example, you can use the combined form voice com-
mand9Phonebook New Entry,9or you can break the
combined form command into two voice commands:
9Phonebook9and9New Entry.9Please remember, the
UConnecttsystem works best when you talk in a
normal conversational tone, as if speaking to someone
sitting a few feet/meters away from you.
Voice Command Tree
Refer to ªVoice Treeº in this section.
Help Command
If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to
know your options at any prompt, say9Help9following
the beep. The UConnecttsystem will play all the options
at any prompt if you ask for help.
To activate the UConnecttsystem from idle, simply press
the PHONE button and follow the audible prompts for
directions. All UConnecttsystem sessions begin with a
press of the PHONE button on the radio control head.
Cancel Command
At any prompt, after the beep, you can say9Cancel9and
you will be returned to the main menu. However, in a
few instances the system will take you back to the
previous menu.
Pair (Link) UConnecttSystem to a Cellular Phone
To begin using your UConnecttsystem, you must pair
your compatible Bluetoothtenabled cellular phone.
To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer-
ence your cellular phone Owner's Manual. The
UConnecttwebsite may also provide detailed instruc-
tions for pairing.
The following are general phone to UConnecttsystem
pairing instructions:
²Press the PHONE button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Setup Phone Pairing.9
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For additional information on TPMS, refer to Section 5 Ð
Starting and Operating, ªTire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
temº of this manual.
For additional information on Tire Pressures, refer to
Section 5 Ð Starting and Operating, ªTire Inflation
Pressuresº of this manual.
26. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light
The malfunction lamp for the ESP is combined
with BAS. The yellow ªESP/BAS Warning
Lampº comes on when the ignition switch is
turned to the ªONº position. They should go
out with the engine running. If the ªESP/BAS Warning
Lampº comes on continuously with the engine running,
a malfunction has been detected in either the ESP or the
BAS system. If this light remains on after several ignition
cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles/
kilometers at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.27. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Reset
Button
Press the reset button to scroll through sub menus (i.e.,
Trip Functions: AVG Fuel Economy, DTE, Elapsed Time,
and Units.
NOTE:For more detailed operation, refer to ªCompass
Mini-Trip Computerº later in this section.
28. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Display /
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) DisplayÐ
If Equipped
Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Ð If Equipped
On vehicles equipped with CMTC, the display provides
the outside temperature, one of eight compass headings
to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing and the
current radio station. Refer to ªCompass Mini-Trip Com-
puterº later in this section.
236 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
SELECT button until YES (Y) or NO (N) appears. Refer to
ªLights/SmartBeams Ð If Equippedº in Section 3 of this
manual for more information.
Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When YES (Y) is selected, and the headlight switch is in
the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned
off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your
selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT
button until YES (Y) or NO (N) appears.
NOTE:Turning the headlights on during the daytime
causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
brightness, refer to ªLightsº in Section 3 of this manual.
Delay Turning Headlights Off
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 secondswhen exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press
and release the RESET button until 0, 30, 60, or 90
appears.
Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter. To
make your selection, press and release the RESET button
until OFF, 30 sec., 60 sec., or 90 sec. appears.
Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, hands±free system (if equipped), DVD
video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped),
and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening a vehicle
door will cancel this feature. To make your selection,
press and release the RESET button until Off, 45 sec., 5
min., or 10 min. appears.
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
through the system's wireless headphones. This means
rear seat passengers can watch a DVD on the optional
rear seat entertainment system, while the driver and
front-seat passenger listen to the radio.
Other special features include direct tune, music type
selections, easy store presets, backup camera display for
vehicles equipped with a backup camera, and on some
models, a dual display screen operation. Refer to your
radio-specific user's manual for detailed operating in-
structions.
Operating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio (If
Equipped)
Refer to your Radio-specific user's manual for detailed
operating instructions.
Operating Instructions Ð Voice Recognition
System (VR) (If Equipped)
For the radio, refer to ªVoice Recognition System (VR)º in
Section 3.
For Hands Free Phone Communication (UConnectt)
ªVoice Recognition System (VR),º refer to ªHands-Free
Communication (UConnectt)º in Section 3.
Operating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnectT) (If Equipped)
Refer to ªHands-Free Communication (UConnectt)º in
Section 3.
Clock Setting Procedure
Setting the Clock
1. Turn on the multimedia system.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
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The satellite navigation capability combines a Global-
Positioning System (GPS)-based navigation system with
an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identi-
fication, selection menus, and instructions for selecting a
variety of destinations and routes.
A shared HDD for the navigation system, the database,
and other radio features allows uploads of music and
photos from CDs or through the USB port. The Gracenote
database finds the artist, track, and title for the music.
An auxiliary input jack permits passengers to listen to a
portable MP3 player through the vehicle's speakers. For
vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Entertainment System
(VES)t, separate audio outputs allow passengers to listen
to the vehicle speakers while different audio tracks play
through the system's wireless headphones. This means
rear-seat passengers can watch a DVD on the optional
rear-seat entertainment system while the driver and
front-seat passenger listen to the radio.Other special features include direct tune, music type
selections, traffic messaging (optional), easy store presets,
parental lockout for VESt(if equipped), backup camera
display for vehicles equipped with a backup camera, and
on some models, a dual display screen operation. Refer to
your ªNavigation User's Manualº for detailed operating
instructions.
Operating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio
Refer to your ªNavigation User's Manualº for detailed
operating instructions.
Operating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnectT) (If Equipped)
Refer to your ªNavigation User's Manualº for detailed
operating instructions.
284 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in
the box next to the words ªDaylight Savings.º Touch the
screen where the words ªDaylight Savingsº are dis-
played to change the current setting.
Setting the User Clock
If you wish to set the clock to a time different from the
system clock, you can manually adjust the time by
performing the following:
1. Turn on the multimedia system.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen. If the words
ªTime: User Clockº are displayed at the top of the screen,
proceed to Step 4. Otherwise, proceed to Step 3.
3. If the words ªTime: GPS Timeº are displayed at the top
of the screen, touch the bottom of the screen where the
words ªGPS Timeº are displayed. The user clock time
setting menu will appear on the screen.4. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the
word ªHourº with the arrow pointing upward is dis-
played. To move the hour backward, touch the screen
where the word ªHourº with the arrow pointing down-
ward is displayed.
5. To move the minute forward, touch the screen where
the word ªMinº with the arrow pointing upward is
displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the
screen where the word ªMinº with the arrow pointing
downward is displayed.
6. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where
the word ªSaveº is displayed.
Show Time if Radio is Off
When selected, this feature will display the time of day
on the touch screen when the system is turned off.
Proceed as follows to change the current setting:
1. Turn on the multimedia system.
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the
temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the
instrument panel, below the radio.
MANUAL HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR
CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM
The controls for the manual HVAC system in this vehicle
consist of a series of outer rotary dials inner push knobs.
These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired
interior conditions.
Manual HVAC Controls
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Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator). . 232
Service Manuals........................ 504
Setting the Clock................254,269,281,285
Settings, Personal........................ 248
Shoulder Belts........................... 57
Signals, Turn...................166,227,483,484
Sliding Door............................ 41
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 345
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 367
Snow Tires............................ 368
Sound Systems (Radio).................280,283
Spare Tire.......................361,362,414
Spark Plugs............................ 445
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 179
Speedometer........................... 227
Starting............................... 324
Automatic Transmission................. 325
Cold Weather......................... 325
Engine Fails to Start.................... 326Remote.............................. 28
Starting and Operating.................... 324
Starting Procedures...................... 324
Steering
Column Controls...................... 166
Linkage............................. 453
Power...........................344,452
Shaft Seal............................ 453
Tilt Column.......................... 171
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls... 299
Storage............................208,481
Storage Bin............................ 208
Storage, Vehicle......................318,481
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 481
Stow8n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats............. 138
Sun Roof.............................. 192
Sunglasses Storage....................... 183
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 195
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 66
INDEX 523
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