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Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident if
they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor
condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned on. If the bulb is not lit during starting, have it
replaced. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defrosters
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should feel the air
directed against the windshield.
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of all exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes
are detected, the cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
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▫Advanced Phone Connectivity.............92
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™ System.....................94
Seats.................................99
▫Front Manual Seat Adjustment.............99
▫Front Seat Adjustment — Recline..........100
▫Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment.......101
▫8 - Way Driver’s Power Seat..............101
▫4 - Way Passenger’s Power Seat —
If Equipped.........................102
▫Head Restraints......................102
▫Heated Seats—If Equipped..............102
▫60/40 Split Rear Seat...................104
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped.........106▫Setting Memory Positions And Linking Remote
Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory.......107
▫Memory Position Recall.................108
▫To Disable A Transmitter Linked To Memory . . 109
▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat...................110
To Open And Close The Hood.............111
Lights...............................113
▫Multi-Function Control Lever.............113
▫Battery Saver Feature—Exterior/Interior
Lights .............................113
▫Headlights And Parking Lights...........114
▫Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped . . 114
▫Smartbeams — If Equipped..............115
▫Instrument Panel And Interior Lights.......116
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▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.....116
▫Lights-On Reminder...................117
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............117
▫Turn Signals.........................117
▫High Beam Switch....................118
▫Passing Light........................118
▫Headlight Time Delay..................118
▫Interior Lights.......................118
▫Front Map/Reading Lights..............119
Windshield Wipers And Washers............120
▫Mist...............................121
▫Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System . . . 121
▫Rain Sensing Wipers—If Equipped.........122Tilt Steering Column....................124
Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped...........124
Electronic Speed Control..................126
▫ToActivate ..........................126
▫To Set At a Desired Speed...............127
▫To Deactivate........................127
▫To Resume Speed.....................127
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............127
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............128
▫Driving Up Or Down Hills..............128
Electronic Brake Control System............129
▫ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............129
▫TCS (Traction Control System)............130
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▫BAS (Brake Assist System)...............131
▫ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)..........132
▫ESP (Electronic Stability Program).........133
▫ESP/BAS Warning Lamp And ESP/TCS
Indicator Light.......................137
Rear Park Assist System— If Equipped.......138
▫Rear Park Assist Sensors................139
▫Rear Park Assist Warning Display.........139
▫Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System . . 140
▫Service The Rear Park Assist System........141
▫Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System......142
Rear Camera — If Equipped...............144
▫Turning The Rear Camera On............144▫Turning The Rear Camera Off............145
Overhead Console......................145
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................145
▫Sunglasses Storage....................146
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........146
▫Programming HomeLink................148
▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 151
▫Using HomeLink.....................151
▫Erasing HomeLink Buttons..............151
▫Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button . . . 152
▫Security............................152
Power Sunroof — If Equipped.............153
▫Opening Sunroof - Express..............154
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LIGHTS
Multi-Function Control Lever
The multi-function control lever controls the operation of
the headlights, turn signals, headlight beam selection,
instrument panel light dimming, passing light, interior
courtesy/dome lights, and optional fog lights.
Battery Saver Feature—Exterior/Interior Lights
If the multi-function control lever is left in the interior
light position, parking light position, or the headlight
position when the ignition switch is moved to the OFF
position, the battery saver feature will automatically turn
off the exterior and interior lights after eight minutes.
Normal operation will resume when the ignition is
turned ON or when the headlight switch is turned to
another position.
Multi-Function Control Lever
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Headlights and Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the
first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the
second detent for headlight operation. Turn to the third
detent for “Auto” headlight operation (if equipped).
Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped
Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the
third detent to activate the automatic headlight system.
This system performs two functions. With the engine
running and the multi-function control lever in the A
(Auto) position, the headlights will turn on and off based
on the surrounding light levels.
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights it
also has this customer programmable feature. When your
headlights are in the automatic mode, and the engine is
running, they will automatically turn on when the wiper
system is on.
If your vehicle is equipped with a “Rain Sensitive Wiper
System,” and it is activated, the headlights will automati-
cally turn on after the wipers complete five wipe cycles
within approximately 1 minute, and they will turn off
approximately four minutes after the wipers completely
Headlight Switch
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stop. Refer to “Windshield Wipers and Washers” in this
section for more information. (See page 120 for more
information.)
NOTE:When your headlights come on during the
daytime, the instrument panel lights will automatically
dim to the lower nighttime intensity. Refer to “Instru-
ment Panel and Interior Lights” below for setting the
instrument panel lights to full daytime intensity.
SmartBeams — If Equipped
The SmartBeam system provides increased forward light-
ing at night by automating high beam control through
the use of a digital camera mounted on the inside
rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light
and automatically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.NOTE:If the windshield or SmartBeam mirror is re-
placed, the SmartBeam mirror must be re-aimed to
ensure proper performance. See your local authorized
dealer.
To Activate
1. Select “Auto Headlamp Low/High Beams? — Low/
High Beam.” Refer to “EVIC — Customer Programmable
Features” in Section 4 of this manual.
2. Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the
A (Auto) headlight position.
NOTE:This system will not activate until the vehicle is
at or above 20 mph (32 km/h).
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To Deactivate
1. Pull back on the muti-function control lever to manu-
ally deactivate the system (normal operation of high
beams).
2. Pull back on the multi-function control lever once
again to re-activate the system.
NOTE:Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and
taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause
headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle).
Also, dirt, film, and other obstructions (sticker, toll box,
etc.) on the windshield or camera lens will cause the
system to function improperly.
Instrument Panel and Interior Lights
When the multi-function control lever is in the parklight,
headlight, or A (Auto) position (if equipped), rotating the
center portion of the lever up and down will increase and
decrease the brightness (dimmer control) of the instrumentpanel lights. Full daytime brightness on all electronic
displays (odometer, overhead console, radio, and Auto-
matic Climate Control (if equipped) is obtained by rotating
the center portion of the control to the first detent above
the dimmer range. Rotating the control to the second
detent above the dimmer range turns the interior lights on.
Rotating the control to the “Off” (extreme bottom) position
disables all the interior lights, even when the doors and
liftgate are open. While in the “Off” position the instru-
ment panel lighting is at the lowest light level and may not
be suitable for night driving.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The high beam headlights come on at a low intensity
level whenever the engine is running, and the transmis-
sion in not in the P (Park) position. The lights remain on
until the ignition switch is turned OFF or the parking
brake is engaged. The headlight switch must be used for
normal night time driving.
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