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Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
5
Introduction
6
Important Notice
6
How to Use this Manual
7
Warnings and Cautions
9
Vehicle Identification Number
9
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
9
2 Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
11
A Word about Your Keys
14
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
14
Sentry Key
16
Replacement Keys
17
Customer Key Programming
17
General Information
17
Steering Wheel Lock - if Equipped
16
To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel
16
To Release the Steering Wheel Lock
16
Vehicle Security Alarm - if Equipped
17
To Arm the System
18
To Disarm the System
18
Illuminated Entry - if Equipped
19
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) - if Equipped
19
Using the Keyless Entry Transmitter
19
Door Locks
23
Manual Door Locks
23
Power Door Locks - if Equipped
24
Keyless Enter-N-Go
25
Windows
27
Power Vent Windows - if Equipped
27
Power Windows
27
Sliding Side Door
29
Power Sliding Side Door - if Equipped
30
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
32
Liftgate
33
Power Liftgate - if Equipped
34
Occupant Restraints
35
Lap/Shoulder Belts
36
Seat Belts in Passenger Seating Positions
39
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR)
40
Energy Management Feature
40
Seat Belt Pretensioners
41
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) - if Equipped
41
Active Hood System - if Equipped
43
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
45
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
45
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air Bags
46
Air Bag System Components
46
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
47
Air Bag Deployment Sensors and Controls
49
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
53
Child Restraints
54
Engine Break-In Recommendations
61
Safety Tips
61
Transporting Passengers
61
Exhaust Gas
61
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
62
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
63
3 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
65
Mirrors
72
Inside Day/Night Mirror - if Equipped
72
Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
72
Outside Mirrors
72
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
73
Outside Mirror Folding Feature
73
Power Mirrors - if Equipped
73
Heated Mirrors - if Equipped
73
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse (Available with Memory Seat Only) - if Equipped
73
Power Folding Mirrors - if Equipped
74
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - if Equipped
74
Uconnect™ Phone - if EQUIPPED
74
Compatible Phones
75
Operation
76
Phone Call Features
80
Uconnect™ Phone Features
81
Advanced Phone Connectivity
84
Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect™ Phone
85
Voice Command - if Equipped
92
Voice Command System Operation
92
Commands
92
Voice Training
94
Seats
94
Power Seats - if Equipped
95
Power Lumbar - if Equipped
96
Heated Seats - if Equipped
96
Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster
97
Manual Reclining Seats - if Equipped
98
Head Restraints
98
Stow 'N Go Seating - if Equipped
101
Quad Seats - if Equipped
103
Third Row Power Recline - if Equipped
106
Third Row Power Folding Seat - if Equipped
107
Manually Folding Third Row Seats - if Equipped
108
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks
109
Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
110
Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE Transmitter to Memory
110
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat ONLY)
111
To Open and Close the Hood
112
Lights
113
Interior Lighting
113
Parking Lights
114
Headlights
114
Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
114
Headlights on with Wipers - if Equipped
115
Headlight Delay - if Equipped
115
Front Fog Lights - if Equipped
115
Battery Protection
115
Multifunction Lever
116
Turn Signals
116
High/Low Beam Switch
116
Flash-To-Pass
116
Smartbeam™ - if Equipped
116
Headlight Leveling System
117
Windshield Wipers and Washers
118
Mist, Front Wiper and Washer
118
Intermittent, Low and High Speed Wipers
118
Rear Wiper and Washer
118
Rain Sensing Wipers - if Equipped
119
Headlight Washer
119
Heated Steering Wheel - if Equipped
120
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
120
Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
121
Parksense Rear Park Assist - if Equipped
122
Parksense Sensors
123
Parksense Warning Display
123
Parksense Display
123
Enabling/Disabling Parksense
125
Service the Parksense Rear Park Assist System
125
Cleaning the Parksense System
126
Parksense System Usage Precautions
126
Parkview Rear Back up Camera - if Equipped
127
Turning Parkview on or off - with Navigation/Multimedia Radio
128
Turning Parkview on or off - Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
128
Overhead Consoles
128
Front Overhead Console
128
Courtesy/Interior Lighting
129
Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only)
129
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights - if Equipped
130
Rear Overhead Consoles - if Equipped
131
Power Sunroof - if Equipped
131
Opening Sunroof - Express
131
Opening the Sunroof - Manual Mode
132
Closing Sunroof - Express
132
Closing Sunroof - Manual Mode
132
Pinch Protect Feature
132
Pinch Protect Override
132
Venting Sunroof - Express
132
Sunshade Operation
132
Wind Buffeting
132
Sunroof Maintenance
133
Ignition off Operation
133
Sunroof Fully Closed
133
Electrical Power Outlets - if Equipped
133
Smokers Package Kit — if Equipped
135
Instrument Panel Cupholders
136
Premium Console Cupholders — if Equipped
136
Door Trim Panel Storage
138
Driver Seatback Storage — if Equipped
138
Umbrella Holder
138
Second Row Floor Storage Bins
139
Storage bin Safety Warning
139
Coat Hooks
140
Basic Console
141
Cargo Area Storage
141
Console Features
141
Premium Console — if Equipped
142
Cargo Area Features
144
Rechargeable Flashlight
144
Rear Window Features
145
Rear Window Defroster
145
Roof Luggage Rack - if Equipped
146
Deploying the Crossbars
146
Sun Screens - if Equipped
149
4 Understanding Your Instrument Panel
151
Instrument Panel Features
155
Instrument Cluster
156
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
157
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic) - if Equipped
163
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
165
EVIC White Telltale Lights
166
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights
167
EVIC Red Telltale Lights
167
Oil Change Required
168
Fuel Economy
169
Vehicle Speed
170
Trip Info
170
Tire BAR / Tire PSI
170
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
170
Messages
171
Units
171
Keyless Enter-N-Go Display - if Equipped
171
Compass / Temperature Display
171
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
174
Sound Systems
177
Ipod /USB/MP3 CONTROL - if EQUIPPED
178
Connecting the Ipod or External USB Device
178
Using this Feature
178
Controlling the Ipod or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
179
Play Mode
179
List or Browse Mode
180
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
181
Uconnect™ Multimedia Video Entertainment System (Ves)™ - if Equipped
181
System Overview
181
Video Entertainment System (VES)
182
Remote Control Operation
182
Remote Control Storage
187
Locking the Remote Control
187
Replacing the Batteries
188
Video Screen Operation
190
Playing a Disc on the Ves
190
Shared Modes
191
Information Mode Display
191
Numeric Keypad Menu
192
Disc Menu
192
Station List Menu
192
Display Settings
193
Listening to Audio with the Screen Closed
193
Why Does the Screen Mode Change Automatically
193
Auxiliary Inputs
194
CD Player
195
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
195
Radio Operation and Mobile Phones
195
Climate Controls
196
Rear Manual Climate Control — if Equipped
199
Automatic Temperature Control (Atc) — if Equipped
200
Summer Operation
206
Winter Operation
207
Window Fogging
207
Operating Tips
207
Outside Air Intake
207
A/C Air Filter
207
5 Starting and Operating
209
Starting Procedures
213
Automatic Transmission
213
Keyless Enter-N-Go - if Equipped
213
Normal Starting
214
If Engine Fails to Start
215
After Starting
216
Automatic Transmission
216
Key Ignition Park Interlock
217
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
217
Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode
217
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
218
Gear Ranges
218
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
222
Acceleration
222
Traction
222
Driving through Water
223
Flowing/Rising Water
223
Shallow Standing Water
223
Power Steering
224
Power Steering Fluid Check
224
Parking Brake
225
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
226
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
227
Electronic Brake Control System
227
Traction Control System (TCS)
227
Brake Assist System (BAS)
228
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
228
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
230
Tires - General Information
232
Tire Pressure
232
Tire Inflation Pressures
232
Tire Pressures for High-Speed Operation
233
Radial-Ply Tires
233
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire and Wheel - if Equipped
234
Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
234
Full Size Spare - if Equipped
235
Limited-Use Spare - if Equipped
235
Tire Spinning
235
Tread Wear Indicators
236
Life of Tire
236
Replacement Tires
236
Tire Chains
237
Tire Pressure Monitor System (Tpms)
238
Base System
240
Premium System - if Equipped
241
TPMS Deactivation and Reactivation
243
Tire Rotation Recommendations
238
Fuel Requirements - Gasoline Engine
244
Methanol
244
Ethanol
244
Clean Air Gasoline
245
MMT in Gasoline
245
Materials Added to Fuel
245
Adding Fuel
246
Locking Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) - if Equipped
246
Trailer Towing
246
Common Towing Definitions
247
Towing Tips
252
6 What to Do in Emergencies
253
Hazard Warning Flashers
255
If Your Engine Overheats
255
Jacking and Tire Changing
256
Jack Location
256
Spare Tire Removal
256
To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut
256
Spare Tire Tools
258
Spare Tire Removal Instructions
258
Preparations for Jacking
259
Jacking Instructions
260
Securing the Spare Tire
263
Road Tire Installation
263
Jump-Starting Procedure
265
Preparations for Jump-Start
265
Jump-Starting Procedure
266
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
267
Tow Eyes
267
Shift Lever Override
268
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
269
Without the Ignition Key
270
7 Maintaining Your Vehicle
271
Engine Compartment - 3.6L
273
Maintenance Procedures
274
Engine Oil
275
Engine Oil Filter
276
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
276
Exhaust System
277
Maintenance-Free Battery
278
Air Conditioner Maintenance
279
Body Lubrication
280
Windshield Wiper Blades
280
Cooling System
281
Brakes
284
Automatic Transmission
286
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
287
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Cupholders
290
Onboard Diagnostic System - Obd II
274
Replacement Parts
274
Fuses
290
Totally Integrated Power Module
290
Replacement Bulbs
295
Vehicle Storage
295
Bulb Replacement
296
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) - if Equipped
296
Quad Headlamps - if Equipped
296
Front Turn Signal and Side Marker Lamps
296
Side Repeater Lamps
297
Fog Lamps
297
Rear Turn Signal and Backup Lamp
298
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
298
License Lamp
298
Vehicle Specifications
299
Fluid Capacities
300
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
301
Engine
301
Chassis
302
Maintenance Schedules
303
Service Schedule
312
If You Need Consumer Assistance
315
Index
319
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Language
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