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mElectronic Brake Control System............139
NABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............139
NTCS (Traction Control System)............140
NBAS (Brake Assist System)...............141
NERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)..........142
NESP (Electronic Stability Program).........143
NTSC (Trailer Sway Control)..............147
NHSA (Hill Start Assist) (4WD Models With
NV245 Two±Speed Transfer Case Only)......148
NHDC (Hill Descent Control) (4WD Models
With NV245 Two±Speed Transfer Case Only) . . 150
NESP/BAS Warning Lamp And ESP/TCS
Indicator Light.......................152
mRear Park Assist SystemÐ If Equipped.......153NRear Park Assist Sensors................154
NRear Park Assist Warning Display.........154
NEnable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System . . 156
NService The Rear Park Assist System........156
NCleaning The Rear Park Assist System......157
mRear Camera Ð If Equipped...............157
NTurning The Rear Camera On............157
NTurning The Rear Camera Off............158
mOverhead Console Ð If Equipped...........158
mGarage Door Opener Ð If Equipped.........159
NProgramming HomeLinkt...............160
NGate Operator/Canadian Programming.....163
NUsing HomeLinkt.....................163
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NReprogramming a Single HomeLinktButton . . 164
NSecurity............................164
NTroubleshooting Tips...................164
NGeneral Information...................165
mPower Sunroof Ð If Equipped.............165
NOpening Sunroof - Express..............166
NClosing Sunroof - Express...............166
NPinch Protect Feature...................166
NPinch Protect Override.................167
NVenting Sunroof - Express...............167
NSunshade Operation...................167
NWind Buffeting.......................167
NSunroof Maintenance...................168
NIgnition Off Operation..................168NSunroof Fully Closed...................168
mCommand-ViewŸ Skylights Ð If Equipped....168
mPower Outlet..........................169
NFront Power Outlet....................169
NRear Power Outlet Ð If Equipped.........169
mPower Inverter Ð If Equipped.............170
mCup Holders..........................172
mCargo Area Features.....................174
NCargo Load Floor.....................174
mRear Window Features...................176
NRear Window Wiper/Washer.............176
NRear Window Defroster Ð If Equipped......177
mRoof Luggage Rack Ð If Equipped..........177
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view
through the rear window.A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical adjustment of the mirror.
Annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you can
be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror
to the night position (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward
windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror Ð If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
A light next to the button will indicate when the dimming
feature is activated.
Adjusting Rear View Mirror
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
Some vehicles will not have a convex passenger side
mirror.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions; full forward, full rearward, and
normal.
Driver's and Front Passenger Outside Automatic
Dimming Mirror Ð If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with outside automatic dim-
ming mirrors, they will operate when the inside auto-
matic dimming mirror is on. The outside mirrors operate
off the inside mirror switch and will automatically adjust
for annoying headlight glare when the inside mirror
does.
Power Remote Control Outside Mirrors Ð If
Equipped
The power mirror switch is located on the driver's door
trim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotary
knob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or off position.After selecting a mirror move the knob in the same
direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off
position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror
position.Power Mirror Switches
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Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by
the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to ªDriver
Memory Seatº in this section for details.
Heated Remote Control Mirrors Ð If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear
window defrost.
Lighted Vanity Mirrors Ð If Equipped
To access a lighted vanity mirror, flip down one of the
visors.
Lift the cover to reveal the mirror. The light will turn on
automatically.
Sun Visor Extension (If Equipped)
This feature has a pull out extension on the sun visor for
increased coverage.
Lighted Vanity Mirror
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The UConnectŸ system does slightly lower your chances
of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell
phone directly.
Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon-
nectŸ system to allow use of this vehicle feature in
emergency situations when the cell phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the UConnectŸ system.
Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance,
²Press the ªPhoneº button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Towing Assistance.9
NOTE:The Towing Assistance number dialed is based
on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-
528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico
City in Mexico).Please refer to the 24-Hour ªTowing Assistanceº cover-
age details in the Warranty information booklet and on
the 24±Hour Towing Assistance Card.
Paging
To learn how to page refer to9Working with Automated
Systems.9Paging works properly except for pagers of
certain companies which time-out a little too soon to
work properly with the UConnectŸ system.
Voice Mail Calling
To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to9Working
with Automated Systems.9
Working with Automated Systems
This method is designed to be used in instances where
one generally has to press numbers on the cellular phone
keypad while navigating through an automated tele-
phone system.
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Then, reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left,
and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not
slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at
the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before
driving.
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.
Underhood Safety Latch
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