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Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time,
vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of
whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Front And Side Impact Sensors
In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the ORC
in determining appropriate response to impact events.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if
the communication network remains intact, and the
power remains intact, depending on the nature of the
event the ORC will determine whether to have the
Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow-
ing functions:
•Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition is cycled off. •
Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long
as the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF.If A Deployment Occurs
The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate
immediately after deployment.
NOTE: In a rollover the pretensioners and/or SAB and
SABIC - if equipped air bags may deploy on both sides of
the vehicle.
If you do have a collision which deploys the air bags, any
or all of the following may occur:
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Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
•Modifications to any part of the air bag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured if the air bag system is not there to
protect you. Do not modify the components or
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the
upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not
modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or
add aftermarket side steps or running boards.
• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air
bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has an air bag system.
• Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag
system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or may
not function properly if modifications are made.
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WARNING! (Continued)
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any
air bag system service. If your seat, including your
trim cover and cushion, needs to be serviced in any
way (including removal or loosening/tightening of
seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your
authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved
seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary to
modify the air bag system for persons with dis-
abilities, contact your authorized dealer.
Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the air bags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with air bag system electrical components. While the air
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bag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service
the air bag system immediately.
•The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition is first
cycled to the ON/RUN.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving.
NOTE: If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to “Fuses” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for the proper air bag fuses.
See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good.Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts
were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
not lit during starting, see your authorizeddealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ........................... .108
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................108
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .108
▫ Outside Mirrors ..................... .109
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature —
If Equipped .........................110
▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming
Mirror — If Equipped ..................110
▫ Outside Mirrors Approach Light —
If Equipped ..........................110
▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped .......110▫
Power Mirrors .......................111
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............112
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . .112
▫ “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of
Sun Visor ...........................113

BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED . . .114
▫ Rear Cross Path .......................119
▫ Modes Of Operation ...................121
 Uconnect® Phone(4.3) ....................122
▫ Uconnect® 4.3 ....................... .122
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DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED . . . .210
▫ Programming The Memory Feature .........211
▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter To Memory .............212
▫ Memory Position Recall .................213
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With
Memory Seat Only) ....................213
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........215
 LIGHTS ............................ .216
▫ Headlight Switch .....................216
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......217
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available with
Automatic Headlights Only) .............218
▫ SmartBeam™ — If Equipped .............218▫
Headlight Time Delay ..................219
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped ........................ .220
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................220
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............220
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................221
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .222
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................222
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................222
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .222
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ..............223
▫ Courtesy Lights ...................... .224
▫ Ambient Light ....................... .224
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .225
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......227
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............227
▫ Wiper Operation ..................... .227
▫ Windshield Washers ...................228
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .229
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available with
Automatic Headlights Only) .............229
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........229
 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .231
 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED ...............232

HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . .233
 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED ......235
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .237
▫ To Activate ......................... .238
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................238
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .239
▫ To Resume Speed .....................239
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............239
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................240
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .241
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . . .243
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . . .244
▫ To Activate ......................... .245
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