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Locks and Security 98
Keys 98
Locks 104
Anti-theft system 116
Seating and Safety Restraints 122
Seating 122
Airbags 155
Child restraints 166
Tires, Wheels and Loading 185
Tire information 188
Tire inflation 190
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 203
Vehicle loading 208
Trailer towing 215
Recreational towing 222
Driving 223
Starting 223
Brakes 230
AdvanceTrac233
Air suspension 240
Transmission operation 242
Forward and reverse sensing system 246
Rear-view camera system 249
Roadside Emergencies 264
Getting roadside assistance 264
Hazard flasher control 265
Fuel pump shut-off switch 266
Fuses and relays 267
Changing tires 275
Wheel lug nut torque 283
Jump starting 285
Wrecker towing 289
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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAirbag - Front
Airbag - SideChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemParking Brake System
Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum BasedParking Aid System
Stability Control SystemSpeed Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Service Engine SoonEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check Fuel CapLow Tire Pressure
Warning
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To activate dual play mode(rear seat passengers listen to a different
playing media than the front seat passengers):
•Press the speaker/headphone control. A head phone icon (
) will
illuminate in the radio display and in the rear display, indicating the
rear seat speakers have been disabled and headphones are now active.
This is dual play mode.
•Press the MEDIA Control to change audio sources (as heard in the
headphones only).
•Use the other controls to make adjustments to the playing media.
•Dual Play mode may also be
activated by simultaneously
pressing memory presets 2 and 4
located on the radio.
The rear speakers are muted and rear seat passengers can listen to the
selected media through their headphones.
To deactivate dual play mode:
•Press the 2 and 4 buttons simultaneously again.
•Press the headphone/speaker button again
•Press the 3 and 5 buttons simultaneously until the rear seat controls
are LOCKED.
Using any of these methods, the headphone icon will turn off in both
displays (front and rear), the rear speaker sound will be restored and the
headphone jacks will be disabled.
Using headphones/dual play mode
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children operate the system while unsupervised. If
wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may become
entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves.
Plug a 3.5 mm headphone (not included) into the
jack. Press the
speaker button, or the 2/4 preset buttons simultaneously on the radio to
activate the headphones. The words DUAL PLAY will illuminate on the
radio display, sound will no longer be heard from the rear speakers and
the fade control will be disabled, signaling that Dual Play has been
activated.
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WARNING (Continued)
•Check attachment of floor mats on a regular basis. Always properly
reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning
or replacement.
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well
while the vehicle is moving. Objects that are loose can become
trapped under the pedals causing a loss of vehicle control.
•Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or attachment
instructions can potentially cause interference with pedal operation
causing loss of control of vehicle.
•To install floor mats, position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over
the retention post and press down to lock in.
•To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.
POWER LIFTGATE
The liftgate can be operated by the following:
•Instrument panel control button
•Transmitter button
•Outside control button
•Control button in the rear cargo area
Note:The liftgate can be reversed with a second press on a control
button or transmitter and can be manually closed at any time.
Opening and closing the power liftgate:
WARNING:Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate
area before using the power liftgate control.
WARNING:Keep keys out of reach of children. Do not allow
children to play near an open or moving power liftgate.
The liftgate will only operate with the vehicle in P (Park). The chime will
beep once if conditions are not correct to start an operation. These
conditions include:
•The ignition is in on and the transmission is not in P (Park)
•The battery voltage is below the minimum operating voltage
•The vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph (5 km/h)
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CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
Childproof door locks prevent
opening of the rear doors from
inside the vehicle regardless of the
state of the main locks (locked or
unlocked).
The childproof locks are located on
the rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock. Move control down
to disengage childproof locks.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) complies with part 15 of the
FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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When to use the automatic locking mode
This mode should be usedany timea child safety seat, except a
booster, is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions. Children
12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating
position whenever possible. Refer toSafety restraints for childrenor
Safety seats for childrenlater in this chapter.
How to use the automatic locking mode
1. Buckle the combination lap and
shoulder belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion and
pull downward until the entire belt
is pulled out.
•Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking
sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking
mode.
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract
completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the
vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
WARNING:After any vehicle collision, the safety belt system at
all passenger seating positions must be checked by an authorized
dealer to verify that the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child
seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all safety belts should be
checked for proper function.
WARNING:BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE
REPLACED if the safety belt assembly “automatic locking
retractor” feature or any other safety belt function is not operating
properly when checked by an authorized dealer. Failure to replace the
belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in
collisions.
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Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a
rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag. If you must use a
forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the vehicle seat all the
way back.
Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating
position whenever possible. If all children cannot be seated and
restrained properly in a rear seating position, properly restrain the
largest child in the front seat.
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder
belts
Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.
When installing a child safety seat with combination lap/shoulder belts:
•Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position.
•Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap
and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the
buckle.
•Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety
seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button,
to help prevent accidental unbuckling.
•Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Step 5
below. This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.
WARNING:Depending on where you secure a child restraint,
and depending on the child restraint design, you may block
access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and/or LATCH lower
anchors, rendering those features potentially unusable. To avoid risk of
injury, occupants should only use seating positions where they are able
to be properly restrained.
Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with
combination lap/shoulder belts:
Note:Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat,
the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat.
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