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When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist
(HSA) system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control System” in “Starting And Driving” for system
function and operating information. To make your
selection, press the Hill Start Assist soft-key, select On
or Off followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Lights
 Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90
seconds when exiting the vehicle. To change the Head-
light Off Delay status press the 0, 30, 60 or 90 soft-key
followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
 Headlight Illumination on Approach (for
versions/markets, where provided)
When this feature is selected, the headlights will acti-
vate and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when
the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To
change the Illuminated Approach status press the 0, 30,
60 or 90 soft-key followed by pressing the arrow back
soft-key.
 Headlights with Wipers (for versions/markets,
where provided)
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch
is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turnedon. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers
are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. To
make your selection, press the Headlights with Wipers
soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing the
arrow back soft-key.
 Auto Dim High Beams “SmartBeam™” (for
versions/markets, where provided)
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions.
To make your selection, press the Auto High Beams
soft-key, select ON or OFF followed by pressing the
arrow back soft-key. Refer to “Lights/SmartBeam™
(for versions/markets, where provided)” in “Knowing
Your Vehicle” for further information.
 Headlight Dipped Beam (Traffic Changeover)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Low beam headlights have more control of upward
light and direct most of their light downward and either
to the left for right hand drive countries or to the right
for left hand drive countries to provide safe forward
visibility without excessive glare.
 Flash Headlights With Lock (for versions/
markets, where provided)
When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn
signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked
with the RKE transmitter. To make your selection,
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press the Flash Headlights with Lock soft-key, select
On or Off followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Doors & Locks
 Auto Unlock on Exit (for versions/markets,
where provided)
When this feature is selected, all doors will unlock
when the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in
the PARK (for versions/markets, where provided) or
NEUTRAL position and the driver's door is opened. To
make your selection, press the Auto Unlock on Exit
soft-key, select On or Off followed by pressing the
arrow back soft-key.
 Flash Headlight with Lock (for versions/markets,
where provided)
When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn
signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked
with the RKE transmitter. To make your selection,
press the Flash Lights with Lock soft-key, select On or
Off followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
 1st Press of Key Fob Unlocks (for versions/
markets, where provided)
WhenUnlock Driver Door Only On 1st Press is
selected, only the driver's door will unlock on the first
press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button. When
Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the
RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger's doors. When
Unlock All Doors On 1st
Press is selected, all of the doors will unlock on the
first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button.
NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with Keyless Enter-
N­Go™ (Passive Entry) and the EVIC is programmed
to Unlock All Doors 1st Press, all doors will unlock no
matter which Passive Entry equipped door handle is
grasped. If Driver Door 1st Press is programmed, only
the driver’s door will unlock when the driver’s door is
grasped. With Passive Entry, if Driver Door 1st Press is
programmed touching the handle more than once will
only result in the driver’s door opening. If driver door
first is selected, once the driver door is opened, the
interior door lock/unlock switch can be used to unlock
all doors (or use RKE transmitter).
 Passive Entry (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided)
This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle’s
door(s) without having to press the RKE transmitter
lock or unlock buttons. To make your selection, press
the Passive Entry soft-key, select ON or OFF followed
by pressing the arrow back soft-key. Refer to “Keyless
Enter­N­Go™” in “Knowing Your Vehicle”.
Engine Off Options
 Engine Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
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switches, radio, Uconnect™ phone system (for
versions/markets, where provided), DVD video system
(for versions/markets, where provided), power sunroof
(for versions/markets, where provided), and power
outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition is cycled OFF. Opening either front vehicle
door will cancel this feature. To change the Engine Off
Power Delay status press the 0 seconds, 45 seconds, 5
minutes or 10 minutes soft-key followed by pressing
the arrow back soft-key.
 Headlight Off Delay (for versions/markets,
where provided)
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90
seconds when exiting the vehicle. To change the Head-
light Off Delay status press the 0, 30, 60 or 90 soft-key
followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.Compass Settings
 Variance (for versions/markets, where provided)
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
North and Geographic North. To compensate for the
differences the variance should be set for the zone
where the vehicle is driven, per the zone map. Once
properly set, the compass will automatically compen-
sate for the differences, and provide the most accurate
compass heading.
NOTE:
Keep magnetic materials away from the top
of the instrument panel, such as iPod's, Mobile Phones,
Laptops and Radar Detectors. This is where the com-
pass module is located, and it can cause interference
with the compass sensor, and it may give false readings.
(fig. 14)
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 Perform Compass Calibration (for versions/
markets, where provided)
Press the Calibration key to change this setting. This
compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need
to manually reset the compass. 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 pressing the ON soft-key
and completing one or more 360–degree turns (in an
area free from large metal or metallic objects) until theCAL indicator displayed in the EVIC turns off. The
compass will now function normally.
Audio
 Balance/Fade (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided)
When in this display you may adjust the Balance and
Fade settings.(fig. 14)
Compass Variance Map
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 Equalizer (for versions/markets, where provided)
When in this display you may adjust the Bass, Mid and
Treble settings. Adjust the settings with the + and –
setting soft-keys or by selecting any point on the scale
in between the + and – soft-keys followed by pressing
the arrow back soft-key.
NOTE:Bass/mid/treble allow the you to simply slide
your finger up/down to change the setting as well as
press directly on the desired setting.
 Speed Adjusted Volume (for versions/markets,
where provided)
Decreases volume relative to vehicle speed. To change
the Speed Adjusted Volume press the Off, 1, 2 or 3
soft-key followed by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
 Music Info Cleanup (for versions/markets, where
provided)
This feature helps organize music files for optimized
music navigation. To make your selection, press the
Music Info Cleanup soft-key, select On or Off followed
by pressing the arrow back soft-key.
Phone / Bluetooth
 Paired Devices
This feature shows which phones are paired to the
Phone/Bluetooth system. For further information, re-
fer to the Uconnect Touch™ Supplement. SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of
the vehicle.
WARNING!
 It
is dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a colli-
sion, 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. In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
 Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
DRIVER'S POWER SEAT (for versions/
markets, where provided)
The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the
seat near the floor. Use this switch to move the seat up,
down, forward, rearward or to tilt the seat. (fig. 15)
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward.
Push the seat switch forward or rearward, the seat will
move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch
when the desired position has been reached.
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POWER LUMBAR (for versions/markets,
where provided)
The Power Lumbar switch is located on the outboard
side of the driver's seat. Push the switch forward to
increase the lumbar support. Push the switch rearward
to decrease the lumbar support. Pushing upward or
downward on the switch will raise or lower the posi-
tion of the support.(fig. 16)
HEATED SEATS (for versions/markets, where
provided)
On some models, the front driver and passenger seats
may be equipped with heaters in both the seat cushions
and seatbacks. The heated seats are operated using the
Uconnect Touch™ System.
WARNING!
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ersons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medi-
cation, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical
condition must exercise care when using the seat
heater. It may cause burns even at low tempera-
tures, especially if used for long periods of time.
 Do not place anything on the seat or seatback
that insulates against heat , such as a blanket or
cushion. This may cause the seat heater to over-
heat . Sitting in a seat that has been overheated
could cause serious burns due to the increased
surface temperature of the seat .
For Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect Touch™
4.3:
Touch the CLIMATE hard-key (located on the left side
of the Uconnect Touch™ display) to enter the climate
control screen. Touch the “Driver” or “Pass” seat soft-key
(located on the Uconnect Touch™ display)
once to select HI-level heating. Touch the
soft-key a second time to select LO-level heating.
Touch the soft-key a third time to shut the heating
elements OFF.
(fig. 16) Power Lumbar Switch
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When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will
provide a boosted heat level during the first four
minutes of operation. Then, the heat output will drop
to the normal HI-level. If the HI-level setting is se-
lected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level
after a maximum of 30 minutes of continuous opera-
tion. At that time, the display will change from HI to
LO, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will turn
OFF automatically after a maximum of 30 minutes.
For Vehicles Equipped With Uconnect Touch™
8.4 And 8.4 Nav:
Touch the “Controls” soft-key located on the
Uconnect Touch™ display. (fig. 17)Touch the “Driver” or “Passenger” seat soft-
key once to select HI-level heating. Touch the
soft-key a second time to select LO-level
heating. Touch the soft-key a third time to
shut the heating elements OFF. (fig. 18)
NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be
felt within two to five minutes.
MANUAL FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
For models equipped with manual seats, the driver and
passenger seats can be adjusted forward or rearward
by using a bar located by the front of the seat cushion,
near the floor. (fig. 19)
While sitting in the seat, lift up on the bar located and
move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar(fig. 17) Controls Soft-Key
(fig. 18)Heated Seats Soft-Keys
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
GENERAL OVERVIEW
The air conditioning and heating system is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather. This
system can be operated through either the Automatic
Climate Controls on the instrument panel or through
the Uconnect Touch™ system display.
When the Uconnect Touch™ system is in different
modes (Radio, Player, Settings, More, etc.) the driver
and passenger temperature settings will be indicated at
the top of the display.
Hard-Keys
Hard-keys are located on the left and right side of the
Uconnect Touch™ 4.3 screen in the center of the
instrument panel. There are also hard-keys located
below the Uconnect Touch™ screen.(fig. 40) (fig. 41)
(fig. 42)
(fig. 40) Uconnect Touch™ System 4.3 Climate Hard-Key(fig. 41)
Automatic Temperature Controls — Hard-Keys
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