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WARNING!(Continued)
• May not detect a vehicle ahead when strong light (for example, sunrise or sunset) isdirectly shining on the front of the vehicle.
• Can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle’s braking capability, and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
You should switch off the ACC system:
• When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.e., in highway construction zones).
• When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have steep uphill or downhill slopes; and when towing a
trailer.
• When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.
• Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision.
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own. The driver has the responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and
steering. Failure to follow this warning could lead to serious injury or death.
ELECTRONIC SHIFTER – 3.6L ENGINE
• Your new vehicle is equipped with a stateof the art, fuel efficient 8 speed
transmission. The electronic shift lever in
this vehicle does not slide like a
conventional shifter. Instead, the shift lever
is spring loaded and moves forward and
rearward, always returning to the center
position after each gear is selected.
• The transmission gear (PRND) is displayed both on the shift lever and in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).
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Shifting From DRIVE to SPORT/LOW
Vehicles Equipped with SPORT Mode• To shift from DRIVE to SPORT, pull the shift lever rearward until “S” is displayed in theEVIC.
• To shift back into DRIVE from SPORT, pull the shift lever rearward until “D” is displayed in the EVIC.
Vehicles Equipped with LOW Mode • To shift from DRIVE to LOW, pull the shift lever rearward until “L” is displayed in theEVIC.
• To shift back into DRIVE from LOW, pull the shift lever rearward until “D” is displayed in the EVIC.
TRANSMISSION MODES/AUTOSTICK®
• AUTOSTICK® is only available on sport equipped vehicles.
For Vehicles Equipped With Sport Mode
• This mode is driver selectable and will provide more aggressive shifting and is intendedfor spirited driving.
• Shifting into SPORT mode can be done anytime the vehicle is in the “D” Drive position. Simply pull the shift lever and release when “S” is displayed in the EVIC. Pulling the shift
lever rearward a second time will return the vehicle to the “D” Drive position.
NOTE:When the vehicle is in SPORT mode, there is a green “sport flag” illuminated in the
instrument cluster.
For Vehicles Equipped With Low Mode
• This range should be used for engine braking when descending very steep grades. In this range, the transmission will downshift for increased engine braking. To switch between
DRIVE and LOW mode, pull the shift lever rearward and release when “L” is displayed in
the EVIC.
• Shifting into LOW can be done anytime the vehicle is in “D” DRIVE position.
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AUTOSTICK®
• When the transmission is in DRIVE, it willoperate automatically, shifting between
the eight available gears. While in SPORT
mode, the transmission will only shift
between seven of the eight available
gears.
• To engage AutoStick®, simply tap one of the steering wheel-mounted shift paddles
(+/-).
• In AutoStick® mode, the transmission will only shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver, except as described below. It will remain in the selected gear until
another upshift or downshift is chosen.
• When AutoStick® is active, the current transmission gear is displayed in the EVIC.
• If AutoStick® is engaged while in DRIVE mode, lack of accelerator pedal activity will cause the transmission to revert to automatic operation. The transmission will also upshift
automatically once redline, (where the tachometer needle points to the red portion of the
gauge) is reached. If the accelerator is pressed to the floor, the transmission will downshift
when possible (based on current vehicle speed and gear).
• When AutoStick® is used in SPORT mode, the transmission will only shift up or down when commanded by the driver, except as noted below.
• In either DRIVE or SPORT mode, the transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows to a stop (to prevent engine lugging) and will display the current gear.
Tapping the (+) paddle (at a stop) will allow starting in second gear. After a stop, the
driver should manually upshift (+) the transmission as the vehicle accelerates.
NOTE:To disengage AutoStick® mode, press and hold the (+) shift paddle until “D” or “S” is
once again displayed in the EVIC. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick® mode at any time
without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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Compass Calibration
• This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually.When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display “CAL”
until the compass is calibrated.
• You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the
EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.
ECO
• The ECO message will appear in your EVIC display whenever you are driving in a fuelefficient manner.
• This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
• The EVIC can be used to view or change the following settings. Press the UPor
DOWN
button until System Setup displays, then press the SELECTbutton.
Scroll through the settings using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the SELECT
button to change the setting. Press the BACK button to scroll back to a previous menu or
sub menu.
• Fuel Economy • Vehicle Info (Customer Information
Features)
• Vehicle Speed • Messages
• Trip Info • Turn Menu Off
• Units
Uconnect Touch™ Customer Programmable Features
• The Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 system allows you to access Customer Programmable feature settings such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Heated Seats,
Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/ Bluetooth and SIRIUS Setup
through soft-keys.
• Touch the More soft-key to on the bottom of the screen, then touch the Settings soft-key to access the Settings screen. When making a selection, scroll up or down until the
preferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the preferred setting until a
check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. The
following feature settings are available:
• Display • Clock
• Safety / Assistance • Doors & Locks
• Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start • Engine Off Options
• Compass Settings • Audio
• Phone / Bluetooth • SIRIUS Setup
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WARNING!
• Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the universaltransceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door
or gate.
• Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous when inhaled and can cause you
and others to be severely injured or killed.
POWER OUTLETS
• There are three 12 Volt electrical outletson this vehicle.
• The front 12 Volt power outlet has power available only when the ignition is placed
in the ACC or RUN position.
• The center console outlet is powered directly from the battery (power available
at all times). Items plugged into this outlet
may discharge the battery and/or prevent
the engine from starting.
• There is also a 12 volt power outlet located on the back of the center console for rear passengers. This power outlet has power available only when the ignition is placed in the
ACC or RUN position.
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/TransmissionFrontal AreaMax. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt. (See Note)
3.6L Automatic 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m)
1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
5.7L Automatic 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m)
1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and it should never exceed the
weight referenced on the “Tire and Loading Information” placard.
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AUTOSTICK®
Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter
• AutoStick® is a driver-interactivetransmission feature that offers manual
gear shifting to provide you with more
control of the vehicle. AutoStick® allows
you to maximize engine braking, and
improve overall vehicle performance.
• This system can also provide you with more control during passing, city driving,
cold slippery conditions, mountain driving,
trailer towing, and many other situations.
Operation
• When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the transmission will operate automatically,shifting between the five available gears. To engage AutoStick®, simply move the shift
lever to the right or left (+/-) while in the DRIVE position, or press one of the steering
wheel mounted shift paddles (+/-). When AutoStick® is active, the current transmission
gear is displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) portion of the
instrument cluster. In AutoStick® mode, the transmission will shift when manually selected
by the driver (using the shift lever, or the shift paddles), unless an engine lugging or
overspeed condition would result. It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift
or downshift is chosen, except as described below:
• The transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will display the current gear.
• The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop.
• You can start out in first or second gear. Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in second gear. Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions.
• The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick® is engaged. To disengage AutoStick® mode, hold the shift lever to the right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle
until “D” is once again displayed in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of the
AutoStick® mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
• An “UPSHIFT” message will appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) portion of the instrument cluster when using AutoStick®, to alert the driver to
upshift to the next gear. The “UPSHIFT” message will appear when approaching the
maximum engine speed.
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WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels
could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury.
ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING SYSTEM
• This vehicle may be equipped with an electronic controlled damping system. This systemreduces body roll and pitch in many driving situations including cornering, acceleration
and braking. There are three modes of operation:
Automatic (Auto) Mode
• This is the default position when vehicleignition is first turned on. This mode will
give a sporty, but comfortable ride. Within
this mode, the suspension will adapt to the
vehicle inputs, including vehicle speed,
steering inputs, braking, and acceleration.
• If AutoStick® is engaged while in “Auto” mode, the transmission will automatically
shift up if maximum engine speed is
reached.
• Heavily pressing the accelerator pedal may generate an automatic downshift for improved acceleration.
• This mode should be used for most driving situations.
SPORTSport Mode
• This mode is driver selectable when the vehicle is placed in SPORT mode (press
the CONTROLS button and then the
SPORT button on the display screen).
This mode will set suspension for
maximum performance handling and is
intended for spirited driving.
• When SPORT mode is enabled, a flag will light up in the instrument cluster.
NOTE:The SPORT setting will provide a firmer ride.
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