Jeep Cherokee User's Guide

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 o 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 o 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

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER

GROUP LLC ..................3

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ...............6

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ..........8

GETTING STARTED

KEYFOB ...................11

REMOTE START ...............12

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

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .........13

SEATBELT ..................16

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(SRS) — AIR BAGS ............. 17

CHILD RESTRAINTS ............19

FRONT SEATS ................ 22

REAR SEATS ................24

HEATEDSEATS ...............25

HEATED STEERING WHEEL ....... 26

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING

COLUMN ...................26

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS ...........27

TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER . . . 27

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............28

WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..........29

SPEED CONTROL ..............30

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 31 MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITHOUT

TOUCH - SCREEN ..............35

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH

TOUCH - SCREEN .............36

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE

CONTROLS (ATC) .............. 37

ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE .......... 39

PARKSENSE

ASSIST .................... 39

PARKSENSE

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING ...... 40

PARKVIEW

CAMERA ................... 41

POWER SUNROOF .............41

SKY SLIDER

WIND BUFFETING ............. 43

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 44

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........46

Uconnect Uconnect®8.4A AND Uconnect®8.4AN)

(IF EQUIPPED) ................ 47

FRONT AND REAR PARK

ACTIVE PARK ASSIST . . 40

REAR BACK-UP

ROOF ............ 43

Access (AVAILABLE ON

Uconnect Uconnect

Uconnect®8.4AN ..............88

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO

CONTROLS .................108

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

CENTER (EVIC) .............. 108

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ...... 109

Uconnect

Features .................. 109

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink

POWER INVERTER ............112

POWER OUTLET ............. 113

WIRELESS CHARGING PAD —

IF EQUIPPED ................ 115

5.0 ................64

8.4A ............... 70

Customer Programmable

) ................110

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND FOUR-WHEEL

DRIVE OPERATION ............ 117

SELEC-TERRAIN™ ............120

UTILITY

CARGO AREA FEATURES ........ 121

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT

RATINGS) .................122

RECREATIONAL TOWING

(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .....122

WHATTODOIN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ......... 127

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING

LIGHTS ................... 127

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .....131

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 132

JUMP-STARTING .............136

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ........ 138

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ....139

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 140

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 141

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD ........... 142

ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........ 143

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ........ 145

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...... 146

FUSES .................... 151

TIRE PRESSURES .............155

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 156

EXTERIOR BULBS ............156

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER

CENTER ..................157

CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER

CENTER ..................157

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED .................157

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ....... 157

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE

UNITEDSTATES ..............158

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY

MOPAR

INDEX

..................159

..................160

FAQ(HowTo?)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 163

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 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.

Touch-Screen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

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

WARNING!

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

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

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

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

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

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

Rollover Warning

WARNING!

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

• 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 TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

1. Driver Memory Seat pg. 23

2. Headlight Switch pg. 28

3. Liftgate Button

4. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 108

5. Turn Signal/Light Lever pg. 27

6. Tachometer pg. 8

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

8. Speedometer pg. 9

9. Wiper/Washer Lever pg. 29

10. Audio System (Touch-Screen Radio Shown) pg. 46

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

11. SWITCH PANEL

• ParkSense

• Hazard Switch

• Lane Sense pg. 40

• Forward Collision Warning pg. 32

12. Climate Controls pg. 37

13. Shifter

14. Engine Start/Stop pg. 142

15. Speed Control pg. 30

16. Opening The Hood pg. 142

17. Power Door Locks

18. Power Windows

19. Power Mirror Switch

pg. 39

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Charging System Light**

- Oil Pressure Warning Light**

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**

- Air Bag Warning Light**

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

- Transmission Temperature Warning Light

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

BRAKE

(See page 127 for more information.)

- Brake Warning Light**

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**

- SERV (Service) 4WD Indicator Light

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

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Indicators

- Turn Signal Indicators - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

- High Beam Indicator - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

- Front Fog Light Indicator* - Hill Descent Control Indicator*

- Vehicle Security Indicator* - Park/Headlight ON Indicator*

- TOW/HAUL Indicator* - Electronic Stability Control

- 4WD LOW Indicator - Windshield Washer Fluid Low

- Loose Gas Cap Indicator - Door Ajar Indicator

- Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator

- Electronic Speed Control SET Indicator

* If equipped ** Bulb Check with Key On

ON Indicator*

SET Indicator*

(ESC) Off Indicator*

Indicator

- Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF Indicator*

- Liftgate Ajar Indicator*

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Odometer Messages

ECO - Fuel Saver Indicator Off LoW tirE - Low Tire Pressure ECO-ON - Fuel Saver Indicator On noFUSE* - Fuse Fault door - Door Ajar CHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault gLASS - Flipper Glass Ajar gATE* - Liftgate Ajar

* If equipped ** Bulb Check with Key On

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.

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) operates 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 position. When released from the START position, the switch automatically returns to the ON/RUN position.

1 — Liftgate 4 — Remote Start 2 — Unlock 5 — Panic 3 — Lock

1 — Liftgate 4 — Remote Start 2 — Lock 5— Emergency Key

Release

3 — Unlock 6— Emergency Key

GETTING STARTED

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 the liftgate.

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

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 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 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.

on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.

GETTING STARTED

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.

THEFT ALARM

To Arm:

• Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door is open.

To Disarm:

• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.

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.

GETTING STARTED

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).

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 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 mable 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 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.

Settings in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD or Program-

Settings in your

GETTING STARTED

Lock Or Unlock The Liftgate

• To Lock The Liftgate — With a valid Passive Entry RKE transmitter within 3 ft (1.0 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 3 ft (1.0 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.

NOTE:

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

Stopping

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

GETTING STARTED

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

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

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

WARNING!

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

GETTING STARTED

• 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).

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.

GETTING STARTED

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.

NOTE:

For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEAT-CHECK

• (1–866–732–8243).

•

Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional informa-

tion: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm.

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. All rear seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors.

• 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 cushion.

GETTING STARTED

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

The center seating position in this ve-

• hicle has a single dedicated anchorage. Use anchorages C and D to install a child seat in the center position. Do not use anchorages B and C 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 behind the driver. You can use either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for installing the child seat in the outboard position behind the front passenger. See the vehicle owner’s manual for more information about center LATCH.

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.

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.

• 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.”

GETTING STARTED

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.

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

When installing a forward-facing child restraint, the top tether strap should always to be secured, 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.

GETTING STARTED

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.

• 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.

FRONT SEATS

Power Seats

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

The power seat switch controls forward/

• back, up/down and tilt adjustment.

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

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

GETTING STARTED

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 Information Center (EVIC), will display which memory position is being set.

• 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 5 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.

Manual Seat

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 desired position and release the lever.

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

GETTING STARTED

Height Adjustment

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

• Ratchet the lever downward to lower the seat height.

CAUTION!

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

WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.

• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

REAR SEATS

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

• Each rear seatback can be folded flat or reclined.

Forward/Rearward

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.

GETTING STARTED

To Raise Rear Seatback

• 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.

HEATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

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

• Press the Controls soft-key located on the Uconnect

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

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

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WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, 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.

GETTING STARTED

HEATED STEERING WHEEL

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

• To access the Heated Steering Wheel soft-key, touch the Controls soft-key located on the Uconnect

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

Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it will operate for approximately

• 58 to 70 minutes before automatically shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is already warm.

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

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

• To unlock the steering column, push the control handle downward (toward the floor).

• To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired.

To lengthen or shorten the steering col-

• umn, pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired.

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To lock the steering column in position, push the control handle upward until fully engaged.

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WARNING!

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt adjustment must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt 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.

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.

• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy

• conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.

NOTE:

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

CAUTION!

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

TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER

Turn Signals/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.

Flash To Pass

• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released.

High Beam Operation

• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.

NOTE:

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

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 sec-

ond detent

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

Rotate the headlight switch to the third

• detent AUTO for automatic headlights.

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

Automatic High Beams

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

• Rotate the right dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to your Uconnect

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

Ambient Light Dimmer

• Rotate the left dimmer control upward or downward to increase or decrease the brightness of the ambient light located in the overhead console and the door handle lights.

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supplement on the DVD for display dimming.

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