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16. BACK – When navigating in menu mode, press toreturn to the previous screen. When navigating a
DVDs disc menu, the operation depends on the disc’s
contents.
17. – In radio modes, press to seek to the previous
tunable station. In disc modes, press and hold to fast
rewind through the current audio track or video
chapter. In menu modes use to navigate in the menu.
18. ENTER – Press to select the highlighted option in a menu.
19. / NEXT – In radio modes, press to select to the
next station. In disc modes, press to advance to the
next audio track or video chapter. In menu modes,
use to navigate in the menu.Remote Control Storage
The video screen(s) come with a built in storage compart-
ment for the remote control which is accessible when the
screen is opened. To remove the remote, use your index
finger to pull and rotate the remote towards you. Do not
try to pull the remote straight down as it will be very
difficult to remove. To return the remote back into its
storage area, insert one long edge of the remote into the
two retaining clips first, and then rotate the remote back
up into the other two retaining clips until it snaps back
into position.
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This screen makes it easy to enter a specific tuner
frequency or track number. To enter the desired digit:
1. Press the remote control’s navigation buttons (,,
, ) to navigate to the desired digit.
2. When the digit is highlighted, press the remote con- trol’s ENTER button to select the digit. Repeat these
steps until all digits are entered.
3. To delete the last digit, navigate to the Del button and press the remote control’s ENTER button.
4. After all of the digits are entered, navigate to the Go button and press the remote control’s ENTER button.Station List Menu
When listening to Satellite audio, pressing the remote
control’s MENU button displays a list of all available
channels. Navigate this list using the remote control’s
navigation buttons to find the desired station, press the
remote control’s ENTER button to tune to that station. To
jump through the list more quickly, navigate to the Page
Up and Page Down icons on the screen.
Disc Menu
When listening to a CD Audio or CD Data disc, pressing
the remote control’s MENU button displays a list of all
commands which control playback of the disc. Using the
options you can activate or cancel Random play.
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Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e., CD)
Operation
•Press the top of the switch once to listen to the next
track.
• Press the bottom of the switch once either to listen to
the beginning of the current track or to listen to the
beginning of the previous track if it is within eight
seconds after the current track begins to play.
• Press the switch up or down twice to listen to the
second track, three times to listen to the third track,
and so forth.
• Press the button located in the center of the switch to
change to the next preset that you have programmed.
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 scratch- ing the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners, or anti-static sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high.
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10. Blower Control
Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air
forced through the climate system. There are seven
blower speeds available. Adjusting the blower will cause
automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The
speeds can be selected using either hard-keys or soft-keys
as follows:
Hard-Key
The blower speed increases as you turn the control
clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The blower
speed decreases as you turn the knob counterclockwise.
Soft-Key
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting
and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting.
Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar
area between the icons.11. Modes
The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air
comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets,
demist outlets and defrost outlets. The Mode settings are
as follows:
•
Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument
panel. Each of these outlets can be individually
adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of
the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up
and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction.
There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to
shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these
outlets.
• Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor
outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the
defrost and side window demister outlets.
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NOTE:BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con-
ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and
warmer air from the floor outlets.
• Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount
of air is directed through the defrost and side
window demister outlets.
• Mix Mode
Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window
demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or
snowy conditions.
12. Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the Climate Control
ON/OFF. 13. Driver Temperature Control Down Button
(Uconnect® 8.4 Only)
Provides the driver with independent temperature con-
trol. Push the button for cooler temperature settings.
NOTE:
In Sync mode, this button will also automatically
adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same
time.
14. Driver Temperature Control Up Button
(Uconnect® 8.4 Only)
Provides the driver with independent temperature con-
trol. Push the button for warmer temperature settings.
NOTE: In Sync mode, this button will also automatically
adjust the passenger temperature setting at the same
time.
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Soft-key
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting
and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting.
Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar
area between the icons.
12. Modes
The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air
comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets,
demist outlets and defrost outlets. The Mode settings are
as follows:
•Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument
panel. Each of these outlets can be individually
adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of
the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up
and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the air vanes to
shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these
outlets.
•
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and
floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed
through the defrost and side window demister
outlets.
NOTE: BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con-
ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and
warmer air from the floor outlets.
• Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount
of air is directed through the defrost and side
window demister outlets.
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▫Traction ............................430
DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............431
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................431
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................431
POWER STEERING .....................433
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ..............434
PARKING BRAKE ..................... .434
BRAKE SYSTEM .......................437
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............438
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .439
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............439
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............441
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............442▫
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..........442
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........443
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light ................446
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..............447
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................448
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............450
▫ Tire Markings ........................450
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........453
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........455
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........456
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........460
▫ Tire Pressure ........................460
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After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one
hour to have an adequate effect on the engine.
The engine block heater cord is bundled under the hood
between the headlight assembly and the Totally Inte-
grated Power Module (Fuse Box) on the driver’s side of
the vehicle.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the engine block heater
cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING!
•It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL
if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
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