Ram Trucks 2012 С-V User Manual
If you are the rst registered retail
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting
in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly
recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device
or feature that may take their attention off the road. Use of any
electrical devices such as cell phones, computers, portable radios,
vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while
driving is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is
moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention to
vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle. Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of cellular
telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s
responsibility to comply with all local laws.
IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the
important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your
Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals, Warranty Booklets,
Tire Warranty and 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles purchased
in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada)
in electronic format. We hope you find it useful.
Copyright 2012 Chrysler Group LLC.
Driving and Alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol
levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a
designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp,
your reexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
owner of your vehicle, you may obtain
a complimentary printed copy of the
Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media
Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet
by calling 1-866-726-4636 (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 ................9
Theft Alarm .................9
Seat Belt .................10
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
— Air Bags ................10
Child Restraints .............11
Front Seats ................13
Rear Seats ................15
Heated Seats ...............20
Heated Steering Wheel ..........21
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ....21
Adjustable Pedals ............22
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Engine Break-In Recommendations . . . 23
Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam
Lever ...................23
Headlight Switch And Halo Light
Switch ..................25
Speed Control ..............26
Electronic Range Selection (ERS) ....27
Fuel Economy (Econ) Mode .......27
Manual Climate Controls .........28
Three Zone Manual Climate Controls . . 29
Three Zone Automatic Temperature
Controls (ATC) ..............30
Parksense
Parkview®Rear Back-Up Camera ....32
Rear Cross Path With Blind Spot
Monitoring ................32
Power Sliding Side Doors ........33
Power Liftgate ..............33
Power Sunroof ..............34
Wind Buffeting ..............35
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Rear Park Assist .......32
ELECTRONICS
Your Vehicle's Sound System ......36
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) . . 38
Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES + RSC) .........40
Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code
RBZ/RHB) ................42
Media Center 730N (Sales Code RHR) . 51
Sirius XM™Satellite Radio/Travel Link . 61
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......64
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/USB/MP3 Control .........64
iPod
Uconnect™ Phone ............65
Uconnect™ Voice Command .......68
Bluetooth
Video Entertainment System (VES)™ . . 70
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ...................72
Programmable Features .........73
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink
Power Inverter ..............76
Power Outlets ...............77
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Streaming Audio .......70
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) ...............74
UTILITY
In-Floor Storage – Stow 'N Go®.....79
Roof Luggage Rack ............79
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..............80
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome,
Etc.) ....................81
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-Hour Towing Assistance .......82
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights . . . 82
If Your Engine Overheats .........86
Jacking And Tire Changing ........87
Jump-Starting ..............96
Shift Lever Override ...........98
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ........99
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 100
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...... 101
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Opening The Hood ........... 102
Adding Fuel ............... 102
Engine Compartment .......... 104
Fluids And Capacities ......... 105
Maintenance Chart ........... 106
Fuses .................. 109
Tire Pressures .............. 113
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ...... 113
Exterior Bulbs ............. 114
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center . 115
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer
Center .................. 115
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired . 115
Publications Ordering ......... 115
Reporting Safety Defects In The
50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ............ 116
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
Authentic Accessories By MOPAR®. . 117
INDEX
................. 118
FAQ (How To?)
Frequently Asked Questions ...... 121
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it
represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials
that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control
under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute
for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.
Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your
passengers. Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your
eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your
eyes more than momentarily off the road.
This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are
either standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of
features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not
available on this vehicle. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications and/or make additions to or improvements to its products
without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products previously
manufactured.
This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the
important features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and
maintain the vehicle, including emergency information.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information
which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD
also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the
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.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
Vehicles Sold In Canada
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be
deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution
therefore.
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 ©2012 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT
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K. Speed Control pg. 26
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
L. Hood Release pg. 102
M. Parking Brake Release
N. Power Mirrors
O. Power Windows
P. Power Door Locks
Q. Power Vent Windows
H. Climate Controls pg. 28
A. Headlight Switch pg. 25
− Economy Mode
I. SWITCH PANEL
Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 23
B. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams
− Hazard Switch
(EVIC) Controls pg. 72
C. Electronic Vehicle Information Center
− Power Inverter pg. 76
D. Electronic Vehicle Information Center
− Electronic Stability Control pg. 82
(EVIC) Display pg. 72
pg. 77
J. Power Outlets (inside console storage)
E. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
F. Transmission Gear Selector
G. Audio System (touch-screen-radio
shown) pg. 36
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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**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE
(See page 82 for more information.)
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- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light*
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator*
- Electronic Speed Control ON Indicator
- Electronic Speed Control Set Indicator
Odometer Messages
door - Door Ajar noFUSE* - Fuse Fault
gATE* - Liftgate Ajar CHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil
gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault LoCOOL - Low Coolant
LoW tirE* - Low Tire Pressure
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
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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.
Power Liftgate
• Press the LIFTGATE button twice within five seconds to power open/close the
Power Liftgate. If the button is pressed twice again while the liftgate is being
power closed, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position.
Power Sliding Doors
• Press the LEFT or RIGHT Power Sliding Door button twice within five seconds to
power open/close the Power Sliding Door. If the button is pressed twice again while
the door is being power closed, the door will reverse to the full open position.
Emergency Key
• Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an
emergency key located in the Key Fob that can be used for locking and unlocking
the doors. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the top of the Key Fob
sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
CAUTION!
• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your Key Fob will become locked
in the ignition.
• Do not attempt to remove the Key Fob while in this condition, damage could
occur to the Key Fob or ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for
locking and unlocking the doors.
• Leave the Key Fob in the ignition and either:
• Jump Start the vehicle.
• Charge the battery.
• Contact your dealer for assistance on how to remove the Key Fob using
the manual over ride method.
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WARNING!
• Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do
not leave the Key Fob inside the vehicle or in the ignition. A child could start
the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather.
Interior heat build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or
death.
REMOTE ST ART
x
• Press the REMOTE START button
Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the Key Fob in the ignition
and turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the
ignition Key Fob is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
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on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause you or others to be severely injured or
killed when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to
be severely injured or killed.
THEFT ALARM
To Arm
• Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door is
open.
To Disarm
• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
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SEA T BELT
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in
the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too
tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of
sliding under the belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on
your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a
collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your
shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could
move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt
snugly.
• A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection.
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been
damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
• The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning
devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a
collision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you
are not 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.
SUPPLEMENT AL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front
passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front
Air Bags will not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Air Bags 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 Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk
of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to
protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide
enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact.
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• This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag to provide
enhanced protection and work together with the Driver Advanced Front Air Bag
during a frontal impact.
• If the Air Bag Warning Light
while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.
The air bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, the air bags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even
though you have air bags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced
Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air
bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to
reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the
door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or
Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely
injured or killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved
in another collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer
immediately.
is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on
WARNING!
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
• Each vehicle, except commercial cargo vehicles, is equipped with the child
restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren.
• Two LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed on all second-row seats
and in the center position on all third row fold-in-floor seats.
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• Second-row seats also feature tether strap anchorages, located in the rear surface
of the seatback.
• In addition, all third row fold-in-floor seats are equipped with a child restraint
tether anchor at the center seating position.
Installing The Lower Attachments:
• The vehicle lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion
where it meets the seatback.
• Loosen the child seat adjusters on the
lower child restraint attachment straps
to ease the installation.
NOTE: It is recommended to loosen the top
tether strap and route it loosely prior to
securing the lower anchors so the top tether
strap is not trapped between the vehicle
seat and child restraint.
• Attach the lower child restraint attachment straps to the vehicle’s lower anchor
bars. Ensure that the lower attachment strap is firmly engaged and that the hook is
secure.
• Tighten the lower attachment strap while firmly pushing the child restraint
rearward and downward into the vehicle seat. Remove all slack in the lower
attachment straps.
Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt):
• Route the top tether strap under the adjustable head restraint between the steel
posts.
• Provide enough slack for the tether
strap to reach the tether anchor
located near the bottom of the seat
back.
• Clip tether hook to tether anchor.
Ensure that the hook is firmly engaged
and secure.
• Remove all slack and tighten tether
strap according to child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE: The top tether strap is always to be secured, regardless of if the child restraint
is installed with the lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt.
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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.
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.
• Failure to comply with the following conditions could result in you and others
being severely injured or killed:
• 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 air bag. An air bag deployment could cause infants in
this position to be severely injured or killed.
FRONT SEA TS
Power Seat
• The power seat switch controls
forward/back, up/down, and tilt
adjustment.
• The recline switch, located on the
outboard side of the seat, controls
seatback adjustment.
Power Lumbar
• Push the switch forward to increase
the lumbar support. Push the switch
rearward to decrease the lumbar
support.
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Manual Seat Adjustment
Forward/Rearward
• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at
the front of the seat near the floor and
release at the desired position.
Recliner
• Lift the recliner lever located on the
outboard side of the seat, lean back
and release at the desired position.
Memory Seat
• The memory seat feature allows you to
save two different driver seating
positions, driver's outside mirror,
adjustable brake and accelerator
pedals, and radio station preset
settings. The memory seat buttons are
located on the driver's door panel.
• Adjust all memory profile settings,
press the SET button then press 1 or 2
within five seconds.
• To program a Key Fob to the memory position, press and release the LOCK button
within 10 seconds on the Key Fob to be programmed.
• Place the ignition switch in the ON position, select Remote Linked to Memory in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter Yes.
• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed
Key Fob.
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.
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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
Second Row Seats – Stow 'n Go®
• On vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go
seats, the seats will fold and tumble in
one motion.
• Move the front seat fully forward.
• Recline the front seatback fully
forward.
• Raise the armrests on the second row
seat.
NOTE: Seat will not stow in the storage bin
unless the armrests are raised.
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• Slide the storage bin locking
mechanism to the “LOCK” position
and then pull up on the storage bin
latch to open the cover.
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• Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat.
• The non-adjustable head restraint and
seatback will fold automatically during
the seat tumble.
• The seat will automatically tumble into
position for easy storage.
• Push the seat into the storage bin and
close the storage bin cover.
To Unstow Second Row Seats
• Pull up on the storage bun latch to open the cover.
• Pull up on the strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat
rearward to latch the seat anchors.
• Lift the seatback to the full upright position.
• Return the head restraint to its upright position, close the storage bin cover and
slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the “Unlocked” position.
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Third Row Seats
Third Row Power Recliner
• The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat cushion, adjusts the
seatback angle forward/rearward for occupant comfort.
Third Row Power Seat Switch
NOTE:
• Disconnect the center shoulder belt from
the small buckle and lower the head
restraints before attempting to fold/stow
the power third row seats.
• A one-touch power folding seat switch
is located in the left rear trim panel as
part of a switch bank.
• Left and right third row seats can be
folded individually or together. The
third row power folding seats adjust to
multiple positions.
• The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open and the vehicle is in PARK.
NOTE:
• To abort seat operation while the seat is in motion, press a different seat position
selector switch to stop the seat. Once the seat stops moving, then the desired
position can be selected.
• The third row power seat system includes obstacle detection for safe operation. When
the system detects an obstacle, the motors will stop and reverse the motion a short
distance to move the seat away from the obstacle. Should this occur, remove the
obstacle and press the button again for the desired position.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for manual third row seat folding
instructions.
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Manually Folding Third Row Seats
• Lower the center head restraint down to the seatback by pushing the button on the
guide and pushing the head restraint down.
• Lower the outboard head restraints by
pulling on the release strap marked
“1” located on the outboard side of the
head restraint.
• Pull release strap marked “2” located on the rear of the seat to lower the seatback.
• Pull release strap marked “3” to
release the anchors.
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• Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin.
To Unfold Third Row Seats
• Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat
forward until the anchors latch.
• Pull release strap marked “2” to unlock the recliner.
• Pulling strap “4” releases the seatback to return to its full upright position.
• Raise the head restraint to its upright position.
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact
with the front seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.
WARNING!
• In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not
properly latched.
• Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers open.
• Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched while the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
• In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not
properly latched to their floor attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully
latched.
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HEA TED SEA TS
Front Heated Seats
• The controls for 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 30 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off
automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
Second Row Heated Seats
• Second row heated seat switches are
located in the sliding door handle trim
panels.
• 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 30 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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• 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.
HEA TED STEERING WHEEL
• The steering wheel contains a heating
element that heats the steering wheel
to one temperature setting.
• The heated steering wheel switch is
located on the center instrument
panel.
• Press the switch once to turn the
heating element On. Press the switch a
second time to turn the heating
element Off.
• Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it will operate for
approximately 58 to 70 minutes before automatically shutting off. The heated
steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn on when the steering wheel is
already warm.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
• The tilt steering column tilt lever is
located below the steering wheel.
• Push down on the tilt lever to unlock
the steering column.
• With one hand firmly on the steering
wheel, move the steering column
upward or downward as desired. To
lengthen or shorten the steering
column, pull the steering wheel
outward or push it inward as desired.
• Pull upward on the tilt lever to lock the
column firmly in place.
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WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt adjustment must be
locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving
without the tilt adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in you and others being
severely injured or killed.
ADJUST ABLE PEDALS
• Press the switch located on the left
side of the steering column forward to
move the brake and accelerator pedals
away from the driver and press the
switch rearward to move the pedals
closer to the driver.
NOTE: The pedals cannot be adjusted when
the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the
Electronic Speed Control is set.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to
move, as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become
limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's
path.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and
have a collision. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
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ENGINE BREAK -IN RECOMMENDA TIONS
• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission
and axle) in your vehicle.
• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles
(100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy
conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the
recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles
(kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and
not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage
may result.
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER
Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three
times and automatically turn off.
• Vehicles equipped with Blind Spot Monitoring will produce a visual alert and may
be programmed to produce an audible alert when signaling a lane change; refer to
your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for operation.
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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.
Rain Sensing Wipers
• This feature senses moisture on the vehicle’s windshield and automatically
activates the wipers for the driver when the switch is in the intermittent positions.
Refer to Programmable Features in Electronics for further details.
Mist
• Push the end of the lever inward to the first detent when a single wipe is desired.
NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid
will be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to
spray the windshield with washer fluid.
Washer Operation
• Push the end of the lever inward to the second detent and hold for as long as spray
is desired.
Rear Wiper
• Rotate the center portion of the lever forward to the first detent for rear wiper
operation.
Rear Washer
• Rotate the center portion of the lever past the first detent to activate the rear
washer.
High Beams
• Push the lever away from you to activate the high beams.
• A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are
on.
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.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain
on until the lever is released.
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HALO LIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights
• Rotate the headlight switch, located on
the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel, to the first detent for
parking lights
second detent for headlights
• With the parking lights or low beam
headlights on, push the headlight
switch once for fog lights.
• Rotate the headlight switch to “AUTO”
for AUTO headlights.
• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based
on ambient light levels.
SmartBeams™
• This system automatically controls the use of the headlight high beams. Refer to
Programmable Features in Electronics for further details.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the
instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel
when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the
odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to your
Media Center/Radio User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior
lighting.
Overhead (Halo) Light
• To activate the Halo lights, rotate the Halo switch control upward or downward to
increase or decrease the lighting.
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SPEED CONTROL
• The speed control switches are located
on the steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate
the Speed Control.
• CRUISE
instrument cluster to indicate the
Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time
to turn the system off.
Set
• With the Speed Control on, push and
release the SET – button to set a
desired speed.
Accel/Decel
• Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – button once will
increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
• Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5mph (8 km/h) increments or
push and hold the SET – button to decelerate in 5mph (8 km/h) increments;
release the button to save the new set speed.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button and
release.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and
maintain the set speed memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
will appear on the
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.
• 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.
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ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows
you to limit the highest available
transmission gear, and can be
activated during any driving condition.
When towing a trailer or operating the
vehicle in off-road conditions, using
ERS shift control will help you
maximize both performance and
engine braking.
• To shift from DRIVE mode to ERS
mode, move the shift lever to the left
(-) once. The current gear will be
maintained as the top gear. To disable
ERS, simply press and hold the shift
lever to the right (+) until “D” is
displayed in the instrument cluster
odometer.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE
mode can be done at any vehicle
speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the
DVD for further details.
FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE
• The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehicle’s overall fuel economy
during normal driving conditions.
• Press the “econ” switch in the center stack of the instrument panel and a green
light will indicate the ECON mode is engaged.
• When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will
be able to change the following:
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• The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later.
• The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to operate
at lower speeds.
• The torque converter clutch will engage sooner (lower engine rpm’s) and remain
on longer.
• The engine idle speed will be lower.
• The overall driving performance will be more conservative.
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 mode.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you
turn on the rear window defroster.
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