Jeep Patriot 2011 User Manual

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Patriot

User Guide

JEEP.com

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

IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the
important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s
Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty
and 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or
Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic
format. We hope you nd it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be
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If you are the rst registered owner of your
vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed
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Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling
1-877-426-5337 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
or by contacting your dealer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC ....2

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Driver Cockpit ................4

Instrument Cluster .............6

GETTING STARTED

KeyFOB ..................8

Remote Start ................8

Theft Alarm .................9

Seat Belt ..................9

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —

Airbags .................. 10

Child Restraints .............. 11

Front Seats ................ 13

Rear Seats ................14

Heated Seats ............... 15

Tilt Steering Column ........... 16

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Turn Signal/Lights Lever ......... 17

Wiper/Washer Lever ...........18

Speed Control .............. 19

Continuously Variable Automatic

Transmission (CVT) ............ 20

Manual Climate Controls ......... 20

Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) . . 21

Power Sunroof .............. 21

Wind Buffeting .............. 23

ELECTRONICS

Your Vehicle's Sound System ...... 24

Non-Touch-Screen Radios ........ 26

Touch-Screen Radio ........... 29

Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...... 33

Uconnect™ Phone ............ 33

Uconnect™ Voice Command ...... 35

®

/USB/MP3 Control ......... 36

iPod
Electronic Vehicle Information Center

(EVIC) ................... 37

Programmable Features ......... 38

Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink

Power Inverter .............. 41

Power Outlet ............... 42

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) ...............39

OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES

Four-Wheel Drive Operation ....... 43

UTILITY

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer

Weight Ratings) .............. 44

Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome,

Etc.) .................... 45

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

24-Hour Towing Assistance .......46

Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .... 46

If Your Engine Overheats ......... 50

Automatic Transmission Overheating . . . 50

Jacking And Tire Changing ........ 51

Jump-Starting .............. 54

Shift Lever Override ............ 56

Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........ 57

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .......... 58

Event Data Recorder (EDR) ........ 59

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Opening The Hood ............ 60

Engine Compartment ........... 61

Fluids And Capacities ........... 63

Maintenance Chart ............ 64

Fuses ................... 67

Tire Pressures ............... 68

Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ....... 69

Exterior Bulbs ............... 69

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center . . 70
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer

Center ................... 70

Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . . 70

Publications Ordering ........... 70

Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United

States And Washington, D.C. ...... 71

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

Authentic Accessories By MOPAR®... 72

INDEX

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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

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

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

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

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

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

The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which
can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also
includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Media
Center Touch-Screen Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located on the
back of the DVD sleeve.

For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information
contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.

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

Vehicles Sold In Canada

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

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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

Rollover Warning

WARNING!

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

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

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

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

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

USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)

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

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

COPYRIGHT ©2011 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Charging System Light**

- Oil Pressure Warning Light**

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**

- Airbag Warning Light**

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

- Transmission Temperature Warning Light

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

BRAKE

(See page 46 for more information.)

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- Brake Warning Light**

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**

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

- 4WD System Fault Indicator Light**

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Indicators

- Turn Signal Indicators

- High Beam Indicator

- Front Fog Light Indicator

- Vehicle Security Indicator*

- 4WD Indicator

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator

- Cruise Indicator

- Hill Descent Control Indicator

OFF ROAD - OFF ROAD Indicator

Odometer Messages

door - Door Ajar Lo tIrE - Low Tire Pressure
gate - GateAjar CHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil
gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault

* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On

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GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate

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

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

Panic Alarm

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

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

WARNING!

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

REMOTE ST AR T

NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic transaxle to be equipped with
Remote Start.

x

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

• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the key in the ignition and turn
to the ON/RUN position.

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

• The vehicle must be started with the key after two consecutive timeouts.

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twice within five seconds. Pressing the

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled.

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

THEFT ALARM

To Arm

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

To Disarm

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

SEAT BELT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed airbag must be replaced immediately.

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GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

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

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIRBAGS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WARNING!

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

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

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

• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain and/or
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag during deployment could cause you to be severely
injured or killed.

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

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GETTING STARTED

WARNING! (Continued)

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

CHILD RESTRAINTS

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

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

Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System

• Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint
anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren. LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed at all three rear
seating positions.

• The rear outboard seating positions have lower anchors, and all three rear seating
positions have top tether anchors.

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

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

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

• Attach the lower hooks or connectors
over the top of the seatcover material.

• The tether strap should be routed under
the center of the head restraint and
attached to the tether anchor on the
rear of the seatback.

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GETTING STARTED

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

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

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

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

• Once you have completed securing the child restraint with the seat belt, secure the
top tether strap. The tether strap should be routed over the center top of the head
restraint.

WARNING!

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

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

• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the
child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.

• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle
with a front passenger airbag. An airbag deployment could cause infants in this
position to be severely injured or killed.

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FRONT SEA TS

Power Seats

Manual Seat Adjustment

Forward/Rearward

GETTING STARTED

• The power seat switch is located on the
outboard side of the seat near the floor.
Use the switch to move the seat up,
down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the
seat.

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

Recliner

• Lift the recliner handle located on the
outboard side of the seat, lean back
and release at the desired position.

Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment

• The height adjustment lever is located
on the outboard side of the seat. Raise
the lever to raise the seat. Lower the
lever to lower the seat.

Lumbar Support

• The lumbar lever is on the outboard
side of the seatback. Rotate the lumbar
lever downward to increase the lumbar
support or upward to decrease the
lumbar support as desired.

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GETTING STARTED

Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat

• The front passenger seat can be folded
flat. Pull up on the recliner handle, to
the full upward position, to fold down
the seatback.

CAUTION!

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

WARNING!

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

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

REAR SEA TS

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Folding Rear Seatback

• To fold each rear seatback, pull the
strap forward to move the seatback
forward and flat.

Reclining Rear Seatback

• To recline each rear seatback, pull the
strap forward just enough to release the
seatback latch. Then push the seatback
to a reclined position, approximately 35
degrees maximum, and release the
strap.

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is
not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for
child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious
injury.

HEATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

• The controls for the front heated seats
are located on the center instrument
panel area.

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

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

WARNING!

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

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

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GETTING STARTED

TILT STEERING COLUMN

• The tilt lever is located on the steering
column, below the turn signal lever.

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

• With one hand firmly on the steering
wheel, move the steering column up or
down as desired.

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

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. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving
your vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in severe injury or death.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER

Headlights/Parking Lights

• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights and to the
second detent for headlights

Instrument Panel Dimmer

• Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the
instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is
opened.

• Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument
panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.

• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten
the odometer and radio controls when the parking lights or headlights are on.

• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior
lighting.

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Flash To Pass

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

High Beam Operation

• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.

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

Fog Lights

• Turn on the parking lights or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the lever.

Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist

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

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

WIPER/WASHER LEVER

Front Wipers

Intermittent, Low And High Operation

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

Washer Operation

• Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.

Mist

• Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired.

Rear Wiper

Wiper Operation

• Rotate the center portion of the lever forward to the first detent for rear wiper
operation.

Washer Operation

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

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

SPEED CONTROL

• The speed control switches are located
on the steering wheel.

Cruise ON/OFF

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

• The cruise symbol
the instrument cluster to indicate the
Speed Control is on.

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

Set

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

Accel/Decel

• Push and hold the RESUME/ACCEL switch to accelerate or push and hold the
DECEL switch to decelerate the vehicle; release the switch to save the new set
speed.

• Once a speed is set, pushing the RESUME/ACCEL switch once or the DECEL
switch once will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).

will appear on

Resume

• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RESUME/ACCEL
switch and release.

Cancel

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

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

WARNING!

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

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING! (Continued)

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

CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE AUTOMA TIC TRANSMISSION (CVT)

• While conventional automatic transmissions typically have 4, 5 or 6 speeds, the
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) has an infinite number of speeds. This
allows it to adjust to exactly the right ratio to optimize performance and fuel
economy.

• Under hard acceleration, you may hear more engine noise than with a conventional
transmission. The CVT may also occasionally feel like it is “shifting.” These
characteristics are perfectly normal and contribute to the CVT's efficiency.

MANUAL CLIMA TE CONTROLS

Air Recirculation

• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.

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

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)

Automatic Operation

• Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position.

• Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control.

• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.

Air Conditioning

• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light
may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.

Air Recirculation

• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

• For window defogging, turn the air recirculation button off.

• If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may
flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.

POWER SUNROOF

• The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console.

Opening Sunroof

Express

• Press the switch rearward and release. The sunroof will fully open and stop
automatically.

Closing Sunroof

Express

• Press the switch forward and release. The sunroof will close automatically from any
position.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Manual Open/Close

• Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any
release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a
partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again.

Venting Sunroof

• Press and release the "VENT" button, and the sunroof will open to the vent position.
This is called “Express Vent” and will occur regardless of sunroof position. During
Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.

Pinch Protection 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 return to the open position.

NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the switch is pressed and held during manual
opening and closing of the sunroof.

WARNING!

• Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. 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 severely injured or killed. Always fasten your seat
belt properly and make sure all passengers are 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.

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