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A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far
forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the
belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be
replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that
are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not
properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you
can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are
buckled up properly.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as asupplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver's Advanced Front Air Bag is
mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger's Advanced Front Air Bag is
mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words AIRBAG are
embossed on the air bag covers. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental
Driver Side Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the steering column.
• The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation based on several factors, including the severity and type
of collision.
• This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position.
• This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The seat belt
buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags.
• This vehicle may be equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next to a window. The SABIC air
bags are located above the side windows and their covers are labeled: AIRBAG.
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NOTE:
Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the select “RKE Linked to
Memory” in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Programmable
Features” in “Electronics” for further information.
• To program a Key Fob to the memory position:1. Cycle the vehicles ignition to the OFF position.
2. Select the desired memory profile 1 or 2.
3. Press and release the S (SET) button on the memory switch, then within five secondspress and release the 1 or 2 button accordingly.
4. Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter within 10 seconds.
• To recall the saved positions, press 1 or 2 on the memory switch or press UNLOCK on the programmed RKE transmitter.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by
an obstruction in the seat’s path.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of
the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted,
and you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is
parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against
your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured
or killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
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Third Row Seats
Third Row Power Recliner
• The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat cushion, adjusts the seatbackangle forward/rearward for occupant comfort.
Third Row Power Seat Switch
NOTE:
Disconnect the center shoulder belt from
the small buckle and lower the head re-
straints before attempting to fold/stow the
power third row seats.
• A one-touch power folding seat switch islocated in the left rear trim panel as part
of a switch bank.
• Left and right third row seats can be folded individually or together. The third
row power folding seats adjust to multiple
positions.
• The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open and the vehicle is in PARK.
• To abort seat operation while the seat is in motion, press a different seat position selector switch to stop the seat. Once the seat
stops moving, then the desired position can be selected.
• The third row power seat system includes obstacle detection for safe operation. When the system detects an obstacle, the motors will stop and reverse the motion a short
distance to move the seat away from the obstacle. Should this occur, remove the
obstacle and press the button again for the desired position.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for manual third row seat folding instructions.
Third Row Power Seat Switch
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ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
• Press the switch located on the left sideof the steering column forward to move
the brake and accelerator pedals away
from the driver and press the switch rear-
ward to move the pedals closer to the
driver.
NOTE:
The pedals cannot be adjusted when the
vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic
Speed Control is set.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move, as it
may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement
is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have a
collision. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
Adjustable Pedal Switch
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CD/DVD Disc Operation
• Press the RADIO/MEDIA hard-key until the media source tabs are displayed at the top ofthe screen. Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “DISC” or “AUX” media source
soft-key tab.
NOTE:
Your Touchscreen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when
something is first connected or inserted into the system.
Insert A CD/DVD Disc
• To insert a disc, press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key.
• With the printed side upwards, insert the disc into the disc slot of the radio. The radio pulls the disc in automatically and closes the flip screen. The radio selects the appropri-
ate mode after the disc is recognized, and starts playing the first track. The display
shows “Reading...” during this process.
Seek Up/Seek Down
• Press the SEEK UP or SEEK DOWN hard-keys to seek through tracks in Disc Mode. Hold either SEEK to bypass tracks without stopping.
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While In:Voice Command Example:
Memo Mode To switch to the voice recorder mode, say “Memo.” The following
are common voice commands for this mode: “New Memo” (to
record a new memo) — During the recording, you may press the
Voice Command button
to stop recording. You proceed
by saying one of the following commands:
— “Save” (to save the memo)
— “Continue” (to continue recording) — “Delete” (to delete the recording)
— “Play Memos” (to play previously recorded memos) — During
the playback you may press the Voice Command button
to stop playing memos. You proceed by saying one of the follow- ing commands:
— “Repeat” (to repeat a memo)
— “Next” (to play the next memo)
— “Previous” (to play the previous memo) — “Delete” (to delete a memo)
— “Delete All” (to delete all memos)
Voice Text Reply
• If equipped with Uconnect® Voice Command, your Uconnect® 430N / 730N radio may be able to play incoming Short Message Service (SMS) messages (text messages) through
the vehicle's sound system.
• It also allows you to respond by selecting from various predefined phrases.
• Not all phones are compatible with this feature. Refer to the phone compatibility list at www.UconnectPhone.com. Connected mobile phones must be bluetooth-compatible
and paired with your radio.
• Press the “Voice Command” button
and after the BEEP, say “SMS” to get started.
NOTE:
To access the tutorial, press the “Voice Command” button
. After the BEEP, say
“tutorial.” Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (Touchscreen radio) to cancel the
tutorial.
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following
applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused on safely oper-
ating the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be
severely injured or killed.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your loca-tion, including the telephone number from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we will
contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
If this indicator light flashes during acceleration, apply as little throttle as possible. While
driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road
conditions. To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel,
it may be desirable to switch the ESC system off.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the
size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR
PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD
OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR.
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- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop thevehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the
parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a
possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System
problem.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may
illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on
through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and
not require towing.
If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead
to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend you do
not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
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