Ram Trucks 2015 ProMaster User Manual

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2015 User Guide
If you are the rst registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-866-726-4636 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.
IMPORTANT
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/ Uconnect® Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you nd it useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Copyright 2014 Chrysler Group LLC.
The drivers 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 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 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC .......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT ...............4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........6
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ............8
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS .............9
CHILD RESTRAINTS ............12
HEAD RESTRAINTS ............. 14
FRONT SEATS ................ 15
HEATED SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . 21
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ............ 22
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS ......23
TURN SIGNALS/HEADLIGHTS/HIGH
BEAMS LEVER ................24
INTERIOR LIGHTS .............25
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ..........26
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL .....27
PARKS EN SE PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
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REAR PARK ASSIST . . . 29
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ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . 30
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........ 32
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Uconnect Uconnect STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...............58
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ....... 59
POWER OUTLETS ..............60
RH3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ....... 62
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............62
DIESEL
DIESEL ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ........... 64
DIESEL ENGINE STARTING
PROCEDURES ................64
AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION —
DIESEL ONLY ................ 66
EXHAUST REGENERATION ........ 71
COOL-DOWN IDLE CHART ......... 72
ADDING FUEL ................73
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID .........74
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE .......... 77
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS .................... 77
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS .................... 81
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ...... 83
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..... 84
JUMP-STARTING ..............98
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ........ 100
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 101
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 101
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .... 102
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ..........103
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ........104
FLUID CAPACITIES — GASOLINE
ENGINE ................... 108
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE
PART S — GASOL IN E ENGIN E .....108
FLUID CAPACITIES — DIESEL
ENGINE ................... 109
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE
PART S — DIESE L EN GINE ....... 110
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ..... 112
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
GASOLINE ENGINE ............112
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE —
DIESEL ENGINE ..............117
FUSES ...................122
TIRE PRESSURES .............125
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED .....125
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 127
BULBS ...................128
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . 129 CHRYSLER CANADA INC.
CUSTOMER CENTER ...........129
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ....... 129
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THE UNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . 130
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
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MOPAR
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FAQ’s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . 132
INDEX
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC

Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
Your new FCA US 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. 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.
The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which can be viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also includes videos which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect 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.
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.
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Touchscreen Radios if equipped with DVD player capabilities). Additional
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause inter­ference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the shift buttons.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move 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. 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, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of FCA US LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2015 FCA US LLC
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

1. Power Mirrors
2. Headlight Switch pg. 24
3. Instrument Cluster/Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 6
4. Wiper/Washer pg. 26
5. Transmission Shifter
6. Audio System (Touchscreen Radio Shown) pg. 30
7. Clip Board
8. Climate Controls pg. 23
9. Storage
10. Power Window Switch
11. Glove Compartment
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12. Power Outlet pg. 60
13. USB Port (Charging Only)
14. Switch Panel
• Front Fog Lights
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF pg. 82
• Hazard Warning Switch
• Central Door Lock Switch
15. Storage — If Equipped
16. USB Port
17. Ignition Switch
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18. Uconnect
19. Uconnect
20. Speed Control pg. 27
21. Hood Release pg. 103
22. Power Windows
Phone Controls pg. 42
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Controls pg. 42
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

1. Speedometer
2. Turn Signal Lights
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
4. Fuel Gauge
(See page 77 for Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.)
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5. Turn Signal Lights
6. Tachometer
7. Temperature Gauge
(See page 81 for Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights.)
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GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

• Push the LOCK button once to lock all the doors.
• Push the UNLOCK button once to un­lock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock the pas­senger door.
All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first push of the UNLOCK button. Please refer to “Uconnent “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual on your DVD for further information.

SEAT BELT SYSTEMS

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Settings” in
Key Fob
1 — Cargo Doors 2 — Unlock 3 — Lock

Lap/Shoulder Belts

• All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with lap/shoulder belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• 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.
• 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.
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Seat Belt Pretensioner

• The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
WARNING!
• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
• 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 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 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 system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS

Air Bag System Components

Your vehicle may be equipped with the following air bag system components:
• Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
• Knee Impact Bolsters
• Advanced Front Air Bags
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Front and Side Impact Sensors
• Seat Belt Pretenioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
• Seat Track Position Sensors
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Advanced Front Air Bags

• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The 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. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in all frontal collisions, including some that may produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
• On the other hand, depending on the type and location of impact, Advanced Front Air Bags may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial deceleration.
• Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
• Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
• The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection in a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and intercon­necting wiring associated with air bag system electrical components.
• 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 turned to 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.
• 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.
• If the Air Bag Warning Light in the instrument panel is not on during the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
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.
After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
• 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.
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• If it is necessary to modify the air bag system for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) for further details.

Supplemental Side Air Bags

• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs) located in the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs)
• located above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled “SRS AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG”. The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle occupants through side windows in certain side impact events.
• The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to activate in certain side impacts. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular impact event is appropriate, based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.
WARNING!
• 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 Side Air Bags during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
• Relying on the Side Air Bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The Side Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, Side Air Bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have Side Air Bags.
• This vehicle is equipped with left and right Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the deployment of the SABICs. The trim covering above the side windows where the SABIC and its deployment path are located should remain free from any obstructions.
• This vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In order for the SABICs to work as intended, do not install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter the roof. Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason.
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects between you and the Side Air Bags; the performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you, causing serious injury.
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CHILD RESTRAINTS

Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
NOTE:
For additional information, refer to
Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm

Installing Child Restraints In Commercial Vehicles

This commercial vehicle is not designed for use as a family vehicle and is not intended for carrying children in the front passenger seat(s). Never install rearward­facing child restraints in this vehicle. Although the seat belt can be locked to secure a child restraint, there are no tether anchorages to complete the proper installation of a forward-facing child restraint. If you must carry a child in a forward-facing child restraint, the passenger seat should be moved to the full rearward position and the child must be in a proper restraint system based on its age, size and weight. Follow the instructions below to secure the child restraint using the seat belt.
www.Seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK.
WARNING!
Rearward-facing infant restraints must never be secured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a passenger Air Bag. In a collision, a passenger Air Bag may deploy causing severe injury or death to infants riding in rearward-facing infant restraints.
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Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
To install a child seat using an ALR:
1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
2. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
3. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
4. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
5. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any webbing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.
6. Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.
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Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child's size.
• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position.
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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!
The head restraints for all occupants must be properly installed and adjusted prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. 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.

Front Head Restraints

To raise the head restraint pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjustment button located on the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head restraint.
To remove the head restraint, raise it up as far as it can go then push the adjustment button and the release button at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes then adjust it to the appropriate height.
WARNING!
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat.
NOTE:
Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain additional clearance to the back of the head.
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FRONT SEATS

Forward/Rearward

The forward/rearward adjusting bar is located at the front of the seat near the floor.
• Lift up on the adjusting bar and re­lease it when the seat is at the desired position. Then, using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure that the seat adjusters have latched.
Forward/Rearward And Lumbar Controls
1 — Forward/Rearward Adjusting Bar 2 — Lumbar Knob

Lumbar Support

The lumbar control knob is located on the rear upper outboard side of the driver’s seatback.
• Rotate the control forward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar support.
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Height Adjustment — Without Swivel Seat

The height adjusting levers are located on the center outboard side of the seat.
• Lift up on the front lever to adjust the front of the seat up or down.
• Lift up on the rear lever to adjust the rear of the seat up or down.
Height Adjusting Levers (Non-Swivel Seats)
1 — Front Height Adjusting Lever 2 — Rear Height Adjusting Lever

Height Adjustment — With Swivel Seat

The height adjusting knobs are located on the center outboard side of the seat.
• Rotate the front knob to adjust the front of the seat up or down.
• Rotate the rear knob to adjust the rear of the seat up or down.
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Height Adjustment Knobs (Swivel Seat)
1 — Front Height Adjusting Knob 2 — Rear Height Adjusting Knob
GETTING STARTED

Recliner — Without Swivel Seat

The recliner knob is located on the rear outboard side of the seat.
• To recline the seatback, lean back, rotate the recliner knob rearward to position the seatback as desired.
• To return the seatback to its normal upright position, lean forward and ro­tate the recliner knob forward until the seatback is in the upright position.
Recliner Knob (Non-Swivel Seat)

Recliner — With Swivel Seat

The recliner lever is located at the lower front outboard side of the seat.
• To recline the seatback, lean forward slightly, pull the lever outward, lean back to the desired position and re­lease the lever.
• To return the seatback to its normal upright position, lean forward and pull the lever outward. Release the lever once the seatback is in the upright position.
Recliner Lever (Swivel Seat)
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Air Seat Adjustment

The seat is equipped with a mechanical spring system and hydraulic shock absorber to ensure maximum comfort and safety. The system of springs also effectively absorbs impact from uneven road surfaces.
• Use the weight adjustment knob to set the required setting based on body weight, with settings between 88 lbs (40 kg) and 286 lbs (130 kg).
Weight Adjustment Knob

Swivel Seat Adjustment

The swivel seat lever is located at the lower front inboard side of the seat.
• The seat may be turned 180° toward the seat on the opposite side and ap­proximately 35° toward the door.
• The seat may be locked in the driving position or at the 180° position.
• To swivel the seat, pull the swivel seat lever outward, turn the seat to the desired position and release the lever.
• The swivel seat must be in the forward, locked position to allow the vehicle to shift out of park, or move forward/ reverse.
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Swivel Seat Lever
GETTING STARTED

Armrest Height Adjustment

The height adjusting rotating knob is located underneath the front of the drivers and passengers armrest.
• Rotate the knob to adjust the armrest up or down.
Armrest Height Adjustment Knob
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.
• Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely into position before using the seat. Otherwise, the seat will not provide the proper stability for passen­gers. An improperly latched seat cushion could cause serious injury.
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HEATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

The controls for the front heated seats are located on the lower outboard side of the seat.
• Push the switch once to turn on the heated seats.
• Push the switch a second time to shut the heating elements off.
Heated Seat Switch
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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TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

The telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column.
• To unlock the steering column, pull the control handle up.
• 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 down until fully engaged.
GETTING STARTED
Telescoping Control Handle
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

MANUAL CLIMATE CONT ROLS

Manual Climate Controls
1 — Rotate Blower Control 2 — Push Air Recirculation Button 3 — Rotate Temperature Control 4 — Push A/C Button
5 — Rotate Mode Control 6 — Push Rear Window Defroster Button

Air Recirculation

• Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the Recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost.
• Recirculation is allowed in floor mode and defrost/floor (mix modes) for approxi­mately five minutes.

Heated Mirrors — If Equipped

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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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

TURN SIGNALS/HEADLIGHTS/HIGH BEAMS LEVER

Turn Signal Headlight Lever
1 — High Beams 2 — Headlights 3 — Turn Signals

Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist

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

Headlights/Parking Lights

• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights and headlight operation.
NOTE:
The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN position for the headlights to operate.

High Beam Operation

• Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights to high beam.
• Pull the multifunction lever a second time to switch the headlights back to low beam.
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.
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INTERIOR LIGHTS

Map/Dome Lights

These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console. Each light is turned on by pushing the corre­sponding switch.
Left Switch
• Push the left switch to the left to turn OFF the auto dome lights. The dome lights will not automatically turn on when a door is opened.
• Push the left switch to the right to turn ON the dome lights.
Right Switch
• Push the right switch to the left to turn ON the left map light.
• Push the right switch to the right to turn ON the right map light.
Map/Dome Lights
1 — Auto/Off 3 — Left Map 2 — Dome 4 — Right Map

Dimmer Controls

The dimmer controls are located on the left side of the instrument panel below the instrument cluster.
• Push and release the UP to increase the brightness of the in­strument panel lights.
• Push and release the DOWN ton to decrease the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
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Dimmer Controls
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Cargo Lamp

The Rear Cargo Lamp is located at the upper rear cargo area above the rear doors.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Side Cargo Lamp located at the upper rear area of the passenger side sliding door opening.
The Cargo Lamps can be set to three different positions (Off/Right Position, Center Position, On/Left Position).
• Push the Cargo Lamp lens to the right from its center position and the lamp is always off.
• Leave the Cargo Lamp lens in the center position, and the lamp is turned on and off when the sliding doors or rear doors are opened or closed.
Push the Cargo Lamp lens to the left from its center position and the lamp is always on.

WIPER/WASHER LEVER

Wiper Washer Lever
1 — Mist 2 — Intermittent, Low And High 3 — Washer
The Wiper/Washer Lever is located on the right side of the steering column.

Front Wipers

Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Push the lever downward to the first detent and rotate the center ring to use one of the four intermittent wiper settings.
• Push the lever downward to the second detent for low wiper operation.
• Push the lever downward to the third detent for high wiper operation.
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Washer Operation
• Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Mist
• Push the lever upward and release when a single wipe is desired.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid is sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be activated to spray the windshield with washer fluid.

ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL

Electronic Speed Control Lever
1 — Set/Accel 2 — On/Off 3 — Resume 4 — Decel
The Electronic Speed Control lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

Cruise ON/OFF

• Rotate the center ring upward on the electronic speed control lever to turn the system ON.
The cruise symbol Control is on.
• To turn the system OFF, rotate the center ring upward a second time.
will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed
Set
• With the Speed Control on, push the electronic speed control lever upward SET (+) and release to set a desired speed.
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Accel/Decel

To Increase Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can increase speed by tapping the Speed Control lever up (+).
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the radio settings if equipped. Refer to ”Uconnect DVD for more information. The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Tapping the Speed Control lever up (+) once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the lever results in an increase of 1 mph.
• If the lever is continually held up, the set speed will continue to increase until the lever is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Tapping the Speed Control lever up (+) once will result in a 1 km/h increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the lever results in an increase of 1 km/h.
• If the lever is continually held up, the set speed will continue to increase until the lever is released, then the new set speed will be established.
To Decrease Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by tapping the Speed Control lever down (-).
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the radio settings if equipped. Refer to ”Uconnect DVD for more information. The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Tapping the Speed Control lever down (-) once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the lever results in a decrease of 1 mph.
• If the lever is continually held down, the set speed will continue to decrease until the lever is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Tapping the Speed Control lever down (-) once will result in a 1 km/h decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the lever results in a decrease of 1 km/h.
• If the lever is continually held down, the set speed will continue to decrease until the lever is released, then the new set speed will be established.
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Resume

• To resume a previously set speed, push the RES button and release.
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