Recliner
• Lift the rear lever located on the outboardside of the seat, lean back and release at the
desired position.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously
or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Driver’s and Passenger Easy Entry Seats (Two-Door)
• Push the lever on the seatback rearward(toward the rear of the vehicle) to tilt the
entire seat forward.
• To return the seat to a sitting position, rotate the seatback upright until it locks. Push the
seat rearward until the track locks.
NOTE:
• If equipped with a combination lever, the seatback will return to its first locked position. The recliner handle will have to be actuated to adjust the seatback to the desired reclined
position.
• The front passenger seats have a track memory which returns the seat to just past the halfway point of the track, regardless of its original position.
• The recliner and easy entry levers should not be used during the automatic returning of the seat to its fully upright position.
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REAR SEATS
Folding Rear Seat
• Be sure that the front seats are fully upright and positioned forward. This will allow therear seat to fold down easily.
To Fold The Rear Seat
• Lift the seatback release lever and fold the seatback forward (two-door models).
• Slowly flip the entire seat (two-door models) forward.
• Locate the pull strap, located on the outboard side of the seat, and pull it toward you untilthe seatback releases (four-door models).
To Raise The Rear Seat
• Return the seat to the normal position (two-door models).
• Lift up on the seatback to return it to the upright position.
WARNING!
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped
with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
seat belt properly.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child
seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
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TILT STEERING COLUMN
• The tilt lever is located on the steeringcolumn, below the turn signal lever.
• Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column.
• With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column up or down as
desired.
• Pull upward on the lever to lock the column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving. Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. Be sure the steering column is locked before driving your
vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
• The following features may be programmed using the Key Fob transmitter or the ignition
switch and driver's door lock switch.
NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the
alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Unlock On First Press
• To unlock either the driver's side, or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button:
• Press and hold the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.Then, press and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
Auto Unlock Doors On Exit
• To have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened: • Enter your vehicle and close all the doors.
• Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times,ending in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).
• Press the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock the doors. A single chime will indicate that programming is complete.
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GETTING STARTED
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate the SpeedControl.
• CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system
off when you are not using it.
Set
• With Speed Control on, push down and release the lever to set a desired speed.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in
heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
Accel/Decel
• Push and hold the lever up to accelerate or down to decelerate the vehicle; release thelever to save the new set speed.
• Once a speed is set, tapping the lever up or down will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
Cancel
• Pull the lever toward you, push the clutch pedal or apply the brakes to cancel the setspeed and maintain the set speed in memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected speed in memory, push the lever up and release.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
POWER OUTLET
• There are two 12 Volt Power Outlets in this vehicle located in the lower instrument panel.
• The left-side power outlet is powered when the key is in the ON or ACC positions.
• The right-side power outlet is powered directly from the battery. Items plugged into thispower outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent the engine from starting.
NOTE: Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160
Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will need to be
replaced.
Uconnect™ Phone
• The Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system.
• The Uconnect™ Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands.
• For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES)™, refer to the Uconnect™ Phone section of the Uconnect™ User's Manual on the DVD for further details.
• For vehicles not equipped with VES™, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
WARNING!
• Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway
ahead. Failure to do so may result in an accident causing serious injury or death.
• Your phone must be turned on and paired to the Uconnect™ Phone to allow use of this vehicle feature in emergency situations, when the cellular phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the Uconnect™ Phone.
NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth
®
Hands-Free Profile, Version 0.96 or higher. For Uconnect™ customer support, call
1–877–855–8400.
Phone Pairing
NOTE:Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone. You will also need to
follow the Bluetooth®instructions in your cell phone user guide to complete the phone
pairing setup.
• Press the Phone button
to begin.
• Wait for the “ready” prompt and beep.
• (After the BEEP), say “Uconnect setup”.
• (After the BEEP), say “phone pairing”.
• (After the BEEP), say “pair a phone”.
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VOICE COMMAND
• The Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, discplayer, and a memo recorder. When you press the Voice Command button
,you
will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. If you do not say a
command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of options. If you
ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the Voice Command
button
, listen for the BEEP, and say your command.
• For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES)™, refer to the Voice Command section of the Uconnect™ User's Manual on the DVD for further details.
• For vehicles not equipped with VES™, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on the DVD for Voice Command information.
Changing The Volume
• Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button, then say a command
(e.g., “tutorial”).
• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for Voice
Command is different than the audio system.
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions and all
attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in an
accident causing serious injury or death.
NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Voice Command button
. After the BEEP,
say “tutorial”. Press any hard-key or touch the display to cancel the tutorial.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME)
Towing - Two-Wheel Drive
Models
• Recreational towing with all fourwheels on the ground is allowed ONLY
if the rear driveshaft is removed. See
your authorized dealer or refer to the
Service Manual. Towing with the rear
wheels on the ground while the
driveshaft is connected can result in
severe transmission damage.
WARNING!
If the driveshaft is removed, the
vehicle can roll even if the
transmission is in PARK, which could
cause serious injury or death.
• The parking brake must be firmly engaged and the wheels chocked
during driveshaft removal and
installation. The parking brake must
remain engaged unless the vehicle is
securely and properly connected to the
tow vehicle, or the driveshaft is
completely reinstalled. See your
authorized dealer for proper driveshaft
removal and reinstallation procedures,
including flange orientation/alignment,
use of thread-locking compound,
proper bolt torque specifications, etc.
Towing - Four-Wheel Drive
Models
• Turn off engine and depress brakepedal.
• Shift automatic transmission into NEUTRAL or depress clutch pedal on
manual transmission.
• Shift transfer case to N (Neutral).
• Start the engine, shift into drive or 1st gear and ensure there is no vehicle
movement. • Shut off the engine, place ignition into
ACC position and shift automatic
transmission into PARK, manual
transmission into NEUTRAL.
• Apply the parking brake, attach vehicle to tow vehicle and release the parking
brake.
• Disconnect negative battery cable.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION
INTERLOCK MANUAL
OVERRIDE
• Your vehicle may be equipped with ashift lock manual override.
• The manual override may be used in the event that the shift lever should fail
to move from PARK with the Key Fob in
the ON position and the brake pedal
pressed.
• To operate the shift lock manual override, perform the following steps:
• Turn the Key Fob to the ON position but do not start the engine.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, carefully remove the shift lock
manual override cover which is
located on the PRNDL bezel.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver, reach into the manual override opening. Press and
hold the shift lock lever down.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position and start the
vehicle.
• Reinstall the override cover.
• Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized dealer if the shift lock
manual override has been used.
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24 HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE - U.S. ONLY
• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If youfeel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we will
contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Malfunction Indicator Light
• If the “ESC Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, amalfunction has been detected in the ESC 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), we recommend you drive to the nearest service center as
soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
• The “ESC Malfunction Indicator Light” starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. If the light begins to flash during acceleration, ease up
on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed
and driving to the prevailing road conditions. The light also flashes when TCS is active. To
improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be
desirable to switch the ESC system to Partial Off mode by momentarily pressing the ESC
Off
switch.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• A Tire Pressure Monitoring Light and a “low tire” message will display in your instrumentcluster along with an audible chime if one or more of your vehicle’s four road tires are
significantly under-inflated.
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and
Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening. The TPMS light
should not be used as a tire pressure gauge when adjusting your tire pressure.
• It is recommended that you check the tire pressure in the morning when tires are cool; inflate each tire to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. The light will turn off
after your vehicle’s tire pressures are properly inflated and the pressure has been
recognized. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(25 km/h) before the light will turn off.
• Temperature changes can affect tire pressure, causing the TPMS light to turn on. Tire pressures will also increase as the vehicle is driven – this is normal and you should not
adjust for this increased pressure.
• Driving on under-inflated tires reduces your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and tire tread life. If a spare tire is in use on the vehicle, the TPMS light may turn on.
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