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CLIMATE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184 GENERAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
CLIMATE CONTROL FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . .187
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURECONTROL (ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188
OPERATING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling
system could damage your vehicle.
If the temperature gauge reads “H”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle
the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the “H” and you
hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately and call an
authorized studio for service.WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dan-
gerous. You or others could be
badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an
authorized dealer for service if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to
look under the hood yourself, see
“Maintaining Your Vehicle”. Fol-
low the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.21. AWD (All Wheel Drive)
Indicator (for versions/ markets,
where provided)
The AWD indicator will illuminate
when All Wheel Drive (AWD) is
activated.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) features a driver-
interactive display that is located in
the instrument cluster.
This system allows the driver to select
a variety of useful information by
pressing the switches mounted on the
steering wheel. The EVIC consists of
the following:
Radio Info
Fuel Economy Info
Cruise Control Info
Digital Vehicle Speed
Trip Info
Tire Pressure
Vehicle Info
Stored Warning Messages
Turn Menu OFF
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
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Touchscreen Beep
When in this display, you may turn on
or shut off the sound heard when a
touch screen button (soft-key) is
pressed. Touch the Touchscreen Beep
soft-key until a check-mark appears
next to the setting, showing that set-
ting has been selected. Touch the back
arrow soft-key to return to the previ-
ous menu.
Navigation Turn-By-Turn In
Cluster (for versions/markets,
where provided)
When this feature is selected, the
turn-by-turn directions will appear in
the display as the vehicle approaches
a designated turn within a pro-
grammed route. To make your selec-
tion, touch the Navigation Turn-By-
Turn In Cluster soft-key, until a
check-mark appears next to the set-
ting, showing that setting has been
selected. Touch the back arrow soft-
key to return to the previous menu. Fuel Saver Display In Cluster
The “ECO” message is located in the
instrument cluster display, this mes-
sage can be turned on or off. To make
your selection, touch the Fuel Saver
Display soft-key, until a check-mark
appears next to the setting, showing
that setting has been selected. Touch
the back arrow soft-key to return to the
previous menu.Clock
After pressing the Clock soft-key the
following settings will be available.
Sync Time With GPS (for
versions/markets, where provided)
When in this display, you may auto-
matically have the radio set the time.
To change the Sync Time setting
touch the Sync with GPS Time soft-
key until a check-mark appears next
to the setting, showing that setting has
been selected. Touch the back arrow
soft-key to return to the previous
menu. Set Time Hours
When in this display, you may adjust
the hours. The Sync with GPS Time
soft-key must be unchecked. To make
your selection touch the + or - soft-
keys to adjust the hours up or down.
Touch the back arrow soft-key to re-
turn to the previous menu or touch the
X soft-key to close out of the settings
screen.
Set Time Minutes
When in this display, you may adjust
the minutes. The Sync with GPS Time
soft-key must be unchecked. To make
your selection touch the + or - soft-keys
to adjust the minutes up or down.
Touch the back arrow soft-key to re-
turn to the previous menu or touch the
X soft-key to close out of the settings
screen. Time Format
When in this display, you may select
the time format display setting. Touch
the Time Format soft-key until a
check-mark appears next to the 12hrs
or 24hrs setting, showing that setting
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Blind Spot Alert (for versions/
markets, where provided)
When this feature is selected, the
Blind Spot Alert feature can be set to
Off, Lights or Lights and Chime. The
Blind Spot Alert feature can be acti-
vated in “Lights” mode. When this
mode is selected, the Blind Spot Moni-
tor (BSM) system is activated and will
only show a visual alert in the outside
mirrors. When “Lights & Chime”
mode is activated, the Blind Spot
Monitor (BSM) will show a visual
alert in the outside mirrors as well as
an audible alert when the turn signal
is on. When “Off” is selected, the
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is
deactivated. To change the Blind Spot
Alert status, touch the Off, Lights or
Lights & Chime soft-key. Then touch
the arrow back soft-key.
NOTE: If your vehicle has expe-
rienced any damage in the area
where the sensor is located, even if
the fascia is not damaged, the sen-
sor may have become misaligned.
Take your vehicle to an authorized
dealer to verify sensor alignment.Having a sensor that is misaligned
will result in the BSM not operat-
ing to specification.
ParkView® Backup Camera (for
versions/markets, where provided)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
the ParkView® Rear Back Up Cam-
era that allows you to see an on-screen
image of the rear surroundings of
your vehicle whenever the shift lever
is put into REVERSE. The image will
be displayed on the radio touchscreen
display along with a caution note to
“check entire surroundings” across
the top of the screen. After five sec-
onds, this note will disappear. The
ParkView® camera is located on the
rear of the vehicle above the rear Li-
cense plate. To make your selection,
touch the ParkView® Backup Cam-
era soft-key, until a check-mark ap-
pears next to setting, showing that
setting has been selected. Touch the
back arrow soft-key to return to the
previous menu.
Rain Sensing Auto Wipers (for
versions/markets, where provided)
When this feature is selected, the sys-
tem will automatically activate the
windshield wipers if it senses moisture
on the windshield. To make your se-
lection, touch the Rain Sensing soft-
key, until a check-mark appears next
to setting, showing that setting has
been selected. Touch the back arrow
soft-key to return to the previous
menu.
Hill Start Assist
When this feature is selected, the Hill
Start Assist (HSA) system is active.
Refer to “Electronic Brake Control
System” in “Starting And Operating”
for system function and operating in-
formation. To make your selection,
touch the Hill Start Assist soft-key,
until a check-mark appears next to
setting, showing that setting has been
selected. Touch the back arrow soft-
key to return to the previous menu.
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has been selected. Touch the back
arrow soft-key to return to the previous
menu.NOTE:
The seat will return to the
memorized seat location (if Recall
Memory with Remote Key Unlock is
set to ON) when the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to
unlock the door. Refer to “Driver
Memory Seat” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” for
further information.
Engine Off Options
After pressing the Engine Off Options
soft-key the following settings will be
available.
Easy Exit Seat (for versions/
markets, where provided)This feature provides automatic driver
seat positioning to enhance driver
mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle. To make your selection, touch
the Easy Exit Seats soft-key, until a
check-mark appears next to setting,
showing that setting has been selected.
Touch the back arrow soft-key to re-
turn to the previous menu.
Engine Off Power Delay (for
versions/markets, where provided)When this feature is selected, the power
window switches, radio, Uconnect™
phone system (for versions/markets,
where provided), DVD video system
(for versions/markets, where pro-
vided), power sunroof (for versions/
markets, where provided), and power
outlets will remain active for up to
10 minutes after the ignition is cycled
to OFF.
Opening either front door will
cancel this feature. To change the
Engine Off Power Delay status touch
the 0 seconds, 45 seconds, 5 minutes or
10 minutes soft-key. Then touch the
arrow back soft-key.
Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the
driver can choose to have the head-
lights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or
90 seconds when exiting the vehicle.
To change the Headlight Off Delay
status touch the + or - soft-key to
select your desired time interval.
Touch the back arrow soft-key to re-
turn to the previous menu. Compass Settings
After pressing the Compass Settings
soft-key the following settings will be
available.
Variance
Compass Variance is the difference
between Magnetic North and Geo-
graphic 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 auto-
matically compensate for the differ-
ences, and provide the most accurate
compass heading.
NOTE: Keep magnetic materials
away from the top of the instru-
ment panel, such as iPod's, Mobile
Phones, Laptops and Radar Detec-
tors. This is where the compass
module is located, and it can cause
interference with the compass sen-
sor, and it may give false readings.
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iPod®/USB/MP3
CONTROL (for vehicles/
markets, where provided)
This feature allows an iPod® or exter-
nal USB device to be plugged into the
USB port.
iPod® control supports Mini, 4G,
Photo, Nano, 5G iPod® and iPhone®
devices. Some iPod® software ver-
sions may not fully support the iPod®
control features. Please visit Apple’s
website for software updates.
For further information, refer to the
Uconnect Touch™ User’s Manual.HARMAN KARDON®
Logic7® HIGH
PERFORMANCE
MULTICHANNEL
SURROUND SOUND
SYSTEM WITH
DRIVER-SELECTABLE
SURROUND (DSS)
(for versions/markets,
where required)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Har-
man Kardon® audio system with
GreenEdge™ technology that offers
superior sound quality, higher Sound
Pressure Levels (SPL) and reduced
energy consumption. The new system
utilizes proprietary amplifier and
speaker technologies delivering sub-
stantial increases in component and
system efficiency levels.
The 12 Channel Class D GreenEdge
high efficiency amplifier is governed
by a high voltage tracking power sup-
ply and drives a 7.5-channel play-
back architecture. The Harman Kar-
don® audio system offers the abilityto choose Logic 7 surround sound for
any audio source. The GreenEdge
high-efficiency speaker designs en-
sure the system has higher SPL and a
dramatic increase in dynamic sound
quality. The speakers are tuned for
maximum efficiency and perfectly
matched to the amplifier output stage
ensuring state of the art multi-seat
surround sound processing.
Logic7® multichannel surround-
sound technology delivers an immer-
sive, accurate sound-stage to every
seating position This surround effect is
available for audio from any source -
AM/FM/CD/ Satellite Radio or dash-
board AUX input; and is activated
through the Uconnect Touch™ Sys-
tem. Refer to “Surround Sound” under
“Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in “Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel”.Selecting “Audio Surround” through
the DSS modes activates the Harman
Kardon® Logic7® multichannel
surround-sound technology in your
vehicle. The “Video Surround” mode
is described under Driver-Selectable
Surround (DSS). The Video Surround
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Mode will only be available for video
media sources (DVDs, Video CDs, or
other video media supported by the
radio). Some audio will sound better
in DSS modes, others in Stereo mode.
When in “Audio Surround” mode,
balance is set automatically. Fader
control is available in surround mode
but should be set to the center position
for optimal surround performance.
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are
located on the surface of the steering
wheel at the three and nine o'clock
positions.The right-hand control is a rocker-
type switch with a pushbutton in the
center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pressing
the top of the rocker switch will in-
crease the volume, and pressing the
bottom of the rocker switch will de-
crease the volume.
Pressing the center button will make
the radio switch between the various
modes available (MW/LW/CD, etc.).
The left-hand control is a rocker-type
switch with a pushbutton in the cen-
ter. The function of the left-hand con-
trol is different depending on which
mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand
control operation in each mode.
Radio Operation
Pressing the top of the switch will
“Seek” up for the next listenable sta-
tion and pressing the bottom of the
switch will “Seek” down for the next
listenable station.The button located in the center of the
left-hand control will tune to the next
preset station that you have pro-
grammed in the radio preset push-
button.
CD Player
Pressing the top of the switch once
will go to the next track on the CD.
Pressing the bottom of the switch once
will go to the beginning of the current
track, or to the beginning of the pre-
vious track if it is within one second
after the current track begins to play.
If you press the switch up or down
twice, it plays the second track; three
times, it will play the third, etc.
The center button on the left side
rocker switch has no function for a
single-disc CD player. However, when
a multiple-disc CD player is equipped
on the vehicle, the center button will
select the next available CD in the
player.
Remote Sound System Controls
(Back View Of Steering Wheel)
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CD/DVD DISC
MAINTENANCE
To keep a CD/DVD in good condition,
take the following precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid
touching the surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the
surface with a soft cloth, wiping from
center to edge.
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the
disc; avoid scratching the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as ben-
zene, thinner, cleaners, or anti-static
sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after play-
ing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct
sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where tem-
peratures may become too high.
NOTE: If you experience diffi-
culty in playing a particular disc, it
may be damaged (i.e., scratched,
reflective coating removed, a hair,moisture or dew on the disc) over-
sized, or have protection encoding.
Try a known good disc before con-
sidering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND
MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile
phone being on in your vehicle can
cause erratic or noisy performance
from your radio. This condition may
be lessened or eliminated by relocat-
ing the mobile phone antenna. This
condition is not harmful to the radio.
If your radio performance does not
satisfactorily “clear” by the reposi-
tioning of the antenna, it is recom-
mended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during mobile
phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The air conditioning and heating sys-
tem is designed to make you comfort-
able in all types of weather. This sys-
tem 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.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
Hard-Keys
The hard-keys are located below the
Uconnect Touch™ screen, in the cen-
ter of the instrument panel.
Automatic Climate Controls —
Hard-keys
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