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Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have de-
ployed. If you are involved in another collision, the air
bags will not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the air bags,
seat belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor
assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer imme-
diately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller
System serviced as well.
NOTE:
•Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
•After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication network
remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending
on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine
whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response Sys-
tem perform the following functions:
•Cut off fuel to the engine.
•Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” posi-
tion.
•Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition switch is
turned to the “OFF” position.
•Unlock the doors automatically.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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▫Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped.......130
▫Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment . . .130
▫Manual Front Seatback Recline............131
▫Passenger Seat Easy Entry...............132
▫Head Restraints......................133
▫Folding Rear Seat.....................134
!TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD.........136
!LIGHTS.............................138
▫Headlight Switch.....................138
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped.......139
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only).............139
▫Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped...........................139
▫Headlight Time Delay..................141
▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If
Equipped...........................141
▫Lights-On Reminder...................142
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............142
▫Multifunction Lever...................143
▫Turn Signals.........................143
▫Lane Change Assist...................144
▫High/Low Beam Switch................144
▫Flash-To-Pass........................144
▫Map/Reading Lights...................144
▫Interior Lights.......................145
!WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS......147
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▫Intermittent Wiper System...............148
▫Mist Feature.........................148
▫Windshield Washers...................148
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only).............149
▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped........150
!TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .151
!POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED...............152
!HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . .153
!ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF
EQUIPPED...........................154
▫To Activate..........................155
▫To Set A Desired Speed.................156
▫To Deactivate........................156
▫To Resume Speed.....................156
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............156
▫To Accelerate For Passing................158
!ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED...........................158
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . . .161
▫Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . . .162
▫To Activate/Deactivate..................162
▫To Set A Desired ACC Speed.............164
▫To Cancel...........................164
▫To Tu r n O f f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..165
▫To Resume..........................165
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▫Courtesy/Reading Lights...............198
▫Sunglasses Storage....................198
!GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .199
▫Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .200
▫Programming A Rolling Code.............200
▫Programming A Non-Rolling Code.........202
▫Canadian/Gate Operator Programming......204
▫Using HomeLink®....................205
▫Security............................205
▫Troubleshooting Tips...................206
▫General Information....................207
!POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED........208
▫Opening Sunroof — Express..............209
▫Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode.........209
▫Closing Sunroof — Express...............209
▫Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode..........209
▫Pinch Protect Feature...................210
▫Venting Sunroof — Express..............210
▫Sunshade Operation....................210
▫Wind Buffeting.......................210
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................211
▫Ignition Off Operation..................211
!ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS...........211
!CUPHOLDERS........................215
▫Front Cupholders.....................215
▫Rear Cupholders.....................216
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Modes Of Operation
Three selectable modes of operation are available in the
Uconnect® System. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
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 object. However, when
the system is operating in Rear Cross Path mode, the
system will respond with both visual and audible alerts
when a detected object is present. Whenever an audible
alert is requested, 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 appro-
priate side view mirror based on a detected 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 de-
tected 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 requested 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 reduced. Turn/hazard signal status is ignored;
the RCP state always requests the chime.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side of
the instrument panel. This switch controls the
operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument
panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior
lights and fog lights.
Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent
for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Headlight Switch
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Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for
headlight, parking light and instrument panel light op-
eration.
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the
AUTO position. When the system is on, the headlight
time delay feature is also on. This means the headlights
will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place the
ignition into the OFF position. To turn the automatic
system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO
position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the headlights
will come on in the automatic mode.
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is
placed in the AUTO position and programmable feature
is set to ON. In addition, the headlights will turn off
when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by
this feature.
NOTE:The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be
turned on or off using the Uconnect® System. Refer to
“Uconnect® Settings/Customer Programmable Fea-
tures” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If
Equipped
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system
provides increased forward lighting at night by automat-
ing high beam control through the use of a digital camera
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