Jeep Cherokee 2014 User Manual

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Jeep Cherokee 2014 User Manual

User Guide

2014

Jeep Cherokee

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 1-877-426-5337 (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/Uconnect® Manuals, Warranty 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.

Jeep® is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC. © 2014 Chrysler Group LLC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER

 

GROUP LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 3

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 6

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . . . . . . .

. . . 8

GETTING STARTED

 

KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 10

REMOTE START . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 12

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM . . . . .

. . 13

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ . . . . . . .

. . 14

SEAT BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 18

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) — AIR BAGS . . . . . . . . . .

. . 19

CHILD RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . .

. . 20

FRONT SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 25

REAR SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 27

HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS . . . . .

. . 28

HEATED STEERING WHEEL . . . . .

. . 29

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING

 

COLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 30

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN

 

RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . .

. . 31

TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER

. . . 31

HEADLIGHT SWITCH . . . . . . . . . .

. . 32

WIPER/WASHER LEVER . . . . . . . .

. . 33

SPEED CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 34

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)

. . . 36

FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)

WITH MITIGATION . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 39

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITHOUT

TOUCHSCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 41

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH

 

TOUCHSCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 42

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE

 

CONTROLS (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 43

ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE . . . . . . . .

. . 45

PARKSENSE® . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 46

LANESENSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 48

PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP

 

CAMERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 49

POWER SUNROOF . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 50

WIND BUFFETING . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 53

ELECTRONICS

 

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM

. . . 54

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO . . . . . .

. . 56

Uconnect® ACCESS . . . . . . . . . . .

. . 57

Uconnect® 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 73

Uconnect® 8.4A . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 81

Uconnect® 8.4AN . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 100

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO

 

CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 120

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

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

. . . . 121

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES . .

. . . . 122

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

(HomeLink®) . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 122

POWER INVERTER . . . . . . . .

. . . . 125

POWER OUTLET . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 126

WIRELESS CHARGING PAD . . .

. . . . 128

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION

. . . 131

SELEC-TERRAIN™ . . . . . . . .

. . . . 134

UTILITY

 

CARGO AREA FEATURES . . . .

. . . . 135

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . .

. . . . 135

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) . . . . . . .

. . . . 136

WHAT TO DO IN

 

EMERGENCIES

 

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE . . . . .

. . . . 141

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING

LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 141

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR

LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 148

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS . . . . . 151

TIREFIT KIT . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . 151

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING

. . . . 158

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

. . . . 163

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . .

. . . . 166

RECOVERY STRAP . . . . . . . .

. . . . 167

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE . . . .

. . . . 167

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

. . . . 168

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)

. . . . 169

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD . . . . . .

. . . . 170

ENGINE COMPARTMENT . . . .

. . . . 171

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES . . . .

. . . . 173

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . .

. . . . 175

FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 179

TIRE PRESSURES . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 184

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE

. . . 185

REPLACEMENT BULBS . . . . .

. . . . 185

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

 

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER

 

CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

186

CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

 

CENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

186

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 PUBLICATIONS ORDERING . . . . . . . 186 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

MOPAR® ACCESSORIES

 

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY

 

MOPAR® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

188

FREQUENTLY ASKED

 

QUESTIONS

 

FAQ’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

189

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

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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 if equipped with DVD player capabilities). 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 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/gear selector.

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.

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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

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.

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

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.

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, SRT, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

COPYRIGHT ©2014 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

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DRIVER COCKPIT

1.Driver Memory Seat pg. 25

2.Headlight Switch pg. 32

3.Liftgate Button

4.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 121

5.Turn Signal/Light Lever pg. 31

6.Tachometer pg. 8

7.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 8

8.Speedometer pg. 9

9.Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 33

10.Your Vehicle’s Sound System pg. 54

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11.Switch Panel

ParkSense® pg. 46

Hazard Switch

Lane Sense pg. 48

Forward Collision Warning pg. 39

12.Climate Controls pg. 43

13.Shifter

14.Engine Start/Stop pg. 16

15.Speed Control pg. 34

16.Opening The Hood pg. 170

17.Power Door Locks

18.Power Windows

19.Power Mirror Switch

7

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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1.Tachometer

2.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display

3.Temperature Gauge

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

 

- Transmission Temperature

- Charging System Light**

 

Warning Light

 

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

- Oil Pressure Warning Light**

 

BRAKE

- Brake Warning Light**

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**

 

- Malfunction Indicator

- Air Bag Warning Light**

 

 

Light (MIL)**

- Electronic Throttle Control

 

 

- SERV (Service) 4WD

(ETC) Light

 

 

Indicator Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring

 

 

- Electronic Stability

System (TPMS) Light

 

 

Control (ESC) Activation/

- Engine Temperature

 

 

Malfunction Indicator Light*

Warning Light

 

 

 

(See page 141 for more information.)

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4.Fuel Filler Door Location

5.Fuel Gauge

6.Speedometer

Indicators

- Turn Signal Indicators

- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

- High Beam Indicator

ON Indicator*

- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

 

- Front Fog Light Indicator*

SET Indicator*

- Hill Descent Control Indicator*

- Vehicle Security Indicator*

- Park/Headlight ON Indicator*

- TOW/HAUL Indicator*

- Electronic Stability Control

 

- 4WD LOW Indicator

(ESC) Off Indicator*

- Windshield Washer Fluid Low

 

- Loose Gas Cap Indicator

Indicator

- Door Ajar Indicator

- Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator

 

- Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator

- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

OFF Indicator*

- Liftgate Ajar Indicator*

* If equipped

** Bulb Check with Key On

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GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment.

The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during start, RUN will illuminate.

Key Fob

1 — Liftgate

2 — Unlock

3 — Lock

4 — Remote Start

5 — Panic

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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 (side opposite of the emergency key) of the Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.

• The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) op-

 

 

 

erates similar to an ignition switch. It

 

 

 

has four operating positions, three with

 

 

 

detents and one that is spring-loaded.

 

 

 

The detent positions are OFF, ACC, and

 

 

 

ON/RUN. The START position is a

 

 

 

spring-loaded momentary contact po-

 

 

 

sition. When released from the START

 

 

 

position, the switch automatically re-

 

 

 

turns to the ON/RUN position.

 

 

 

Locking And Unlocking The

 

 

 

Doors/Liftgate

 

 

 

• Press the LOCK button once to lock all

 

 

 

the doors and the liftgate. Press the

 

 

Key Fob

UNLOCK button once to unlock the

1

— Liftgate

driver’s door only and twice within five

2

— Lock

seconds to unlock all the doors and the

3

— Unlock

liftgate.

4

— Remote Start

• All doors can be programmed to un-

5

— Emergency Key Release

lock on the first press of the UNLOCK

6

— Emergency Key

button. Refer to Programmable Fea-

 

 

 

 

 

 

tures in this guide.

 

 

 

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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.

WARNING!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.

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 the ignition of 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

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

To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the key 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 key is placed in the ON/RUN position.

The vehicle must be started with the key 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 serious injury or death when inhaled.

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.

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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM

To Arm:

• Lock the door using either the power door lock switch (one door must be open) or the LOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter (doors can be open or closed), and close all doors.

The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash for 16 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition is cycled to ON/RUN, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.

NOTE:

The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the doors with the manual door lock plungers.

Once armed, the Vehicle Security Alarm disables the unlock switch on the driver door trim panel and passenger door trim panel.

To Disarm The System:

• Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

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.

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GETTING STARTED

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™

The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) feature. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and liftgate without having to push the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the push 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.

Grab The Door Handle To Unlock

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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.

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

Press The Button To Lock

Do NOT Grab The Handle When Locking

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 “Uconnect® Settings” 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 “Uconnect® Settings” 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 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.

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GETTING STARTED

Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate

To Lock The Liftgate — With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, press the passive entry lock button located to the right of electronic liftgate handle.

To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate — The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate handle. With a valid passive entry RKE transmitter within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, press the electronic release switch to open 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.

Engine Start/Stop Button

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.

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GETTING STARTED

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.

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.

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.

• 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 (side opposite of the emergency key) of the Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.

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GETTING STARTED

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 properly buckled up. 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.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS

• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver's Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger's Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column and a Supplemental Passenger Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the glove compartment.

NOTE:

The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for Advanced Air Bags.

The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type of collision.

This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon seat position.

If the Air Bag Warning Light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service dealer immediately.

This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags.

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC air bags, are located above the side windows and their covers are also labeled: SRS AIRBAG.

This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced protection for an occupant during a side impact. The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are located in the outboard side of the front and rear seats.

This vehicle may be equipped with a front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon occupant weight.

NOTE:

Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim, but they will open during air bag deployment.

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

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

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WARNING!

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 (SABIC) and Supplemental Side Air Bag (SAB) 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 (SABIC) and Supplemental Side Air Bag (SAB) 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.

CHILD RESTRAINTS

Children 12 years or younger 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.

NOTE:

For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK (1–866–732–8243).

Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm

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LATCH— Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren

Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.

The rear outboard seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors. The rear center seating position has a top tether anchor only.

You may use the LATCH anchorage

system until the combined weight of the child and the child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).

The lower anchorages are round bars that are found 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

gap between the seatback and seat Lower Seat Anchors cushion.

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

Lower Tether Anchors

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• The center seating position in this vehicle has a single dedicated anchorage. Use anchorages 3 and 4 to install a child seat in the center position. Do not use anchorages 2 and 3 to install a child seat. If you are installing three child restraints, you must use the seatbelt to install the center child restraint and you must use the LATCH anchors for the outboard position on the left side. You can use either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for installing the child seat in the outboard position on the right side. See the vehicle owner’s manual for more information about center LATCH.

Lower Child Seat Anchors

Installing The Child Restraint Using The LATCH Lower Anchors

NOTE:

Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints.

1.Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.

2.Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seating position.

3.If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.

4.Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

5.Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.

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Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

Tether Weight Limit

Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.

To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:

1.Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.

2.Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”

3.Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.

4.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 webbing to retract back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.

5.Try to 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 last step.

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

7.If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.

8.Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.

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Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):

When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt.

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

2.If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.

3.Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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.

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.

Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.

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.

If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.

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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, rearward, up and down adjustments.

The recline switch controls the angle of the seatback.

• Press the switch forward or rearward and the seatback will move in either direction.

The power lumbar switch controls the amount of lumbar support needed.

• Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar support.

Power Seat Switches

1 — Power Seat Switch

2 — Recline Switch

3 — Power Lumbar Switch

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.

Memory Seat

The memory seat feature allows you to save two different driver seating positions, driver's outside mirror, and radio station preset settings. The memory seat buttons are located on the driver's door panel.

Turn the ignition ON. Adjust all memory profile settings, press the S (SET) button then press 1 or 2 within five seconds. The Electronic Vehicle Informa-

tion Center (EVIC), will display which

 

memory position is being set.

Memory Seat Buttons

• To program a Key Fob to the memory

position, place the ignition switch in the LOCK/OFF position and remove the Key Fob, press and release the LOCK button on the Key Fob to be programmed within five seconds of pressing button 1 or 2.

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.

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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 it when the seat is 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

 

Manual Seat Levers

desired position and release the lever.

 

 

 

• Lift the lever to return the seatback to

1

— Adjusting Bar

an upright position.

2

— Height Adjustment

Height Adjustment

3

— Recliner Lever

 

 

• 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 SEATS

60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature

• Each rear seatback can be folded flat or reclined.

Forward/Rearward

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

To Lower Rear Seatback

• With the front seats fully upright and positioned forward, pull up on the release lever located on the upper outer edge of the seat or pull the pull strap located on the middle outer edge of the seat and fold the rear seatback completely forward.

To Raise Rear Seatback

60/40 Rear Seat

1 — Lift Lever To Fold

2 — Pull Strap To Recline

3 — Lift Bar To Adjust Forward/

Rearward

• Raise the seatback and lock it into place.

Recliner Adjustment

• The rear seatback also reclines for additional passenger comfort. Pull on the pull strap while sitting in the rear seat to recline the seatback.

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 serious injury.

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HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS

Front Ventilated Seats

Located in the seat cushion and seatback are small fans that draw the air from the passenger compartment and pull 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 soft-keys that allow the driver and passenger to operate the seats independently. The ventilated seat soft-keys are located in the touchscreen controls. The ventilated seat switches are used to control the speed of the fans located in the seat.

Press the soft-key once to choose HIGH.

Press the soft-key a second time to choose LOW.

Press the soft-key a third time to turn the ventilated seat OFF.

Front Heated Seats

The controls for front heated seats are located in the touchscreen.

Press the soft-key once to turn the High setting on. Press the soft-key a second time to turn the low setting on. 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 Low-level after approximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.

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