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the corresponding arrows above and below the current
date to adjust. Press the back arrow button/Done on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
Safety/Assistance
After pressing the “Safety/Assistance” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available:
•Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped
The Front Collision Warning (FCW) feature provides an
audible and/or visual warning to potential forward
collisions. The feature can be can be set to Far, or set to
Near. The default status of FCW is the Far setting. This
means the system will warn you of a possible collision
with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther
away. This gives you the most reaction time. To change
the setting for more dynamic driving, select the Near
setting. This warns you of a possible collision when you
are much closer to the vehicle in front of you. To change
the FCW status, press and release the “Near” or “Far”
button. Press the back arrow/Done button on the touch-
screen to return to the previous menu.
For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle.”
•Steering Feel Options — If Equipped
When your vehicle is not equipped with Performance
Control, the Steering Feel Options feature will allow you
to adjust the steering effort and feel. Press the “Sport”
button on the touchscreen to provide the greatest amount
of steering feel, requiring the highest amount of steering
effort. Press the “Normal” button on the touchscreen to
provide greater steering feel, requiring greater steering
effort. Press the “Comfort” button on the touchscreen to
provide a balance of steering feel and steering effort.
Press the back arrow/Done button on the touchscreen to
return to the previous menu.
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Safety & Driving Assistance
After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button
on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail-
able:
•Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped
The Front Collision Warning (FCW) feature provides an
audible and/or visual warning to potential forward
collisions. The feature can be can be set to Far, or set to
Near. The default status of FCW is the Far setting. This
means the system will warn you of a possible collision
with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther
away. This gives you the most reaction time. To change
the setting for more dynamic driving, select the Near
setting. This warns you of a possible collision when you
are much closer to the vehicle in front of you. To change
the FCW status, press and release the “Near” or “Far”
button. Then press the back arrow button on the touch-
screen.
For further information, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle”.
•Steering Feel Options — If Equipped
When your vehicle is not equipped with Performance
Control, the Steering Feel Options feature will allow you
to adjust the steering effort and feel. Press the “Sport”
button on the touchscreen to provide the greatest amount
of steering feel, requiring the highest amount of steering
effort. Press the “Normal” button on the touchscreen to
provide greater steering feel, requiring greater steering
effort. Press the “Comfort” button on the touchscreen to
provide a balance of steering feel and steering effort.
Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to return
to the previous menu.
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WARNING!
Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor-
mance Pages is intended for off-highway or off-road
use only and should not be done on any public
roadways. It is recommended that these features be
used in a controlled environment and within the
limits of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as
measured by the Performance Pages must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner, which
can jeopardize the user ’s safety or the safety of
others. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
The Performance Pages include the following:
•Home
•Timers
•Digital Gauge 1
•Digital Gauge 2
•G-Force
•Engine Values
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driving behavior desired. The Performance Control fea-
ture is controlled through the Uconnect® radio and may
be accessed by performing any of the following:
•Pushing the Super Track Pack button on the instru-
ment panel switch bank.
•Selecting “Performance Control” from the “Apps”
menu.
•Selecting “Performance Control” from within the Per-
formance Pages menu.
You will be able to enable, disable, and customize the
functionality of the Launch Control and Drive Mode
Set-Up features within Performance Control.
Descriptions of these features are provided below. To
access information about the functionality of these fea-
tures through the Uconnect® system, press the “Info”
button on the touchscreen.
Launch Mode
WARNING!
Launch Mode is intended for off-highway or off-road
use only and should not be used on any public
roadways. It is recommended that this feature be
used in a controlled environment, and within the
limits of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as
measured by the performance pages must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner, which
can jeopardize the user ’s safety or the safety of
others. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
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▫6.4L Engine..........................426
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................427
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............427
▫E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles.......428
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................428
▫Materials Added To Fuel................429
▫Fuel System Cautions...................429
▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings.............430
!ADDING FUEL........................431
▫Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)...............431
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message............433
!VEHICLE LOADING....................433
▫Vehicle Certification Label...............433
▫Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).......434
▫Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).........434
▫Overloading.........................434
▫Loading............................435
!TRAILER TOWING.....................435
▫Common Towing Definitions.............436
▫Trailer Hitch Classification...............439
▫Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)............................440
▫Trailer And Tongue Weight..............440
▫Towing Requirements..................441
▫Towing Tips.........................446
!RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)...................448
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .448
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key
Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
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•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU-
TRAL and press the clutch pedal before starting vehicle.
This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking igni-
tion system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
Normal Starting With Integrated Key — Manual
Transmission
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does
not require pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
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Press the clutch pedal fully to the floor, and cycle the
ignition switch to the START position and release when
the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within 15
seconds, place the ignition in the OFF position, wait 10 to
15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic con-
verter and once the engine has started, ignite and
damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has
a discharged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from another vehicle. This type of start
can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow the
procedure carefully. Refer to “Jump Starting” in
“What To Do In Emergencies” for further informa-
tion.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
•Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
•Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
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switch position will remain in the ACC position until
the vehicle is stopped and the button is pressed twice
to the OFF position.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Functions — With Driver ’s
Foot OFF The Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (In PARK
Or NEUTRAL Position)
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has three positions, OFF, ACC and
RUN. To change the ignition switch positions without
starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these
steps starting with the ignition switch in the OFF posi-
tion:
1. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to
change the ignition switch to the ACC position,
2. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time
to change the ignition switch to the RUN position,
3. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time
to return the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or−29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
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