Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And
Soft-keys)
1. A/C Button
Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning
(A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON.
Performing this function will cause the automatic opera-
tion to switch into manual mode and the AUTO indicator
will turn off.
2. Recirculation Button
Press and release to change the current setting, the
indicator illuminates when ON.
3. Blower Control
Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air
forced through the climate system. There are seven
blower speeds available. Adjusting the blower will cause
automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The
speeds can be selected using either hard-keys or soft-keys
as follows:NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the
climate controls will not function during Remote Start
operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)
position. Blower control should be left in the “ON”
position to allow the climate control to either warm or
cool the vehicle
Hard-key
The blower speed increases as you turn the control
clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The blower
speed decreases as you turn the knob counter-clockwise.
Soft-key
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting
and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting.
Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar
area between the icons.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 367
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 275
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 108
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 262
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 415
Brake Assist System ................... 418
Electronic Roll Mitigation ............... 419
Electronic Stability Program ............. 423
Traction Control System ................ 418
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ............. 419
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 227
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 423
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 245,297
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 46
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 46
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 509
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 483
Jacking ............................ 484 Jump Starting
....................... 505
Overheating ........................ 483
Towing ............................ 513
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 521
Engine ............................ 518,519
Block Heater ........................ 383
Break-In Recommendations .............. 93
Checking Oil Level ................... 524
Compartment ....................... 517
Cooling ........................... 537
Exhaust Gas Caution ................94,461
Fuel Requirements .................... 457
Jump Starting ....................... 505
Oil ......................... 524,560,561
Oil Change Interval ................... 525
Oil Filler Cap .................. 518,519,526
Oil Filter ........................... 561
Oil Selection ........................ 525
Overheating ........................ 483
586 INDEX
Passing Light........................... 217
Pets .................................. 92
Phone, Cellular ......................... 117
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 117
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 432
Power Deck Lid Release ..................... 45
Door Locks ......................... 33
Mirrors ............................ 108
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 262
Sunroof ........................... 258
Windows ........................... 41
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 562
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 59
Preparation for Jacking .................... 486
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 58
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24 Radial Ply Tires
......................... 439
Radio Operation ........................ 360
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 223
Rear Camera ........................... 245
Rear Cupholder ......................... 266
Rear Park Sense System ................... 231
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 207
Rear Window Defroster ................... 275
Rear Window Features .................... 275
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 105
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 82
Recreational Towing ...................... 479
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 458
Refrigerant ............................ 530
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 214
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 58
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 24
594 INDEX
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 358
Remote Starting System .................... 28
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 45
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 556
Replacement Keys ........................ 20
Replacement Parts ....................... 522
Replacement Tires ....................... 444
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 576
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 293
Restraint, Head ......................... 205
Restraints, Child ......................... 83
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 47
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 509
Rotation, Tires .......................... 448
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 95
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 97
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 576
Safety Information, Tire ................... 427 Safety Tips
............................. 94
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 94
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 564
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 552
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 58
Seat Belts .......................... 47,50,95
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 55
And Pregnant Women .................. 59
Child Restraint ................. 83,84,85,90
Extender ........................... 59
Front Seat ......................... 50,51
Inspection .......................... 95
Operating Instructions .................. 51
Pretensioners ........................ 58
Rear Seat ........................... 50
Untwisting Procedure .................. 55
Seats ................................. 197
Adjustment ...................... 197,200
Head Restraints ...................... 205
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INDEX 595
Heated............................ 202
Rear Folding ........................ 207
Seatback Release .................. 201,207
Tilting ............................ 201
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 21
Selection of Oil ......................... 525
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 19
Sentry Key Programming ................... 20
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 20
Service Assistance ....................... 573
Service Contract ......................... 575
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 294
Service Manuals ........................ 577
Setting the Clock ........................ 340
Shift Lever Override ...................... 511
Shifting Manual Transmission .................. 384
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 139Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage
.............. 55
Shoulder Belts ........................... 50
Side Airbag ............................. 77
Side View Mirror Adjustment ............... 106
Signals, Turn ...................... 97,216,286
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 408
SmartBeams ........................... 213
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 446
Snow Tires ............................ 447
Spare Tire ....................... 440,441,485
Specifications Oil ............................... 525
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 227
Speedometer ........................... 290
Starting ............................. 28,379
Automatic Transmission ................ 380
Engine Fails to Start .................. 382
Manual Transmission .................. 379
Remote ............................ 28
596 INDEX
Starting Procedures...................... 379
Steering Column Controls ..................... 216
Column Lock ....................... 224
Tilt Column ........................ 224
Wheel, Heated ...................... 225
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 224
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 358
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 358
Storage ............................ 267,556
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 374
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 509
Sun Roof .............................. 258
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 109
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 249
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 60
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 420
System, Remote Starting .................... 28 Tachometer
............................ 284
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 224
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 372
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......286,484
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 87
Text Messaging ......................... 139
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 21
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 21
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 224
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 212
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 432
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 430
Tire Markings .......................... 427
Tire Safety Information .................... 427
TIREFIT .............................. 495
Tires ............................ 97,436,579
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 443
Air Pressure ........................ 436
Chains ............................ 446
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INDEX 597
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 470
Trailer Weight .......................... 470
Transaxle Automatic ......................... 380
Autostick .......................... 407
Manual ........................... 379
Transmission Automatic ....................... 386,544
Filter ............................. 545
Maintenance ........................ 544
Manual ......................... 384,546
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 27
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 249
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 24
Transporting Pets ........................ 92
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 442 Trip Odometer
.......................... 292
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 45,46
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 45
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 46
Turn Signals ......................... 216,286
UCI Connector ......................... 352
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 117
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 579
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 352
Universal Transmitter ..................... 249
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 457
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 55
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 109
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 465
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 433,464,466
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
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INDEX 599