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Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............ 186
Gauges ............................... 102–103
odometer ................................. 112
trip odometer .......................... 112
H
Hazard flashers ......................... 258
HD Radio™ ............................... 451
Headlamps
aiming ...................................... 302
bulb specifications .................. 308
flash to pass .............................. 89
high beam ........................... 89, 91
replacing bulbs ....................... 304
Head restraints ......................... 155
Heated steering wheel .............. 501
Heating .............. 142, 144, 146, 148
Help ............................................ 500
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................ 168
Home screen ............................. 437
Hood .......................................... 281
How to use voice commands ... 443
I
Ignition ............................... 177, 354
Illuminated visor mirror ..... 99–100
Information displays ................. 109
Infotainment display ................. 441
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................ 191
Instrument panel
cleaning ................................... 313cluster ...................................... 103
Intelligent Access Key ................ 56
J
Jack ............................................ 339
positioning ............................... 339
storage ..................................... 339
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) .... 398
Jump-starting your vehicle ...... 259
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ..................................... 71
keypad ....................................... 74
locking and unlocking doors .... 75
programming entry code ......... 74
Keys ....................................... 56, 77
positions of the ignition ......... 177
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................ 308
headlamps, flash to pass .......... 89
interior lamps ........................... 94
replacing bulbs ....................... 304
LATCH anchors ........................... 28
Lights, warning and indicator .. 103
Listening to music .................... 449
Loading pictures ....................... 492
Load limits ................................. 240
Locks
autolock ..................................... 71
childproof .................................. 32
doors .......................................... 69
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Power Windows ........................... 95
Privacy information .......... 391, 440
Push button start system ......... 177
Putting a call on/off hold ......... 398
Q
Quick touch buttons ................. 513
R
Radio .......................... 130, 134, 136
AM/FM ..................................... 450
Single CD ................ 130, 134, 136
Radio reception ......................... 128
Radio voice commands ............. 456
Rear heated seats ..................... 166
Rear view camera
display ................................ 216, 493
Rear window
defroster ............ 142, 144, 146, 148
Receiving a text
message ............................. 401, 478
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints
for children .................................. 25
Relays ................................ 271–272
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ...................... 72
locking/unlocking doors ........... 69
opening the trunk ..................... 70
replacing the batteries ............. 57
Reverse sensing system ........... 211
Roadside assistance .................. 257
Route preferences .................... 509S
Safety Belt Maintenance ............ 41
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ......... 35, 38
Safety defects, reporting .......... 270
Safety information ............ 390, 438
Safety restraints .............. 35–36, 38
Belt-Minder............................. 38
extension assembly .................. 37
for adults ............................. 35–36
for children ......................... 20, 25
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................ 46
safety belt maintenance ........... 41
seat belt maintenance .............. 41
warning light and chime .......... 38
Safety restraints -
LATCH anchors ........................... 28
Safety seats for children ...... 20, 25
Safety Compliance
Certification Label .................... 361
Satellite Radio ................... 130, 458
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log ............. 375
SD card ...................... 139, 465, 504
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ............... 35
Seats
child safety seats ................ 20, 25
climate control ........................ 164
easy access/easyout
feature ..................................... 162
front seats ............... 157–158, 163
heated .............................. 162, 166
memory seat ..................... 58, 161
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SecuriCode keyless entry
system .......................................... 73
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system .......................................... 77
Selecting your media source
(USB, Line in, BT audio) ......... 420
Sending new text messages ..... 477
Setting a destination ................ 504
Setting a destination
by voice ..................................... 505
Setting the clock ............... 130, 492
Setting your wallpaper ............. 492
Side air curtain ........................... 51
Side-curtain airbags system ....... 51
SIRIUSsatellite radio ..... 130, 458
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands ................................. 460
SIRIUS Travel Link ................... 485
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands ................................. 486
SOS Post Crash Alert ................. 44
Spark plugs,
specifications ..................... 354, 360
Specification chart,
lubricants ................................... 356
Stability system ......................... 209
Starting your vehicle ................ 179
jump starting .......................... 259
push button start system ....... 177
Steering wheel ............................ 81
controls ...................................... 83
tilting ......................................... 81
Sunshade ................................... 100
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) .................... 45Supported media file types ...... 471
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................ 471
SYNCcustomer support ......... 390
SYNCServices ................. 413, 481
System settings ......................... 494
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...... 142, 144,
146, 148, 501
Temporary mobility kit ............. 345
Text messaging ................. 401, 477
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) ..... 401, 403
Tilt steering wheel ...................... 81
Tires ........................... 318–319, 339
alignment ................................ 332
care .......................................... 318
changing .......................... 339, 341
checking the pressure ............ 328
inflating ................................... 326
label ......................................... 325
replacing .................................. 330
rotating .................................... 333
safety practices ....................... 332
sidewall information ............... 321
snow tires and chains ............ 334
spare tire ................................. 339
Temporary mobility kit .......... 345
terminology ............................. 319
tire grades ............................... 319
treadwear ........................ 318, 328
Touchscreen features
(climate) .................................... 501
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