Jeep Compass 2019 User Manual

2019 COMPASS USER GUIDE
Important
Get warranty and other information online – you can review and print or download a copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect manuals and the limited warranties provided by FCA US LLC for your vehicle by visiting www.mopar.com (U.S.) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Canada). Click on the applicable link in the “Popular Topics” area of the www.mopar.com (U.S.) or www.owners.mopar.ca (Canada) homepage and follow the instructions to select the applicable year, make and model of your vehicle.
If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the 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. FCA US 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 cellular telephones, 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.
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or o-road highway motor can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
ALWAYS drive safely and pay attention to the road. ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the steering wheel. You have full responsibil­ity and assume all risks related to the use of the features and applications in this vehicle. Only use the features and applications when it is safe to do so. Failure to do so may result in an accident involving serious injury or death.
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. FCA US 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.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your Jeep best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR satisfaction.
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HOW TO FIND YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL ONLINE

This publication has been prepared as a ref­erence item to help you quickly become ac­quainted with the most important features and processes of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and maintain the vehicle, including emergency information and procedures.
This User Guide is not a replacement for the full Owner’s Manual, and does not fully cover every operation and procedure possible with your vehicle.
For more detailed descriptions of the topics discussed in this User Guide, as well as information covering features and processes not covered in this User Guide, the full ve­hicle Owner’s Manual can be accessed for free online in a printer-friendly PDF format.
To get the full Owner’s Manual or applicable supplement for your vehicle, follow the appro­priate web address below:
www.mopar.com/en-us/care/owners-manual.html
(U.S. Residents)
www.owners.mopar.ca (Canadian Residents)
FCA US 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.

WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Essential Information
Each time direction instructions (left/right or forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are given, these must be intended as regarding an occupant in the driver's seat. Special cases not complying with this rule will be properly specified in the text.
The figures in this User Guide are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do not correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle.

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In addition, the User Guide has been con­ceived considering vehicles with the steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that in vehicles with the steering wheel on the right side, the position or construction of some controls is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this User Guide.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedi­cated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is a key for getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is always a textual indication of the current chapter at the side of each even page.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored la­bels whose symbols indicate precautions to be observed when using this component. Refer to “Warning Lights and Messages” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information on the symbols used in your vehicle.

ROLLOVER WARNING

Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher ground clearance and a higher center of gravity than many passenger vehicles. It is capable of performing better in a wide variety of off-road applications. Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can go out
of control. Because of the higher center of gravity, if this vehicle is out of control it may roll over while some other vehicles may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns, abrupt maneu­vers, or other unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle control. Failure to oper­ate this vehicle safely may result in a colli­sion, rollover of the vehicle, and severe or fatal injury. Drive carefully.
Rollover Warning Label
Failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S. government notes that the universal use of existing seat belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more each year and could reduce disabling injuries by two million annually.
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In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Always buckle up.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

While reading this User Guide you will find a series of WARNINGS to be followed to pre­vent incorrect use of components which could cause accidents or injuries.
There are also CAUTIONS that must be fol­lowed to prevent against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle.
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
STARTING AND OPERATING
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MULTIMEDIA
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
INDEX
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC
HOW TO FIND YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL ONLINE ....1
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............2
Essential Information ................ 2
Symbols ........................ 2
ROLLOVER WARNING ................... 2
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ...............3
GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................10
INTERIOR .........................11

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ...........................12
KeyFob .......................12
IGNITIONSWITCH .................... 14
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition ......... 14
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ....15
How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped . . . 15
To Enter Remote Start Mode ...........16
General Information ............... 16
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED .....16
To Arm The System ................ 17
To Disarm The System ..............17
Security System Manual Override ........ 17
DOORS ..........................17
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry ...... 17
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors .........................21
SEATS .......................... 22
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ........ 22
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped ....... 23
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HEAD RESTRAINTS ................... 24
Front Head Restraint Adjustment ........24
Rear Head Restraints ............... 25
STEERING WHEEL ...................26
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ........ 26
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped .....27
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ....................27
Multifunction Lever ................27
Headlight Switch ..................27
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If
Equipped ...................... 28
High/Low Beam Switch .............. 28
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped .....................28
Flash-To-Pass ................... 29
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ..... 29
Headlight Time Delay ............... 29
Lights-On Reminder ................29
Fog Lights — If Equipped ............ 29
Turn Signals .................... 30
Battery Saver Feature ............... 30
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .........30
Windshield Wiper Operation ........... 30
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ...... 31
Rear Window Wiper/Washer ........... 32
CLIMATE CONTROLS ..................32
Climate Controls With A Touchscreen
Overview .......................32
Climate Control Functions ............ 39
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .....39
Operating Tips ...................40
WINDOWS ........................41
Power Window Controls .............. 41
Auto-Down Feature ................ 41
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
Window Lockout Switch ............. 42
WindBuffeting ..................42
POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE —
IF EQUIPPED ....................... 43
Opening Sunroof ..................43
Opening Sunroof — Vent ............. 44
Closing Sunroof ..................44
Opening Power Shade ............... 44
Closing Power Shade ...............45
Pinch Protect Feature ...............45
Sunroof Maintenance ............... 45
Ignition Off Operation ...............45
HOOD .......................... 46
Opening The Hood ................. 46
Closing The Hood ................. 46
LIFTGATE .........................47
Opening ....................... 47
Closing ........................ 47
Power Liftgate — If Equipped ..........47
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT .................49
Power Outlets ....................49
Power Inverter — If Equipped ..........50
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ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ........51
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........... 53
Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls ....................... 53
Oil Change Reset ................. 54
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items .... 54
TRIP COMPUTER ....................54
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES .......... 55
RedWarningLights ................55
YellowWarningLights ...............58
YellowIndicatorLights .............. 62
GreenIndicatorLights .............. 62
WhiteIndicatorLights ..............63
BlueIndicatorLights ............... 64
GrayIndicatorLights ............... 64
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ......65
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity .................... 65
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS .......................66
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES ................... 67
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......... 67
Electronic Brake Control System ........68
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ............. 76
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation — If Equipped ............80
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ..... 82
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ........... 87
Occupant Restraint Systems Features .....87
Important Safety Precautions .......... 87
Seat Belt Systems ................88
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ....97
ChildRestraints ................. 112
Transporting Pets ................123
SAFETY TIPS .....................123
Transporting Passengers ............123
Exhaust Gas ................... 123
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
TheVehicle ....................124
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
OutsideTheVehicle ............... 126
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ................127
Normal Starting ................. 127
Stopping The Engine .............. 129
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .......129
PARK BRAKE ...................... 129
Electric Park Brake (EPB) ........... 129
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED ......132
Shifting ...................... 133
Downshifting ...................133
Parking ....................... 135
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED ....135
Ignition Park Interlock .............. 136
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System Six-Speed Or Nine-Speed Automatic
Transmission ................... 136
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION — IF EQUIPPED . . 142
Jeep Active Drive .................142
SELEC-TERRAIN — IF EQUIPPED ........... 144
Mode Selection Guide ..............144
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........145
Automatic Mode ................. 145
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop ......................145
To Start The Engine While In Autostop
Mode ........................ 146
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System . . 147 To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . . 147
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ..........147
ToActivate ....................148
To Set A Desired Speed .............148
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To Resume Speed ................148
To Deactivate ................... 148
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED .......................149
To Activate/Deactivate .............. 149
To Set A Desired ACC Speed .......... 149
To Resume ....................150
To Vary The Speed Setting ........... 150
Setting The Following Distance In ACC .... 151
General Information ............... 152
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED . . 152
ParkSense Sensors ................ 152
ParkSense Warning Display ........... 153
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ...... 153
ParkSense System Usage Precautions .... 153
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED .............154
LaneSense Operation ..............154
Turning LaneSense On Or Off .........155
LaneSense Warning Message ..........155
Changing LaneSense Status .......... 157
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ......... 157
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ...............158
TRAILER TOWING ...................160
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..................160
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.) ..........................160
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle .......................160
Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive
(FWD) Models ................... 161
Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models ..... 161
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............162
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BULB REPLACEMENT .................162
Replacement Bulbs ............... 162
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps —
If Equipped ....................163
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ............163
FUSES .........................167
General Information ............... 167
Fuse Location ................... 167
Engine Compartment Fuses/Distribution
Unit ........................ 168
Interior Fuses ...................171
Rear Cargo Fuse/Relay Distribution Unit . . . 172
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ............173
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage .......174
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preparations For Jacking ............ 175
Jacking Instructions ............... 176
Road Tire Installation .............. 178
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..........179
JUMP STARTING ....................184
Preparations For Jump Start ..........185
Jump Starting Procedure ............ 185
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY ..............187
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .............187
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ..............188
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............188
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............190
Without The Key Fob ..............191
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models —
WithKeyFob ................... 191
4x4 Models .................... 191
Emergency Tow Hooks ..............192
E
NHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............ 192
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................193
Maintenance Plan ................ 194
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...............196
2.4L Engine ....................196
Checking Oil Level ................ 197
Adding Washer Fluid .............. 197
Maintenance-Free Battery ...........197
DEALER SERVICE ................... 198
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..........198
Wiper Blades ...................199
Cooling System ..................200
Brake System ..................200
Manual Transmission — If Equipped ..... 201
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped . . . 201
RAISING THE VEHICLE ................. 202
TIRES ..........................202
TireSafetyInformation ............. 202
Tires — General Information ......... 206
Tire Types .....................211
Spare Tires — If Equipped ..........212
Tire Chains (Traction Devices) ......... 213
Tire Rotation Recommendations ........ 214
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE
QUALITY GRADES ...................215
Treadwear ..................... 215
Traction Grades ..................216
Temperature Grades ............... 216
INTERIORS .......................216
Seats And Fabric Parts .............216
Plastic And Coated Parts ............217
Leather Parts ................... 218
Glass Surfaces .................. 218
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ................. 219
Vehicle Identification Number ......... 219
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ....220
Torque Specifications ..............220
FUEL REQUIREMENTS .................220
2.4L Engine ....................220
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .... 221
Materials Added To Fuel ............ 221
FLUID CAPACITIES ...................222
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ...............222
Engine ....................... 222
Chassis .......................223
MOPAR ACCESSORIES ................. 224
Authentic Accessories By Mopar .......224
MULTIMEDIA
CYBERSECURITY ...................226
UCONNECT 3 WITH 5–INCH DISPLAY —
IF EQUIPPED ......................227
Uconnect 3 With 5–inch Display At A
Glance ....................... 227
Clock Setting ................... 228
Audio Setting ................... 228
Radio Operation ................. 229
USB/Audio Jack (AUX)/Bluetooth Operation . 229 Voice Text Reply (Not Compatible With
iPhone) ......................230
UCONNECT 4 WITH 7-INCH DISPLAY ........231
Uconnect 4 At A Glance ............ 231
Drag & Drop Menu Bar .............233
Radio .......................234
Media Hub — USB/Audio Jack (AUX) —
If Equipped ....................235
Android Auto — If Equipped ..........237
Apple CarPlay Integration — If Equipped . . 238
UCONNECT SETTINGS .................239
TIPS CONTROLS AND GENERAL INFORMATION . . . 240
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .........240
Reception Conditions .............. 240
Care And Maintenance .............241
Anti-Theft Protection ..............241
UCONNECT PHONE ..................242
Uconnect Phone
(Bluetooth Hands Free Calling) ........242
Pairing (Wirelessly Connecting) Your Mobile Phone To The Uconnect System . . . 245 Common Phone Commands (Examples) . . . 249
ute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call . . 249
M Transfer Ongoing Call Between Handset
AndVehicle ....................249
Phonebook .................... 249
Voice Command Tips ..............250
Changing The Volume ..............250
UsingDoNotDisturb .............. 250
Incoming Text Messages ............ 251
Helpful Tips And Common Questions To Improve Bluetooth Performance With Your Uconnect
System ......................252
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS ....253
Introducing Uconnect ..............253
GetStarted ....................253
Basic Voice Commands ............. 254
Radio ........................ 254
Media .......................255
Phone ....................... 256
Voice Text Reply .................256
Climate ....................... 257
Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped ......... 258
UsingDoNotDisturb .............. 259
Android Auto — If Equipped ..........259
Apple CarPlay — If Equipped ......... 260
General Information ............... 261
Additional Information ............. 261
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE .............. 262
FCA US LLC Customer Center ......... 262
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center ...... 262
In Mexico Contact ................ 262
Puerto Rico And U.S. Virgin Islands .....262
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .......... 263
ServiceContract ................. 263
WARRANTY INFORMATION .............. 264
MOPAR PARTS .....................264
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS .............264
In The 50 United States And Washington,
D.C.......................... 264
In Canada ..................... 264
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ............. 264
INDEX
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INSTRUMENT PANEL

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

Instrument Panel
1 — Headlight Switch 6 — Windshield Wiper Lever 2 — Multifunction Lever 7 — Switch Panel 3 — Instrument Cluster Display Controls 8 — Uconnect System 4 — Instrument Cluster 9 — Climate Controls 5 — Speed Controls 10 — Glove Compartment
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INTERIOR

Interior Features
1 — Door Locks 5 — Selec-Terrain Switch 2 — Window Switches 6 — Gear Selector 3 — Door Handles 7 — USB Port 4 — Seats 8 — Front Power Outlet
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KEYS

Key Fob
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The ignition system consists of a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) and a START/STOP push button ignition system. The Remote Keyless Entry system consists of a key fob and Keyless Enter-N-Go feature if equipped.
NOTE:
The key fob may not be found if it is located next to a mobile phone, laptop or other elec­tronic device; these devices may block the key fob’s wireless signal.
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the

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doors and liftgate from distances up to ap­proximately 66 ft (20 m) using a handheld key fob. The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
Keyless Ignition Key Fob
1 — Unlock 4 — Panic 2 — Lock 5 — Emergency
Key3 — Remote Start
The key fob also includes an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the key fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. The emergency key is also for locking the glove compartment. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or fully depleted battery. A low key fob battery can be verified by referring to the instrument cluster, which will display direc­tions to follow.
To remove the emergency key, slide the me­chanical latch at the top of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
NOTE:
You can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up.
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To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to unlock the driver's door or twice within five seconds to unlock all doors and the liftgate.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first push of the unlock button. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in your Owner’s Manual for further information.
To Lock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all doors and liftgate.
Programming Additional Key Fobs
Programming the key fob may be performed by an authorized dealer.
NOTE:
Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be repurposed and reprogrammed to another vehicle.
Request For Additional Key Fobs
NOTE:
Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is pro­grammed to a vehicle, it cannot be pro­grammed to any other vehicle.
WARNING!
• Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter­N-Go — Ignition, always remember to place the ignition in the OFF mode.
Duplication of key fobs may be performed at your authorized dealer. This procedure con­sists of programming a blank key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one that has never been programmed.
NOTE:
When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer Sys­tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to your authorized dealer.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license­exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub­ject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter­ference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap­proved by the party responsible for compli­ance could void the user’s authority to oper­ate the equipment.
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IGNITION SWITCH

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with the push of a button as long as the key fob is in the passenger compartment.
The START/STOP push button ignition has three operating modes. The three modes are OFF, ON/RUN, and START.
NOTE:
If the ignition state/mode does not change with the push of a button, the 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
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against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition.
START/STOP Ignition Button
The push button ignition can be placed in the following modes:
OFF
• The engine is stopped.
• Some electrical devices (e.g. Central lock­ing, alarm, etc.) are still available.
ON/RUN
• Driving mode.
• All the electrical devices are available.
START
• Start the engine.
WARNING!
• When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the vehicle 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 gear selector.
• 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 Enter­N-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child could 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 serious injury or death.
• Never remove the mechanical key while the vehicle is moving, as the steering wheel will automatically lock as soon as
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WARNING!
the key is turned. This also applies to vehicles that are being towed.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves. Always remove key fob from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
NOTE:
For further information, refer to "Starting The Engine" in "Starting And Operating” in the Owner’s Manual.

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

Push the remote start button on the key fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the re­mote start button a third time shuts the engine off.
To drive the vehicle, push the START/STOP button to turn the ignition to the ON/RUN mode.
NOTE:
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the igni­tion is placed in the ON/RUN mode.
• The vehicle must be started with the key after two consecutive timeouts.
How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped
Push remote start button on
• the key fob twice within five
seconds. Pushing the remote start button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, push 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.
All of the following conditions must be met before the engine will remote start:
• Gear selector in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Liftgate closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• Check engine light shall not be present
• PANIC button not pushed
• System not disabled from previous remote start event
• Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing
• Ignition in STOP/OFF position
• Fuel level meets minimum requirement
• Vehicle security alarm is not signaling an intrusion
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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 fobs away from children. Op­eration of the Remote Start System, win­dows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the remote start button on the key fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will lock, the parking lights will
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flash, and the horn will chirp twice (if pro­grammed). Then, the engine will start, and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
• If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window and power sun­roof operation (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
• The engine can be started two consecutive times with the key fob. However, the igni­tion must be cycled by pushing the START/ STOP button twice (or the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN position) before you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license­exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub­ject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap­proved by the party responsible for compli­ance could void the user’s authority to oper­ate the equipment.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED

The vehicle security alarm monitors the ve­hicle doors, hood, liftgate, and the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition for unauthorized op­eration. While the vehicle security alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and liftgate release are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the vehicle security alarm will provide the following audible and visible signals:
• The horn will pulse
• The turn signals will flash
• The vehicle security light in the instrument
cluster will flash
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To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security alarm:
1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the “OFF” mode.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
• Push the lock button on the interior power door lock switch with the driver and/or passenger door open.
• Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
To Disarm The System
The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed using any of the following methods:
• Push the unlock button on the key fob.
• Cycle the ignition out of the off mode to disarm the system.
NOTE:
• The driver's door key cylinder and the lift­gate button on the key fob cannot arm or disarm the vehicle security alarm.
• The vehicle security alarm remains armed during power liftgate entry. Pushing the liftgate button will not disarm the vehicle security alarm. If someone enters the ve­hicle through the liftgate and opens any door, the alarm will sound.
• When the vehicle security alarm is armed, the interior power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.
The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the system 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.
Security System Manual Override
The vehicle security alarm will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual door lock plunger.

DOORS

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry
The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry system and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go — Pas­sive Entry. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s door(s) and fuel door without having to push the key fob lock or unlock buttons.
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NOTE:
• Passive Entry may be programmed ON/ OFF; refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Mul­timedia” in the Owner’s Manual for further information.
wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has
•If been raining/snowing on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower response time.
• If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and if equipped will arm the security alarm.
• The key fob may not be able to be detected by the Passive Entry system if it is located next to a mobile phone, laptop or other electronic device; these devices may block
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the key fob’s wireless signal and prevent the Passive Entry system from locking and unlocking the vehicle.
To Unlock From The Driver's Side
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's door handle, grab the front driver door handle to unlock the driver's door automatically.
Grab The Door Handle To Unlock
NOTE:
“Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed,
If all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver’s door handle. To select between
“Unlock Driver Door 1st Push” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s manual for further information.
To Unlock From The Passenger Side
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door handle to unlock all four doors and the liftgate automatically.
NOTE:
All doors will unlock when the front passen­ger door handle is grabbed regardless of the driver’s door unlock preference setting (“Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” or “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”).
Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry Key Fob In Vehicle (FOBIK-Safe)
To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a Passive Entry key fob inside your vehicle, the Passive Entry system is equipped with an automatic door unlock feature which will function if the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
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FOBIK-Safe only executes in vehicles with passive entry. There are three situations that trigger a FOBIK-Safe search in any passive entry vehicle:
• A lock request is made by a valid Passive Entry key fob while a door is open.
• A lock request is made by the Passive Entry door handle while a door is open.
• A lock request is made by the door panel switch while the door is open.
When any of these situations occur, after all open doors are shut, the FOBIK-Safe search will be executed. If it finds a Passive Entry key fob inside the car and it does not find any Passive Entry key fobs outside the car, then the car will unlock and alert the customer.
NOTE:
The vehicle will only unlock the doors when a valid Passive Entry key fob is detected inside the vehicle. The vehicle will not unlock the doors when any of the following conditions are true:
• The doors are manually locked using the door lock knobs.
• There is a valid Passive Entry key fob out­side the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of either Passive Entry door handle.
• Three attempts are made to lock the doors using the door panel switch and then close the doors.
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into liftgate handle release. With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the electronic liftgate re­lease to open with one fluid motion.
To Lock The Liftgate
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the passive entry lock button located to the right of liftgate handle release.
NOTE:
The liftgate passive entry lock button will lock all doors and the liftgate. The liftgate unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate release.
To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors And Liftgate
With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles, push the pas­sive entry lock button located on the outside door handle, to lock the vehicle doors and liftgate.
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NOTE:
DO NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle lock button. This could un­lock the door(s).
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Push The Door Handle Button To Lock
DO NOT Grab The Door Handle When
Locking
NOTE:
• After pushing the door handle button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either Passive Entry 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 Passive Entry is disabled using the Uconnect System, the key protection de­scribed in "Preventing Inadvertent Locking of Passive Entry key fob in Vehicle" remains active/functional.
• The Passive Entry system will not operate if the key fob battery is dead.
The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the lock button located on the vehicle’s inte­rior door panel.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license­exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub­ject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap­proved by the party responsible for compli­ance could void the user’s authority to oper­ate the equipment.
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
To provide a safer environment for small chil­dren riding in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a Child-Protection Door Lock system.
To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial to the lock or unlock position. When the system on a door is engaged, that door can only be opened by using the outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
Child-Protection Door Lock Function
NOTE:
• When the child lock system is engaged, the door can be opened only by using the out­side door handle even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
• After disengaging the Child-Protection Door Lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position.
• After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock system, always test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the desired position.
• For emergency exit with the system en­gaged, rotate the door lock button until the lock indicator is hidden (unlocked posi­tion), roll down the window, and open the door with the outside door handle.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the Child-Protection locks are engaged (locked).
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SEATS

Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the vehicle.
WARNING!
•It
is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a colli­sion, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
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Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)
WARNING!
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
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60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat Feature
To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be folded flat. This allows for ex­tended cargo space and still maintains some rear seating room.
Rear Seat Release Lever
NOTE:
Prior to folding the rear seat, it may be neces­sary to position the front seat to its mid-track position. Also, be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow the rear seat to fold down easily.
WARNING!
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
To Lower The Rear Seat
1. Pull the seatback release lever located on either side of the upper outer edge of the seat.
2. Fold that side of the rear seatback com­pletely forward.
To Raise The Rear Seat
NOTE:
If
interference from the cargo area prevents the seatback from fully locking, you will have dif­ficulty returning the seat to its proper position.
Raise the seatback and lock it into place.
The release lever will show a red indicator while in the unlocked position. Once the seat is locked in, the red indicator will no longer be visible.
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.
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped
The front heated seats control buttons are located within the Uconnect system. You can gain access to the control buttons through the climate screen or the controls screen.
• Press the heated seat button turn the HI setting on.
• Press the heated seat button time to turn the LO setting on.
• Press the heated seat button time to turn the heating elements off.
once to
a second
a third
If your vehicle is equipped with automatic temperature controls with an integrated cen­ter stack, or manual temperature controls, you’ll find the heated seat switches on the switch bank below the radio screen.
If the HI level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LO level after approximately 60 minutes of continuous op­eration. At that time, the display will change from HI to LO, indicating the change. The LO level setting will turn off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated seats to operate.
Vehicles With Remote Start — If Equipped
On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated seats can be programmed to come on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s Manual for further information.
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 condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sit­ting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS

Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
• All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
• Head restraints should never be ad­justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints
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improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
NOTE:
Do not reverse the head restraints (making the rear of the head restraint face forward) in an attempt to gain additional clearance to the back of your head.
Front Head Restraint Adjustment
Your vehicle is equipped with front four way driver and passenger head restraints.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head re­straint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint.
Head Restraint Adjustment Button
To adjust the head restraint forward, pull the top of the head restraint toward the front of the vehicle as desired and release. To adjust the head restraint rearward, pull the top of the head restraint to the forward most posi­tion and release. The head restraint will re­turn to the rear most position.
Head Restraint (Normal Position)
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Head Restraint (Adjusted Position)
NOTE:
The head restraints should only be removed by qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see an authorized dealer.
WARNING!
• All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
• Head restraints should never be ad­justed while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Rear Head Restraints
The rear head restraints have two positions: up or down. When the center seat is being occupied, the head restraint should be in the raised position. When there is no occupant in the center seat, the head restraint can be lowered for maximum visibility for the driver.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push down­ward on the head restraint.
Outboard Head Restraint Adjustment
Button
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Center Head Restraint Adjustment Button
NOTE:
The head restraints should only be removed
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by qualified technicians, for service purposes only. If either of the head restraints require removal, see an authorized dealer.
WARNING!
ALL the head restraints MUST be rein­stalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants.

STEERING WHEEL

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering col­umn. The tilt/telescoping lever is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column.
Tilt/Telescoping Lever
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 column, pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering column in position, push the control handle upward until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
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Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
The steering wheel contains a heating ele­ment that helps warm your hands in cold weather. The heated steering wheel has only one temperature setting. Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it will stay on until the operator turns it off. The heated steering wheel may not turn on when it is already warm.
The heated steering wheel control button is located on the center instrument panel below the touchscreen, as well as within the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen.
• Press the heated steering wheel button once to turn the heating element on.
• Press the heated steering wheel button a second time to turn the heating element off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the heated steering wheel can be pro­grammed to come on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Set­tings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s Manual for further information.
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 steering wheel heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods.
• Do not place anything on the steering wheel that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the steering wheel heater to overheat.

EXTERIOR LIGHTS

Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the opera­tion of the turn signals, headlight beam se­lection and passing lights. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, automatic headlights — if equipped, instrument panel lights, instru­ment panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights — if equipped.
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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped
Headlight Switch
1 — Rotate Headlight 2 — Push Fog 3 — Ambient Light Dimmer
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4 — Instrument Panel Dimmer
Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation. Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for headlight, parking light and instrument panel light op­eration.
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The Daytime Running Lights will turn on when the engine is started and remain on unless the headlamps are turned on or the ignition is turned OFF.
NOTE:
If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle was purchased the Daytime Running Lights can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Set­tings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s Manual for further details.
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever toward the in­strument panel to switch the headlights to high beams. Pulling the multifunction lever back toward the steering wheel will return the lights to low beams.
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system provides increased forward lighting at night by automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted on the inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light and automati­cally switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
NOTE:
• The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Con­trol can be turned on or off using the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Set­tings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s Manual for further information.
• Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other obstructions on the windshield or camera lens will cause the system to func­tion improperly.
• To opt out of the Advanced Auto High-Beam Sensitivity Control (default) and enter Re­duced High-Beam Sensitivity Control (not recommended), toggle highbeam lever 6 full on/off cycles within 10 seconds of ignition ON. System will return to default setting upon ignition off.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunc­tion lever toward you. This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on, and remain on, until the lever is released.
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns the head­lights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the last detent for automatic headlight operation. When the system is on, the headlight time delay feature is also on. This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition into the OFF position. To turn the automatic system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position.
NOTE:
The engine must be running before the head­lights will come on in the automatic mode.
Headlight Time Delay
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for up to 90 seconds (program­mable) when leaving your vehicle in an unlit area.
To activate the delay feature, place the igni­tion in the OFF position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins when the headlight switch is turned off.
If you turn the headlights or parking lights on, or place the ignition in ACC or RUN, the system will cancel the delay.
If
you turn the headlights off before the igni-
tion, they will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:
• The lights must be turned off within 45 sec­onds of placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate this feature. If the headlight switch is in the AUTO position
prior to turning the ignition OFF, there is no need to turn the headlight switch to off to activate Headlight Delay.
• The headlight delay time is programmable using the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s Manual for further details.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is in the OFF position, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver's door is opened.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is built into the headlight switch.
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and push the headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights, either push the headlight switch a second time or turn off the headlight switch.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights are turned on.
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NOTE:
The fog lights will operate with the low beam headlights or parking lights on. However, se­lecting the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster display flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:
• If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator
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bulb is defective.
• A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the instrument cluster display and a con­tinuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
• When the Daytime Running Lights are on and a turn signal is activated, the Daytime Running Lamp will turn off on the side of the vehicle in which the turn signal is flashing. The Daytime Running Lamp will turn back on when the turn signal is turned off.
Battery Saver Feature
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 15 minutes after the ignition switch is moved to the OFF/LOCK position. This will occur if the interior lights were switched on manually or are on because a door is open.

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS

The windshield wiper/washer controls are lo­cated on the windshield wiper/washer lever on the right side of the steering column. The front wipers are operated by rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever. For informa­tion on the rear wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Wiper/Washer” in this section.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
1 — Rear Wiper Operation 2 — Front Wiper Operation
Windshield Wiper Operation
Rotate the end of the lever to one of the first two detent positions for intermittent settings. The first intermittent wiper interval is 10 sec­onds. The second intermittent wipe interval is based on vehicle speed. Rotate to the third detent for low wiper operation and the fourth detent for high wiper operation.
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CAUTION!
• Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the “park” position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off, and the blades cannot return to the “park” position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
• Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abra­sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating ele­ments. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
Do not use scrapers, sharp instru­ments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
Windshield Washer Operation
To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the intermittent setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermittent interval previ­ously selected.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the wind­shield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the wind­shield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use.
Mist
Push the lever upward to the MIST position and release for a single wiping cycle.
NOTE:
T
he mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
This feature senses rain or snow fall on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver. The feature is especially useful for road splash or overspray from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of two settings to activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the multifunction lever. Wiper delay po­sition one is the least sensitive, and wiper delay position two is the most sensitive. Place the wiper switch in the O (off) position when not using the system.
NOTE:
• The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position.
• The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly when ice, or dried salt water is present on the windshield.
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• Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone may reduce Rain Sensing perfor­mance.
The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on
• and off using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in your Owner’s Manual for further information.
The Rain Sensing system has protection fea­tures for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the following conditions:
Change In Ignition Position — If the vehicle is in Rain Sensing mode and the ignition is cycled from OFF to ON, the auto wiper will be suppressed until vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the wiper switch is moved out of and back into the Intermittent wipe position.
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Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — The Rain Sensing system will not operate if the NEUTRAL gear is selected at speeds of 3 mph (5 km/h) or less unless the wiper switch is moved or the gear selector is moved out of NEUTRAL.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles equipped with Remote Starting system, Rain Sensing wipers are not operational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode. Once the operator is in the vehicle and has placed the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, Rain Sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has been selected, and no other inhibit condi­tions (mentioned previously) exist.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper/washer controls are located on the windshield wiper/washer lever on the right side of the steering column. The rear wiper/washer is operated by rotating a switch, located at the middle of the lever.
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the first detent for intermittent operation and to the second detent for continuous rear wiper operation.
To use the washer, push the lever forward and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pushed while the wiper is in the off position, the wiper will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn off.

CLIMATE CONTROLS

The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the temperature, air flow, and direc­tion of air circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the touchscreen (if equipped) and on the instrument panel below the radio.
Climate Controls With A Touchscreen Overview
The controls for the heating and air condi­tioning system in this vehicle can consist of a series of outer rotary dials, inner push knobs, and/or a touchscreen. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior condi­tions.
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Uconnect 4 With 7-inch Display Automatic Climate Controls
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Uconnect 4/4C NAV With 8.4-inch Display Automatic Climate Controls
Climate Controls Description
Icon Description
Automatic Climate Controls Faceplate Buttons
MAX A/C Button
Press and release the MAX A/C button on the touchscreen to change the current setting to the coldest output of air. Pressing the button again will cause the MAX A/C operation to exit.
NOTE:
The MAX A/C button is only available on the touchscreen.
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Icon Description
A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON.
Recirculation Button
Press and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode. Recirculation can be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present. Recirculation can be used in all modes. Recirculation may be unavailable (button on the touchscreen greyed out) if conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside of the windshield. The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection. Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fog­ging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
AUTO Button
Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Toggling this function will cause the system to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “Automatic Opera­tion” within this section for more information.
Front Defrost Button
Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this feature is on. Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. When the defrost button is selected, the blower level may increase. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging. Performing this function will cause the ATC to switch into manual mode. If the front defrost mode is turned off the climate system will return the previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn ON the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after ten minutes.
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Icon Description
Driver and Passenger Temperature Up and Down Buttons
Provides the driver and passenger with independent temperature control. Push the red button on the faceplate or touchscreen or press and slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow button on the touchscreen for warmer temperature settings. Push the blue button on the faceplate or touchscreen or press and slide the temperature bar towards the blue arrow button on the touchscreen for cooler temperature settings.
SYNC Button
Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen to toggle the Sync feature on/off. The SYNC indicator is illuminated when this feature is enabled. SYNC is used to synchronize the passenger temperature setting with the driver tem­perature setting. Changing the passenger temperature setting while in SYNC will automatically exit this feature.
NOTE:
The SYNC button is only available on the touchscreen.
Faceplate Knobs
Blower Control
Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There are seven blower
MODE
speeds available. Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The speeds can be selected using either the blower control knob on the faceplate or the buttons on the touchscreen.
Faceplate: The blower speed increases as you turn the blower control knob clockwise from the lowest blower setting.
Touchscreen Buttons
The blower speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob counterclockwise. Touchscreen: Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower icon to increase the blower
• setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar area between the icons.
Modes Button
Modes Button
Push the button in the center of the Blower Control Knob to change the airflow distribution mode. You can also
MODE
change the mode by pressing the desired mode on the touchscreen. The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost outlets and demist outlets. The Mode settings are as follows:
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Icon Description
Panel Mode
Bi-Level Mode
Floor Mode
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets.
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
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Mix Mode
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good for maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.
Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the Climate Controls off or turn the Blower Control knob to the off position.
Climate Control Functions
A/C (Air Conditioning)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system. When the air conditioning system is turned on, cool dehu­midified air will flow through the outlets into the cabin. For improved fuel economy, press the A/C button to turn off the air conditioning and manually adjust the blower and airflow mode settings. Also, make sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level, or Floor modes.
NOTE:
• For Manual Climate Controls, if the system is in Mix, Floor or Defrost Mode, the A/C can be turned off, but the A/C system shall remain active to prevent fogging of the windows.
• If fog or mist appears on the windshield or side glass, select Defrost mode, and in­crease blower speed if needed.
• If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser (located in front of the
radiator), for an accumulation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from the front of the radiator and through the condenser.
MAX A/C
MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cool­ing performance.
Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the prior settings. The button illuminates when MAX A/C is on.
In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode posi­tion can be adjusted to desired user settings. Pressing other settings will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to the selected set­ting and MAX A/C to exit.
Recirculation
In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may lead to excessive window fogging. The Recirculation feature may be unavailable (button on the touchscreen greyed out) if conditions exist that could create fogging on the inside of the windshield.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
Automatic Operation
1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate, or the AUTO button on the touchscreen (if equipped) on the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) Panel.
2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the temperature control buttons. Once the desired temperature is displayed, the sys­tem achieves and automatically maintains that comfort level.
3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary to change the settings. You experience the greatest effi­ciency by simply allowing the system to function automatically.
NOTE:
• It is not necessary to move the temperature
settings for cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts the temperature, mode, and blower speed to provide comfort as quickly as possible.
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• The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric units by selecting the US/Metric customer-programmable feature.
To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic mode during cold start-ups, the blower fan remains on low until the engine warms up. The blower increases in speed and transition into Auto mode.
Manual Operation Override
This system offers a full complement of manual override features. The AUTO symbol in the front ATC display will be turned off when the system is being used in the manual mode.
Operating Tips
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Summer Operation
The engine cooling system must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to pro­vide proper corrosion protection and to pro­tect against engine overheating. OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) is recommended.
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Winter Operation
To ensure the best possible heater and de­froster performance, make sure the engine cooling system is functioning properly and the proper amount, type, and concentration of coolant is used. Use of the Air Recircula­tion mode during Winter months is not rec­ommended, because it may cause window fogging.
Vacation/Storage
Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes, in fresh air with the blower setting on high. This will ensure ad­equate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again.
Window Fogging
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild, rainy, and/or humid weather. To clear the windows, select Defrost or Mix mode and increase the front blower speed. Do not use the Recirculation mode without A/C for long periods, as fogging may occur.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the heating elements:
Use care when washing the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instru­ments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstruc­tions, such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In Winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice, slush, and snow.
Cabin Air Filter
The climate control system filters out dust and pollen from the air. Contact an autho­rized dealer to service your cabin air filter, and to have it replaced when needed.

WINDOWS

Power Window Controls
The window controls on the driver's door control all the door windows.
Power Window Switches
There are single window controls on each passenger door trim panel, which operate the passenger door windows. The window con­trols will operate only when the ignition is in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with the Uconnect, the power window switches will remain active for up to ten minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time is program­mable. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s Manual for fur­ther information.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a ve­hicle. 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. Occupants,
WARNING!
particularly unattended children, can be­come entrapped by the windows while op­erating the power window switches. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
Auto-Down Feature
The driver door power window switch and the passenger door power window switches have an Auto-Down feature. Push the window switch down, for a short period of time, and release and the window will go down auto­matically.
To open the window part way, push the win­dow switch down briefly and release it when you want the window to stop.
To stop the window from going all the way down during the Auto-Down operation, pull up on the switch briefly.
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Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
NOTE:
• If the window runs into any obstacle during auto-closure, it will reverse direction and then go back down. Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to close the window.
• Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto-reverse function unex­pectedly during auto-closure. If this hap­pens, pull the switch lightly and hold to close the window manually.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the
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window is almost closed. To avoid personal injury be sure to clear your arms, hands, fingers and all objects from the window path before closing.
Window Lockout Switch
The window lockout switch on the driver's door trim panel allows you to disable the window controls on the rear passenger doors. To disable the window controls, push and release the window lockout button (the indi­cator light on the button with turn on). To enable the window controls, push and release the window lockout button again (the indica­tor light on the button will turn back off).
Window Lockout Switch
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the per­ception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your ve­hicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be mini­mized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and rear win­dows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window.
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POWER SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED

The power sunroof switches are located be­tween the sun visors on the overhead console.
Power Sunroof Switches
1 — Power Shade Switch 2 — Front Panel Open/Close Switch 3 — Front Panel Vent Switch
WARNING!
• Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location acces­sible to children. Do not leave the igni­tion of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ON/RUN mode. Occu­pants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sun­roof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be seri­ously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are also properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object, to proj­ect through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
Opening Sunroof
The sunroof has two programmed open posi­tions, comfort stop position and full open position. The comfort stop position has been optimized to minimize wind buffeting when driving with side windows closed and sunroof open. If the sunshade is in the closed posi­tion when initiating a sunroof open or vent command the sunshade will automatically open to the half open position prior to the sunroof opening.
Express
Push the switch and release it within one-half second, the sunroof will open to the comfort stop position and automatically stop. Push the switch and release it again, the sunroof will open to the full open position and auto­matically stop. This is called “Express Open”. During Express Open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
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Manual Mode
Push and hold the switch, the sunroof will open to the comfort stop position and auto­matically stop. Push the switch and hold it again, the sunroof will open to the full open position and automatically stop. Any release of the switch will stop the sunroof movement. The sunroof will remain in a partially opened condition until the switch is pushed and held again.
Opening Sunroof — Vent
Push and release the "Vent" button within one-half second and the sunroof will move from the closed position to the vent position. This is called “Express Vent.” During Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch
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will stop the sunroof.
NOTE:
When the sunroof is in a full open or a partial open position, Express Vent operation is not available. You must push and hold the vent switch to cycle the sunroof from a slide open position to the vent position. Sunroof move­ment will stop if the switch is released prior to the sunroof reaching the vent position.
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Closing Sunroof
Express
Pull the switch down and release it within one-half second and the sunroof will close automatically from any position. The sunroof will close fully and stop automatically. This is called “Express Close”. During Express Close operation, any other actuation of the switch will stop the sunroof.
Manual Mode
Pull and hold the switch down and the sunroof will close from any position. Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunroof will remain in a partially closed condition until the sunroof switch is pulled again.
Opening Power Shade
The sunshade has two programmed open positions: half open and full open positions. When opening the sunshade from the closed position, the sunshade will always stop at the half open position regardless of express or manual open operation. The switch must be actuated again to continue on to full open position.
Express
Push the sunshade switch and release it within one-half second, the sunshade will open to the half open position and stop auto­matically. Push and release the switch again from the half open position and the sunshade will open to the full open position and stop automatically. This is called “Express Open”. During Express Open operation, any move­ment of the sunshade switch will stop the shade.
Manual Mode
Push and hold the sunshade switch, the sunshade will open to the half open position and stop automatically. Push and hold the sunshade switch again and the sunshade will open to the full open position. Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunshade will remain in a partially opened condition until the switch is pushed again.
Closing Power Shade
If the sunroof is open/vented, the sunshade cannot be closed beyond the half open posi­tion. Pulling the sunshade close switch when sunshade is at half open position with sun­roof open/vented will automatically close sunroof prior to the sunshade closing.
Express
Pull the sunshade switch down and release it within one-half second. If the sunroof is in closed position, the sunshade will full close automatically from any position. If the sun­roof is open or vented, the sunshade will close to the half open position and stop; pull and release the sunshade switch again to automatically close both the sunroof and sun­shade completely. This is called “Express Close”. During Express Close operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sun­shade.
Manual
Pull and hold the sunshade switch down. If the sunroof is in closed position, the sun­shade will fully close from any position. If the sunroof is open or vented, the sunshade will close to the half open position and stop; pulling and holding the sunshade switch again will close both the sunroof and sun­shade completely. Any release of the switch will stop the movement and the sunshade will remain in a partially closed condition until the switch is pulled again.
Pinch Protect Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will auto­matically retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next, pull the sunroof close switch and release to Express Close.
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals, Pinch Pro­tect will disable and the sunroof must be closed in Manual Mode.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel.
Ignition Off Operation
The power sunroof switch will remain active for up to approximately ten minutes after the ignition is turned OFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
NOTE:
Ignition Off time is programmable through the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings/Customer Programmable Features” in “Multimedia” in your Owner’s Manual for further information.
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HOOD

Opening The Hood
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under­neath the driver’s side of the instrument panel.
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2. Move to the outside of the vehicle. The safety latch release lever is located be­hind the front edge of the hood at the center. Reach in at the center of the hood with a palm facing the ground. Once con­tact is made with the safety latch release lever, push it toward the passenger side of the vehicle to fully release the hood.
Hood Safety Latch Release Lever Location
Closing The Hood
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower hood to approxi­mately 12 inches (30 cm) and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully closed for both latches. Never drive ve­hicle unless hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
Hood Release Location (Underneath
Instrument Panel)
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LIFTGATE

Opening
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate may be released by the overhead console switch, the outside handle, or the key fob (if equipped).
The overhead console switch and key fob (if equipped) will release the liftgate when the liftgate is unlocked or locked. The outside handle requires the liftgate to be unlocked.
Liftgate Entry
NOTE:
Use the interior door lock/unlock button on the door panel or the key fob to lock and unlock the liftgate. The manual door locks on the doors and the exterior door lock cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.
Closing
Grasp the liftgate pull handle and initiate low­ering the liftgate. Release the handle when the liftgate reaches the self-closing position.
NOTE:
Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in possession of the key because the liftgate may be locked.
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
The power liftgate may be opened or closed by the key fob, outside handle, overhead console switch, and the liftgate switch on the upper left trim when the liftgate is open.
Using any of the above ways:
• When the liftgate is fully closed, the liftgate
will open.
• When the liftgate is fully open, the liftgate
will close.
• When the liftgate is moving, the liftgate will
reverse.
The key fob and the overhead console switch will open the liftgate when the liftgate is locked. The outside handle requires the lift­gate to be unlocked. Push the button on the key fob twice within five seconds to open or close the liftgate.
When the liftgate button on the key fob is pushed two times, the turn signals will flash twice to signal that the liftgate is opening or
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closing (if Flash Lamps with Lock is enabled in the Uconnect settings), and the liftgate chime will be audible. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in your Owner’s Manual for further information.
NOTE:
• Before closing the liftgate, make sure to be in possession of the key because the lift­gate may be locked.
Use the interior door lock/unlock button on
• the door panel or the key fob to lock and unlock the liftgate. The manual door locks on the doors and the exterior door lock cylinder will not lock and unlock the liftgate.
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During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur. Ensure the lift­gate travel path is clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driv­ing away.
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NOTE:
• The liftgate will not power open or close if the gear selector is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).
• If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically reverse to the closed or open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance.
• There are pinch sensors attached to the side of the liftgate opening. Light pressure anywhere along these strips will cause the liftgate to return to the open position.
• If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle, the system will automatically stop. If this oc­curs, the liftgate must be opened or closed manually.
• The power liftgate will not operate in tem­peratures below −22° F (−30° C) or tem­peratures above 150° F (65° C). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice from the liftgate before pushing any of the power liftgate switches.
• If the liftgate is left open for an extended period of time, the liftgate may need to be closed manually to reset power liftgate functionality.
• Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pres­sure drops with temperature, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather.
• Before driving off, check the instrument cluster for a liftgate or door open message or warning indicator. Failure to do this could result in unintentionally leaving the liftgate open while driving.
• If your liftgate is power closing and you put the vehicle in gear, the liftgate will con­tinue to power close. However, vehicle movement may result in a detection of an obstruction.
• If the electronic liftgate release handle is pushed with the power liftgate is opening, the liftgate motor will disengage to allow manual operation.
the electronic liftgate release handle is
•If pushed while the power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your ve­hicle. You and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle.
• If you are required to drive with the liftgate open, make sure that all win­dows are closed, and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. Do not use the recirculation mode.
NOTE:
Allow the power system to open the liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may activate the liftgate obstacle detection fea­ture and stop the power operation or reverse its direction.
WARNING!
Personal injury or cargo damage may occur if caught in the path of the liftgate. Make sure the liftgate path is clear before acti­vating the liftgate.

INTERNAL EQUIPMENT

Power Outlets
Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets that can be used to power cellular phones, small electronics and other low powered electrical accessories. The power outlets are labeled with either a “key” or a “battery” symbol to indicate how the outlet is powered. Power outlets labeled with a “key” are powered when the ignition is in the ON or ACC position, while the outlets labeled with a “battery” are connected di­rectly to the battery and powered at all times.
NOTE:
• All accessories connected to the “battery” powered outlets should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against discharge.
CAUTION!
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlets as this will damage
CAUTION!
the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited War­ranty.
The front power outlet is located on the cen­ter stack of the instrument panel.
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In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power outlet located in the rear cargo area.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use and while driving the vehicle.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
Only use these intermittently and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw acces­sories, or long periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the generator to recharge the vehicle's battery.
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Rear Cargo Area Power Outlet
NOTE:
The rear cargo area power outlet can be switched from “ignition” only to constant “battery” powered all the time. See an autho­rized dealer for details.
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CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle's battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle's battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from start­ing.
Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery even more quickly.
Power Inverter — If Equipped
Power Inverter Location
There is a 115 Volt, 150 Watt inverter outlet located on the back of the center console to convert DC current to AC current. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 Watts. Certain high-end game consoles will exceed this power limit, as will most power tools.
To turn on the power inverter outlet, simply plug in the device. The outlet automatically turns off when the device is unplugged.
The power inverter is designed with built-in overload protection. If the power rating of 150 Watts is exceeded, the power inverter will automatically shut down. Once the elec­trical device has been removed from the out­let the inverter should automatically reset. To avoid overloading the circuit, check the power ratings on electrical devices prior to using the inverter.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
Do not insert any objects into the recep­tacles.
• Do not touch with wet hands.
• Close the lid when not in use.
• If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric shock and failure.

ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED

The load carried on the roof, when equipped with a luggage rack, must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and it should be uniformly distrib­uted over the cargo area.
Crossbars should always be used whenever cargo is placed on the roof rack. Check the straps frequently to be sure that the load remains securely attached.
NOTE:
Crossbars can be purchased at your autho­rized dealer through Mopar parts.
External racks do not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the luggage rack, do not exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied down before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in personal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack cau­tions when carrying cargo on your roof rack.
CAUTION!
• To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity. Always distrib­ute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately.
• Long loads, which extend over the wind­shield, should be secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle.
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CAUTION!
Place a blanket or other protection be­tween the surface of the roof and the load.
• Travel at reduced speeds and turn cor­ners carefully when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward loads. It is recommended to not carry large flat loads, such as wood panels or surfboards, which may result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
• Load should always be secured to cross bars first, with tie down loops used as additional securing points if needed. Tie loops are intended as supplementary tie down points only. Do not use ratcheting mechanisms with the tie loops. Check
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the straps frequently to be sure that the load remains securely attached.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY

Your vehicle may be equipped with an instru­ment cluster display, which offers useful in­formation to the driver. With the ignition in the STOP/OFF mode, opening/closing of a door will activate the display for viewing, and display the total miles, or kilometers, in the odometer. Your instrument cluster display is designed to display important information about your vehicle’s systems and features. Using a driver interactive display located on the instrument panel, your instrument cluster display can show you how systems are work­ing and give you warnings when they aren’t. The steering wheel mounted controls allow you to scroll through and enter the main menus and submenus. You can access the specific information you want and make se­lections and adjustments.
Instrument Cluster Display Location And Controls
The instrument cluster display features a driver-interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster.
Instrument Cluster Display Location
The instrument cluster display menu items consist of the following as equipped:
• Speedometer
• Vehicle Info
• Driver Assist
• Fuel Economy
• Trip
• Stop/Start (If Equipped)
• Audio
• Messages
• Screen Setup
• Vehicle Settings
The systems allow the driver to select infor­mation by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel:
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
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Up Arrow Button
Push and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and submenus.
Down Arrow Button
Push and release the down arrow button to scroll downward through the main menu and submenus.
Right Arrow Button
Push and release the right arrow button to access the information screens or submenu screens of a main menu item.
Left Arrow Button
Push and release the left arrow button to access the information screens or submenu screens of a main menu item.
OK Button
Push the OK button to access/select the information screens or submenu screens of a main menu item. Push and hold the OK button for one second to reset displayed/ selected features that can be reset.
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Oil Change Reset
• Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will display in the instru­ment cluster display for five seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal driving style.
• Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position.
To reset the oil change indicator after per­forming the scheduled maintenance, refer to the following procedure:
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push
the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly,
three times within ten seconds.
Cycle the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
3.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items
NOTE:
The instrument cluster display menu items display in the center of the instrument clus­ter. Menu items may vary depending on your vehicle features.

TRIP COMPUTER

Push and release the up or down arrow button until the Trip A or Trip B icon is highlighted in the instrument cluster display (Toggle left or right to select Trip A or Trip B). Push and release the OK button to display the Trip information.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in the instrument panel together with a dedi­cated message and/or acoustic signal when applicable. These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the information contained in the Owner’s Manual, which you are advised to read care­fully in all cases. Always refer to the informa­tion in this chapter in the event of a failure indication. All active telltales will display first if applicable. The system check menu may appear different based upon equipment op­tions and current vehicle status. Some tell­tales are optional and may not appear.
Red Warning Lights
— Air Bag Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to indicate a fault with the air bag, and will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/
RUN position. This light will illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the air bag has been detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared. If the light is either not on during startup, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
— Brake Warning Light
This warning light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hy­draulic system malfunction or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) / Elec­tronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this
case, the light will remain on until the condi­tion has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indi­cated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a speci­fied level.
The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
NOTE:
The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level conditions. The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necessary.
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WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) are also equipped with Elec­tronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is re­quired.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for approximately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illumi­nate, have the light inspected by an autho­rized dealer.
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The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
— Battery Charge Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when the battery is not charging properly. If it stays on while the engine is running, there may be a malfunction with the charging system. Con­tact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
This indicates a possible problem with the electrical system or a related component.
— Door Open Warning Light
This indicator will illuminate when a door is ajar/open and not fully closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a single chime.
— Electric Power Steering Fault
Warning Light
This warning light will turn on when there's a fault with the EPS (Electric Power Steering) system. Refer to “Power Steering” in “Start­ing And Operating” in the Owner’s Manual for further information.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
— Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to indicate a problem with the Electronic Throttle Con­trol (ETC) system. If a problem is detected while the vehicle is running, the light will either stay on or flash depending on the nature of the problem. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle is safely and completely stopped and the transmission is placed in the PARK position. The light should turn off.
If the light remains on with the vehicle run­ning, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.
NOTE:
This light may turn on if the accelerator and brake pedals are pressed at the same time.
If the light continues to flash when the ve­hicle is running, immediate service is re­quired and you may experience reduced per­formance, an elevated/rough idle, or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing. The light will come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
— Engine Temperature Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to warn of an overheated engine condition. If the engine coolant temperature is too high, this light will illuminate and a single chime will sound.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission
into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to nor­mal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “In Case Of Emergency” for further information.
— Hood Open Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when the hood is left open and not fully closed.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a single chime.
— Liftgate Open Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when the liftgate is open.
NOTE:
If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a single chime.
— Oil Pressure Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to indicate low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle, shut off the
engine as soon as possible, and contact an authorized dealer. A chime will sound when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
— Oil Temperature Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to indicate the engine oil temperature is high. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. Wait for oil temperature to return to normal levels.
— Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
This warning light indicates when the driver or passenger seat belt is unbuckled. When the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position and if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound and the light will turn on. When driving, if the driver or front passenger seat belt remains unbuck­led, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on continuously and a chime will sound.
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Refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety” for further information.
— Transmission Fault Warning Light
This light will illuminate (together with a message in the instrument cluster display and a buzzer) to indicate a transmission fault. Contact your authorized dealer if the message remains after restarting the engine.
— Transmission Temperature Warning
Light — If Equipped
T
his warning light will illuminate to warn of a high transmission fluid temperature. This may occur with strenuous usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or slightly faster, with the transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once the light turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when
the Transmission Temperature Warning
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Light is illuminated you could cause the
fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot
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WARNING!
engine or exhaust components and cause a fire.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Temperature Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
— Vehicle Security Warning Light —
If Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi­mately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.
Yellow Warning Lights
— Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Warning Light
This warning light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and service is required as soon as possible. However, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally, assuming the Brake Warn­ing Light is not also on.
If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/ RUN position, have the brake system in­spected by an authorized dealer.
— Electronic Park Brake Warning
Light
This warning light will illuminate to indicate the Electronic Park Brake is not functioning properly and service is required. Contact an authorized dealer.
— Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Active Warning Light — If Equipped
This warning light will indicate when the Electronic Stability Control system is Active. The “ESC Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN posi­tion, and when ESC is activated. It should go
out with the engine running. If the “ESC Indicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this warning light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
• The “ESC Off Indicator Light” and the “ESC Indicator Light” come on momen­tarily each time the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position.
• The ESC system will make buzzing or click­ing sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive.
• This light will come on when the vehicle is in an ESC event.
— Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off
Warning Light — If Equipped
This warning light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN, the ESC system will be on, even if it was turned off previously.
— Fuel Cutoff Warning Light — If
Equipped
This warning light will illuminate after an accident has occurred, and the system has shut the fuel off.
— LaneSense Warning Light — If
Equipped
The LaneSense Warning Light will be solid yellow when the vehicle is approaching a lane marker. The warning light will flash when the vehicle is crossing the lane marker.
Refer to “LaneSense — If Equipped" in “Starting And Operating” for further informa­tion.
Service LaneSense Warning Light —
If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate when the LaneSense system is not operating and re­quires service. Please see an authorized dealer.
— Low Coolant Level Warning Light
This telltale will turn on to indicate the ve­hicle coolant level is low.
— Low Fuel Warning Light
Depending on whether the tank size is
13.5 gal (51 L) or 15.8 gal (60 L), the Low Fuel Indicator Light will turn on when the fuel level goes below 1.5 gal (5.6 L) or 1.7 gal (6.6 L) respectively.
— Low Washer Fluid Warning Light —
If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low.
— Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator
Warning Light (MIL)
The Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is a part of an Onboard Diagnostic Sys­tem called OBD II that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. This warning light will illuminate when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the ignition switch from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly.
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Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing
V
gas cap, poor quality fuel, etc., may illumi­nate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving styles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing.
When the engine is running, the MIL may flash to alert serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible if this occurs.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced above, can reach higher tem­peratures than in normal operating condi­tions. This can cause a fire if you drive slowly or park over flammable substances such as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could result in death or serious injury to the driver, occupants or others.
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CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on could cause dam­age to the vehicle control system. It also could affect fuel economy and driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
SER
— Service 4WD Warning Light —
4WD
If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate to signal a fault with the 4WD system. If the light stays on or comes on during driving, it means that the 4WD system is not functioning properly and that service is required. We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
— Service Forward Collision Warning
(FCW) Light — If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate to indicate a fault in the Forward Collision Warning Sys­tem. Contact an authorized dealer for service.
Refer to "Forward Collision Warning (FCW)" in "Safety" for further information.
— Service Stop/Start System Warning
Light — If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate when the Stop/Start system is not functioning properly and service is required. Contact an autho­rized dealer for service.
— Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Warning Light
The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal tire duration and fuel con­sumption may not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned above, the display will show the indications corresponding to each tire.
CAUTION!
Do not continue driving with one or more flat tires as handling may be compro­mised. Stop the vehicle, avoiding sharp
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braking and steering. If a tire puncture occurs, repair immediately using the dedi­cated tire repair kit and contact an autho­rized dealer as soon as possible.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom­mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure la­bel. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitor­ing System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord­ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illu­minates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This se­quence will continue upon subsequent ve­hicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replace­ment or alternate tires or wheels on the ve-
hicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunc­tion telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera­tion or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. After­market wheels can cause sensor damage. Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor to become inoperable. Af­ter using an aftermarket tire sealant it is recommended that you take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have your sensor function checked.
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— Towing Hook Breakdown Warning
Light — If Equipped
This light illuminates when there is a failure with the tow hook. Contact an authorized dealer for service.
Yellow Indicator Lights
— 4WD Low Indicator Light — If
Equipped
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive LOW mode. The front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Low range provides a greater gear reduction ratio to provide in­creased torque at the wheels.
Refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for further information on four-wheel drive op­eration and proper use.
— 4WD Lock Indicator Light
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is
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in the four-wheel drive LOCK mode. The front
and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together, forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same speed.
Refer to “Four-Wheel Drive Operation” in “Starting And Operating” for further informa­tion on four-wheel drive operation and proper use.
— Active Speed Limiter Fault Indicator
Light — If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate to signal when there is a fault detected with the Active Speed Limiter.
— Forward Collision Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This telltale will turn on to warn you of a possible collision with the vehicle in front of you.
— Forward Collision Warning Off Indi-
cator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light illuminates to indicate that Forward Collision Warning is off.
— Immobilizer Fail / VPS Electrical
Alarm Indicator Light
This telltale will illuminate when the vehicle security alarm system has detected an at­tempt to break into the vehicle.
NOTE:
After cycling the ignition to the ON/RUN position, the Vehicle Security Warning Light could illuminate if a problem with the system is detected. This condition will result in the engine being shut off after two seconds.
Green Indicator Lights
— Active Speed Limiter SET Indicator Light — If Equipped With A Premium Instru­ment Cluster
This indicator light will illuminate when the Active Speed Limiter is on and set to a specific speed.
Refer to “Active Speed Limiter — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
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— LaneSense Indicator Light — If
Equipped
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he LaneSense indicator light illuminates solid green when both lane markings have been detected and the system is “armed” and ready to provide visual and torque warnings if an unintentional lane departure occurs.
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efer to “LaneSense — If Equipped" in “Start-
ing And Operating” for further information.
— Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
This indicator light will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
— Front Fog Indicator Light — If
Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
— Turn Signal Indicator Lights
When the left or right turn signal is activated, the turn signal indicator will flash indepen­dently and the corresponding exterior turn signal lamps will flash. Turn signals can be activated when the multifunction lever is moved down (left) or up (right).
NOTE:
• A continuous chime will sound if the ve­hicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
• Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
— Cruise Control SET Indicator Light — If Equipped With A Premium Instrument Cluster
This indicator light will illuminate when the speed control is set to the desired speed. Refer to “Speed Control — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for further informa­tion.
— Stop/Start Active Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when the Stop/Start function is in “Autostop” mode.
— Automatic High Beam Indicator
Light — If Equipped
This indicator shows that the automatic high beam headlights are on.
White Indicator Lights
— Active Speed Limiter Ready Indicator Light — If Equipped With A Premium Instru­ment Cluster
This light will illuminate when the Active Speed Limiter has been turned on, but not set.
Refer to “Active Speed Limiter — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor­mation.
— Active Speed Limiter SET Indicator Light — If Equipped With A Base Instrument Cluster
This light will turn on when the Active Speed Limiter is on and set to a specific speed.
Refer to “Active Speed Limiter — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
— LaneSense Indicator Light — If
Equipped
When the LaneSense system is ON, but not armed, the LaneSense indicator light illumi­nates solid white. This occurs when only left, right, or neither lane line has been detected.
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If a single lane line is detected, the system is ready to provide only visual warnings if an unintentional lane departure occurs on the detected lane line.
Refer to “LaneSense — If Equipped" in “Starting And Operating” for further informa­tion.
— Hill Descent Control (HDC) Indicator
Light — If Equipped
This indicator shows when the Hill Descent Control (HDC) feature is turned on. The lamp will be on solid when HDC is armed. HDC can only be armed when the transfer case is in the “4WD LOW” position and the vehicle speed is less then 30 mph (48 km/h). If these conditions are not met while attempting to use the HDC feature, the HDC indicator light will flash on/off.
— Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light — If Equipped With A Premium Instru­ment Cluster
This light will turn on when the speed control
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has been turned on, but not set. Refer to
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“Speed Control — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
— Cruise Control SET Indicator Light
— If Equipped With Base Instrument Cluster
This indicator light will illuminate when the speed control is set.
Refer to “Speed Control — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for further informa­tion.
— Speed Warning Indicator Light —
If Equipped
When Set Speed Warning is turned on and when the set speed is exceeded, a single chime will sound along with pop up message of “Speed Warning Exceeded.” Speed Warn­ing can be turned on and off in the instru­ment cluster display.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual for further information.
The number “55” is only an example of a speed that can be set.
Blue Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the high beam headlights are on. With the low beams activated, push the multifunc­tion lever forward (toward the front of the vehicle) to turn on the high beams. Pull the multifunction lever rearward (toward the rear of the vehicle) to turn off the high beams. If the high beams are off, pull the lever toward you for a temporary high beam on, "flash to pass" scenario.
Gray Indicator Lights
— Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light —
If Equipped With Base Instrument Cluster
This light will turn on when the speed control has been turned on, but not set. Refer to “Speed Control — If Equipped” in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
— Active Speed Limiter Ready Indicator Light — If Equipped With A Base Instrument Cluster
This light will turn on when the Active Speed Limiter is on, but not set.

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II

Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmis­sion control systems. When these systems are operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent performance and fuel economy, as well as emissions well within current govern­ment regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). It will also store diag­nostic codes and other information to assist your service technician in making repairs. Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, see an authorized dealer for service as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
• Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause further damage to the emission control system. It could also affect fuel economy and driveability. The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed.
• If the MIL is flashing while the vehicle is running, severe catalytic converter damage and power loss will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity
Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic system (OBD II) and a connection port to allow access to information related to the performance of your emissions controls. Authorized service technicians may need to access this information to assist with the diagnosis and service of your vehicle and emissions system.
WARNING!
• ONLY an authorized service technician should connect equipment to the OBD II connection port in order to read the VIN, diagnose, or service your vehicle.
• If unauthorized equipment is connected to the OBD II connection port, such as a driver-behavior tracking device, it may:
• Be possible that vehicle systems, including safety related systems, could be impaired or a loss of ve­hicle control could occur that may result in an accident involving seri­ous injury or death.
• Access, or allow others to access, information stored in your vehicle systems, including personal infor­mation.
For further information, refer to “Cybersecu­rity” in “Multimedia”.
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EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS

In some localities, it may be a legal require­ment to pass an inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system. Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspec­tion and Maintenance (I/M), this
check verifies the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replacement. If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
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Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your vehicle's OBD II system is ready, you must do the following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON posi­tion, but do not crank or start the engine.
NOTE:
If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the “Mal­function Indicator Light (MIL)” symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
• The MIL will flash for about ten seconds
and then return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD II system is not ready and you should not proceed to the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully illuminated until you place the igni­tion in the off position or start the engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD II sys­tem is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready, you should see an authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement, you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update. A recheck with the above test routine may then indicate that the sys­tem is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD II system is ready or not, if the MIL is illumi­nated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before go­ing to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine running.
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SAFETY FEATURES

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increased vehicle stability and brake perfor­mance under most braking conditions. The system automatically prevents wheel lock, and enhances vehicle control during braking.
The ABS performs a self-check cycle to en­sure that the ABS is working properly each time the vehicle is started and driven. During this self-check, you may hear a slight clicking sound as well as some related motor noises.
ABS is activated during braking when the system detects one or more wheels begin to lock. Road conditions such as ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris, or panic stops may increase the likelihood of ABS activation(s).
You also may experience the following when ABS activates:
• The ABS motor noise (it may continue to run for a short time after the stop).
• The clicking sound of solenoid valves.
• Brake pedal pulsations.
• A slight drop of the brake pedal at the end of the stop.
These are all normal characteristics of ABS.
WARNING!
• The ABS contains sophisticated elec­tronic equipment that may be suscep­tible to interference caused by improp­erly installed or high output radio transmitting equipment. This interfer­ence can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking capability. Installation of such equipment should be performed by qualified professionals.
• Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish their effectiveness and may
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lead to a collision. Pumping makes the stopping distance longer. Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you need to slow down or stop.
• The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded.
• The ABS cannot prevent collisions, in­cluding those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning.
• The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner that could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
ABS is designed to function with the OEM tires. Modification may result in degraded ABS performance.
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Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
The yellow “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” will turn on when the ignition is turned to the
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ON/RUN mode and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” re­mains on or comes on while driving, it indi­cates that the anti-lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required. However, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” is on.
If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of anti-lock brakes. If the “Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light” does not come on when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN mode, have the light repaired as soon as possible.
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Electronic Brake Control System
Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced Electronic Brake Control system (EBC). This system includes Electronic Brake Force Dis­tribution (EBD), Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Traction Control System (TCS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Elec­tronic Roll Mitigation (ERM). These systems work together to enhance both vehicle stabil­ity and control in various driving conditions.
Your vehicle may also be equipped with Ready Alert Braking (RAB), Rain Brake Sup­port (RBS), Trailer Sway Control (TSC), Hill Descent Control (HDC), and Dynamic Steer­ing Torque (DST).
Traction Control System (TCS)
This system monitors the amount of wheel spin of each of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected, the TCS may apply brake pressure to the spinning wheel(s) and/or re­duce vehicle power to provide enhanced ac­celeration and stability. A feature of the TCS, Brake Limited Differential (BLD), functions similar to a limited slip differential and con-
trols the wheel spin across a driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is spinning faster than the other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more vehicle torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. BLD may remain enabled even if TCS and ESC are in a reduced mode.
Brake Assist System (BAS)
The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The system detects an emer­gency braking situation by sensing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help reduce braking distances. The BAS complements the anti-lock brake system (ABS). Applying the brakes very quickly re­sults in the best BAS assistance. To receive the benefit of the system, you must apply continuous braking pressure during the stop­ping sequence, (do not “pump” the brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure unless braking is no longer desired. Once the brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated.
WARNING!
The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road conditions. BAS cannot prevent collisions, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous man­ner, which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others.
Brake System Warning Light
The red “Brake System Warning Light” will turn on when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN mode and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the “Brake System Warning Light” remains on or comes on while driving, it indicates that the brake system is not functioning properly and that immediate service is required. If the
Brake System Warning Light” does not come on when the ignition is turned to the ON/RUN mode, have the light repaired as soon as pos­sible.
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
Dynamic Steering Torque is a feature of the ESC and Electric Power Steering (EPS) mod­ules that provides torque at the steering wheel for certain driving conditions in which the ESC module is detecting vehicle instabil­ity. The torque that the steering wheel re­ceives is only meant to help the driver realize optimal steering behavior in order to reach/ maintain vehicle stability. The only notifica­tion the driver receives that the feature is active is the torque applied to the steering wheel.
NOTE:
The DST feature is only meant to help the driver realize the correct course of action through small torques on the steering wheel, which means the effectiveness of the DST
feature is highly dependent on the driver’s sensitivity and overall reaction to the applied torque. It is very important to realize that this feature will not steer the vehicle, meaning the driver is still responsible for steering the vehicle.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
This function manages the distribution of the braking torque between the front and rear axles by limiting braking pressure to the rear axle. This is done to prevent overslip of the rear wheels to avoid vehicle instability, and to prevent the rear axle from entering ABS be­fore the front axle.
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
This system anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and the speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines that the rate of change of the steering wheel angle and vehi­cle’s speed are sufficient to potentially cause wheel lift, it then applies the appropriate brake and may also reduce engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will occur.
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ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift occurring during severe or evasive driving maneuvers; it cannot prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as road conditions,
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leaving the roadway, or striking objects or other vehicles.
WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road conditions and driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur. ERM cannot prevent all wheel lift or roll overs, especially those that involve leaving the roadway or striking objects or other vehicles. The capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's safety or the safety of others.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
This system enhances directional control and stability of the vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC corrects for oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by applying the
brake of the appropriate wheel(s) to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition. Engine power may also be reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path.
ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle path intended by the driver and compares it to the actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not match the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer or understeer condition.
• Oversteer — when the vehicle is turning more than appropriate for the steering wheel position.
• Understeer — when the vehicle is turning less than appropriate for the steering wheel position.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” located in the instrument cluster will start to flash as soon as the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/ Malfunction Indicator Light” also flashes when the TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” be-
gins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions.
WARNING!
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) can­not prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevail­ing road conditions. ESC cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent accidents re­sulting from loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate driver input for the con­ditions. Only a safe, attentive, and skill­ful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopar­dize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
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WARNING!
• Vehicle modifications, or failure to prop­erly maintain your vehicle, may change the handling characteristics of your ve­hicle, and may negatively affect the per­formance of the ESC system. Changes to the steering system, suspension, brak­ing system, tire type and size or wheel size may adversely affect ESC perfor­mance. Improperly inflated and un­evenly worn tires may also degrade ESC performance. Any vehicle modification or poor vehicle maintenance that re­duces the effectiveness of the ESC sys­tem can increase the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, per­sonal injury and death.
ESC Operating Modes
NOTE:
Depending upon model and mode of opera­tion, the ESC system may have multiple op­erating modes.
ESC OFF Button
ESC On
This is the normal operating mode for the ESC. Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC system will be in this mode. This mode should be used for most driving conditions. Alternate ESC modes should only be used for specific reasons as noted in the following paragraphs.
Partial Off
The “Partial Off” mode is intended for times when a more spirited driving experience is desired. This mode may modify TCS and ESC thresholds for activation, which allows for more wheel spin than normally allowed. This mode may be useful if the vehicle becomes stuck.
To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily push the “ESC Off” switch and the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will illuminate. To turn the ESC on again, momentarily push the “ESC Off” switch and the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will turn off.
NOTE:
When driving with snow chains, or when start­ing off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to allow more wheel spin. This can be accomplished by momentarily push­ing the “ESC Off” button to enter partial mode “Partial Off” mode. Once the situation requiring “Partial Off” mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momentarily pushing the “ESC Off” button. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion.
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WARNING!
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of ESC, (except for the lim-
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ited slip feature described in the TCS section), has been disabled and the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will be illuminated. When in “Partial Off” mode, the engine power reduction feature of TCS is dis­abled, and the enhanced vehicle stability offered by the ESC system is reduced.
• Trailer Sway control (TSC) is disabled
when the ESC system is in the “Partial Off” mode.
Full Off (Four-Wheel Drive Models Only)
This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use when ESC stability features could inhibit vehicle maneuverability due to trail conditions. This mode is entered by pushing and holding the “ESC Off” switch for five seconds when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is running. After five seconds, the "ESC OFF Indicator Light" will illuminate and the “ESC OFF” message will appear in the instrument cluster display.
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In this mode, ESC and TCS, except for the “limited slip” feature described in the TCS section, are turned off until the vehicle reaches a speed of 40 mph (64 km/h). At 40 mph (64 km/h), the system returns to “Partial Off” mode, as described above. TCS remains off. When the vehicle speed drops below 30 mph (48 km/h), the ESC system shuts off. ESC is deactivated at low vehicle speeds so that it will not interfere with off­road driving however, ESC function returns to provide the stability feature at speeds above 40 mph (64 km/h). The "ESC OFF Indicator Light" will always be illuminated when ESC is off.
To turn ESC on again, momentarily push the “ESC Off” switch. This will restore the “ESC On” mode of operation.
NOTE:
The “ESC OFF” message will display and an audible chime will sound when the gear se­lector is placed into the PARK position from any other position, and then moved out of the PARK position. This will occur even if the message was previously cleared.
WARNING!
In the "Full Off" mode, the engine torque reduction and stability features are dis­abled. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the ESC system will not engage to assist in maintaining stability. “ESC Off” mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition is turned to the ON mode.
It should go out with the engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (located in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” also flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as pos­sible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions.
NOTE:
• The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” and the “ESC OFF Indicator Light” come on momentarily each time the igni­tion is turned ON.
• Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESC system will be on even if it was turned off previously.
• The ESC system will make buzzing or click­ing sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver that caused the ESC activation.
The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indi­cates the customer has elected to have the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) in a reduced mode.
Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped
Hill Descent Control (Trailhawk)
HDC is intended for low speed off road driving while in 4WD Low Range. HDC maintains vehicle speed while descending hills during various driving situations. HDC controls ve­hicle speed by actively controlling the brakes.
HDC has three states:
1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate).
2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding with brake or throttle application).
3. Active (feature is enabled and actively controlling vehicle speed).
Enabling HDC
HDC is enabled by pushing the HDC switch, but the following conditions must also be met to enable HDC:
• Driveline is in 4WD Low Range.
• Vehicle speed is below 7.5 mph (12 km/h).
• Electric Park Brake (EPB) is released.
• Driver’s door is closed.
Activating HDC
Once HDC is enabled, it will activate auto­matically if driven down a grade of sufficient magnitude (greater than approximately 8%).
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The set speed for HDC is selectable by the driver and can be adjusted within the thresh­olds by using throttle or brake application.
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Driver Override:
The driver may override HDC activation speed with throttle or brake application at anytime.
Deactivating HDC
HDC will be deactivated but remain available if any of the following conditions occur:
• Driver overrides HDC set speed with a speed exceeding 7.5 mph (12 km/h) but remains below 25 mph (40 km/h).
• Vehicle is on a downhill grade of insuffi­cient magnitude (less than approximately 8%), is on level ground, or is on an uphill grade.
• Vehicle is shifted to PARK.
Disabling HDC
HDC will be deactivated and disabled if any of the following conditions occur:
• The driver pushes the HDC switch.
• The driveline is shifted out of 4WD Low Range.
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• Driver’s door opens.
• The vehicle is driven greater than 25 mph (40 km/h) (HDC exits immediately.)
Feedback To The Driver:
The instrument cluster has an HDC icon and the HDC switch has an LED which offer feed­back to the driver about the state HDC is in.
• The cluster icon and switch lamp will illu­minate and remain solid when HDC is en­abled or activated. This is the normal oper­ating condition for HDC.
• The switch lamp will flash for several sec­onds then extinguish when the driver pushes the HDC switch when enable con­ditions have not been met.
The Hill Descent Switch is located within the Selec-Terrain knob in the upper right position.
WARNING!
HDC is only intended to assist the driver in controlling vehicle speed when descend­ing hills. The driver must remain attentive to the driving conditions and is respon­sible for maintaining a safe vehicle speed.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
The HSA system is designed to mitigate roll back from a complete stop while on an in­cline. If the driver releases the brake while stopped on an incline, HSA will continue to hold the brake pressure for a short period. If the driver does not apply the throttle before this time expires, the system will release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill as normal.
The following conditions must be met in order for HSA to activate:
• The feature must be enabled.
• The vehicle must be stopped.
• Park brake must be off.
• Driver door must be closed.
• The vehicle must be on a sufficient grade.
• The gear selection must match vehicle up­hill direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in forward gear; vehicle backing uphill is in REVERSE gear).
• HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all forward gears. The system will not activate if the transmission is in PARK or NEU­TRAL. For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, if the clutch is pressed, HSA will remain active.
WARNING!
There may be situations where the Hill Start Assist (HSA) will not activate and slight rolling may occur, such as on minor hills or with a loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer. HSA is not a substitute for active driving involvement. It is always the driver’s responsibility to be attentive to distance to other vehicles, people, and objects, and most importantly brake op­eration to ensure safe operation of the vehicle under all road conditions. Your complete 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.
Towing With HSA
HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll back while towing a trailer.
WARNING!
• If you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer, the trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake switch. If so, there may not be enough brake pressure to hold both the vehicle and the trailer on a hill when the brake pedal is released. In order to avoid roll­ing down an incline while resuming ac­celeration, manually activate the trailer brake or apply more vehicle brake pres­sure prior to releasing the brake pedal.
• HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when exiting your vehicle. Also, be certain to place the transmission in PARK.
• Failure to follow these warnings can re­sult in a collision or serious personal injury.
Disabling And Enabling HSA
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, proceed as fol­lows:
• If disabling HSA using Uconnect Settings, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multime­dia” for further information.
Rain Brake Support (RBS)
Rain Brake Support may improve braking performance in wet conditions. It will periodi­cally apply a small amount of brake pressure to remove any water buildup on the front brake rotors. It functions when the wind­shield wipers are in LO or HI speed. When Rain Brake Support is active, there is no notification to the driver and no driver inter­action is required.
Ready Alert Braking (RAB)
Ready Alert Braking may reduce the time required to reach full braking during emer­gency braking situations. It anticipates when an emergency braking situation may occur by
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monitoring how fast the throttle is released by the driver. The EBC will prepare the brake system for a panic stop.
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Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an excessively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway. TSC will become active automatically once an excessively swaying trailer is recog­nized.
NOTE:
TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying. Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow the trailer tongue weight recommenda­tions. Refer to “Trailer Towing” in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
When TSC is functioning, the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will flash, the engine power may be reduced and you may feel the brakes being applied to individual wheels to attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. TSC is disabled when the ESC system is in the “Partial Off” or “Full Off” modes.
WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle down, stop at the nearest safe location, and adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.

AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, mo­torcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
Rear Detection Zones
When the vehicle is started, the BSM warning light will momentarily illuminate in both out­side rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational. The BSM system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE and enters stand-by mode when the vehicle is in PARK.
The BSM detection zone covers approxi­mately one lane width on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft (3.8 m). The zone length starts at the outside mirror and extends approxi­mately 10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper of the vehicle. The BSM system monitors the detection zones on both sides of the vehicle
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when the vehicle speed reaches approxi­mately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these areas.
NOTE:
• The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the detection zones.
• The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equip­ment) extends beyond the side of your ve­hicle, this may result in the BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire time the vehicle is in a forward gear. It may be necessary to deactivate the BSM system manually to avoid miss-detection. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s Manual for further information.
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system may experience drop outs (blinking on and off) of the side mirror Warning Indicator lamps when a motorcycle or any small ob­ject remains at the side of the vehicle for extended periods of time (more than a couple of seconds).
The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road contamination so that the BSM system can function properly. Do not block the area of the rear fascia where the radar sensors are located with foreign objects (bumper stickers, bicycle racks, etc.)
The BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object. If the turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert pres­ent on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and detected object are present on the same side at the same time, both the visual and audio alerts will be issued. In addition to the audible alert the radio (if on) will also be muted.
BSM Warning Light
The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to see if an alert is neces­sary. The BSM system will issue an alert during these types of zone entries.
Entering From The Side
Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle.
Entering From The Rear
Vehicles that come up from behind your ve­hicle on either side and enter the rear detec­tion zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
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Overtaking Traffic
If you pass another vehicle slowly with a relative speed less than 10 mph (16 km/h)
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and the vehicle remains in the blind spot for approximately 1.5 seconds, the warning light will be illuminated. If the difference in speed between the two vehicles is greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), the warning light will not illuminate.
The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service.
The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in adjacent lanes.
NOTE:
The BSM system may experience drop outs (blinking on and off) in the side mirror LED icons while a motorcycle, or any small target, remains at the vehicle’s B-pillar for an ex­tended period of time (longer than a couple of seconds).
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WARNING!
The Blind Spot Monitoring system is only an aid to help detect objects in the blind spot zones. The BSM system is not de­signed to detect pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. Even if your vehicle is equipped with the BSM system, always check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your shoul­der, and use your turn signal before chang­ing lanes. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
Rear Cross Path (RCP)
The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is in­tended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncom­ing vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed. The RCP system will then have a clear view of the cross traffic and if an oncoming vehicle is detected, alert the driver.
RCP monitors the rear detection zones on both sides of the vehicle, for objects that are moving toward the side of the vehicle with a minimum speed of approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h), to objects moving a maximum of approximately 20 mph (32 km/h), such as in parking lot situations.
NOTE:
In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the system will not be able to alert the driver.
When RCP is on and the vehicle is in RE­VERSE, the driver is alerted using both the visual and audible alarms, including reduc­ing the radio volume.
WARNING!
Rear Cross Path Detection (RCP) is not a back up aid system. It is intended to be used to help a driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a parking lot situation. Drivers must be careful when backing up, even when using RCP. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before backing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
Modes Of Operation
Three selectable modes of operation are available in the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s Manual for further information.
Blind Spot Alert Lights Only (Default Setting)
When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a de­tected object. However, when the system is operating in Rear Cross Path (RCP) mode, the system will respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is pres­ent. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio is muted.
Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime
When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/ Chime mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object. If the turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will also be sounded. When­ever a turn signal and detected object are present on the same side at the same time,
both the visual and audible alerts will be issued. In addition to the audible alert the radio (if on) will also be muted.
NOTE:
Whenever an audible alert is requested by the BSM system, the radio is also muted.
When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio vol­ume is reduced. Turn/hazard signal status is ignored; the RCP state always requests the chime.
Blind Spot Alert Off
When the BSM system is turned off there will be no visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP systems.
NOTE:
The BSM system will store the current oper­ating mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the vehicle is started the previously stored mode will be recalled and used.
Blocked Sensor
If the system detects degraded performance due to contamination or foreign objects, a message will warn you of a blocked sensor and the warning indicators in side view mir­rors will be illuminated. The warning indica­tors will remain illuminated until blockage clearing conditions are met. First clear the fascia area around the sensors of the block­age. After removing the blockage, reset the system by cycling the ignition from ON to OFF and then back ON.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license­exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub­ject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter­ference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap­proved by the party responsible for compli­ance could void the user’s authority to oper-
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ate the equipment.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation — If Equipped
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation Operation
The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system with mitigation provides the driver with au­dible warnings, visual warnings (within the instrument cluster display), and may apply a brake jerk to warn the driver when it detects a potential frontal collision. The warnings and limited braking are intended to provide the driver with enough time to react, avoid or mitigate the potential collision.
NOTE:
FCW monitors the information from the for­ward looking sensors as well as the Electronic Brake Controller (EBC), to calculate the prob­ability of a forward collision. When the sys-
tem determines that a forward collision is probable, the driver will be provided with audible and visual warnings and may provide a brake jerk warning.
If the driver does not take action based upon these progressive warnings, then the system will provide a limited level of active braking to help slow the vehicle and mitigate the poten­tial forward collision. If the driver reacts to the warnings by braking and the system de­termines that the driver intends to avoid the collision by braking but has not applied suf­ficient brake force, the system will compen­sate and provide additional brake force as required.
If a Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation event begins at a speed below 26 mph (42 km/h), the system may provide the maxi­mum braking possible to mitigate the poten­tial forward collision. If the Forward Collision Warning with Mitigation event stops the ve­hicle completely, the system will hold the vehicle at standstill for two seconds and then release the brakes.
When the system determines a collision with the vehicle in front of you is no longer probable, the warning message will be deactivated.
NOTE:
• The minimum speed for FCW activation is 1 mph (2 km/h).
• The FCW alerts may be triggered on objects other than vehicles such as guard rails or sign posts based on the course prediction. This is expected and is a part of normal FCW activation and functionality.
• It is unsafe to test the FCW system. To prevent such misuse of the system, after four Active Braking events within a key cycle, the Active Braking portion of FCW will be deactivated until the next key cycle.
The FCW system is intended for on-road use
• only. If the vehicle is taken off-road, the FCW system should be deactivated to prevent un­necessary warnings to the surroundings.
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WARNING!
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor can FCW detect every type of potential collision. 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.
FCW Settings
The forward collision menu setting is located in the Uconnect settings.
NOTE:
The default status of FCW is “Full On,” this allows the system to provide warning and autonomous braking in the event of a poten­tial frontal collision.
Changing the FCW status to “Warning Only” prevents the system from providing autono­mous braking, or additional brake support if the driver is not braking adequately in the event of a potential frontal collision.
Changing the FCW status to off deactivates the system, so no warning or autonomous braking will be available in case of a possible collision
NOTE:
The FCW system state is kept in memory from one ignition cycle to the next. If the system is turned off, it will remain off when the vehicle is restarted.
Changing FCW Sensitivity And Operating Status
The FCW Sensitivity And Operation Settings are programmable through the Uconnect Sys­tem. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi­media” in your Owner’s Manual for further information.
The default status of FCW is the “Medium” setting and the FCW is in the “Full On” setting. This allows the system to warn the driver of a possible collision with the vehicle in front using audible/visual warnings and it applies autonomous braking.
Changing the FCW status to “Far” setting allows the system to warn the driver of a possible collision with the vehicle in front
using audible/visual warning when the latter is at a farther distance than "Medium" set­ting. This provides the most reaction time to avoid a possible collision.
Changing the FCW status to the “Near” set­ting, allows the system to warn the driver of a possible collision with the vehicle in front when the distance between the vehicle in the front is much closer. This setting provides less reaction time than the “Far” and “Me­dium” settings, which allows for a more dy­namic driving experience.
NOTE:
The system will retain the last setting se­lected by the driver after ignition shut down.
• FCW may not react to irrelevant objects such as overhead objects, ground reflec­tions, objects not in the path of the vehicle, stationary objects that are far away, oncom­ing traffic, or leading vehicles with the same or higher rate of speed.
• If FCW is disabled, unavailable screens will be displayed.
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FCW Limited Warning
If the instrument cluster display reads “FCW Limited Functionality” or “FCW Limited
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Functionality Clean Front Windshield” mo­mentarily, there may be a condition that lim­its FCW functionality. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, the active braking may not be fully available. Once the condition that limited the system performance is no longer present, the system will return to its full performance state. If the problem persists, see an authorized dealer.
Service FCW Warning
If the system turns off, and the instrument cluster display reads “FCW Unavailable Ser­vice Required”, there is an internal system fault. Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal conditions, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license­exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub­ject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter­ference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap­proved by the party responsible for compli­ance could void the user’s authority to oper­ate the equipment.
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold placard pressure.
The tire pressure will vary with temperature by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (6.5°C). This means that when the outside temperature decreases, the tire pressure will
decrease. Tire pressure should always be set based on cold inflation tire pressure. This is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after a three hour period. The cold tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pres­sure molded into the tire sidewall. Refer to “Tires” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for information on how to properly inflate the vehicle’s tires. The tire pressure will also increase as the vehicle is driven. This is normal and there should be no adjustment for this increased pressure.
The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure if the tire pressure falls below the low-pressure warning limit for any reason, including low temperature effects and natu­ral pressure loss through the tire. The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire pressure as long as the condition exists, and will not turn off until the tire pressure is at or above the recommended cold placard pres­sure.
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Once the low tire pressure warning (Tire Pres­sure Monitoring System Warning Light) illu­minates, you must increase the tire pressure to the recommended cold placard pressure in order for the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light to turn off.
NOTE:
When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa) above the recommended cold plac­ard pressure in order to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light off.
The system will automatically update and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will turn off once the system receives the updated tire pressures. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
For example, your vehicle may have a recom­mended cold (parked for more than three hours) placard pressure of 33 psi (227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the measured tire pressure is 28 psi
(193 kPa), a temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will decrease the tire pressure to approxi­mately 24 psi (165 kPa). This tire pressure is low enough to turn on the Tire Pressure Moni­toring System Warning Light. Driving the ve­hicle may cause the tire pressure to rise to approximately 28 psi (193 kPa), but the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will still be on. In this situation, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will turn off only after the tires are inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure value.
NOTE:
When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa) above the recommended cold plac­ard pressure in order to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light off.
CAUTION!
• The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on
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your vehicle. Undesirable system opera­tion or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. The TPM sensor is not designed for use on aftermarket wheels and may contribute to a poor overall system performance or sensor damage. Customers are encour­aged to use OEM wheels to assure proper TPM feature operation.
• Using aftermarket tire sealants may cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys­tem (TPMS) sensor to become inoper­able. After using an aftermarket tire sealant it is recommended that you take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have your sensor function checked.
• After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which could damage the TPMS sensor.
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• The TPMS is not intended to replace nor­mal tire care and maintenance, or to pro­vide warning of a tire failure or condition.
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• The TPMS should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure.
• Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• The TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s respon­sibility to maintain correct tire pressure using an accurate tire pressure gauge, even if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light.
• Seasonal temperature changes will affect tire pressure, and the TPMS will monitor the actual tire pressure in the tire.
Premium System
The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses wireless technology with wheel rim mounted electronic sensors to monitor tire pressure levels. Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to the receiver module.
NOTE:
It is particularly important for you to check the tire pressure in all of the tires on your vehicle monthly and to maintain the proper pressure.
The TPMS consists of the following compo­nents:
• Receiver Module
• Four Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors
• Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System messages, which will display in the instru­ment cluster display.
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will illuminate in the
instrument cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure is low in one or more of the four active road tires. In addition, the instrument cluster will display a "Tire Low" message, an “Inflate to XX” message, and a graphic showing the pressure values of each tire with the low tire pressure values highlighted or in a different color.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure
Warning
Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires with low pres­sure (those highlighted or in a different color in the instrument cluster display graphic) to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure value, as shown in the “Inflate to XX” message. Once the system receives the
updated tire pressures, the system will auto­matically update, the pressure values in the graphic display in the instrument cluster will stop being highlighted or return to their origi­nal color, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will turn off.
NOTE:
When filling warm tires, the tire pressure may need to be increased up to an additional 4 psi (28 kPa) above the recommended cold plac­ard pressure in order to turn the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light off. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
Service TPMS Warning
When a system fault is detected, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. The system fault will also sound a chime. In addition, the instrument cluster will display a "SERVICE TPM SYS­TEM" message for a minimum of five seconds
and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value to indicate which sensor is not being received.
If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault no longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will no longer flash, and the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message will no longer dis­play, and a pressure value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault can occur due to any of the following:
• Jamming due to electronic devices or driv­ing next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS sensors.
• Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals.
• Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
• Using tire chains on the vehicle.
• Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors.
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Vehicles With Compact Spare or Non-Matching Full Size Spare
1. The compact spare tire or non-matching full size does not have a tire pressure
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monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure in the com­pact or non-matching full size spare tire.
2. If you install the compact or non­matching full size spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, the Tire Pressure Moni­toring System Warning Light will remain on and a chime will sound. In addition, the graphic in the instrument cluster will still display a different color or high­lighted pressure value and the “Inflate to XX” message.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 min­utes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In addition, the instrument cluster will display a
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“SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message for five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value.
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will sound, the Tire Pressure Moni­toring System Warning Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the instrument cluster will display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” mes­sage for five seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value.
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare or non­matching full size, the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the Tire Pres­sure Monitoring System Warning Light will turn off and the graphic in the instru­ment cluster will display a new pressure value instead of dashes (- -), as long as no tire pressure is below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four active road tires. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped
The TPMS can be deactivated if replacing all four wheel and tire assemblies (road tires) with wheel and tire assemblies that do not have TPMS Sensors, such as when installing winter wheel and tire assemblies on your vehicle.
To deactivate the TPMS, first replace all four wheel and tire assemblies (road tires) with tires not equipped with Tire Pressure Moni­toring (TPM) Sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h). The TPMS will chime, the Tire Pressure Monitor­ing System Warning Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on. The instrument cluster will display the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message and then display dashes (--) in place of the pressure values.
Beginning with the next ignition cycle, the TPMS will no longer chime or display the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” message in the instrument cluster but dashes (--) will remain in place of the pressure values.
To reactivate the TPMS, replace all four wheel and tire assemblies (road tires) with tires equipped with TPM sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h). The TPMS will chime, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then turn off. The instrument cluster will display the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM” mes­sage and then display pressure values in place of the dashes. On the next ignition cycle the "SERVICE TPM SYSTEM" message will no longer be displayed as long as no system fault exists.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license­exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is sub­ject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful inter­ference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly ap­proved by the party responsible for compli­ance could void the user’s authority to oper­ate the equipment.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems:
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
• Seat Belt Systems
• Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) Air Bags
• Child Restraints
Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some models, or may be optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask an authorized dealer.
Important Safety Precautions
Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly, to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag:
1. Children 12 years old and under should always ride buckled up in the rear seat of a vehicle with a rear seat.
2. A child who is not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (Refer to “Child Restraints” in this section for further in­formation) must be secured in the appro­priate child restraint or belt-positioning booster seat in a rear seating position.
3. If
a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible and use the proper child restraint (Refer to “Child Restraints” in this section for further information).
4. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm.
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5. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.
6. All occupants should always wear their lap
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and shoulder belts properly.
7. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the front air bags room to inflate.
8. Do not lean against the door or window. If your vehicle has side air bags, and deploy­ment occurs, the side air bags will inflate forcefully into the space between occu­pants and the door and occupants could be injured.
9. If the air bag system in this vehicle needs to be modified to accommodate a dis­abled person, refer to the “Customer As­sistance” section for customer service contact information.
WARNING!
• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying pas­senger front air bag can cause death or
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serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rear­facing child restraint.
• Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat, do not transport a rear-facing child restraint in that vehicle.
Seat Belt Systems
Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and could cause a collision that includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street.
Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times.
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
Driver and Passenger BeltAlert (if equipped)
BeltAlert is a feature intended to remind the driver and outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) to buckle their seat belts. The Belt Alert feature is active whenever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position.
Initial Indication
If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in the START or ON/RUN posi­tion, a chime will signal for a few seconds. If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled when the ignition switch is first in the START or ON/RUN posi­tion the Seat Belt Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until both outboard front seat belts are buckled. The outboard front passen­ger seat BeltAlert is not active when an out­board front passenger seat is unoccupied.
BeltAlert Warning Sequence
The BeltAlert warning sequence is activated when the vehicle is moving above a specified vehicle speed range and the driver or out­board front seat passenger is unbuckled (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) (the outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied). The BeltAlert warning sequence starts by blinking the Seat Belt Reminder Light and sounding an intermittent chime. Once the BeltAlert warning sequence has completed, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will remain on until the seat belts are buckled. The BeltAlert warning sequence may repeat based on vehicle speed until the driver and occupied outboard front seat passenger seat belts are buckled. The driver should instruct all occupants to buckle their seat belts.
Change of Status
If the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) unbuckles their seat belt while
the vehicle is traveling, the BeltAlert warning sequence will begin until the seat belts are buckled again.
The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active when the outboard front passen­ger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or other items are placed on the outboard front passenger seat or when the seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended that pets be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts, and cargo is properly stowed.
BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by an authorized dealer. FCA US LLC does not recommend deactivating BeltAlert.
NOTE:
If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the Seat Belt Re­minder Light will turn on and remain on until the driver and outboard front seat passenger seat belts are buckled.
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.
The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the seat belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. However, in a collision the seat belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out of the vehicle.
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 belt even though you have air bags.
• 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
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pa
ssengers, or you can be thrown out of
the vehicle. Always be sure you and oth-
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ers in your vehicle are buckled up prop­erly.
•It
is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a colli­sion, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. Occu­pants, including the driver, should always wear their seat belts whether or not an air bag is also provided at their seating posi­tion to minimize the risk of severe injury or death in the event of a crash.
• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of the seat belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too.
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• Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in a collision, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
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• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of injury in a collision. The seat belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap part of your seat belt as low as possible and keep it snug.
• A twisted seat belt may not protect you properly. In a collision, it could even cut into you. Be sure the seat belt is flat against your body, without twists. If you can’t straighten a seat belt in your ve­hicle, take it to an authorized dealer immediately and have it fixed.
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• A seat belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your seat belt into the buckle nearest you.
• A seat 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 seat belt that is worn under your arm is dangerous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a colli­sion, increasing head and neck injury. A seat belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the seat belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision.
• 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
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your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be re­placed immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the seat belt system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat.
2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around your lap.
Pulling Out The Latch Plate
1 — Belt Buckle 2 — Latch Plate
3. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
4. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your ab­domen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up 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 seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
5. Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt.
6. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the buckle. The seat belt will automatically retract to its stowed posi­tion. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the seat belt to retract fully.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as pos­sible to the anchor point.
2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate.
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4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted.
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the driver and outboard front passenger seats, the top of the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the seat belt away from your neck. Push or squeeze the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down to the position that serves you best.
Adjustable Anchorage
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As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you will prefer the shoulder belt anchorage in a higher position. After you release the anchorage button, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position.
NOTE:
The adjustable upper shoulder belt anchor­age is equipped with an Easy Up feature. This feature allows the shoulder belt anchorage to be adjusted in the upward position without pushing or squeezing the release button. To verify the shoulder belt anchorage is latched, pull downward on the shoulder belt anchor­age until it is locked into position.
WARNING!
• Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of the seat belt. Follow these instructions to wear
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your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too.
• Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the shoulder belt.
• Misadjustment of the seat belt could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.
• Always make all seat belt height adjust­ments when the vehicle is stationary.
Second Row Center Seat Belt Operating Instructions
The second row center seat belt may feature a seat belt with a mini-latch plate and buckle. The mini-latch plate and buckle, if equipped, should remain connected at all times. If the mini-latch plate and buckle become disconnected, they must be properly reconnected prior to the rear center seat belt being used by an occupant.
1. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the seat belt over the seat.
Pulling Out The Latch Plate
1 — Seat Belt Buckle 2 — Seat Belt Latch Plate
2. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the mini-latch plate into the mini­buckle until you hear a “click.”
Inserting Mini-Latch Plate Into
Mini-Buckle
3. Sit back in seat. Slide the regular latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around your lap.
4. When the seat belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle
5. Position the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips, below your ab­domen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the risk of sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
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6. 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 seat belt.
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7. To release the seat belt, push the red button on the buckle.
8. To disengage the mini-latch plate from the mini-buckle, insert the regular latch plate into the center red slot on the mini­buckle.
Detaching Mini-Buckle With Seat Belt
Tongue
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• If the mini-latch plate and mini-buckle are not properly connected when the seat belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt will not be able to provide proper restraint and will increase the risk of injury in a collision.
• When reattaching the mini-latch plate and mini-buckle, ensure the seat belt webbing is not twisted. If the webbing is twisted, follow the preceding procedure to detach the mini-latch plate and mini­buckle, untwist the webbing, and reat­tach the mini-latch plate and mini­buckle.
Seat Belt Extender
If a seat belt is not long enough to fit properly, even when the webbing is fully extended and the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if equipped) is in its lowest position, an authorized dealer can provide you with a Seat Belt Extender. The Seat Belt Extender should
be used only if the existing seat belt is not long enough. When the Seat Belt Extender is not required for a different occupant, it must be removed.
WARNING!
• ONLY use a Seat Belt Extender if it is physically required in order to properly fit the original seat belt system. DO NOT USE the Seat Belt Extender if, when worn, the distance between the front edge of the Seat Belt Extender buckle and the center of the occupant’s body is LESS than 6 inches.
• Using a Seat Belt Extender when not needed can increase the risk of serious injury or death in a collision. Only use the Seat Belt Extender when the lap belt is not long enough and only use in the recommended seating positions. Re­move and store the Seat Belt Extender when not needed.
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Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts
Seat belts must be worn by all occupants including pregnant women: the risk of injury in the event of an accident is reduced for the mother and the unborn child if they are wear­ing a seat belt.
Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the strong bones of the hips. Place the shoulder belt across the chest and away from the neck. Never place the shoulder belt behind the back or under the arm.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
The front outboard seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices may improve the performance of the seat belt by removing slack from the seat belt early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size oc­cupants, including those in child restraints.
NOTE:
These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and posi­tioned properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by the Occu­pant Restraint Controller (ORC). Like the air bags, the pretensioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
Energy Management Feature
The front outboard seat belt system is equipped with an Energy Management fea­ture that may help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a collision. The seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is de­signed to release webbing in a controlled manner.
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
The seat belts in the passenger seating posi­tions are equipped with a Switchable Auto­matic Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system. For addi­tional information, refer to “Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt” un­der the “Child Restraints” section of this manual. The figure below illustrates the lock­ing feature for each seating position.
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ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking
Retractor
If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage, only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occu­pant’s mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a "click."
In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The seat belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child restraint is installed in a seating position that has a seat belt with this feature. Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat of a vehicle with a rear seat.
WARNING!
• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying pas­senger front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a rear­facing child restraint.
• Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing child restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat, do not transport a rear-facing child restraint in that vehicle.
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull down­ward until the entire seat belt is extracted.
3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking Mode.
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disen­gage the Automatic Locking Mode and acti­vate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) lock­ing mode.
WARNING!
• The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the switchable Automatic Locking Re­tractor (ALR) feature or any other seat belt function is not working properly when checked according to the proce­dures in the Service Manual.
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WARNING!
• Failure to replace the seat belt assembly could increase the risk of injury in colli­sions.
• Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children who are using booster seats. The locked mode is only used to install rear-facing or forward­facing child restraints that have a har­ness for restraining the child.
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)
Some of the safety features described in this section may be standard equipment on some models, or may be optional equipment on others. If you are not sure, ask an authorized dealer.
The air bag system must be ready to protect you in a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal cir­cuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with the electrical Air Bag System Compo­nents. Your vehicle may be equipped with the following Air Bag System Components:
Air Bag System Components
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Knee Impact Bolsters
• Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Supplemental Knee Air Bags
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Seat Belt Pretensioners
• Seat Track Position Sensors
• Occupant Classification System
Air Bag Warning Light
The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the air bag system when­ever the ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the OFF position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
The ORC contains a backup power supply system that may deploy the air bag system even if the battery loses power or it becomes disconnected prior to deployment.
The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel for approximately four to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first in the ON/RUN position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momentarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after initial startup.
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The ORC also includes diagnostics that will illuminate the instrument panel Air Bag Warning Light if a malfunction is detected that could affect the air bag system. The
SAFETY
diagnostics also record the nature of the malfunction. While the air bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immedi­ately.
• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first in the ON/RUN position.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to eight-second interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on inter­mittently or remains on while driving.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any en­gine related gauges are not working, the Oc­cupant Restraint Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags
may not be ready to inflate for your protec­tion. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.
WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the air bag system to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light
If a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light is detected, which could affect the Supplemen­tal Restraint System (SRS), the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will illuminate on the instrument panel. The Redundant Air Bag Warning Light will stay on until the fault is cleared. In addition, a single chime will
sound to alert you that the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light has come on and a fault has been detected. If the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or remains on while driving have an authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately.
For additional information regarding the Redundant Air Bag Warning Light refer to “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” section of this manual.
Front Air Bags
This vehicle has front air bags and lap/ shoulder belts for both the driver and front passenger. The front air bags are a supple­ment to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver front air bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger front air bag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are embossed on the air bag covers.
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