2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owners Manual

buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. † If the belt still cannot be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still cannot make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position. † Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the † When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it could strike the occupants or seat backs and cause serious personal injury.

manufacturer’s instructions tell you.

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NOTE: www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK. Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction, are for chil- dren who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg), and who are older than one year. These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system (Refer to LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System in this section.) The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seat back, they should use a

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belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt- positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt. Children Too Large for Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. † Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. † The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug † Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or † If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back.

slouching can move the belt out of position.

as possible.

LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH. The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure. LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail- able. However, because the lower anchorages are to be introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchorages will continue to also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- able for some time. For some older child restraints, many child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap

kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re- straint in any vehicle. NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out of reach of children. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and should not be played with, and never leave your child unattended in the vehicle. All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-mounted lower at- tachments. Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only. Regard- less of the specific type of lower attachment, NEVER install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchorage.

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If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints in adjacent rear seating positions, you can use the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center position. If your child restraints are not LATCH- compatible, you can only install the child restraints using the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to the next section for typical installation instructions. Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system. The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seat back, and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to

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install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces.

Latch Anchorages

In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat.

Tether Strap Mounting

Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a

hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap. You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. Then, locate the tether anchorage directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchorage, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint. Finally, tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc- tions.

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WARNING!

Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt The passenger seat belts are equipped with either cinch- ing latch plates or automatic locking retractors, which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight,

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however, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary. For seat belts having an automatic locking retractor, pull the belt from the retractor until there is enough to allow you to pass through the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, pull the belt until it is all extracted from the retractor. Allow the belt to return to the retractor, pulling on the excess webbing to tighten the lap portion about the child restraint. Refer to “Automatic Locking Mode” earlier in this section. In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out.

If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position. To attach a child restraint tether strap: Route the tether strap over the seat back and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. For the outboard seating positions, route the tether over the head rests, and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.

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WARNING!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.

Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.

Tether Strap Mounting

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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine in your new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri- mental and should be avoided.

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. The recommended viscosity and quality grades are shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED. A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered as a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.

SAFETY TIPS

Exhaust Gas

WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO) follow the safety tips below. † Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running for a extended period. If the vehicle is stopped in an open area with engine running for more than a short period, adjust the ventilation system to force fresh, outside air into the vehicle.

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† Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte- nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive with all side windows fully open. † Always run the climate control in panel or floor mode when driving with any windows open, even if only slightly, to help keep fresh air circulating inside ve- hicle. Otherwise poisonous gases could be drawn into the vehicle.

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

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Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, 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 6 to 8
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. 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 inoper- able.

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 and tires (includ- ing spare) for proper pressure. 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 area under 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.

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CONTENTS

m Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
N Inside Day/Night Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
N Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . .78
N Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
N Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . . .79
N Driver’s And Front Passenger Outside

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . .79

N Power Remote Control Mirrors —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

N Heated Remote Control Mirrors —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
N Lighted Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . .80

m Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
N Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
N Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
N UConnect™ System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
N Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

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N Things You Should Know About Your

UConnect™ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
m Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
N Front Manual Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
N Front Seat Adjustment — Recline . . . . . . . . . . 108
N Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment . . . . . . . 110
N 8 - Way Driver’s Power Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
N 4 - Way Passenger’s Power Seat —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
N Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
N Front Heated Seats—If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 111
N Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 113
N 60/40 Split Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

m Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 118

N Setting Memory Positions And Linking

Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
N Memory Position Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
N To Disable A Transmitter Linked To Memory . . 120
N Easy Entry/Exit Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
m To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
m Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
N Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
N Battery Saver Feature—Exterior/Interior

Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
N Headlights And Parking Lights . . . . . . . . . . . 124
N Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped . . 124

N SmartBeams — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
N Instrument Panel And Interior Lights . . . . . . . 126
N Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped . . . . . 127
N Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID

Headlights Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
N Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
N Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
N Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
N High Beam Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
N Passing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
N Headlight Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
N Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
N Front Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

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m Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
N Mist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
N Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System . . . 131
N Rain Sensing Wipers—If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 131
m Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . 133
m Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . 134
m Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped . . . . . . 135
N Electronic Speed Control Operation . . . . . . . . 135
N To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
N To Set At A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
N To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
N To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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N To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
N To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
m Electronic Brake Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
N ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
N TCS (Traction Control System) . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
N BAS (Brake Assist System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
N ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation) . . . . . . . . . . 141
N ESP (Electronic Stability Program) . . . . . . . . . 142
N TSC (Trailer Sway Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
N HSA (Hill Start Assist) (4WD Models With

NV245 Two–Speed Transfer Case Only) . . . . . . 147

N HDC (Hill Descent Control) (4WD Models

With NV245 Two–Speed Transfer Case Only) . . 149

N ESP/BAS Warning Lamp And ESP/TCS

Indicator Light

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
m Rear Park Assist System— If Equipped . . . . . . . 152
N Rear Park Assist Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
N Rear Park Assist Warning Display . . . . . . . . . 153
N Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System . . 155
N Service The Rear Park Assist System . . . . . . . . 155
N Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System . . . . . . 156
m Rear Camera — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
N Turning The Rear Camera On . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
N Turning The Rear Camera Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
m Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
N Courtesy/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

N Sunglasses Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
m Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 158
N Programming HomeLinkt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
N Gate Operator/Canadian Programming . . . . . 162
N Using HomeLinkt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
N Reprogramming a Single HomeLinkt Button . . 163
N Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
N Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
N General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
m Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
N Opening Sunroof - Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
N Closing Sunroof - Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
N Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

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N Pinch Protect Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
N Venting Sunroof - Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
N Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
N Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
N Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
N Ignition Off Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
N Sunroof Fully Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
m Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
N Front Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
N Rear Power Outlet — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 168
m Power Inverter — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
m Cup Holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

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m Cargo Area Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

N Cargo Light N Rear Storage Compartment N Retractable Cargo Area Cover —

If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
N Cargo Tie-Down Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

N Cargo Load Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
m Rear Window Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
N Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped . . 177
N Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped . . . . . . 178
m Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . 179

MIRRORS

Inside Day/Night Mirror The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window.

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A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical adjustment of the mirror. Annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward windshield).

Adjusting Rear View Mirror

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Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying 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.

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.

Automatic Dimming 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. Driver’s and Front Passenger Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped If your vehicle is equipped with a outside automatic dimming mirrors, they will operate when the inside automatic dimming mirror is on. The outside mirrors operate off the inside mirror switch and will automati- cally adjust for annoying headlight glare when the inside mirror does. Power Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door trim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotary knob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or off position.

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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 preselected positions can be controlled by the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in this section for details. Heated Remote Control Mirrors — If Equipped

These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear

window defrost. Lighted Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped To access a lighted vanity mirror, flip down one of the visors. Lift the cover to reveal the mirror. The light will turn on automatically.

Power Mirror Switches

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HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) — IF EQUIPPED

NOTE: The sales code RER radio contains an inte- grated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect™) sys- tem. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for UConnect™ system operating instructions for this ra- dio. UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle communications system. UConnect™ allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.g., 9Call” { “Mike” {”Work9 or 9Dial” { “248-555-12129). 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™ system.

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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NOTE: The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth 9Hands-Free Profile,9
version 0.96 or higher. See UConnect™ website for sup- ported phones. NOTE: For UConnect™ customer support, visit the following web sites: † www.chrysler.com/uconnect † www.dodge.com/uconnect † www.jeep.com/uconnect † or call 1–877–855–8400
UConnect™ 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 micro- phone for private conversation. The UConnect™ phone book enables you to store up to 32 names and four numbers per name. Each language has

a separate 32-name phone book accessible only in that language. This system is driven through your Blue- tooth™ Hands-Free profile cellular phone. UConnect™ features Bluetooth™ technology - the global standard that enables different electronic devices to connect to each other without wires or a docking station, so UCon- nect 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™ system. The UConnect™ system allows up to seven cellular phones to be linked to system. Only one linked (or paired) cellular phone can be used with the system at a time. The system is available in English, Spanish, or French languages (as equipped). Phone Button

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

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

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

The UConnect™ system can be used with any Hands- Free Profile certified Bluetooth™ cellular phone. See UConnect™ 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™ features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufacturer for details. The UConnect™ system is fully integrated with the vehicle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect™

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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™ system such as 9CELL9 or caller ID on certain radios. Operation Voice commands can be used to operate the UConnect™ system and to navigate through the UConnect™ menu structure. Voice commands are required after most UConnect™ 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 9Ready9 prompt or another prompt.

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† For certain operations, compound commands can be used. For example, instead of saying 9Setup9 and then 9Phone Pairing,9 the following compound command can be said: 9Setup Phone Pairing.9
† 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 9Phonebook New Entry,9 or you can break the combined form command into two voice commands: 9Phonebook9 and 9New Entry.9 Please remember, the UConnect™ system works best when you talk in a normal conversational tone, as if speaking to some one sitting eight feet away from you.

Voice Command Tree Refer to “Voice Tree” at the end of this section.

Help Command If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to know your options at any prompt, say 9Help9 following the beep. The UConnect™ system will play all the options at any prompt if you ask for help. To activate the UConnect™ system from idle, simply press the “Phone” button and follow audible prompts for directions. All UConnect™ 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 9Cancel9 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™ System to a Cellular Phone To begin using your UConnect™ system, you must pair your compatible Bluetooth™ enabled cellular phone.

To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer- ence your cellular phone owner’s manual. The UCon- nect™ website may also provide detailed instructions for pairing. The following are general phone to UConnect™ System pairing instructions: † Press the “Phone” button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † When prompted, after the beep, say 9Pair a Phone9 and † You will be asked to say a four-digit pin number, which you will later need to enter into your cellular. You can enter any four-digit pin number. You will not need to remember this pin number after the initial pairing process.

follow the audible prompts.

9Setup Phone Pairing.9

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† For identification purposes, you will be prompted to give the UConnect™ system a name for your cellular phone. Each cellular phone that is paired should be given a unique phone name. † You will then be asked to give your cellular phone a priority level between 1 and 7, 1 being the highest priority. You can pair up to seven cellular phones to your UConnect™ system. However, at any given time, only one cellular phone can be in use, connected to your UConnect™ System. The priority allows the UConnect™ system to know which cellular phone to use if multiple cellular phones are in the vehicle at the same time. For example, if priority 3 and priority 5
phones are present in the vehicle, the UConnect™ system will use the priority 3 cellular phone when you make a call. You can select to use a lower priority cellular phone at any time (refer to 9Advanced Phone Connectivity9).

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call.

9Dial.9

Dial by Saying a Number † Press the “Phone” button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † System will prompt you to say the number you want † For example, you can say 9234-567-8901.9 The phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination. Based on the country in which the ve- hicle was purchased, the UConnect™ limits the user from dialing invalid combination of numbers. For example, in USA, 234-567-890 is nine digits long, which is not a valid USA phone number - the closest valid phone number has ten digits. † The UConnect™ system will confirm the phone num- ber and then dial. The number will appear in the display of certain radios.

“Call.9

you want call.

Call by Saying a Name † Press the “Phone” button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † System will prompt you to say the name of the person † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say the name of the person you want to call. For example, you can say 9John Doe,9 where John Doe is a previ- ously stored name entry in the UConnect™ phone book. Refer to 9Add Names to Your UConnect™ Phonebook,9 to learn how to store a name in the phone book. † The UConnect™ system will confirm the name and then dial the corresponding phone number, which may appear in the display of certain radios.

9Phonebook New Entry.9

Add Names to Your UConnect™ Phonebook NOTE: Adding names to phone book is recommended when vehicle is not in motion. † Press the “Phone” button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 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 9Robert Smith9 or 9Robert9 instead of 9Bob.9
† When prompted, enter the number designation (e.g., 9Home,9 9Work,9 9Mobile,9 or 9Pager9). This will allow you to store multiple numbers for each phone book entry, if desired. † When prompted, recite the phone number for the

phone book entry that you are adding.

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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™ system will allow you to enter up to 32
names in the phone book with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations. Each language has a separate 32-name phone book accessible only in that language. Phonebook Download UConnect™ allows the user to download entries from their phone via Bluetooth. To use this feature, press the “Phone” button and say “Phonebook Download.” Sys- tem prompts “Ready to accept vcard entry via Blue- tooth…” The system is now ready to accept phonebook entries from your phone using the Bluetooth Object

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fers of phonebook entries to use this feature.

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

will be use only the first 24 characters.

Edit Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook NOTE: Editing names in the phone book is recom- mended when vehicle is not in motion. † Press the “Phone” button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † You will then be asked for the name of the phone book † Next, choose the number designation (home, work, † When prompted, recite the new phone number for the

mobile, or pager) that you wish to edit.

entry that you wish to edit.

9Phonebook Edit.9

phone book entry that you are editing.

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

9Phonebook Edit9 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 9Phonebook Edit9 feature. Delete Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook NOTE: Editing phone book entries is recommended when vehicle is not in motion. † Press the “Phone” button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 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 phone book entry that you wish to delete or you can say 9List Names9 to hear a list of the entries in the phone book from which you choose. To select one of the entries

9Phonebook Delete.9

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from the list, press the 9Voice Recognition9 button while the UConnect™ system is playing the desired entry and say 9Delete.9
† After you enter the name, the UConnect™ 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 phone book entry in the current

language is deleted.

Delete All Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook † Press the “Phone” button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † The UConnect™ system will ask you to verify that you

9Phonebook Erase All.9

wish to delete all the entries from the phonebook.

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† After confirmation, the phone book entries will be † Note that only the phone book in the current language

deleted.

is deleted.

9Phonebook List Names.9

List All Names in the UConnect™ Phonebook † Press the “Phone” button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † The UConnect™ system will play the names of all the † To call one of the names in the list, press the 9Voice Recognition’ button during the playing of the desired name, and say 9Call.9

phone book entries.

NOTE: The user can also exercise 9Edit9 or 9Delete9
operations at this point.

† The UConnect™ 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™ 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™ 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™ system will the vehicle audio system, if on, and will ask if you would like to answer the call. Press ’Phone’ button to accept the call. To reject the

interrupt

call, press and hold the ’Phone’ button until you hear a single beep indicating that the incoming call was rejected. Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - Call Currently in Progress If a call is currently in progress and you have another incoming call, you will hear the same network tones for call waiting that you normally hear when using your cell phone. Press the ’Phone’ button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. NOTE: The UConnect™ system compatible phones in market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can only either answer an incoming call or ignore it. Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress To make a second call while you are currently in a call, press the ’Voice Recognition’ button and say 9Dial9 or 9Call9 followed by the phone number or phone book

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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 9Toggling Between Calls.9 To combine two calls, refer to 9Conference Call.9
Place/Retrieve a Call from Hold To put a call on hold, press the 8Phone’ button until you hear a single beep. This indicates that the call is on hold. To bring the call back from hold, press and hold the “Phone” button until you hear a single beep. Toggling Between Calls If two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press the “Phone” button until you hear a single beep indicating that the active and hold status of the two calls have switched. Only one call can be placed on hold at one time.

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Conference Call When two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press and hold the “Phone” button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, press the “Voice Recogni- tion” button while a call is in progress and make a second phone call as described under 9Making a Second Call while Current Call in Progress.9 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. 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 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † The UConnect™ system will call the last number that

9Redial.9

was dialed on your cellular phone.

NOTE: This may not be the last number dialed from the UConnect™ system. Call Continuation Call continuation is progression of a phone call on UConnect™ system after the vehicle ignition key has

been switched to off. Call continuation functionality available on the vehicle can be any one of three types: † After ignition key is switched off, a call can continue on the UConnect™ system either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect™ system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone. † After ignition key is switched to off, a call can continue on the UConnect™ system for certain duration, after which the call is automatically transferred from the UConnect™ system to the mobile phone.

† An active call

is automatically transferred to the

mobile phone after ignition key is switched to off.

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UConnect™ System Features

Language Selection To change the language that the UConnect™ system is using, † Press the “Phone” button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say the name of the language you wish to switch to (English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped). † Continue to follow the system prompts to complete

language selection.

After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and voice commands will be in that language. NOTE: After every UConnect™ language change op- eration, only the language specific 32-name phone book 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™ system is operational, you may reach the emergency number as follows: † Press the “Phone” button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say 9Emergency9 and the UConnect™ system will instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num- ber. This feature is only supported in the USA.

NOTE: The emergency number dialed is based on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA and Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not be applicable with the available cellular service and area.

The UConnect™ system does slightly lower your chances of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell phone directly. Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon- nect™ system to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations when the cell phone has network coverage and stays paired to the UConnect™ system. Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance, † Press the “Phone” button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say

9Towing Assistance.9

NOTE: The Towing Assistance number dialed is based on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800- 528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico City in Mexico).

Please refer to the 24-Hour “Towing Assistance” cover- age details in the Warranty information booklet and on the 24–Hour Towing Assistance Card. Paging To learn how to page refer to 9Working with Automated Systems.9 Paging works properly except for pagers of certain companies which time-out a little too soon to work properly with the UConnect™ system. Voice Mail Calling To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to 9Working with Automated Systems.9
Working with Automated Systems This method is designed to be used in instances where one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone keypad while navigating through an automated tele- phone system.

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You can use your UConnect™ system to access a voice- mail system or an automated service, such as, paging service or automated customer service. Some services require immediate response selection, in some instances, that may be too quick for use of UConnect™ system. When calling a number with your UConnect™ system that normally requires you to enter in a touch-tone sequence on your cellular phone keypad, you can push the “Voice Recognition” button and say the sequence you wish to enter followed by the word 9Send.9 For example, if required to enter your pin number followed with a pound 3 7 4 6 #, you can press the “Voice Recognition” button and say 93 7 4 6 # Send.9 Saying a number, or sequence of numbers, followed by 9Send9 is also to be used to navigate through an automated customer service center menu structure and to leave a number on a pager. You can also send stored UConnect™ phonebook entries as tones for fast and easy access to voicemail and pager

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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, say the name of the phonebook entry you wish to send. The UConnect™ will then send the corresponding phone number associated with the phone- book entry as tones over the phone. NOTE: † You may not hear all of the tones due to cellular phone † Some paging and voicemail systems have system timeout settings too short that may not allow the use of this feature.

network configurations, this is normal.

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 playing 9Would you like to pair a phone, clear

a{,9 you could press the “Voice Recognition” button and say 9Pair a Phone9 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™ system will not repeat a phone number before you dial it). † Press the “Phone” button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say 9Setup Confirmations.9 The UConnect™ 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 cell phone, the UConnect™ system will provide

notification to inform you of your phone and network status when you are attempting to make a phone call using UConnect™. The status is given for roaming, network 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™ system (while dialing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise caution and take precautionary safety measures). By dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth™ cellular phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s audio system. The UConnect™ system will work the same as if you dial the number using voice recognition. NOTE: Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the dial ring to the UConnect™ 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

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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™ 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™ system: † Press the “Voice Recognition” button. † Following the beep, say 9Mute.9
In order to un-mute the UConnect™ system: † Press the “Voice Recognition” button. † Following the beep, say 9Mute-off.9

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Advanced Phone Connectivity

Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone The UConnect™ system allows on going calls to be transferred from your cellular phone to the UConnect™ system without terminating the call. To transfer an ongo- ing call from your UConnect™ paired cellular phone to the UConnect™ system or vice-versa, press the “Voice Recognition” button and say 9Transfer Call.9
Connect or Disconnect Link Between the UConnect™ System and Cellular Phone Your cellular phone can be paired with many different electronic devices, but can only be actively 9connected9
with one electronic device at a time. If you would like to connect or disconnect the Blue- tooth™ connection between a UConnect™ paired cellular phone and the UConnect™ system, then follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user’s manual.

“Setup Phone Pairing.”

List Paired Cellular Phone Names † Press the “Phone” button to begin. † After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say † When prompted, say 9List Phones.9
† The UConnect™ system will play the phone names of all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to the lowest priority. To “select” or “delete” a paired phone being announced, press the “Voice Recogni- tion” button and say “Select” or “Delete.” Also, see the next two sections for an alternate way to “select” or “delete” a paired phone.

Select another Cellular Phone This feature allows you to select and start using another phone with the UConnect™ system. The phone must have been previously paired to the UConnect™ system that you want to use it with.

9Setup Select Phone9 and follow the prompts.

† Press the “Phone” button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † You can also press the “Voice Recognition” button anytime while the list is being played, and then choose the phone that you wish to select. † The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the UCon- nect™ system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (approximately within 30
feet) the vehicle.

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9Setup Phone Pairing.9

Delete UConnect™ Paired Cellular Phones † Press the “Phone” button to begin. † After the 9Ready9 prompt and the following beep, say † At the next prompt, say 9Delete9 and follow the † You can also press the “Voice Recognition” button anytime while the list is being played, and then choose the phone you wish to delete.

prompts.

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Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™ System

UConnect™ Tutorial To hear a brief tutorial of the system features, press the “Phone” button and say “UConnect™ Tutorial.” Voice Training For users experiencing difficulty with the system recog- nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UCon- nect™ system Voice Training feature may be used. To enter this training mode, follow one of the two proce- dures: From outside the UConnect™ mode (e.g. from radio mode) † Press and hold the “Voice Recognition” button for 5
† Press the “Voice Recognition” button and say 9Setup,

seconds until the session begins, or,

Voice Training9 command.

Repeat the words and phrases when prompted by the UConnect™ 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. 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 rear view mirror to provide at least 1⁄2 inch (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 approximately eight (8) feet 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.

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motion is recommended.

names in the UConnect™ phone book.

† 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 9Send.9
† Storing names in phone book when vehicle is not in † It is not recommended to store similar sounding † UConnect™ phone book nametag recognition rate is optimized for the person who stored the name in the phone book. † You can say 9O9 (letter 9O9) for 909 (zero). 98009 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 9eight-zero-zero.9

compromised with the convertible top down.

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Far End Audio Performance † Audio quality is maximized under: † low-to-medium blower setting, † low-to-medium vehicle speed, † low road noise, † smooth road surface, † fully closed windows, and † dry weather condition. † operation from driver seat. † Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and not the UConnect™ system.

† Echo at far end can sometime be reduced by lowering † In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be

the in-vehicle audio volume.

compromised with the convertible top down.

Bluetooth Communication Link Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to the UConnect™ system. When this happens, the connec- tion can generally be re-established by switching the phone off/on. Your cell phone is recommended to remain in Bluetooth 9on9 mode. Power-Up After switching the ignition key from OFF to either ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you must wait at least five (5) 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™ 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: † This device may not cause harmful interference. † This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration.

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.

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!

WARNING!

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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 recliner 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. † Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. † Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

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Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment The manual lumbar support adjustment lever is located on the right side of the driver’s seat (all models) and on the left side of the passenger’s seat (if equipped). Moving the lumbar control lever fore and aft increases or de- creases the lumbar support.

8 - 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.

Manual Lumbar Control

Power Seat Switches

4 - 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 4 - way seat does not have an up/down adjustment. 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.

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Adjustable Head Restraints

Front Heated Seats—If Equipped Heated seats provide comfort and warmth on cold days and can help soothe sore muscles and backs. The heaters provide the same heat level for both cushion and back. The front driver and passenger seats are heated. The controls for each heater are located near the bottom

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center of the instrument panel. After turning on the ignition, 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.

Front Heated Seat Switches

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-temperature 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-temperature level. If high-level heating is selected, the system will automati- cally switch to the low level after 30 minutes of continu- ous operation. At 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.

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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.

WARNING!

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

Rear Heated Seat Switches

Two LEDs are illuminated for high, one for low, and none for off. Pressing the switch once will select high-level

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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-temperature 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-temperature level. If high-level heating is selected, the system will automati- cally switch to the low level after 30 minutes of continu- ous operation. At 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, exhaus- tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat.

60/40 Split Rear Seat

To Lower Rear Seat Either side of the rear seat can be lowered to allow for extended cargo space and still maintain some rear seating room. NOTE: Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seatback to fold down easily. 1. Pull the release strap (toward the front of the vehicle) to release.

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Rear Seat Release

NOTE: Do not fold the rear seat down with the center seat belt buckled.

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2. Fold the rear seat completely forward.

Folding Rear Seat

To Raise Rear Seat Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place. If interfer- ence from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have difficulty returning the seat to its proper position.

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.

Storage — Rear Seat Armrest (If Equipped) The rear seat may be equipped with a center storage armrest.

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Press the latch and lift the top of the armrest to access the storage bin.

Rear Seat Armrest

Armrest Storage Bin

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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 Key- less Entry transmitters can also be programmed to recall the same positions when the “Unlock” button is pressed.

Driver Memory Switches

Your vehicle may have been delivered with two Remote Keyless Entry transmitters. One or both transmitters can be linked to either memory position. The memory system can accommodate up to four transmitters, each one linked to either of the two memory positions. Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory

NOTE: Each time the SET (S) 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 side view mirror to the desired positions. 4. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired positions. 5. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets (up to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set). 6. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key. 7. Press and release the SET (S) button located on the driver’s door. 8. Within 5 seconds, press and release memory button 1
or 2 on the driver’s door. The next step must be per- formed within 5 seconds if you desire to also use a Remote Keyless Entry transmitter to recall memory po- sitions.

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9. Press and release the “Lock” button on one of the transmitters. 10. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 11. Select 9Remote Linked to Memory9 in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter 9Yes9 or select 9Use Factory Settings9 from the EVIC and enter 9Yes9. 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 Remote Keyless Entry transmitter to memory.

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Memory Position Recall

To Disable A Transmitter Linked to Memory

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 Remote Keyless Entry transmit- ter 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 Remote Keyless Entry transmit- ter 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.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF 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 SET (S) button located on the driver’s door. 4. Within 5 seconds, press and release memory button 1
on the driver’s door. 5. Within 5 seconds, press and release the “Unlock” button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. To disable another transmitter linked to either memory position, repeat steps 1-5 for each transmitter.

NOTE: Once programmed, all transmitters linked to memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time. Refer to Remote Linked to Memory under 9Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer Pro- grammable Features9 in Section 4 for more information. 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 Exit and Easy Entry adjust- ments available: † The seat cushion will move rearward approximately 2.5
inches (60 mm) if the starting position of the seat is greater than or equal to 2.67 inches (68 mm) forward of the rear seat stop when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The seat will then move forward ap- proximately 2.5 inches (60 mm) when the key is placed into the ignition and turned out of the LOCK position.

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† The seat shall move to the position located 0.3 inches (8 mm) forward of the rear stop if the starting position is between 0.9 inches to 2.67 inches (23 mm 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 RUN position.

The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature will be automatically disabled if the seat is already positioned closer than 0.9
inches (23 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy Entry. Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy Entry and Easy Exit position. NOTE: The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry Easy Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled)

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through the programmable features in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to 9Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — Customer Pro- grammable Features9 in Section 4 for more information.

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, pull the release lever inside your vehicle located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door.

Hood Release Handle

Then, 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.

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

Multi-Function Control Lever The multi-function control lever controls the operation of the headlights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, passing light, interior courtesy/dome lights, and optional fog lights.

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Multi-Function Control Lever

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Battery Saver Feature—Exterior/Interior Lights If the multi-function control 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. Headlights and Parking Lights Turn the end of the multi-function control 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 multi-function control lever to the third detent to activate the automatic headlight system.

This system performs two functions. With the engine running and the multi-function control lever in the A (Auto) position, 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 automatic mode, 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 1 minute, and they will turn off approximately four minutes after the wipers completely stop. Refer to “Windshield Wipers and Washers” in this section for more information.

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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. 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.

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To Activate 1. Select “Auto Headlamp Low/High Beams? — Low/ High Beam.” Refer to “EVIC — Customer Programmable Features” in Section 4 of this manual. 2. Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the A (Auto) headlight position. 3. Push the multi-function control 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 muti-function control lever to manu- ally deactivate the system (normal operation of low beams). 2. Push back on the multi-function control lever once again to re-activate 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. Instrument Panel and Interior Lights When the multi-function control lever is in the parklight, 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,

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. 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 in not in the P (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. 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.

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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. Fog Lights — If Equipped

The fog light switch is located in the multi- function control lever. To activate the fog lights, turn on the park/turn lights, low beam headlights, or “Auto” headlights and pull out the end of the multi- function control lever. A light in the instrument cluster shows when the fog lights are on. NOTE: Turning on the high beam headlights turns off the fog lights. 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.

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NOTE: Proper aim and adjustments of the front fog lights should be made to prevent excessive glare for other drivers. Turn Signals Move the multi-function control 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. Turn Signal Auto-Mode Tap the multi-function control lever once and the turn signal (left or right) will flash 3 times, and automatically turn off.

High Beam Switch Push the multi-function control lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever to- wards you to switch the headlights back to low beam. Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multi-function control lever toward the steering 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 control 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- Customer 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, an overhead console light assembly which contains both driver and passenger reading lights, reading lights located above the rear doors, and a rear cargo light. Opening a door or turning the center of the multi-function control lever to the extreme up position will activate all interior courtesy lights. Front Map/Reading Lights

These lights are mounted in the overhead console. 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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Front Map/Reading Lights

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 “Lo,” “Hi,” or one of the five speed sensitive intermittent windshield wiper speeds. Refer to “Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System” in this

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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 build-up of snow that prevents 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.

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 multi-function lever to one of five settings to activate this feature. The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the multi-function 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.

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NOTE: † The rain sensing feature will not operate when the wiper switch is in the LOW or HIGH speed position. † The rain sensing feature may not function properly when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind- shield. † Use of Rain-Xt 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 Pro- grammable Features” in Section 4 of this manual.

may reduce rain sensor performance.

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 N (Neutral) Position — When the ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the N (Neutral) position, the rain sensing system will not operate 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 N (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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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 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.

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.

Tilt Steering Column

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ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedals to move toward the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel. The adjustable pedal system is designed to allow a greater range of driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position. The position of the brake and accelerator pedals can be adjusted without compromising safety or comfort in actuating the pedals.

Adjustable Pedal Switch

Press the bottom of the switch to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver). Press the top of the switch to move the pedals forward (away from 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 R (Reverse) or when the Speed Control is ON. A message will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) if the pedals are attempted to be ad- justed when the system is locked out (“Adjustable Pedal Disabled — Cruise Control Engaged” or “Ad- justable Pedal Disabled — Vehicle In Reverse”). Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in Section 4 for more information.

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, this device takes over accelerator opera- tions at speeds greater than 25 mph (40 km/h) for 3.7L, 4.7L, and 5.7L engines, and 14 mph (23 km/h) for 3.0L diesel engines.

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Electronic Speed Control Operation The speed control lever is located on the right side of the steering wheel.

Electronic Speed Control Switch

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

WARNING!

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

To Set At A Desired Speed When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press down on the lever and release. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. NOTE: The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and on level ground before pressing the SET lever. To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal, pulling the speed control lever towards you “CANCEL”, or normal brake or clutch pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate speed control without erasing the set speed memory. Pressing