AUXILIARY POWER POINTS
WARNING:Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the
cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Improper use of the lighter
can cause damage not covered by your warranty, and can result in fire
or serious injury.
Note:Do not insert objects other than an accessory plug into the power
point. This will damage the outlet and blow the fuse.
Note:Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the
plug.
Note:Do not use the power point over the vehicle capacity of 12 volts
DC/180 watts or a fuse may blow.
Note:Do not use the power point for operating a cigarette lighter
element.
Note:Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered
by your warranty.
Note:Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used.
Run the engine for full capacity use of the power point . To prevent the
battery from being discharged:
•Do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is
not running.
•Do not leave devices plugged in overnight or when the vehicle is
parked for extended periods.
Locations
Power points may be found:
•on the front of the center console
•inside the utility compartment
•on the rear of the console, accessible from the rear seats
•in the cargo area.
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911 Assist™ ...................... 446, 523
A
ABS (see Brakes) ..................... 235
Accessing and using your
USB port .................................... 502
Accessing call history/phone
book during active call ............. 435
Accessing your calendar .......... 523
Accessing your media menu
features ...................................... 458
Accessing your phone menu
features ...................................... 436
Accessory delay ........................ 107
Active call menu options ......... 435
Active Park Assist ..................... 244
Adaptive Cruise Control ........... 254
Adding (pairing) a phone ........ 510
Advanced menu options ... 445, 464
Advanced menu options
(prompts, languages, defaults,
master reset, installing
applications) .............................. 445
Airbag supplemental restraint
system .......................................... 51
and child safety seats .............. 52
description ................................ 51
disposal ...................................... 60
driver airbag .............................. 51
passenger airbag ....................... 51
side airbag ........................... 51, 55
Air cleaner filter ............... 341, 397
Air conditioning ........................ 158
manual heating and air
conditioning system ............... 158All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road ......................... 227
Ambient mood/lighting ............. 528
Ambulance packages .................. 16
AM/FM ....................................... 487
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .............................. 235
Anti-theft system .................. 86, 89
arming the system .............. 86, 89
disarming a triggered system .. 89
Audio system
Single CD ................ 146, 150–151
Audio system
(see Radio) ................ 146, 150–151
Automatic transmission ............ 220
fluid, adding .................... 333–334
fluid, checking ................ 333–334
fluid, refill capacities .............. 393
fluid, specification .................. 393
Selectshift (SST) .................... 223
Auxiliary Input Jack ................. 498
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) .. 152
Auxiliary powerpoint ................ 199
A/V inputs .......................... 154, 507
Axle
lubricant specifications .......... 393
refill capacities ........................ 393
B
Battery ....................................... 337
acid, treating emergencies ..... 337
jumping a disabled battery .... 302
maintenance-free .................... 337
replacement, specifications ... 397
servicing .................................. 337
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