2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM
This system uses the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to start the engine conve-
niently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range of
approximately 328 ft (100 m).
NOTE: The vehicle must be equipped with an auto-
matic transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
•Shift lever in PARK
•Doors closed
•Hood closed
•Hazard switch off
•Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
•Ignition key removed from ignition switch
•Battery at an acceptable charge level, and
•RKE PANIC button not pressed.
WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car-
bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious
injury or death when inhaled.
•Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
▫Using This Feature ................... 212
▫ Controlling The iPod Using Radio
Buttons ........................... 213
▫ Play Mode ......................... 213
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................. 214
Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RES Radios
Only) ............................... 216
▫ System Activation .................... 216
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 217
▫ Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite)
Mode ............................. 217
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 217
▫ Reception Quality .................... 218 ▫
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™
Multimedia (Satellite) Mode ............. 218
▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 220
Kicker High Performance Sound System With
Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) –
If Equipped .......................... 221
Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped .......................... 222
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 223
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 224
Climate Controls ...................... 224
▫ Manual Air Conditioning And Heating
System ............................ 224
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 229
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 155
•Surround Sound modes (if equipped with Driver-
Selectable Surround [DSS])
•Performance Features
The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel.
MENU Button Press and release the MENU button and the
mode displayed will change between Trip
Functions, Performance Pages, Uconnect™ gps
(If Equipped), System Warnings, System Sta-
tus, and Personal Settings.
FUNCTION SELECT Button Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept
a selection. The FUNCTION SELECT button
also functions as a remote sound system con-
trol. Refer to “Remote Sound System Controls”. SCROLL Button
Press the SCROLL button to scroll through Trip
Functions, Performance Pages, Uconnect™ gps
(If Equipped), System Status Messages, and
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features). The SCROLL button also functions as a remote
sound system control. Refer to “Remote Sound System
Controls”.
AUDIO MODE Button Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the
Compass/Temp/Audio screen. Along with
compass reading and outside temperature, this
screen will display radio and media mode
information depending on which radio is in the vehicle.
Refer to “Remote Sound System Controls”.
170 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the
surface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o’clock
positions.Vehicles equipped with steering wheel-mounted buttons
are also equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC). The EVIC features a driver-interactive
display which is located in the instrument cluster.
VOLUME Button
The VOLUME button controls the sound level
of the sound system. Press the top of the
VOLUME button to increase the sound level.
Press the bottom of the VOLUME button to
decrease the sound level.
AUDIO MODE Button Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the
Compass/Temp/Audio screen. This screen
displays radio and media mode information
depending on which radio is in the vehicle.
Remote Sound System Controls
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
NOTE:If you experience difficulty in playing a particu-
lar disc, it may be damaged (i.e., scratched, reflective
coating removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
oversized, or have copyright encoding. Try a known
good disc before considering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition
is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance
does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System
The controls for the manual system in this vehicle contain
a series of outer rotary dials and inner push knobs. These
comfort controls can be set to obtain desired interior
conditions.
Manual Temperature Control
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
About Your Brakes.................... 264,267
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............267,271
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 356
Adding Fuel ........................... 308
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 350
Additives, Fuel ......................... 306
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 345
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 348
Air Conditioning ........................ 224
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 224
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 231
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............348,349
Air Conditioning System ................224,348
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 290
Airbag .............................. 45,53
Airbag Deployment ....................... 55
Airbag Light ................... 46,52,57,71,161
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 56
Airbag, Side .......................... 51,53Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........47,51,53
Alarm Light ........................... 165
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 217
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........355,356,382
Disposal ............................ 357
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............267,271
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............167,270
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Appearance Care ........................ 364
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Assistance Towing ........................ 96
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 33
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 30
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 77
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 30
416 INDEX
Overheating, Engine...................... 316
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,412
Paint Care ............................. 364
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Parking Brake .......................... 264
Passing Light ........................... 127
Personal Settings ........................ 182
Pets .................................. 68
Phone, Cellular .......................... 81
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 81
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 285
Power Brakes .............................. 267
Deck Lid Release ....................... 33
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 371
Door Locks ........................... 29
Mirrors .............................. 79
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 147Seats
............................... 114
Steering ............................. 263
Sunroof ............................. 144
Windows ............................. 32
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 384
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 44
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 43
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 182
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 292
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 356
Radio Operation ........................ 224
Radio Remote Controls .................... 222
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 216
Rear Cupholder ......................... 150
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 120
428 INDEX
Rear Window Defroster................... 152
Rear Window Features .................... 152
Recreational Towing ...................... 313
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 304
Refrigerant ............................ 349
Release, Hood .......................... 122
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 125
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 43
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 222
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 33
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 376
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 341
Replacement Tires ....................... 294
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 411 Restraint, Head
......................... 117
Restraints, Child ......................... 59
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 35
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 331
Rotation, Tires .......................... 296
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 71
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 72
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 411
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 70
Safety Information, Tire ................... 280
Safety Tips ............................. 69
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 217
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 216
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 386
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 368
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 43
Seat Belts .......................... 35,37,71
And Pregnant Women ................... 44
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