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Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if they have been damaged i.e., (bent retractor, torn web- bing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. Airbag Warning Light The light should come on, and remain on for six to eight seconds as a bulb check, when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the bulb is not lit during starting, have it replaced. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
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Defrosters Check operation by selecting the DEFROST mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See your authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable. Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
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Lights Have someone observe the operation of all exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks Check the area under the vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . 84
▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . . . 85
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirrors —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
▫ Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
▫ Heated Power Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . 87▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . 87
䡵 Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威) —
If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
▫ UConnect威 System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . 105
▫ Things You Should Know About YourUConnect威 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11678 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
䡵 Voice Recognition System (VR) —
If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
▫ Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 116
▫ Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
▫ Front Manual Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 121
▫ Front Seat Adjustment — Recline . . . . . . . . . 122
▫ Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment . . . . . . 122
▫ Eight–Way Driver’s Power Seat . . . . . . . . . . . 123
▫ Four–Way Passenger’s Power Seat —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
▫ Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
▫ Front Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 125▫ Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 126
▫ 40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat . . . . . . . . 128
▫ 50/50 Third Row Folding Seat —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
䡵 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 134▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter To Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
▫ Memory Position Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
▫ To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked ToMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
▫ Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . . 140
▫ Automatic Headlight System —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
▫ Headlights On Automatically With
Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
▫ SmartBeams — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
▫ Automatic Headlight Leveling — HIDHeadlights Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped . . . . 143
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
▫ Instrument Panel And Interior Lights . . . . . . 144UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79
▫ Battery Saver Feature — Exterior/Interior
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
▫ High Beam Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
▫ Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
▫ Headlight Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
▫ Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . . 148
▫ Mist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
▫ Speed Sensitive IntermittentWiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped . . . . . . . 15080 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
䡵 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . 151
䡵 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 152
䡵 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . . 153
▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
䡵 Rear Park Assist System — If Equipped . . . . . . 156
▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
▫ Rear Park Assist Warning Display . . . . . . . . . 157▫ Enable/Disable The Rear Park
Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
▫ Service The Rear Park Assist System . . . . . . . 159
▫ Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System . . . . . . 160
䡵 Rear Camera — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
▫ Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off . . . . . . . 160
䡵 Overhead Console — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 162
䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . 162
▫ Programming HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming . . . . . 166
▫ Using HomeLink威 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLink威Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
▫ Opening Sunroof - Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
▫ Closing Sunroof - Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
▫ Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
▫ Pinch Protect Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
▫ Venting Sunroof - Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
▫ Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
▫ Ignition Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
䡵 Command-View™ Skylights — If Equipped . . . 172
䡵 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
▫ Front Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
▫ Rear Power Outlet — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 173
䡵 Power Inverter — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
䡵 Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
▫ Front Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
▫ Cupholders (Second Row Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . 177
▫ Cupholders (Third Row Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
䡵 Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
▫ Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17882 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
䡵 Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . 180▫ Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped . . . . . 181
䡵 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 181MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward the windshield).
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Adjusting Rear View Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light next to the button will indicate when the dimming feature is activated.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
Outside Mirrors To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors 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 convex 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 convex mirror. Some vehicles will not have a convex passenger side mirror.
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Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have three detent positions; full forward, full rearward and normal. Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with outside automatic dim- ming mirrors, they will operate when the inside auto- matic dimming mirror is on. The outside mirrors operate off the inside mirror switch and will automatically adjust for annoying headlight glare when the inside mirror does.
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Power Mirrors The power mirror switch is located on the drivers door trim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotary knob selects the left mirror, right mirror or off position. After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror position.
Power Mirror Switches
Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in this section for details.
Heated Power Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defrost. Refer to “Rear Window Features” in Section 3 for further information. Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped To access an illuminated vanity mirror, flip down one of the visors. Lift the cover to reveal the mirror. The light will turn on automatically.
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Lighted Vanity Mirror Sun Visor Extension — If Equipped This feature has a pull out extension on the sun visor for increased coverage.
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HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect姞) — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an integrated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威) system. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for UConnect威 system operating instructions for these ra- dios. Radio sales code can be located on the lower right corner of the Radio faceplate. UConnect威 is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system. UConnect威 allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.g., ⬙Call” ѧ “Mike” ѧ”Work⬙ or ⬙Dial” ѧ “248-555-1212⬙). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans- mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute your radio when using the UConnect威 system.
the
For UConnect威 customer support, visit
NOTE: The UConnect威 system requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth威 ⬙Hands-Free Profile,⬙ Ver- sion 0.96 or higher. See the UConnect威 website for supported phones. NOTE: following websites: • www.chrysler.com/uconnect • www.dodge.com/uconnect • www.jeep.com/uconnect • or call 1–877–855–8400
UConnect威 allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s microphone for private conversation.The UConnect威 system is driven through your Bluetooth威 “Hands-Free Profile” cellular phone. UConnect威 features Bluetooth威 technology - the global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station, so UConnect威 works no matter where you stow your cellular phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to the vehicle’s UConnect威 system. The UConnect威 system allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to the system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages. Phone Button
The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the system (depending on the type of mirror and radio equipped), and either the radio or the mirror has the two control buttons (PHONE Button and VOICE RECOGNITION button) that will enable you to access the system.
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Voice Recognition Button
Actual button location may vary with the ra- dio. The individual buttons are described in the “Operation” section.
The UConnect威 system can be used with any Hands-Free Profile certified Bluetooth威 cellular phone. See the UConnect威 website for supported phones. If your cellu- lar phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset Profile) you may not be able to use any UConnect威 features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufacturer for details. The UConnect威 system is fully integrated with the vehi- cle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect威 system can be adjusted either from the radio volume control knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so equipped. The radio display will be used for visual prompts from the UConnect威 system such as ⬙CELL⬙ or caller ID on certain radios.
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Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect威 system and to navigate through the UConnect威 menu structure. Voice commands are required after most UConnect威 system prompts. You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options. • Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for the beep, which follows the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt or another prompt. • For certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying ⬙Setup⬙ and then ⬙Phone Pairing,⬙ the following compound command can be said: ⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙ • For each feature explanation in this section, only the combined form of the voice command is given. You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command when you are asked for it. For
example, you can use the combined form voice com- mand ⬙Phonebook New Entry,⬙ or you can break the combined form command into two voice commands: ⬙Phonebook⬙ and ⬙New Entry.⬙ Please remember, the UConnect威 system works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone sitting a few feet/meters away from you.
Voice Command Tree Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section. Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to know your options at any prompt, say ⬙Help⬙ following the beep. The UConnect威 system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. To activate the UConnect威 system from idle, simply press the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for directions. All UConnect威 system sessions begin with a press of the PHONE button on the radio control head.
Cancel Command At any prompt, after the beep, you can say ⬙Cancel⬙ and you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a few instances the system will take you back to the previous menu. Pair (Link) UConnect威 System to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnect威 system, you must pair your compatible Bluetooth威 enabled cellular phone. To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your cellular phone Owner’s Manual. The UConnect威 website may also provide detailed instruc- tions for pairing. The following are general phone to UConnect威 system pairing instructions: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙
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follow the audible prompts.
• When prompted, after the beep, say ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ and • You will be asked to say a four-digit Personal Identi- fication Number (PIN), which you will later need to enter into your cellular phone. You can enter any four-digit PIN. You will not need to remember this PIN after the initial pairing process. • For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the UConnect威 system a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name. • You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between one and seven, with one being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect威 system. However, at any given time, only one cellular phone can be in use, connected to your UConnect威 system. The priority allows the UConnect威 system to know which cellular
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phone to use if multiple cellular 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威 system will use the priority three cellular phone when you make a call. You can select to use a lower priority cellular phone at any time (refer to ⬙Advanced Phone Connectivity⬙ in this section).
⬙Dial.⬙
Dial by Saying a Number • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The system will prompt you to say the number you • For example, you can say ⬙234-567-8901⬙. • The UConnect威 system will confirm the phone num- ber and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios.
want to call.
“Call.⬙
person you want to call.
Call by Saying a Name • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The system will prompt you to say the name of the • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, you can say ⬙John Doe,⬙ where John Doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the UConnect威 phonebook or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a name in the phonebook, refer to ⬙Add Names to Your UConnect威 Phonebook,⬙ in the phonebook. • The UConnect威 system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number, which may appear in the display of certain radios.
⬙Phonebook New Entry.⬙
Add Names to Your UConnect威 Phonebook NOTE: Adding names to the UConnect威 phonebook is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of long names helps the voice recognition and it is recommended. For example, say ⬙Robert Smith⬙ or ⬙Robert⬙ instead of ⬙Bob.⬙ • When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., ⬙Home,⬙ ⬙Work,⬙ ⬙Mobile,⬙ or ⬙Pager⬙). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phonebook entry, if desired.
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• When prompted, recite the phone number for the
phonebook entry that you are adding.
After you are finished adding an entry into the phone- book, you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu. The UConnect威 system will allow you to enter up to 32
names in the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations. Each language has a separate 32-name phonebook accessible only in that language. In addition, if equipped and supported by your phone, UConnect威 automatically downloads your mobile phone’s phonebook.94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Phonebook Download – Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone If equipped and specifically supported by your phone, UConnect威 automatically downloads names (text names) and number entries from the mobile phone’s phonebook. Specific Bluetooth威 Phones with Phone Book Access Profile may support this feature. See UConnect威 website for supported phones. • To call a name from downloaded (or UConnect威) Phonebook, follow the procedure in “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威, 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威.
phone is accessible.
• 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 previous downloaded phonebook is available 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. • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the UConnect威. These can only be edited on the mobile phone. The changes are transferred and updated to UConnect威 on the next phone connection.
Phonebook Download — Single Entry If equipped and supported by your phone, UConnect威 allows the user to download entries from their phone via Bluetooth威. To use this feature, press the PHONE button and say “Phonebook Download.” The system prompts, “Ready to accept “V” card entry via Bluetooth威…” The system is now ready to accept phonebook entries from your phone using the Bluetooth威 Object Exchange Profile (OBEX). Please see your phone Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to send these entries from your phone. NOTE: • The phone handset must support Bluetooth威 OBEX • Some phones cannot send phonebook entries if they are already connected to any system via Bluetooth威, and you may see a message on the phone display that the Bluetooth威 link is busy. In this case, the user must
transfers of phonebook entries to use this feature.
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first disconnect or drop the Bluetooth威 connection to the UConnect威 system, and then send the address book entry via Bluetooth威. Please see your phone Owner’s Manual for specific instructions on how to drop the Bluetooth威 connection. • If the phonebook entry is longer than 24 characters, it
when the vehicle is not in motion.
will only use the first 24 characters. Edit UConnect威 Phonebook Entries NOTE: • Editing names in the phonebook is recommended • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
deleted or edited.
⬙Phonebook Edit.⬙
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entry that you wish to edit.
• You will then be asked for the name of the phonebook • Next, choose the number designation (home, work, • When prompted, recite the new phone number for the
mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit.
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⬙ can be used to add another phone number to a name entry that already exists in the phonebook. For example, the entry John Doe may have a mobile and a home number, but you can add ”John Doe’s” work number later using the ⬙Phonebook Edit⬙ feature.
⬙Phonebook Delete.⬙
Delete UConnect威 Phonebook Entry NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended when the vehicle is not in motion. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • After you enter the Phonebook Delete menu, you will then be asked for the name of the entry that you wish to delete. You can either say the name of a phonebook entry that you wish to delete or you can say ⬙List Names⬙ to hear a list of the entries in the phonebook from which you choose. To select one of the entries from the list, press the VOICE RECOGNITION button while the UConnect威 system is playing the desired entry and say ⬙Delete.⬙
• After you enter the name, the UConnect威 system will ask you which designation you wish to delete: home, work, mobile, pager, or all. Say the designation you wish to delete. • Note that only the phonebook entry in the current • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
language is deleted.
deleted or edited.
Delete/Erase “All” UConnect威 Phonebook Entries • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The UConnect威 system will ask you to verify that you • After confirmation, the phonebook entries will be
wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook.
⬙Phonebook Erase All.⬙
deleted.
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• Note that only the phonebook in the current language • Automatic downloaded phonebook entries cannot be
is deleted.
deleted or edited.
⬙Phonebook List Names.⬙
List All Names in the UConnect威 Phonebook • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The UConnect威 system will play the names of all the phonebook entries, including the downloaded phone- book entries, if available. • To call one of the names in the list, press the VOICE RECOGNITION button during the playing of the desired name, and say ⬙Call.⬙
NOTE: The user can also exercise ⬙Edit⬙ or ⬙Delete⬙ operations at this point.
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• The UConnect威 system will then prompt you as to the number designation you wish to call. • The selected number will be dialed. Phone Call Features The following features can be accessed through the UConnect威 system if the feature(s) are available on your cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the UConnect威 system. Check with your cellular service provider for the features that you have. Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the UConnect威 system will interrupt the vehicle audio sys- tem, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the call. Press the PHONE button to accept the call. To reject
the call, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep, indicating that the incoming call was rejected. Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cellular phone. Press the PHONE button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. NOTE: The UConnect威 system compatible phones in the market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can only answer an incoming call or ignore it.
Making a Second Call While Current Call is in Progress To make a second call while you are currently on a call, press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say ⬙Dial⬙ or ⬙Call⬙ followed by the phone number or phonebook entry you wish to call. The first call will be on hold while the second call is in progress. To go back to the first call, refer to ⬙Toggling Between Calls⬙ in this section. To combine two calls, refer to ⬙Conference Call⬙ in this section. Place/Retrieve a Call From Hold To put a call on hold, press the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press the PHONE button until you hear a single beep,
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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 PHONE button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, press the VOICE RECOG- NITION 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, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a double beep, indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call.
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Call Termination To end a call in progress, momentarily press the PHONE button. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on hold, it will become the new active call. If the active call is terminated by the far end, a call on hold may not become active automatically. This is cell phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep. Redial • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • The UConnect威 system will call the last number that
⬙Redial.⬙
was dialed from your cellular phone.
NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the UConnect威 system.
Call Continuation Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the UConnect威 system after the vehicle ignition key has been switched to OFF. Call continuation functionality avail- able on the vehicle can be any one of three types: • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can continue on the UConnect威 system either until the call ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect威 system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone. • After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can continue on the UConnect威 system for a certain dura- tion, after which the call is automatically transferred from the UConnect威 system to the mobile phone.
• An active call
is automatically transferred to the mobile phone after the ignition key is switched to OFF.
UConnect姞 System Features
Language Selection To change the language that the UConnect威 system is using: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to English, Espanol, or Francais. • Continue to follow the system prompts to complete
the language selection.
After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. NOTE: After every UConnect威 language change opera- tion, only the language-specific 32-name phonebook is usable. The paired phone name is not language-specific and usable across all languages.
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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.
If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect威 system is operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Emergency⬙ and the UConnect威 system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency number. 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 Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area.
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• If supported, this number may be programmable on some systems. To do this, press the PHONE button and say ‘Setup’, followed by ‘Emergency’. • The UConnect威 system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly.
WARNING!
Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UConnect威 system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations, when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect威 system.
Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance: • Press the PHONE button to begin.
• After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say
⬙Towing Assistance.⬙
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). • If supported, this number may be programmable on some systems. To do this, press the PHONE button and 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威 system.
Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to ⬙Working with Automated Systems.⬙ Working with Automated Systems This method is used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while navigating through an automated telephone system. You can use your UConnect威 system to access a voice mail system or an automated service, such as a paging service or automated customer service line. Some ser- vices require immediate response selection. In some instances, that may be too quick for use of the UConnect威 system. When calling a number with your UConnect威 system that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say the sequence you wish to enter, followed by the word ⬙Send.⬙ For
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example, if required to enter your PIN followed with a pound, (3 7 4 6 #), you can press the VOICE RECOGNI- TION button and say, ⬙3 7 4 6 # Send.⬙ Saying a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by ⬙Send,⬙ is also to be used for navigating through an automated customer service center menu structure, and to leave a number on a pager. You can also send stored UConnect威 phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voice mail and pager entries. To use this feature, dial the number you wish to call and then press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say, “Send.” The system will prompt you to enter the name or number and say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send. The UConnect威 system will then send the corresponding phone number associated with the phonebook entry, as tones over the phone.
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network configurations. This is normal.
NOTE: • You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone • Some paging and voice mail systems have system time out settings that are too short and may not allow the use of this feature.
Barge In - Overriding Prompts The “Voice Recognition” button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately. For example, if a prompt is asking ⬙Would you like to pair a phone, clear a...,⬙ you could press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say, ⬙Pair a Phone⬙ to select that option without having to listen to the rest of the voice prompt. Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect威 sys- tem will not repeat a phone number before you dial it).
• Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say ⬙Setup Confirmations.⬙ The UConnect威 system will play the current confirmation prompt status and you will be given the choice to change it. 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 cellular phone, the UConnect威 system will provide notification to inform you of your phone and network status when you are attempting to make a phone call using UConnect威. The status is given for roaming, net- work signal strength, phone battery strength, etc. Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone keypad and still use the UConnect威 system (while dial- ing via the cellular phone keypad, the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures). By
dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth威 cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s audio system. The UConnect威 system will work the same as if you dial the number using voice recognition. NOTE: Certain brands of cellular phones do not send the dial ring to the UConnect威 system to play it on the vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this situation, after successfully dialing a number the user may feel that the call did not go through even though the call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will hear the audio. Mute/Un-Mute (Mute OFF) When you mute the UConnect威 system, you will still be able to hear the conversation coming from the other party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In order to mute the UConnect威 system: • Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button.
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• Following the beep, say ⬙Mute.⬙ In order to un-mute the UConnect威 system: • Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button. • Following the beep, say ⬙Mute off.⬙ Advanced Phone Connectivity
Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone The UConnect威 system allows ongoing calls to be trans- ferred from your cellular phone to the UConnect威 system without terminating the call. To transfer an ongoing call from your UConnect威 paired cellular phone to the UConnect威 system or vice versa, press the VOICE REC- OGNITION button and say ⬙Transfer Call.⬙
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Connect or Disconnect Link Between the UConnect威 System and Cellular Phone Your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices, but can only be actively ⬙connected⬙ with one electronic device at a time. If you would like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth威 connection between a UConnect威 paired cellular phone and the UConnect威 system, follow the instructions de- scribed in your cellular phone User’s Manual. List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say • When prompted, say ⬙List Phones.⬙ • The UConnect威 system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired
“Setup Phone Pairing.”
phone being announced, press the VOICE RECOGNI- TION button and say “Select” or “Delete.” Also, see the next two sections for an alternate way to “select” or “delete” a paired phone.
⬙Setup Select Phone⬙ and follow the prompts.
Select Another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another phone paired with the UConnect威 system. • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • You can also press the VOICE RECOGNITION button at any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone that you wish to select. • The selected phone will be used for the next phone the call. UConnect威 system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (approximately within 30 ft (9 m)) the vehicle.
the selected phone is not available,
If
⬙Setup Phone Pairing.⬙
Delete UConnect威 Paired Cellular Phones • Press the PHONE button to begin. • After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say • At the next prompt, say ⬙Delete⬙ and follow the • You can also press the VOICE RECOGNITION button at any time while the list is being played, and then choose the phone you wish to delete.
prompts.
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect姞 System UConnect威 Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the PHONE button and say “UConnect威 Tutorial.”
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Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect威 system Voice Training feature may be used. To enter this training mode, follow one of the two following proce- dures: From outside the UConnect威 mode (e.g., from radio mode): • Press and hold the VOICE RECOGNITION button for • Press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and say the
five seconds until the session begins, or,
⬙Setup, Voice Training⬙ command.
Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnect威 system. For best results, the Voice Training session should be completed when the vehicle is parked with the engine running, all windows closed, and the blower fan switched off.
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This procedure may be repeated with a new user. The system will adapt to the last trained voice only. To restore the Voice Recognition system to factory default settings, enter the Voice Training session via the above procedure and follow the prompts. Voice Recognition (VR) • For best performance, adjust the rearview mirror to provide at least 1⁄2 in (1 cm) gap between the overhead console (if equipped) and the mirror.
• Always wait for the beep before speaking. • Speak normally, without pausing, just as you would speak to a person sitting a few feet/meters away from you. • Make sure that no one other than you is speaking during a voice recognition period. • Performance is maximized under:
• low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, French, and Spanish ac- cents, the system may not always work for some. • When navigating through an automated system such as voice mail, or when sending a page, at the end of speaking the digit string, make sure to say ⬙Send.⬙ • Storing names in the phonebook when the vehicle is
not in motion is recommended.
names in the UConnect威 phonebook.
• It is not recommended to store similar sounding • Phonebook (Downloaded and UConnect威 Local) name recognition rate is optimized when the entries are not similar. • You can say ⬙O⬙ (letter ⬙O⬙) for ⬙0⬙ (zero). ⬙800⬙ must be • Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be supported. • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
spoken ⬙eight-zero-zero.⬙
compromised with the convertible top down.
Far End Audio Performance • Audio quality is maximized under: • low-to-medium blower setting,
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• low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • 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威 system. • Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by • In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
lowering the in-vehicle audio volume.
compromised with the convertible top down.
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Bluetooth威 Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the UConnect威 system. When this happens, the connec- tion can generally be re-established by switching the phone off/on. Your cellular 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 five seconds prior to using the system.
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Voice Commands
Alternate(s)
Primary zero one two three four five six seven eight nine star (*) plus (+) pound (#) add location all
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 pager 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威 Tutorial try again voice training work yes
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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 RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) — IF EQUIPPED
Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation
This Voice Recognition 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 and all attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in an accident causing serious injury or death.
When you press the VR hard-key, you 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 options, press the VR hard-key, listen for the beep, and say your command. Pressing the VR hard-key while the 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”.
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These commands are universal and can be used from any menu. All other commands can be used depending upon the active application. For example, if you are in the disc menu and you are listening to FM radio, you can speak commands from the disc menu or from the FM radio menu. When using this system, you should speak clearly and at a normal speaking volume. 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 VR hard-key and say “Help” or “Main Menu”.
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Commands The Voice Recognition 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 VR hard-key. 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 Recogni- tion system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for VR is different then the audio system. Main Menu Start a dialogue by pressing the VR hard-key. 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) • “System Setup” (to switch to system setup) Radio AM (or Radio Long Wave or Radio Medium Wave — If Equipped) 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) • “Radio Menu” (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)
spoken number)
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• “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) • “Radio Menu” (to switch to the radio menu) • “Main Menu” (to switch to the main menu) 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)
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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 VR hard-key to stop recording. You proceed by saying one of the following commands: − “Save” (to save the memo) − “Continue” (to continue recording) − “Delete” (to delete the recording) • “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — During the playback you may press the VR hard- key to stop playing memos. You 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) System Setup To switch to system setup say “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 VR hard-key first and wait for the beep before speaking the “Barge In” commands.
Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect威 system Voice Training feature may be used. 1. Press the VR hard-key, say “System 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 the UConnect威 System. 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
Front Manual Seat Adjustment Move the seat forward or rearward using the adjustment bar. Lift up on the bar located on the front of the seat near the floor. Position the seat and be sure the latch engages fully.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
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Front Seat Adjustment — Recline To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back, and release the lever at the desired position. To return the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward, and release the lever.
WARNING!
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the re- cliner only when the vehicle is parked. • 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.
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• 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.
Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment The manual lumbar support adjustment lever is located on the right side of the driver’s seat and on the left side of the passenger’s seat (if equipped). Moving the lumbar control lever fore and aft increases or decreases the lumbar support.
Eight–Way Driver’s Power Seat The driver’s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat lower side trim. The bottom switch controls up/down, forward/rearward, and tilt adjustment. The top switch controls the seatback recline adjustment.
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Four–Way Passenger’s Power Seat — If Equipped The front passenger’s power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the passenger seat lower side trim. The bottom switch controls forward/rearward adjust- ment. The top switch controls the seatback recline adjust- ment. NOTE: The four-way seat does not have an up/down adjustment.
Power Seat Switches
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Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Adjustable head restraints should be adjusted so that the upper edge is as high as practical. The head restraints have a locking button which must be pushed in to lower the head restraint to all positions. The restraints may be raised without pushing in the button.
Adjustable Head Restraints
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped The controls for each heater are located near the bottom center of the instrument panel (below the heater/air conditioning controls). After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High, Low, or Off heat settings. Amber LEDs on the side of each switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two LEDs are illuminated for High, one for Low, and none for Off.
Pressing the switch once will select High-level heating. Pressing the switch a second time will select Low-level heating. Pressing the switch a third time will shut the heating elements Off. When High-level heating is selected, the heaters provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of operation after heating is activated. The heat output then drops to the normal High-level. If High-level heating is selected, the system will automatically switch to the Low-level after 30 minutes of continuous operation. At
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that time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two to one, indicating the change. Operation on the Low setting also turns Off automatically after 30 minutes. 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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• 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. To avoid heated seat surfaces coming in contact and poten- tial seat overheating, ALWAYS ensure that the seat heater is in the off position (amber lights indicate High/Low/Off) before placing any of the seats into a folded flat position (if equipped).
Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped On vehicles equipped with rear heated seats, the seats closest to the doors are heated. The controls for these seats are located on the rear of the center console.
Rear Heated Seat Switches
Press the switch once to select the High setting. Press the switch a second time, to select the Low setting. Press the switch a third time to turn the heating elements Off.
When the High 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-temperature level. If the High setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low after 30 min- utes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two to one, indicating the change. The Low setting will turn Off automatically after 30 minutes. NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes.
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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. To avoid heated seat surfaces coming in contact and poten- tial seat overheating, always ensure that the seat heater is in the Off position (amber lights indicate High/Low/Off) before placing any of the seats into a folded flat position (if equipped).
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40/20/40 Second Row Folding Seat
Fold and Tumble Second Row Seat The left, center, or right side of the second row seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space, and still maintain some rear seating room. In addition, the left and right side of the second row seat can be lowered and tumbled forward to allow access to the third row seat. 1. Pull up on the seatback lever located on the outboard side of the seat. NOTE: Also, pulling upward on this handle allows the outboard seating positions to be reclined.
Seatback Release Lever
2. Fold the seatback down, and tumble the seat forward.
WARNING!
Do not drive the vehicle with the outer second row seats in the tumbled position. The outer second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for entry and exit to the third row seat. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.
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Fold and Tumble Seat
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If sitting in the third row seat, pull rearward on NOTE: the release strap located at the rear of the seat and tumble the seat forward.
Folding Middle Seatback (Second Row Seat) 1. Pull the release strap.
Release Strap
Release Strap
2. Lower the center seatback.
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Center Seat Armrest (Second Row Seat) — If Equipped The second row center seat may be equipped with a armrest. Pull strap to lower armrest.
Folding Center Seatback
Armrest (Second Row Seat)
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50/50 Third Row Folding Seat — If Equipped
To Lower Rear Seat Either side of the third row seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space, and still maintain some rear seating room. 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Push the seatback release handle (toward rear of vehicle), and lower the seatback using the pull strap.
Seatback Release Handle
3. Close the tailgate.
To Raise Rear Seat 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Detach pull strap from back of seat, and pull seatback upward until it locks into place. Reattach strap.
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3. Close the tailgate.
WARNING!
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position) should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously injured in an accident. Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system.
Pull Strap
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DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat, driver’s outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and radio station preset settings. Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters can also be pro- grammed to recall the same positions when the UN- LOCK button is pressed.
Driver Memory Switches
Your vehicle is equipped with two RKE transmitters. One or both RKE transmitters can be linked to either memory position. The memory system can accommodate up to four RKE transmitters, each one linked to either of the two memory positions.
Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter to Memory
NOTE: Each time the S (SET) button and a numbered button 1 or 2 are pressed, you erase the memory settings for that button and store a new one. 1. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Press the driver door memory button number 1 if you are setting the memory for driver 1, or button number 2
if you are setting the memory for driver 2. The system will recall any stored settings. Wait for the system to complete the memory recall before continuing to Step 3. 3. Adjust the driver’s seat, recliner, and driver’s sideview mirror to the desired positions. 4. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired positions.UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135
5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up to 12 AM and 12 FM stations can be set). 6. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position and remove the key. 7. Press and release the S (SET) button located on the driver’s door. 8. Within five seconds, press and release memory button 1 or 2 on the driver’s door. The next step must be performed within five seconds if you desire to also use a RKE transmitter to recall memory positions. 9. Press and release the LOCK button on one of the RKE transmitters. 10. Insert the ignition key, and turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
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11. Select ⬙Remote Linked to Memory⬙ in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter ⬙Yes⬙. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer-Programmable Features” in Section 4 for more information. 12. Repeat the above steps to set the next memory position, using the other numbered memory button, or to link another RKE transmitter to memory. Memory Position Recall
NOTE: The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in PARK, a message will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
To recall the memory settings for driver one, press memory button number 1 on the driver’s door, or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 1. To recall the memory setting for driver two, press memory button number 2 on the driver’s door, or the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to memory position 2. A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the memory buttons on the drivers door during a recall (S, 1, or 2). When a recall is cancelled, the driver’s seat, driver’s mirror, and the pedals stop moving. A delay of one second will occur before another recall can be selected.
To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position, and remove the key. 2. Press and release memory button number 1. The system will recall any memory settings stored in position 1. Wait for the system to complete the memory recall before continuing to Step 3. 3. Press and release the memory S (SET) button located on the driver’s door. 4. Within five seconds, press and release memory button 1 on the driver’s door.
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5. Within five seconds, press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To disable another RKE transmitter linked to either memory position, repeat steps 1 through 5 for each RKE transmitter. NOTE: Once programmed, all RKE transmitters linked to memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time. Refer to Remote Linked to Memory under ⬙Electronic (EVIC) — Customer- Vehicle Programmable Features⬙ for more information.
Information Center
in Section 4
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Easy Entry/Exit Seat This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the vehicle. There are two possible Easy Entry/Exit adjustments available: • The seat cushion will move rearward approximately 2.5 in (60 mm), if the starting position of the seat is greater than or equal to 2.67 in (68 mm) forward of the rear seat stop when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The seat will then move forward approximately 2.5 in (60 mm) when the key is placed into the ignition and turned out of the LOCK position. • The seat will move to the position located 0.3 in (8 mm) forward of the rear stop if the starting position is between 0.9 to 2.67 in (23 to 68 mm) forward of the rear stop when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The seat will move forward to the memory/
driving position when the key is placed into the ignition, and turned out of the LOCK position toward the ACC/ON position.
The Easy Entry/Exit feature will be automatically dis- abled if the seat is already positioned closer than 0.9 in (23 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit/Entry. Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy Entry/Exit position. NOTE: The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry/Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to ⬙Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer-Programmable Features⬙ information.
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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. 1. Pull the release lever inside your vehicle located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door.
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2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left, and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Hood Release Handle
Underhood Safety Latch
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WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever The multifunction lever controls the operation of the headlights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instru- ment panel interior courtesy/dome lights and optional fog lights. The mul- tifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
light dimming, passing light,
Headlights and Parking Lights Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation. Turn to the third detent for AUTO headlight operation (if equipped).
Headlight Switch
Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the third detent, or AUTO position, to activate the automatic headlight system. This system performs two functions. With the engine running and the multifunction lever in the AUTO posi- tion, the headlights will turn on and off based on the surrounding light levels. Headlights On Automatically With Wipers If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights it also has this customer-programmable feature. When your headlights are in the AUTO position, and the engine is running, they will automatically turn on when the wiper system is on. If your vehicle is equipped with a “Rain Sensitive Wiper System,” and it is activated, the headlights will automati- cally turn on after the wipers complete five wipe cycles within approximately one minute, and they will turn off
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approximately four minutes after the wipers completely stop. Refer to “Windshield Wipers and Washers” in this section for more information. NOTE: When your headlights come on during the daytime, the instrument panel lights will automatically dim to the lower nighttime intensity. Refer to “Instru- ment Panel and Interior Lights” below for setting the instrument panel lights to full daytime intensity. SmartBeams — If Equipped The SmartBeam system provides increased forward light- ing at night by automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted on the inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
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If the windshield or SmartBeam mirror is re- NOTE: placed, the SmartBeam mirror must be re-aimed to ensure proper performance. See your local authorized dealer. To Activate 1. Select “Auto Headlamp Low/High Beams? — Low/ High Beam.” Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer Programmable Features” in Section 4 of this manual. 2. Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the AUTO headlight position. 3. Push the multifunction lever away from you (toward front of vehicle) to engage the high beam mode. NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is at or above 20 mph (32 km/h).
To Deactivate 1. Pull back on the multifunction lever to manually deactivate the system (normal operation of high beams). 2. Pull back on the multifunction lever once again to reactivate the system. NOTE: Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other obstructions (sticker, toll box, etc.) on the windshield or camera lens will cause the system to function improperly. Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights Only This feature prevents the headlights from interfering with the vision of oncoming drivers. Headlight leveling automatically adjusts the height of the headlight beam in reaction to changes in vehicle pitch.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped The high beam headlights come on at a low intensity level whenever the engine is running, and the transmis- sion is not in the PARK position. The lights remain on until the ignition switch is turned OFF or the parking brake is engaged. The headlight switch must be used for normal night time driving. Fog Lights — If Equipped
The fog light switch is located in the multifunction lever. To activate the fog lights, turn on the park/ turn lights, low beam headlights, or “Auto” head- lights and pull out the end of the multifunction lever. A light in the instrument cluster shows when the fog lights are on.
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Front Fog Light Control
NOTE: • Turning on the high beam headlights turns off the fog
lights.
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• A front fog light is a lighting device providing illumina- tion forward of the vehicle under conditions of fog, rain, snow, or dust. Principally, the front fog light supplements the lower beam of a standard headlight system. • Proper aim and adjustments of the front fog lights should
be made to prevent excessive glare for other drivers.
even when the doors and liftgate are open. While in the “Off” position the instrument panel lighting is at the lowest light level and may not be suitable for night driving.
Instrument Panel and Interior Lights When the multifunction lever is in the parking light, headlight, or A (Auto) position (if equipped), rotating the center portion of the lever up and down will increase and decrease the brightness (dimmer control) of the instru- ment panel lights. Full daytime brightness on all elec- tronic displays (odometer, overhead console, radio, and Automatic Climate Control (if equipped) is obtained by rotating the center portion of the control to the first detent above the dimmer range. Rotating the control to the second detent above the dimmer range turns the interior lights on. Rotating the control to the “Off” (extreme bottom) position disables all the interior lights,
Dimmer Control
Battery Saver Feature — Exterior/Interior Lights If the multifunction lever is left in the interior light position, parking light position, or the headlight position when the ignition switch is moved to the OFF position, the battery saver feature will automatically turn off the exterior and interior lights after eight minutes. Normal operation will resume when the ignition is turned ON or when the headlight switch is turned to another position. 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. Turn Signals Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster will flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down.
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Turn Signal Control
Turn Signal Auto-Mode Tap the multifunction lever once and the turn signal (left or right) will flash three times, and automatically turn off.
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High Beam Switch Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever towards you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
High Beam/Low Beam Select
Flash-To-Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer- ing wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released. Headlight Time Delay There is also a feature that delays turning off the vehicle lights for 30, 60, or 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned OFF. To activate the headlight delay, the multi- function lever must be rotated to the “Off” position after the ignition switch is turned OFF. Only the headlights will illuminate during this time. Refer to “EVIC- Cus- tomer Programmable Features” in Section 4 to turn this feature “On/Off” or set the time interval.
Interior Lights The interior lighting consists of courtesy lights mounted below the instrument panel, reading lights located above the front and rear doors, and a rear cargo light. Opening a door or turning the center of the multifunction lever to the extreme up position will activate all interior courtesy lights. Courtesy/Reading Lights
Each light can be turned on by pressing the recessed area of the lens. To turn these lights off, press the recessed area of the lens a second time. There are also reading lights located above the rear doors. Each light can be turned on by pressing the front recessed area of the lens. To turn these lights off, press the recessed area of the lens a second time.
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Courtesy/Reading Lights
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The front and rear wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the right side control lever. Turn the end of the control lever to select Low, High, or one of the five speed sensitive intermittent windshield wiper speeds. Refer to “Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System” in this section. For information on the rear wiper and washer refer to “Rear Window Features” in this section.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
NOTE: Always remove any buildup of snow that pre- vents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the off position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will operate for several seconds after the lever is released, and then resume the intermit- tent interval previously selected. If the lever is pulled while in the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn off.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.
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Mist Use this feature when weather conditions make occa- sional usage of the wipers necessary. Pull down and release the control lever for a single wiping cycle. Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System Use one of the five intermittent wiper speeds when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. Turn the end of the lever to one of the five delay positions for the desired delay interval. The delay can be regulated from a maxi- mum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every 1/2 second. 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.
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Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped This feature senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver. The feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of five settings to activate this feature. The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least sensitive, and wiper delay position 5 is the most sensi- tive. Setting 3 should be used for normal rain conditions. Settings 1 and 2 can be used if the driver desires less wiper sensitivity. Settings 4 and 5 can be used if the driver desires more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in the OFF position when not using the system. NOTE: • The rain sensing feature will not operate when the wiper switch is in the Low or High speed position.
may reduce rain sensor performance.
ice, or dried salt water is present on the windshield.
• The rain sensing feature may not function properly when • Use of Rain-X威 or products containing wax or silicone • A customer programmable feature in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) allows the Rain Sense feature to be turned off. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer- Programmable Features” in Section 4 of this manual. The rain sensing system has protection features for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the following conditions: • Low Ambient Temperature — When the ignition is first turned ON, the rain sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside tem- perature is greater than 32°F (0°C).
• Transmission in NEUTRAL Position — When the ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the NEU- TRAL position, the rain sensing system will not oper- ate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL position.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column.
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Tilt Steering Column
To unlock the steering column, push the control handle downward (toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as de- sired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull
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the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column in position, push the control handle upward until fully engaged.
The position of the brake and accelerator pedals can be adjusted without compromising safety or comfort in actuating the pedals.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The telescoping adjustment must be locked while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedals to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel. The adjust- able pedal system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position.
Adjustable Pedal Switch
Press the bottom of the switch to move the pedals forward (away from the driver).
Press the top of the switch to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver). • The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF. • The pedals can be adjusted while driving. • The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R) or when the Electronic Speed Control is ON. A message will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) if the pedals are attempted to be adjusted when the system is locked out (“Adjustable Pedal Disabled — Cruise Control Engaged” or “Adjustable Pedal Disabled — Vehicle In Reverse”). Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in Section 4 for more information.
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CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedal’s or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become lim- ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal’s path.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED When engaged, Electronic Speed Control takes over accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h) for 3.7L, 4.7L and 5.7L engines.
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The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel.
Electronic Speed Control Lever
To Activate Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the Elec- tronic Speed Control system OFF, push the ON/OFF
button a second time. The Cruise Indicator Light will turn off. The Electronic Speed Control system should be turned OFF when not in use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the Electronic Speed Control or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Con- trol system OFF when you are not using it.
To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press down on the Electronic Speed Control lever and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady
