Ventilated Seats
The ventilated seats will only function when the engine is running.
To operate the ventilated seats:
Press the ventilated seat symbol to cycle through the
various cooling settings and off. Cooler settings are
indicated by more indicator lights.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM while the ventilated seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off. You will need to be reactivate it.
Note:When the heated or ventilated front seat is active, you will be able
to hear the fan operating inside the seat. This is normal.
Heated and Ventilated Seat Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped)
The climate controlled seat system includes air filters. You must replace
them periodically. See thescheduled maintenance information.
Locate the filters under each front seat and access them from the
second-row foot-well area. Move the front seats all the way forward and
to the full up positions to ease access.
To remove an air filter:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Push up on the outside rigid edge
of the filter and rotate
counterclockwise once the tabs are
released, then remove the filter.
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C.Memory presets:
•In radio mode, store your favorite radio stations. To store a radio
station, tune to the station, then press and hold a preset button until
sound returns.
•In CD mode, press one of these buttons to select a track.
D.Function buttons:Select different functions of the audio system
depending on which mode you are in (such as Radio mode or CD mode).
E.TUNE:
•In radio mode, turn the control to manually search the frequency
band.
•In satellite radio mode, turn the control to tune to the next or
previous channel.
F.Reverse and Fast Forward; AM/FM/CD Seek:
•In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of these
buttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction.
Press and hold one of these buttons to move quickly in that direction
to the next strong radio station or memory preset.
•In SIRIUS mode, press one of these buttons to select the previous or
next channel. If you select a specific category (such as Jazz, Rock or
News), use these buttons to find the previous or next channel in the
selected category. Press and hold one of these buttons to move
quickly in that direction to the next channel or category.
•In CD mode, press one of these buttons to select the previous or next
track. Press and hold one of these buttons to move quickly in that
direction within the current track.
G.OK and arrow buttons:
•Press the up and down or left and right arrow buttons to browse
menu selections.
•PressOKto confirm menu selections.
H.Eject:Press this button to eject a CD.
I.Power and Volume:
•Press this button to switch the system off and on.
•Turn it to adjust the volume.
J.CLOCK:Press this button to access the clock setting. Use the center
arrow controls to change the hours and minutes.
K.SOUND:Press this button to adjust settings for Treble, Middle, Bass,
Balance and Fade.
L.MENU:Press this button to access different audio system features.
SeeMenu structurelater in this section.
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Audio Settings
Spd. Comp. Vol.Automatically adjusts the volume to
compensate for speed and wind noise. You can
set the system between 0 and +7.
SoundSelect to adjust settings for Treble, Middle,
Bass, Fade and Balance.
CD Settings
Scan AllSelect to scan all disc selections.
Scan FolderSelect to scan all music in the current MP3
folder.
CD CompressionSelect to bring soft and loud passages together
for a more consistent listening level.
Clock Settings
Set TimeSelect to set the time.
Set DateSelect to set the calendar date.
24h ModeSelect to view clock time in a 12–hour mode or
24–hour mode.
Display Settings
LanguageSelect to display the language in English,
French or Spanish.
Temp. SettingSelect to display the outside temperature in
Fahrenheit or Celsius.
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SETTINGS
Press to select any of the following:
•Clock
•Display
•Sound
•Vehicle
•Settings
•Help
HOME
Press to access your home screen. Depending on your vehicle’s option
package and software, your screens may vary in appearance from the
descriptions in this section. Your features may also be limited depending
on your market. Check with your authorized dealer for availability.
INFORMATION
Press to select any of the following:
•SYNC Services
•SIRIUS Travel Link
•Alerts
•Calendar
•SYNC Apps
If the icon is yellow, seeAlertsin theInformationsection of this
chapter.
ENTERTAINMENT
Press to select any of the following:
•AM
•FM
•SIRIUS
•CD
•USB
•BT Stereo
•SD Card
•A/V In
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SETTINGS
A. Clock
B. Display
C. Sound
D. Vehicle
E. Settings
F. Help
Under this menu, you can set your clock, access and adjust the
display, sound and vehicle settings as well as access settings for
specific modes or the help feature.
Clock
Note:You cannot manually set the date. Your vehicle’s GPS does this for
you.
Note:If the battery has been disconnected, your vehicle needs to
acquire a GPS signal to update the clock. Once your vehicle acquires the
signal, it may take a few minutes for the update to display the correct
time.
1. Press theSettings icon >Clock.
2. Press+and to adjust the time.
A
B
C
D
E
F
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Settings ......................................484
Setting the clock ...............369, 484
Side air curtain ...........................59
Side-curtain airbags system .......59
SIRIUS® satellite radio ....369, 452
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................453
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................476
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands .................................477
SOS Post Crash Alert .................51
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........349
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................355, 359
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................356
Stability system .........................211
Starting your vehicle ................180
jump starting ..........................267
push button start system .......179
Steering wheel ............................91
controls ......................................93
tilting .........................................91
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................52
Supported media file types ......461
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................461
SYNC® customer support ........386
SYNC® Services ................410, 473
System settings .........................487T
Temperature control
(see Climate
control) ..............135, 137–138, 495
Text messaging .................397, 468
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....398, 400
Third-row power fold seat .......164
Tilt steering wheel ......................91
Tires ...................................326, 347
alignment ................................340
care ..........................................326
changing ..........................347, 349
checking the pressure ............336
inflating ...................................334
label .........................................333
replacing ..................................338
rotating ....................................340
safety practices .......................339
sidewall information ...............328
snow tires and chains ............341
spare tire .................................347
terminology .............................327
tire grades ...............................327
treadwear ........................326, 336
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................495
Towing .......................251, 258–259
recreational towing .................259
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............256
trailer towing ..........................251
wrecker ....................................258
Traction control ........................209
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................410
Traffic preferences ...................502
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