Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011 User Manual

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2011

User

Guide

grand cherokee

If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/ Media Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-877-426-5337 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.

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.

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/Media Center Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and 24-Hour Towing 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. Jeep® is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. © 2011 Chrysler Group LLC.

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

 

Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC . . . . . 2

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

 

Driver Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 4

Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 6

GETTING STARTED

 

Key FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8

Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9

Keyless Enter-N-Go . . . . . . . . . . . .

10

Theft Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12

Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —

 

Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19

Heated/Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . .

19

Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . .

20

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . . . .

21

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

 

Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/

 

High Beam Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . .

23

Auto Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . .

24

Speed Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24

Electronic Range Selection (ERS) . . . . .

27

Manual Climate Controls . . . . . . . . .

28

Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) . .

29

Parksense® Rear Park Assist . . . . . . .

30

Parkview® Rear Back-Up Camera . . . .

30

Blind Spot Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . .

31

Liftgate Flipper Glass . . . . . . . . . . .

31

Power Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32

Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33

ELECTRONICS

 

Your Vehicle's Sound System . . . . . . .

34

Non-Touch-Screen Radios . . . . . . . . .

36

Touch-Screen Radios . . . . . . . . . . .

38

Steering Wheel Audio Controls . . . . . .

45

Uconnect™ Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .

45

Uconnect™ Voice Command . . . . . . .

47

iPod®/USB/MP3 Control . . . . . . . . .

48

Video Entertainment System (VES)™ . . .

50

Electronic Vehicle Information Center

 

(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

51

Programmable Features . . . . . . . . . .

52

Universal Garage Door Opener

 

(HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

53

Power Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

54

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

55

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

 

Quadra-Trac I® Four-Wheel Drive . . . .

56

Quadra-Trac II®/Quadra-Drive II®

 

Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .

56

Hill Start Assist/Hill Descent Control . . .

59

UTILITY

 

Trailer Towing Weights

 

(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) . . . .

60

Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

61

Recreational Towing

 

(Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . . . . . . . .

61

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . . .

63

Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . . . .

63

If Your Engine Overheats . . . . . . . . .

67

Jacking And Tire Changing . . . . . . . .

68

Jump-Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

71

Emergency Tow Hooks . . . . . . . . . .

73

Shift Lever Override . . . . . . . . . . . .

74

Towing A Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . .

75

Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . .

76

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

 

Opening The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . .

77

Fuel Door Release . . . . . . . . . . . . .

78

Engine Compartment . . . . . . . . . . .

79

Fluids And Capacities . . . . . . . . . . .

81

Maintenance Chart . . . . . . . . . . . .

82

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

84

Tire Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

87

Wheel And Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . .

87

Exterior Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

88

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

 

Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . .

89

Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . .

89

Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . .

89

Publications Ordering . . . . . . . . . . .

89

Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United

 

States And Washington, D.C. . . . . . . .

90

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

 

Authentic Accessories By MOPAR® . . . .

91

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

92

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 everything 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 Media Center Touch-Screen 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.

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 therefore.

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Rollover Warning

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 ©2011 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

4

5

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Charging System Light**

- Oil Pressure Warning Light**

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

- Transmission Temperature Warning Light

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**

- Airbag Warning Light**

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

BRAKE - Brake Warning Light**

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light* - SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light

(See page 63 for more information.)

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Indicators

- Turn Signal Indicators

- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

 

SET Indicator*

- High Beam Indicator

- Hill Descent Control Indicator*

- Front Fog Light Indicator*

- Park/Headlight ON Indicator*

- Vehicle Security Indicator*

- Electronic Stability Control

 

(ESC) Off Indicator*

- TOW/HAUL Indicator*

- Windshield Washer Fluid Low

 

Indicator

- 4WD LOW Indicator

- Door Ajar Indicator

- Loose Gas Cap Indicator

- Forward Collision Warning

 

(FCW) OFF Indicator*

- Electronic Speed Control ON

- Air Suspension Down

Indicator

Indicator*

- Electronic Speed Control SET

- Air Suspension Up Indicator*

Indicator

 

- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

- Liftgate Ajar Indicator

ON Indicator*

 

* If equipped

 

** Bulb Check with Key On

 

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GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate

• Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate.

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

Power Liftgate

Press the LIFTGATE button twice within five seconds to power open/close the Power Liftgate. If the button is pressed while the liftgate is being power closed, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position.

Also, the power liftgate may be closed by pressing the Liftgate switch located on the left rear trim, near the liftgate opening. Pressing once will close the liftgate only. This button cannot be used to open the liftgate.

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.

Express Window Feature

To remotely lower both front door windows at the same time, press and release the UNLOCK button and then immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button until the windows lower to the level desired or until they lower completely.

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 that can be used for locking and unlocking the doors. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

CAUTION!

If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your Key Fob will become locked in the ignition.

Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage could occur to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for locking and unlocking the doors.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee  2011 User Manual

CAUTION! (Continued)

Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either:

Jump Start the vehicle.

Charge the battery.

Contact your dealer for assistance on how to remove the Key Fob using the manual over ride method.

WARNING!

Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle or in the ignition. A child could start the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.

Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.

Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes.

REMOTE START

• Press the REMOTE START button x2 twice within five seconds. Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.

To drive the vehicle, with a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's side of the vehicle, grab the front driver door handle to unlock the driver's door automatically, then press the Start/Stop switch. Or press the UNLOCK button, insert the Key Fob in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.

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

The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.

WARNING!

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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GETTING STARTED

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 liftgate 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.

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-N-Go Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors and liftgate.

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.

If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors and liftgate will unlock when you press the liftgate button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed only the liftgate will unlock when you press the liftgate button. 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.

If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door lock switch, the doors and liftgate 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 2 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 on 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.

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Lock or Unlock the Liftgate:

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob within 3 ft (1.0m) of the liftgate, press the button located to the right of the liftgate handle to unlock the liftgate. Press the button a second time to lock the liftgate.

NOTE:

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

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.

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

Stopping

Place the shift lever in PARK.

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

If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph

(8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.

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GETTING STARTED

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/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.

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

 

 

 

ACC

 

 

NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

RUN ACC or ON/RUN (engine not running)

 

 

Press

 

Press

 

 

 

 

 

 

position and the transmission is in PARK, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

system will automatically time out after

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

switch to the OFF position.

THEFT ALARM

To Arm

Keyless Enter-N-Go button installed: Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go Start/Stop button until the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Press the power door lock switch while the door is open, press the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button located on the door handle.

Keyless Enter-N-Go button not installed: Turn the ignition switch to the “OFF” position. Press the power door lock switch while the door is open, press the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button located on the door handle.

NOTE: After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button, you must wait 2 seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.

To Disarm

Keyless Enter-N-Go button installed: Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go door handle and enter the vehicle, then press the Keyless Enter-N-Go Start/Stop button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).

Keyless Enter-N-Go button not installed: Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go door handle and enter the vehicle, then turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

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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 airbag must be replaced immediately.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buckled up properly. You can 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIRBAGS

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

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

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

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

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If the Airbag Warning Light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while 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).

WARNING!

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

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

Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Airbags 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 Airbag Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat-Mounted Side Airbag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.

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

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

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 all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

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.

All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-mounted lower attachments.

Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only.

Never install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchorage.

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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 tether anchorages more easily.

Attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located

at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback. The rear seat lower anchors can be readily identified by the symbol located on the seatback directly above the anchorages and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.

The tether strap should be attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seatback (behind the gap panel) using the most direct path. DO NOT USE the cargo tie down loops located on the load floor.

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 seat belt latch plate into the buckle.

Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

Once you have completed securing the child restraint with the seat belt, secure the top tether strap. The tether strap should be attached to the tether anchor on the rear of the seatback (behind the gap panel) using the most direct path. DO NOT USE the cargo tie down loops located on the load floor.

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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 airbag. An airbag deployment could cause infants in this position to be severely injured or killed.

FRONT SEATS

Power Seats

• The recline switch, located on the outboard side of the seat, controls seatback adjustment.

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

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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Memory Seat

• The memory seat feature allows you to save two different driver seating positions

(excluding lumbar position), driver's outside mirror, tilt/telescoping steering column position, and radio station preset settings. The memory seat buttons are located on the driver's door panel.

• Adjust all memory profile settings, press the SET button then press 1 or 2 within five seconds.

• To program a Key Fob to the memory position, place the ignition switch in the LOCK position and remove the Key Fob, press and release the LOCK button on the Key Fob to be programmed within 5 seconds of pressing button 1 or 2.

Place the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter Yes.

Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fob.

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

Manual Seat Adjustment

Forward/Rearward

• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release when seat is in desired position.

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GETTING STARTED

Recliner

• Lift the rear lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release when seat is in desired position.

Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat

• The front passenger seat can be folded flat to allow for extended cargo space. Pull up on the recliner lever to fold down the seatback.

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 SEATS

60/40 Split Rear Seat

To Lower Rear Seatback

• With the front seats fully upright and positioned forward, pull upward on the release lever and fold the rear seatback down.

To Raise Rear Seatback

• Raise the rear seatback and lock it into place.

To Recline Rear Seatback

To recline the seatback, lean forward before lifting the handle, then lean back to the desired position and release the handle. Lift the handle to return the seatback to an upright position.

HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

• The controls for front heated seats are located near the bottom center of the instrument panel (below the Climate Controls).

• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off.

If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 55 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.

Front Ventilated Seats

Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from the passenger compartment and blow air through fine perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures.

There are two ventilated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently. The ventilated seat switches are located on the switch bank in the center stack of the instrument panel, just below the climate controls. The ventilated seat switches are used to control the speed of the fans located in the seat. Press the switch once to choose HIGH, press it a second time to choose LOW. Pressing the switch a third time will turn the ventilated seat OFF. When HIGH speed is selected both lights on the switch will be illuminated. When LOW speed is selected one light will be illuminated.

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GETTING STARTED

Rear Heated Seats

• Second row heated seat switches are located on the rear of the center console.

• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off.

If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 55 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 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, 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.

HEATED STEERING WHEEL

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

• The heated steering wheel switch is located on the center instrument panel below the climate controls.

• Press the switch once to turn the heating element On. Press the switch 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.

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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

Manual - Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

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

• Push the handle down 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 up on the handle to lock the column firmly in place.

Power - Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

• The power tilt/telescoping steering control is located below the turn signal/wiper/washer/high beam lever on the steering column.

• To tilt the steering column, move the power tilt/telescoping control up or down as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the control toward you or push the control away from you as desired.

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.

Moving the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. Adjust the column only while the vehicle is stopped.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

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 and to the second detent for headlights .

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

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

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

SmartBeams™

This system automatically controls the use of the headlight high beams. Refer to Programmable Features in Electronics for further details.

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 Media Center/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.

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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.

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.

Washer Operation

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

Mist

Rotate the end of the lever downward when a single wipe 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.

This feature can be activated/deactivated using the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to the Programmable Features under the Electronics section in this guide.

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

Rear Wiper

Wiper Operation

Rotate the center portion of the lever forward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to the second detent for rear wiper operation.

Washer Operation

Rotate the center portion of the lever past the second detent to activate the rear washer.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

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 high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.

AUTO DIMMING MIRRORS

The rearview and driver side exterior mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you.

You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the rearview mirror. A light next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is activated.

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 READY 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 5mph (8 km/h) increments or push and hold the SET – button to decelerate in 5mph (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.

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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.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

If your vehicle is equipped with adaptive cruise control the controls operate exactly the same as the standard cruise control with one difference. You can set a specified distance you would like to maintain between you and the vehicle in front of you.

If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will apply limited braking or acceleration automatically to maintain a preset following distance, while matching the speed of the vehicle ahead.

If the sensor does not detect a vehicle directly ahead of you, it functions like a standard cruise control system, maintaining the speed you set.

Distance Setting (ACC Only)

To set or change the distance setting, press the Distance button and release. Each time the button is pressed, the distance setting adjusts between long (3), medium (2), and short (1). The distance setting will default to the last set mode the next time the vehicle is restarted and the ACC system is turned on.

The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (medium), and 1 (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead. This distance setting displays in the EVIC.

Mode (ACC Only)

If desired, the Adaptive Cruise Control mode can be turned off and the system can be operated as a standard (fixed speed) Cruise Control. When in the standard (fixed speed) Cruise Control mode the distance setting feature will be disabled and the system will maintain the speed you set.

To change between the different cruise modes, press the MODE button when the system is in either the OFF, READY or SET state. Pressing of the MODE button in any state will result in changing to the new Mode in the OFF state.

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

Forward Collision Warning

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warns the driver of a potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and prompts the driver to take action in order to avoid the collision. A warning message (both audible and visual) will be displayed on the EVIC.

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

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!

Leaving the Electronic or Adaptive 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 or Adaptive Speed Control system off when you are not using it.

Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle 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.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for active driving involvement. Pay attention to road, traffic, and weather conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle ahead; and, brake operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle under all road conditions. Your attention is always required while driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision or serious personal injury.

The ACC system:

Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects (i.e., a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).

Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions.

Does not predict the lane curvature or the movement of preceding vehicles and will not compensate for such changes.

Does not always fully recognize complex driving conditions, which can result in wrong or missing distance warnings.

May not detect a vehicle ahead when strong light (for example, sunrise or sunset) is directly shining on the front of the vehicle.

Can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle’s braking capability, and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

You should switch off the ACC system:

When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.e., in highway construction zones).

When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have steep uphill or downhill slopes; and when towing a trailer.

When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision.

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own. The driver has the responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering. Failure to follow this warning could lead to serious injury or death.

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ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)

• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows you to limit the highest available transmission gear, and can be activated during any driving condition. When towing a trailer or operating the vehicle in off-road conditions, using ERS shift control will help you maximize both performance and engine braking.

To switch from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, tap the shift lever to the left (-) once. The instrument cluster will display the current gear (the transmission may downshift), and the transmission will not upshift beyond that gear. Tapping the shift lever to the left (-) or right (+) will decrease or increase the top available gear. To disable ERS, simply hold the shift lever to the right (+) until “D” is again displayed in the instrument cluster.

Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed.

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

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS

Air Recirculation

Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.

Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.

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