. For moderate weather conditions: • The interior cabin will be heated, cooled or off, based upon the • Rear defrost/heated mirrors (if equipped) will be deactivated. Automatic climate control For hot weather conditions: • The interior cabin will be cooled to 72°F (22°C). • The cooled seats (if equipped and if the feature is selected to AUTO

previous operating state (last ignition-on cycle).

in the message center) will be set to high.

in the message center) will be set to high.

For cold weather conditions: • The interior cabin will be heated to 72°F (22°C). • The heated seats (if equipped and if the feature is selected to AUTO • Rear defrost/heated mirrors (if equipped) will be activated. For moderate weather conditions: • The interior cabin will be heated, cooled, or off, based upon the • Heated/cooled seats (if equipped) will be deactivated. • Rear defrost/heated mirrors (if equipped) will be deactivated.

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HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control clockwise to the first position turn on the parking lamps. Rotate clockwise to the second position headlamps.

to also turn on the

to

Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides light sensitive automatic on-off control of the exterior lights normally controlled by the headlamp control. The autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a predetermined amount of time after the ignition switch is turned to off. Using the message center, you can select a delay from 0–180 seconds. • To turn autolamps on, rotate the control to • To turn autolamps off, rotate the control to

Fog lamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operates the fog lamps. The fog lamps can be turned on only when the headlamp control is in the position and the high beams are not turned on. Pull headlamp control towards you to turn fog lamps on. The fog lamp will illuminate. indicator light

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High beams Pull the lever fully past the detent to activate. Pull the lever fully again to deactivate.

Flash-to-pass Pull toward you slightly to activate and release to deactivate.

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. In order for the DRLs to function: • the ignition must be in the on position and • the headlamp control is in the

, parking lamp or autolamp position.

WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.

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PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable lit components in the vehicle during headlamp and parking lamp operation. • Tap the left or right of the control

to brighten/dim all interior lit components incrementally, or

• Press and hold at the first

position the left or right of the control until the desired lighting level is reached.

• Press and hold the right of the control to the full on position to

activate the “dome on” feature. This will turn on the interior courtesy lights. • Press and hold the left of the control to turn off the interior courtesy

lights.

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant. If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by your authorized dealer.

ground

Vertical aim adjustment 1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. • (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp to • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp (indicated by a 3.0 mm circle on the lens) to the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of masking tape works well).

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3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open the hood. Cover one of the headlamps so no light hits the wall. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe a light pattern with a distinct horizontal edge towards the right. If this edge is not at the horizontal reference line, the beam will need to be adjusted so the edge is at the same height as the horizontal reference line. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each headlamp, then use a #2
Philips screwdriver to turn the adjuster either counterclockwise (to adjust up) or clockwise (to adjust down) aligning the upper edge of the light pattern up to the horizontal line. 6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE. 7. Repeat Steps 3–5 for the other headlamp. 8. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL The turn signal lever does not mechanically lock in the upward or downward position when activated. The turn signal control activation and cancellation is electronic. • To operate the left turn signal,

push the lever down until it stops and release. • To operate the right turn signal, push the lever up until it stops and release.

• To manually cancel turn signal operation, push the lever again in

either direction.

Lane change To indicate a left or right lane change: • Push the lever up/down to the first stop position and release. The turn

signals will flash three times and stop.

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signals will flash for as long as the lever is held in this position.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Front row map lamps (if equipped) To turn on the map lamps, press the outer edge of the clear lens. The front row map lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmer

button is pressed until the courtesy lamp comes on.

• the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off.

Rear dome lamp (if equipped) • ON or D : The dome light will • DOOR or middle position: The

stay on.

dome light will only come on if a door is opened.

• OFF or

: The lamp will not

come on at all.

The rear dome lamp can be turned on or off by sliding the control. Rear dome/courtesy lamps (if equipped) The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmer

button is pressed until the courtesy lamp comes on.

• any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off.

The reading portion, the two outer lights, can only be turned on and off at the lamp.

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Rear courtesy/reading/cargo lamps (if equipped) The rear lamps can be turned on when the panel dimmer control is rotated until the lamps come on or when any door is opened.

The lamps can be turned on or off by sliding the control. • When the control is in the middle position, the lamp will come on

when a door is opened or the unlock button is pressed on the remote keyless entry.

• If the control is moved to the left position, the lamp will stay on. • If the control is moved to the right position, the lamp will not come on

at all.

Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates footwells and cupholders with a choice of several colors. The ambient lighting control is located on the floor console. • To activate, press and release the

left side of the control to cycle through the color choices plus the off state.

• Press the right side of the control to adjust color intensity. The lights come on whenever the ignition is in either the on or accessory position and the headlamps or parking lamps are on. Note: The ambient lights will stay on until the ignition is placed in the off position and either of the front doors are opened or the accessory delay timer expires.

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BULB REPLACEMENT

Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions. Examples of acceptable condensation are: • Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets) • Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water leak) are: • Water puddle inside the lamp • Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of

the lens

Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of unacceptable moisture are present.

Using the right bulbs Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for North America and an “E” for Europe to ensure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.

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Function

Number of

Trade number

Headlamps Front park/turn lamps

bulbs

H13/9008

3157NA (natural

amber)

168
9140
921
921

Front sidemarker Fog lamps Backup lamp (styleside) Backup lamp (Harley) Rear stop/turn/sidemarker/tail lamp (styleside) High-mount brakelamp Cargo lamp License plate lamp Exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator (if equipped) Puddle lamp (if equipped) All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted. To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer

912
912
194

3057K

See your dealer

See your dealer

Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position and open the hood. 2. Remove the pushpin that holds the air deflector/protective cover from the upper inboard corner of the lamp.

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4. Once the three retaining bolts have been removed, slide the headlamp assembly forward, disconnecting the two snap attachments at the fender. 5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling rearward. 6. Remove the bulb and socket by turning it counterclockwise, then pull it straight out.

WARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.

Install the new bulb in reverse order.

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Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position and open the hood. 2. Remove the pushpin that holds the air deflector/protective cover from the upper inboard corner of the lamp. 3. Loosen the three retaining bolts (two at top of lamp, one at lower inboard corner). 4. Once the three retaining bolts have been removed, slide the headlamp assembly forward, disconnecting the two snap attachments at the fender. 5. Remove the bulb and socket by turning it counterclockwise, then pull it straight out. 6. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position. 2. Open the tailgate to expose the lamp assembly and remove the two bolts from the tail lamp assembly.

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3. Carefully pull the lamp assembly straight rearward from the tailgate pillar to disengage two hidden snap-in retainers. (Flare side tail lamps are not equipped with snap-in retainers.) 4. Remove bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and press in the new bulb. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position. 1. Remove the two screws and move the lamp assembly away from the vehicle to expose the bulb sockets. 2. Remove the bulb socket by rotating counterclockwise and pulling it out of the lamp assembly. 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. Install the new bulbs in reverse order. Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped) 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position. 2. Remove the bulb socket from the fog lamp by turning counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp bulb. Install the new bulb in reverse order.

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Replacing exterior mounted mirror turn signal indicator lamp bulbs For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer. Replacing license plate lamp bulbs The license plate bulbs are located behind the rear bumper. To change the license plate lamp bulbs: 1. Reach behind the rear bumper to locate the bulb. 2. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and carefully pull to remove it from the lamp assembly. 3. Pull out the old bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb. 4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.

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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you to increase the speed of the wipers; rotate toward you to decrease the speed of the wipers.

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Speed-dependent wipers (if equipped): When the wiper control is set to any of the interval settings except the longest pause setting, the pause time between wiping will automatically adjust with the vehicle speed. The faster your vehicle is travelling the shorter the pause time between wipes will become. Rain-sensing wipers (if equipped): The rain-sensing wipers, designated with AUTO on the control, will automatically activate when moisture is present on the windshield and the control is set to one of five auto/interval moisture sensitivity settings. Rotate the end of the control toward the windshield to increase the sensitivity. The speed of the rain-sensing wipers will vary based on the amount of moisture detected on the windshield and the auto/interval setting. There are no interval (intermittent wipe) settings on vehicles with rain-sensing wipers. The wipers will continue to wipe as long as the presence of moisture is detected on the windshield. More or less wiping may occur depending on humidity, mist or light rain, or road spray. This feature can be enabled/disabled through the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Keep the outside of the windshield clean, especially the area around the rear view mirror where the sensor is located or rain sensor performance may be affected. Note: During winter driving conditions with ice, snow or a salty road mist, inconsistent or unexpected wiping or smearing may occur. In these conditions, you can lower the sensitivity to reduce the amount of smearing or override the feature by selecting low- or high-speed wiping or turning the wiper system off. Note: The rain sensing wiper feature must be turned off before entering a car wash.

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Windshield washer: Press the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe of the wipers without washer fluid. • a quick press and hold: the

wipers will swipe three times with washer fluid.

• a long press and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for

up to ten seconds.

Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry. This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield, always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers. Courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on the windshield. This feature can be enabled/disabled through the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with autolamp) When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and the headlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turn on after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off.

TILT OR TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING COLUMN (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust the steering column: 1. Pull the lever down to unlock the steering column. 2. Adjust the steering wheel up or down. 3. If also equipped with the telescope feature, adjust the steering wheel in or out. 4. While holding the steering wheel in place, pull the lever up to its original position to lock the steering column. 96

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WARNING: Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is moving.

Power Tilt/Telescope Steering Column (if equipped) The steering column can be adjusted using the control on the side of the steering column. Press and hold the front or rear of the control to adjust the telescope. Press and hold the top or bottom of the control to adjust the tilt.

Easy entry/exit feature When you remove the key from the ignition, the column will move to the full up and in position if this feature is activated through the message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. When the key is inserted into the ignition, the column will return to the previous setting. Note: The easy entry/exit feature will prevent the steering wheel from returning to the memory position until the key is inserted into the ignition. Memory feature The steering column positions are saved when doing a memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the side of the driver’s seat (if equipped with memory feature). Refer to Front seating in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. If the steering column adjustment control is pressed during memory recall it will cancel the automatic operation and the column will respond to manual adjustment of the control.

WARNING: Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is moving.