WARNING!
The Blind Spot Monitoring system
is only an aid to help detect objects
in the blind spot zones. The BSM
system is not designed to detect pe-
destrians, bicyclists, or animals.
Even if your vehicle is equipped
with the BSM system, always check
your vehicle's mirrors, glance over
your shoulder, and use your turn
signal before changing lanes. Fail-
ure to do so can result in serious
injury or death.
REAR CROSS PATH (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
The Rear Cross Path (RCP) feature is
intended to aid the driver when back-
ing out of parking spaces where their
vision of oncoming vehicles may be
blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously
out of the parking space until the rear
end of the vehicle is exposed. The RCP
system will then have a clear view of
the cross traffic and if an oncoming
vehicle is detected, alert the driver.
RCP monitors the rear detection
zones on both sides of the vehicle, for
objects that are moving toward the
side of the vehicle with a minimum
speed of approximately 5 km/h, to
objects moving a maximum of ap-
proximately 32 km/h, such as in
parking lot situations.
NOTE: In a parking lot situation,
oncoming vehicles can be ob-
scured by vehicles parked on ei-
ther side. If the sensors are
blocked by other structures or ve-
hicles, the system will not be able
to alert the driver.
When RCP is on and the vehicle is in
REVERSE, the driver is alerted using
both the visual and audible alarms,
including reducing the radio volume.
Opposing Traffic
RCP Detection Zones
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WARNING!
RCP is not a Back Up Aid system. It
is intended to be used to help a
driver detect an oncoming vehicle
in a parking lot situation. Drivers
must be careful when backing up,
even when using RCP. Always
check carefully behind your ve-
hicle, look behind you, and be sure
to check for pedestrians, animals,
other vehicles, obstructions, and
blind spots before backing up. Fail-
ure to do so can result in serious
injury or death.
MODES OF OPERATION
Modes Of Operation With EVIC
Three selectable modes of operation
are available in the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Fea-
tures)” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further informa-
tion.Modes Of Operation With
Uconnect® System — (for
versions/markets, where pro-
vided)
Three selectable modes of operation
are available in the Uconnect® sys-
tem screen. Refer to “Customer- Pro-
grammable Features — Uconnect®
Access settings ” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
Blind Spot Alert Lights Only
When operating in Blind Spot Alert
mode, the BSM system will provide a
visual alert in the appropriate side
view mirror based on a detected ob-
ject. However, when the system is op-
erating in RCP, the system will re-
spond with both visual and audible
alerts when a detected object is pres-
ent. Whenever an audible alert is re-
quested, the radio volume is reduced.
Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime
When operating in Blind Spot Alert
Lights/Chime mode, the BSM system
will provide a visual alert in the ap-
propriate side view mirror based on adetected object. If the turn signal is
then activated, and it corresponds to
an alert present on that side of the
vehicle, an audible chime will also be
sounded. Whenever a turn signal and
detected object are present on the
same side at the same time, both the
visual and audio alerts will be issued.
In addition to the audible alert the
radio (if on) volume will be reduced.
NOTE:
Whenever an audible alert is re-
quested by the BSM system, the
radio volume is reduced.
If the hazard flashers are on, the system will request the appropriate
visual alert only.
When the system is in RCP, the system
shall respond with both visual and
audible alerts when a detected object
is present. Whenever an audible alert
is requested, the radio volume is re-
duced. Turn/hazard signal status is
ignored; the RCP state always re-
quests the chime.
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Blind Spot Alert Off
When the BSM system is turned off
there will be no visual or audible
alerts from either the BSM or RCP
systems.
NOTE: The BSM system will store
the current operating mode when
the vehicle is shut off. Each time
the vehicle is started the previ-
ously stored mode will be recalled
and used
Uconnect® PHONE
NOTE: For Uconnect® Phone
with Navigation or Multimedia ra-
dio, refer to the Navigation or Mul-
timedia radio's User's Manual
(separate booklet) Uconnect®
Phone section.
Uconnect® Phone is a voice-
activated, hands-free, in-vehicle com-
munications system. Uconnect®
Phone allows you to dial a phone
number with your mobile phone* us-
ing simple voice commands (e.g.,
“Call”…“Jim”… “Work” or
“Dial”…“151-1234 -5555”). Your
mobile phone's audio is transmittedthrough your vehicle's audio system;
the system will automatically mute
your radio when using the Uconnect®
Phone.
Uconnect® Phone allows you to
transfer calls between the Uconnect®
Phone and your mobile phone as you
enter or exit your vehicle and enables
you to mute the Uconnect® Phone's
microphone for private conversation.
The Uconnect® Phone is driven
through your Bluetooth® “Hands-
Free profile” mobile phone.
Uconnect® Phone features
Bluetooth® technology - the global
standard that enables different elec-
tronic devices to connect to each other
without wires or a docking station, so
Uconnect® Phone works no matter
where you stow your mobile phone
(be it your purse, pocket, or brief-
case), as long as your phone is turned
on and has been paired to the vehicle's
Uconnect® Phone. The Uconnect®
Phone allows up to seven mobile
phones to be linked to the system.
Only one linked (or paired) mobile
phone can be used with the
Uconnect® Phone at a time. The
Uconnect® Phone is available in Eng-
lish, Dutch, French, German, Italian
or Spanish languages (as equipped).
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system
should be used only in safe driving
conditions following all applicable
laws, including laws regarding
phone use. Your attention should be
focused on safely operating the ve-
hicle. Failure to do so may result in
a collision causing serious injury or
death.
Uconnect® Phone Button The radio or steering wheel
controls will contain the
two control buttons
(Uconnect® Phone
but-
ton and Voice Command
button)
that will enable you to access the sys-
tem. When you press the button you
will hear the word Uconnect® fol-
lowed by a BEEP. The beep is your
signal to give a command.
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EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
If you are in an emergency and the
mobile phone is reachable:
Pick up the phone and manuallydial the emergency number for
your area.
If the phone is not reachable and the
Uconnect® Phone is operational, you
may reach the emergency number as
follows:
Press the
button to begin.
After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Emergency”
and the Uconnect® Phone will in-
struct the paired mobile phone to
call the emergency number. This
feature is supported in the U.S.,
Canada, and Mexico.
NOTE:
The emergency number dialed is
based on the country where the
vehicle is purchased (911 for the
U.S. and Canada and 060 for
Mexico). The number dialed may
not be applicable with the avail-
able mobile service and area.
If supported, this number may be programmable on some sys-
tems. To do this, press the
button and say “Setup,” fol-
lowed by “Emergency.”
The Uconnect® Phone does slightly lower your chances of
successfully making a phone
call as to that for the mobile
phone directly.
WARNING!
To use you Uconnect® Phone Sys-
tem in an emergency, your mobile
phone must be:
turned on,
paired to the Uconnect® System,
and have network coverage.
BREAKDOWN SERVICE
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
If you need Breakdown service:
Press the
button to begin.
After the “Ready” prompt and the following beep, say “Breakdown
service.” NOTE: The Breakdown service
number has to be setup before us-
ing. To setup, press the
button
and say “Setup, Breakdown Ser-
vice” and follow prompts.
PAGING
To learn how to page, refer to “Work-
ing with Automated Systems.” Paging
works properly except for pagers of
certain companies, which time out a
little too soon to work properly with
the Uconnect® Phone.
VOICE MAIL CALLING
To learn how to access your voice
mail, refer to “Working with Auto-
mated Systems.”
WORKING WITH
AUTOMATED SYSTEMS
This method is used in instances
where one generally has to press num-
bers on the mobile phone keypad
while navigating through an auto-
mated telephone system.
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NOTE: Take care to speak into
the Voice Interface System as
calmly and normally as possible.
The ability of the Voice Interface
System to recognize user voice
commands may be negatively af-
fected by rapid speaking or a
raised voice level.
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system
should be used only in safe driving
conditions following all applicable
laws, including laws regarding
phone use. Your attention should be
focused on safely operating the ve-
hicle. Failure to do so may result in
a collision causing serious injury or
death.
When you press the Voice Command
button, you will hear a beep. The
beep is your signal to give a com-
mand.
NOTE: If you do not say a com-
mand within a few seconds, the
system will present you with a list
of options. If you ever wish to interrupt the sys-
tem while it lists options, press the
Voice Command
button, listen
for the beep, and say your command.
Pressing the Voice Command
button while the system is
speaking is known as “barging in.”
The system will be interrupted, and
after the beep, you can add or change
commands. This will become helpful
once you start to learn the options.
NOTE: At any time, you can say
the words “Cancel”, “Help” or
“Main Menu”.
These commands are universal and
can be used from any menu. All other
commands can be used depending
upon the active application.
When using this system, you should
speak clearly and at a normal speak-
ing volume.
The system will best recognize your
speech if the windows are closed, and
the heater/air conditioning fan is set
to low. At any point, if the system does not
recognize one of your commands, you
will be prompted to repeat it.
To hear the first available Menu, press
the Voice Command
button and
say “Help” or “Main Menu”.
COMMANDS
The Voice Command system under-
stands two types of commands. Uni-
versal commands are available at all
times. Local commands are available
if the supported radio mode is active.
Changing The Volume
1. Start a dialogue by pressing the
Voice Command
button.
2. Say a command (e.g., “Help”).
3. Use the ON/OFF VOLUME rotary
knob to adjust the volume to a com-
fortable level while the Voice Com-
mand system is speaking. Please note
the volume setting for Voice Com-
mand is different than the audio sys-
tem.
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once you are in that menu then say
“Voice Training.” This will train your
own voice to the system and will im-
prove recognition.
2. Repeat the words and phrases
when prompted by Uconnect® Voice.
For best results, the Voice Training
session should be completed when the
vehicle is parked, engine running, all
windows closed, and the blower fan
switched off. This procedure may be
repeated with a new user. The system
will adapt to the last trained voice
only.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Re-
straint System of the vehicle.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to ride in a cargoarea, inside or outside of a ve-
hicle. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
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WARNING!(Continued)
Do not allow people to ride in anyarea of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seat
belts. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt
properly.
POWER SEATS (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
Some models may be equipped with
eight-way power seats for the driver
and front passenger. The power seat
switches are located on the outboard
side of the seat. The switches control
the movement of the seat cushion and
the seatback.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while drivingmay be dangerous. Moving a seat
while driving could result in loss
of control which could cause a
collision and serious injury or
death.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while
the vehicle is parked. Serious in-
jury or death could result from a
poorly adjusted seat belt.
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Driver Power Seat Switch
1 — Seat Switch 2 — Seatback Switch
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WARNING!(Continued)
Do not ride with the seatback re-clined so that the shoulder belt is
no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could
slide under the seat belt, which
could result in serious injury or
death.
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 be-
come limited if movement is
stopped by an obstruction in the
seat's path.
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or
Rearward
The seat can be adjusted both forward
and rearward. Push the seat switch
forward or rearward, the seat will
move in the direction of the switch.
Release the switch when the desired
position has been reached. Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
The height of the seats can be ad-
justed up or down. Pull upward or
push downward on the seat switch,
the seat will move in the direction of
the switch. Release the switch when
the desired position is reached.
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be
adjusted in four directions. Pull up-
ward or push downward on the front
or rear of the seat switch, the front or
rear of the seat cushion will move in
the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position is
reached.
Reclining The Seatback
The angle of the seatback can be ad-
justed forward or rearward. Push the
seatback switch forward or rearward,
the seat will move in the direction of
the switch. Release the switch when
the desired position is reached.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while driving may
be dangerous. Moving a seat while
driving could result in loss of con-
trol which could cause a collision
and serious injury or death.
Seats should be adjusted before
fastening the seat belts and while
the vehicle is parked. Serious in-
jury or death could result from a
poorly adjusted seat belt.
Do not ride with the seatback re- clined so that the shoulder belt is
no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could
slide under the seat belt, which
could result in serious injury or
death.
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 be-
come limited if movement is
stopped by an obstruction in the
seat’s path.
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POWER LUMBAR (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
Vehicles equipped with power driver
or passenger seats may be also be
equipped with power lumbar. The
power lumbar switch is located on the
outboard side of the power seat. Push
the switch forward to increase the
lumbar support. Push the switch rear-
ward to decrease the lumbar support.
HEATED SEATS (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
On some models, the front and rear
seats may be equipped with heaters in
both the seat cushions and seatbacks.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feelpain to the skin because of ad-
vanced age, chronic illness, dia-
betes, spinal cord injury, medica-
tion, alcohol use, exhaustion or
other physical condition must ex-
ercise care when using the seat
heater. It may cause burns even at
low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cush-
ion. This may cause the seat
heater to overheat. Sitting in a
seat that has been overheated
could cause serious burns due to
the increased surface tempera-
ture of the seat.
Front Heated Seats
There are two heated seat switches
that allow the driver and passenger to
operate the seats independently. The
controls for each heater are located on
the switch bank below the climate
controls. You can choose from HIGH, LOW or
OFF heat settings. Amber indicator
lights in each switch indicate the level
of heat in use. Two indicator lights
will illuminate for HIGH, one for
LOW and none for OFF.
Press the switch once to se-
lect HIGH-level heating.
Press the switch a second
time to select LOW-level
heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut the heating elements OFF.
NOTE: Once a heat setting is se-
lected, heat will be felt within two
to five minutes.
When the HIGH-level setting is se-
lected, the heater will provide a
boosted heat level during the initial
stages of operation. Then, the heat
output will drop to the normal HIGH-
level. If the HIGH-level setting is se-
lected, the system will automatically
switch to LOW-level after a maximum
of 60 minutes of continuous opera-
tion. At that time, the number of illu-
minated LEDs changes from two to
Power Lumbar Switch
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