Dodge Dart 2013 User Manual

DART

USER GUIDE

2013

If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you
may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s
Manual, Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals or Warranty Booklet
by calling 1-800-423-6343 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
or by contacting your dealer.

IMPORTANT

This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle.

The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect
Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or
Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you

find it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.
Copyright 2013 Chrysler Group LLC.

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group
LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature
that may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices such as cell phones,
computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle
is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also
dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to
devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle. Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while
driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.

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Manuals, Warranty

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER

GROUP LLC ...................2

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ................4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ............6

GETTING STARTED

KEYFOB .....................8

REMOTE START .................9

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ............9

THEFT ALARM .................13

SEATBELT ...................15

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —

AIRBAGS ....................16

CHILD RESTRAINTS ..............17

FRONT SEATS .................19

REARSEAT ...................21

HEATEDSEATS ................22

HEATED STEERING WHEEL ..........23

TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING

COLUMN ....................23

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . 24
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH

BEAM LEVER ..................24

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ..............26

SPEED CONTROL ................27

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ........28

Uconnect® 8.4 MANUAL CLIMATE

CONTROLS ...................29

Uconnect® 8.4 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE

CONTROLS ...................30

POWER SUNROOF ...............32

WIND BUFFETING ...............33

SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . 33

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ......36

Uconnect® 200 .................38

Uconnect® 8.4 & 8.4N .............47

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER

(EVIC) – STANDARD (2 BUTTON) ........70

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) – PREMIUM

(4 BUTTON) ...................71

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

(HomeLink®) ..................76

POWER OUTLET ................78

.....70

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER

WEIGHTRATINGS) ...............79

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,

ETC.) ......................79

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ............80

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING

LIGHTS .....................80

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .........85

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........86

TIREFIT KIT ..................92

JUMP-STARTING ...............98

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ...........100

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .......100

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .........101

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........102

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD .............103

FUEL DOOR RELEASE ............104

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...........105

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ..........108

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..........110

MAINTENANCE RECORD ...........114

FUSES .....................115

TIRE PRESSURES ...............118

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE .......119

EXTERIOR BULBS ...............119

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER

CENTER ....................120

CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER ....................120

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED ...................120

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ..........120

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED

STATES .....................121

Uconnect® CUSTOMER CENTER .......121

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY

MOPAR® ....................122

INDEX

....................123

FAQ (How To?)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......126

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that
are traditional to our vehicles.

Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control
under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for
attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.

Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes
from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more
than momentarily off the road.

This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either
standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of features
and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available on this
vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifica­tions and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previously manufactured.

This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.

The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which
can be viewed on a personal computer or Mac computer.The multimedia DVD also includes
videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect® Touch­Screen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD
sleeve.

For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information

contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.

Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By
converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your
vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the
stress on our environment.

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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed
to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution.

WARNING!

• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the
risk of serious personal injury.

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
causing a loss of vehicle control.

• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference
with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the
vehicle.

• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)

The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or
chargers may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ and Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your
wireless features, try disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation im­proves. If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer.

CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trade­marks of Chrysler Group LLC.

COPYRIGHT ©2013 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

L. Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter pg. 78

M. Speed Control pg. 27

N. Tilt Steering Column Lever pg. 23

O. Power Mirrors

P. Power Windows

Q. Power Door Locks

F. Ignition Switch pg. 12

A. Headlight Switch pg. 26

G. Uconnect® Sound System pg. 47

H. Uconnect® 8.4 Climate Hard Controls

Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 24

B. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams

pg. 29

(EVIC) 4 Button Controls pg. 71

C. Electronic Vehicle Information Center

I. Transmission Gear Selector

J. CD Slot/USB Port/Audio Jack/Power

(EVIC) Display pg. 6

D. Electronic Vehicle Information Center

Outlet (inside center console) pg. 49

K. Park Brake Lever

E. Instrument Cluster pg. 6

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Charging System Light**

- Oil Pressure Warning Light

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**

- Air Bag Warning Light**

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

- Power Steering System Warning Light

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

BRAKE

(See page 80 for more information.)

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- Brake Warning Light**

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light*

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Indicators

- Turn Signal Indicators

- High Beam Indicator

- Front Fog Light Indicator

- Vehicle Security Indicator*

- Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator

- Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator*

- Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator

- Door Ajar Indicator
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On

The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display reconfigurable indicators and
messages when the appropriate conditions exist. For further information, refer to Elec­tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) on pg. 70

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KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

• Press and release the LOCK button on the
RKE transmitter to lock both doors. The
turn signal lights will flash and the horn
will chirp to acknowledge the signal.

• Press and release the UNLOCK button on
the RKE transmitter once to unlock the
driver’s door (EVIC can be setup for driver
door first, otherwise this will unlock all
doors), or press the unlock button twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors.
The turn signal lights will flash to ac­knowledge the unlock signal. The illumi­nated entry system will also turn on.

• All doors can be programmed to unlock
on the first press of the UNLOCK button.
Refer to Programmable Features in this
guide.

Opening The Trunk

• Press the TRUNK button two times within
five seconds to open the trunk.

Panic Alarm

• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.

• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic
alarm off.

Keyless Enter-N-Go™

Non-Keyless Enter-N-Go™

Emergency Key

• Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an
emergency key located in the Key Fob. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at
the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your
other hand.

• The emergency key is also for locking the glove compartment.

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WARNING!

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons.
A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children,
and do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go ™ in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

REMOTE START

x

• Press the REMOTE START button
the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.

• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN
position.

• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition is
cycled to the ON/RUN position.

The vehicle must be cycled to the ON/RUN position after two consecutive timeouts.

•

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.

• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be
severely injured or killed.

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on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pressing

WARNING!

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™

• The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob. This
feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and trunk without having to
press the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with
the press of a button.

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To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft
(1.5m) of the driver or passenger side door handle, grab either front door handle to unlock
the door automatically.

To Lock the Vehicle

• Both front door handles have LOCK but­tons located on the outside of the handle.
With one of the vehicle's Keyless Enter-N­Go™ Key Fobs located outside the vehicle
and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's or
passenger front door handle, press the
door handle LOCK button to lock all four
doors and trunk.

• DO NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could
unlock the door(s).

NOTE:

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of
the front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and
“Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in
your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable Features in this guide for
further information.

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• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors and trunk will unlock when you
press the trunk button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed only the trunk will
unlock when you press the trunk button. Toselect between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press”
and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”,refer to the Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC)
in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable Features in this guide for
further information.

• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door lock
switch, the doors and trunk will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. On the third
attempt, your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.

• After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before
you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to
check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and
unlocking.

• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door
handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature.

To Enter the Trunk

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go ™ Key Fob
located outside the vehicle and within 5ft
(1.5 m) of the deck lid, press the button on
the right side of the light bar which is
located on the deck lid above the license
plate.

NOTE:

Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for
further information.

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Engine Starting/Stopping

Starting

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob
inside the vehicle.

• Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.

• While pressing the brake pedal, press the
ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the
engine fails to start, the starter will disen­gage automatically after 10 seconds.

• Tostop the cranking of the engine prior to
the engine starting, press the button
again.

NOTE:

In case the ignition switch does not change
with the push of a button, the RKE transmit­ter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery.
In this situation a back up method can be
used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the Key Fob against the ENGINE
START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.

Stopping

• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

• Place the shift lever in the PARK position.

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF
position.

NOTE:
If the shift lever is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP
button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before
the engine will shut off.

Accessory Positions with Engine Off

NOTE:

The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission in PARK
or NEUTRAL Position).

Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC
position.

• Press the ENGINE START/STOPbutton a second time to change the ignition switch to the
ON/RUN position.

1 — Engine Start/Stop Button

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• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF
position.

NOTE:

If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or
ON/RUN (engine not running) position and
the transmission is in PARK, the system will
automatically time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.

THEFT ALARM

To Arm The System

Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™

Remove the key from the ignition switch and either press a power door LOCK switch while
the driver or passenger door is open or press the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. After the last door is closed, or if all doors are closed, the VehicleSecurity
Alarm will arm itself in about 16 seconds. During that time, the Vehicle Security Light will
flash. If it does not illuminate, the Vehicle Security Alarm is not arming. In addition, if you
open a door during the arming period, the Vehicle Security Alarm will cancel the arming
process. If you wish to rearm the Vehicle Securit y Alarm after closing the door, you must
repeat one of the previously-described arming sequences.

You may also disarm the ultrasonic intrusion sensor during the 16 second arming period by
pressing the lock button three times with a delay of no more than 5 seconds between key
presses. The horn will pulse twice to acknowledge that the ultrasonic intrusion sensor has
been disabled.

NOTE:

• The driver’s door key cylinder and the trunk button on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

• The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during trunk entry. Pressing the TRUNK
button will not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters the vehicle through
the trunk, and opens any door, the alarm will sound.

• When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior power door lock switches will not
unlock the doors.

• The ultrasonic intrusion sensor may be inadvertently activated by a child, pet or shifting
package left within the vehicle after the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed.

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Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™

Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button until the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is "OFF" (refer to “Starting Procedures” in
“Starting And Operating” for further information). Then either press the power door LOCK
switch while the driver or passenger door is open, press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter LOCK button or press the Passive Entry Door Handle LOCK button (refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle” for further infor­mation).

To Disarm The System

The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your vehicle; however, you can create
conditions where the Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one of the
previously-described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle Security Alarm will arm
regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a
door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery becomes disconnected the Vehicle
Security Alarm will remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will
flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™

Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter or insert a valid ignition key into the
ignition switch and turn the key to the ON/RUN position.

NOTE:

• The driver's door key cylinder and the trunk button on the RKE transmitter cannot arm or
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.

• The Vehicle Security Alarm remains armed during trunk entry. Pressing the TRUNK
button will not disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. If someone enters the vehicle through
the trunk, and opens any door, the alarm will sound.

• When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior power door lock switches will not
unlock the doors.

Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™

Either press the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter or grasp the Passive Entr y Unlock
Door Handle (refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go™” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information), press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button (re­quires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle), or insert a valid Key Fob into the ignition
switch (if the Start/Stop button is removed) and rotate it to the ON/RUN position.

Tamper Alert

If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in your absence, the horn will sound
three times and the exterior lights will blink three times when you disarm the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Check the vehicle for tampering.

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SEAT BELT

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.

• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap
portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the
latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt
in a collision.

• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your
neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.

• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You
are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap
and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.

• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too
far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.

• A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect
the belt system periodically,checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must
be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assem­blies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc.).

• The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices
that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.

• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not
buckled up properly.Youcan strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you
can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are
buckled up properly.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS

• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger as
a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not
deploy in every type of collision.

• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing
the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors, including the
severity and type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the
risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.

• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to protect
the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.

• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide
enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.

• If the Air Bag Warning Light
driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.

• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS).

• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air
bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly.In some collisions, the air bags
won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.

• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air
Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to
inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or
instrument panel.

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side
Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in
the center of the seat.

• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat­Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or
killed.

• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.

• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.

is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while

WARNING!

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CHILD RESTRAINTS

• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available.
According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear
seats rather than in the front.

• Every state in the United States and every Canadian province requires that small children
ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

NOTE:

For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK. Canadian
residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information. http://
www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm

Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System

• Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint anchor­age system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren.

• Child seats with fixed lower attachments can be installed in the outboard positions only.
Child seats with flexible lower attachments can be used in all three seating positions.

• Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint. If you are
installing LATCH-compatible child restraints next to each other, you must use the seat
belt for the center position. You can then use either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s
seat belt for installing the next child seat in the outboard position.

• The LATCH lower anchorages are round
bars, located at the rear of the seat cush­ion where it meets the seatback. They are
just visible when you lean into the rear
seat to install the child restraint. You will
easily feel them if you run your finger
along the intersection of the seatback
and seat cushion surfaces.

• In addition, there are tether strap anchor­ages behind each rear seating position
located in the panel between the rear
seatback and the rear window. These
tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover.

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• Loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you can
attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages more easily.

• Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages that
are designated for that seating position.

• Then rotate the tether anchorage cover 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.

• Tighten all three straps as you push the
child restraint rearward and downward
into the seat.

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

• To install a child restraint, first, pull
enough of the seat belt webbing from the
retractor to route it through the belt path
of the child restraint and slide the latch
plate into the buckle.

• To lock the seat belt, pull down on the
shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the
retractor. Then, allow the belt webbing to retract back into the retractor. As the belt
webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means the safety seat belt is now in
the Automatic Locking mode.

• Tryto pull the webbing out of the retractor.If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out
any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the step above.

• Finally,pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint
while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.

• Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child
restraint. These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover.

• Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor
and the child seat.

• Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the anchor and remove slack in the
tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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WARNING!

• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby,can become a projectile inside
the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so
great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and
others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in
a proper restraint for the child's size.

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

• 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.

• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a
front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to
infants in this position.

FRONT SEATS

Power Seats

• The power seat switches are located on
the outboard side of the front seat cush­ions.

• The power seat switch controls forward/
back, up/down and tilt adjustment.

• The recline switch controls the angle of
the seatback. Press the switch forward or
rearward and the seatback will move in
either direction.

Power Lumbar

• Push the switch forward to increase the
lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support.

• Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position of the
support.

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Manual Seat Adjustment

Forward/Rearward

• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the
front of the seat near the floor and release
at the desired position. Then, using body
pressure, move forward and backward on
the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters
have latched.

Recliner

• Lean forward in the seat and lift the re­cliner lever, then lean back to the desired
position and release the lever.

• Lift the lever to return the seatback to an upright position.

Height Adjustment

• Ratchet the front lever, located on the outboard side of the seat, upward to raise the seat
height.

• Ratchet the lever downward to lower the seat height.

CAUTION!

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

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 severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is
parked.

• 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 severely injured
or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

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REAR SEAT

Folding Rear Seatback

• Pull on the loops, located near the outer
top of the seatbacks, to fold down either
or both seatbacks. These loops can be
tucked away when not in use.

• When the seatback is raised to the upright
position, make sure it is latched by
strongly pulling on the top of the seatback
above the seat loop.

WARNING!

• Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child
seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause you and others to
severely injured or killed.

•

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 severely injured or killed in a collision. Children should be
seated and using the proper restraint system.

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HEATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

• The heated seats are operated using the Uconnect® System.

Uconnect® 8.4

• Press the Controls soft-key located on the
Uconnect® display.

• Press the Driver or Passenger seat soft­key once to select HI-level heating. Press
the soft-key a second time to select LO­level heating. Press the soft-key a third
time to shut the heating elements OFF.

• If the High-level setting is selected, the
system will automatically switch to Low­level after approximately 60 minutes. The
Low-level setting will turn Off automati­cally after approximately 45 minutes.

NOTE:

The front heated seats can also be selected from the Uconnect® startup screen when the
vehicle ignition switch is first cycled to the ON/RUN position.

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other
physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.

• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been
overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of
the seat.

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HEATED STEERING WHEEL

• The steering wheel contains a heating element that heats the steering wheel to one
temperature setting.

• Toaccess the Heated Steering Wheel soft-key, touch the Controls soft-key located on the
Uconnect® display.

• Touchthe soft-key once to turn the heating element On. Press the soft-key a second time
to turn the heating element Off.

• Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it will operate for approximately 58
to 70 minutes before automatically shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off
early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is already warm.

TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

• The tilt/telescoping control lever is lo­cated below the steering wheel at the end
of the steering column.

• Push down on the lever to unlock the
steering column.

• To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as
desired. To lengthen or shorten the steer­ing column, pull the steering wheel out­ward or push it inward as desired.

• Pull upward on the lever to lock the col­umn firmly in place.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment must be
locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the
tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and
axle) in your 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
detrimental 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. For the recommended viscosity and quality
grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.

NOTE:

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as
an indication to an engine problem or malfunction.

CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER

Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist

• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and
automatically turn off.

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Front Wipers

Intermittent, Low And High Operation

• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of four intermittent settings,
the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.

Mist

• Rotate the end of the lever downward when a single wipe is desired.

NOTE:

The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to spray the
windshield with washer fluid.

Washer Operation

• Push the end of the lever inward and hold for as long as spray is desired.

Rain Sensing Wipers

• This feature senses moisture on the vehicle's windshield and automatically activates the
wipers for the driver when the switch is in the intermittent position. Rotate the end of the
lever to one of four settings to activate this feature and adjust sensitivity.

• Rain Sensing can be turned on and off using the Uconnect® System, refer to the Owner's
Manual on the DVD for further details.

High Beam Operation

• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams. Pull the lever toward you for flash to
pass.

NOTE:

For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.

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HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights

• Rotate the headlight switch, located on
the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel, to the first detent for park­ing lights
for headlights

• With the parking lights or low beam head­lights on, push the headlight switch once
for fog lights.

• Rotate the headlight switch to “AUTO” for
AUTO headlights.

• When set to “AUTO”, the system auto­matically turns the headlights on or off
based on ambient light levels.

Fog Lights

• Turn the headlights or parking lights on and push the headlight switch once to turn the
fog lights on. Push the switch a second time to turn the fog lights off. Fog lights will not
operate when high beams are on.

• A fog light symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the fog lights are on.

Instrument Panel Dimmer

• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument
panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when
the parking lights or headlights are on.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer
and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to your Uconnect®/Radio
User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.

and to the second detent

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SPEED CONTROL

• The Speed Control switches are located
on the steering wheel.

Cruise ON/OFF

• Push the ON/OFF button to activate the
Speed Control.

CRUISE will appear on the instrument

•
cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.

• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to
turn the system off.

SET

• With the Speed Control on, push and re­lease the SET – button to set a desired
speed.

Accel/Decel

• Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – button once will increase
or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).

• Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments or push and
hold the SET – button to decelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments; release the button to
save the new set speed.

Resume

To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button and release.

•

Cancel

• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the
set speed memory.

• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.

WARNING!

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

• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Yourvehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS

Air Recirculation

• Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.

• Recirculation is allowed in floor and defrost/floor (mix modes) for approximately five
minutes.

Heated Mirrors

• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on
the rear window defroster.

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