To o p e r a t e t h e s y s t e m , p r e s s t h e “ C o n t r o l s ” b u t t o n o n t o u c h s c r e e n l o c a t e d o n t h e b o t t o m
of the Uconnect®display.
•Presstheventilatedseatbuttononce to choose HIGH.
•PresstheventilatedseatbuttonasecondtimetochooseLOW.
•PresstheventilatedseatbuttonathirdtimetoturntheventilatedseatOFF.
NOTE:
Vehicle Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, this feature can be programmed to come
on during a remote start through the Uconnect®system. Refer to “Uconnect®Settings”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
HEATED STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel contains a heating element that heats the steering wheel to one
temperature setting.
The heated steering wheel control button is located within the Uconnect®system. You can
gain access to the control buttons through the climate screen or the controls screen.
•Presstheheatedsteeringwheelbuttononce to turn the heating element ON.
•Presstheheatedsteeringwheelbuttonasecondtimetoturntheheatingelement
OFF.
Once the heated steering wheel has been turned on, it will operate for up to 80 minutes
before automatically shutting off. The heated steering wheel can shut off early or may not
turn on when the steering wheel is already warm.
NOTE:
Vehicle Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, this feature can be programmed to come
on during a remote start through the Uconnect®system. Refer to “Uconnect®Settings”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
WARNING!
•Personswhoareunabletofeelpaintotheskinbecauseofadvancedage,chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other
physical conditions must exercise care when using the steering wheel heater. It may
cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods.
•Donotplaceanythingonthesteeringwheelthatinsulatesagainstheat,suchasa
blanket or steering wheel covers of any type and material. This may cause the
steering wheel heater to overheat.
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Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
•Thepowertilt/telescopingsteeringcon-
trol is located below the turn signal/
wiper/washer/high beam lever on the
steering column.
•Totiltthesteeringcolumn,movethe
power tilt/telescoping control up or down
as desired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the control toward
you or push the control away from you as
desired.
WARNING!
•Donotadjustthesteeringwheelwhiledriving.Thetilt/telescopingadjustmentmust
be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving
without the tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control
of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in you and others being
severely injured or killed.
•Movingthesteeringcolumnwhilethevehicleismovingisdangerous.Withouta
stable steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision.
Adjust the column only while the vehicle is stopped.
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Control
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The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units:
U.S. Speed (mph)
•PressingtheSET+button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph.
•Ifthebuttoniscontinuallypressed,thesetspeedwillcontinuetoincreaseuntilthe
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
•PressingtheSET+button once will result in a 1 km/h increase in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in an increase of 1 km/h.
•Ifthebuttoniscontinuallypressed,thesetspeedwillcontinuetoincreaseuntilthe
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
To Decrease Speed
•When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can decrease speed by pushing the SET-
button.
The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units:
U.S. Speed (mph)
•PressingtheSET-button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph.
•Ifthebuttoniscontinuallypressed,thesetspeedwillcontinuetodecreaseuntilthe
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
•PressingtheSET-button once will result in a 1 km/h decrease in set speed. Each
subsequent tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 km/h.
•Ifthebuttoniscontinuallypressed,thesetspeedwillcontinuetodecreaseuntilthe
button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Resume
•To r e s u m e a p r e v i o u s l y s e l e c t e d s e t s p e e d i n m e m o r y, p u s h t h e R E S b u t t o n a n d r e l e a s e .
Cancel
•PushtheCANCELbutton,orapplythebrakestocancelthesetspeedandmaintainthe
set speed memory.
•PushtheON/OFFbuttontoturnthesystemoffanderasethesetspeedmemory.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose
control and have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
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•Tochangebetweenthedifferentcruisecontrolmodes,presstheADAPTIVECRUISE
CONTROL (ACC) ON/OFF button which turns the ACC and the normal (Fixed Speed)
Speed Control OFF.
•Pressingthenormal(FixedSpeed)SPEEDCONTROLON/OFFbuttonwillresultin
turning ON (changing to) the normal (Fixed Speed) Speed Control mode.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
WARNING!
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for active
driving involvement. It is always the driver’s responsibility to be attentive of road,
traffic, and weather conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle ahead; and, most
importantly, brake operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle under all road
conditions. Your complete attention is always required while driving to maintain safe
control of your vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision and
death or serious personal injury.
The ACC system:
•Doesnotreacttopedestrians,oncomingvehicles,andstationaryobjects(e.g.,a
stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
•Cannottakestreet,traffic,andweatherconditionsintoaccount,andmaybelimited
upon adverse sight distance conditions.
•Doesnotalwaysfullyrecognizecomplexdrivingconditions,whichcanresultin
wrong or missing distance warnings.
•Canonlyapplyamaximumof40%ofthevehicle’sbrakingcapability,andwillnot
bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
Yo u s h o u l d s w i t c h o f f t h e A C C s y s t e m :
•Whendrivinginfog,heavyrain,heavysnow,sleet,heavytraffic,andcomplex
driving situations (i.e., in highway construction zones).
•Whenenteringaturnlaneorhighwayofframp;whendrivingonroadsthatare
winding, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have steep uphill or downhill slopes.
•Whentowingatrailerupordownsteepslopes.
•Whencircumstancesdonotallowsafedrivingataconstantspeed.
The Cruise Control system has two control modes:
•AdaptiveCruiseControlmodeformaintaininganappropriatedistancebetween
vehicles.
•Normal(fixedspeed)electronicspeedcontrolmodeforcruisingataconstant
preset speed. For additional information, refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise
Control Mode” in this section.
Normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control will not react to preceding vehicles.
Always be aware of the mode selected.
Yo u c a n c h a n g e t h e m o d e b y u s i n g t h e C r u i s e C o n t r o l b u t t o n s . T h e t w o c o n t r o l m o d e s
function differently. Always confirm which mode is selected.
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FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system provides the driver with audible warnings
and visual warnings within the Driver Information Display (DID), to warn the driver when
it detects a potential frontal collision. The warnings are intended to provide the driver with
enough time to react, avoid or mitigate the potential collision.
NOTE:
FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensors as well as the Electronic
Brake Controller (EBC), to calculate the probability of a forward collision. When the
system determines that a forward collision is probable, the driver will be provided with
audible and visual warnings.
Turning FCW ON Or OFF
The forward collision button is located on the switch panel below the Uconnect®display.
•ToturntheFCWsystemOFF,presstheforwardcollisionbuttononce(LEDturnson).
•To t u r n t h e F C W s y s t e m b a c k O N , p r e s s t h e f o r w a r d c o l l i s i o n b u t t o n a g a i n ( L E D t u r n s o f f ) .
NOTE:
The default status of FCW is “On”, this allows the system to warn you of a possible
collision with the vehicle in front of you.
Changing the FCW status to “Off” prevents the system from warning you of a possible
collision with the vehicle in front of you. If FCW is set to “Off”, “FCW OFF” will be
displayed in the Driver Information Display (DID).
Changing FCW Status
The FCW feature has two settings and can be changed within the Uconnect®System
Screen:
•Far
•Near
Far
The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting.
The far setting provides warnings for potential collisions more distant in front of the
vehicle, allowing the driver to have the most reaction time to avoid a collision.
More cautious drivers that do not mind frequent warnings may prefer this setting.
NOTE:
This setting gives you the most reaction time.
Near
Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a
potential frontal collision when you are much closer.
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This setting provides less reaction time than the “Far” setting, which allows for a more
dynamic driving experience.
More dynamic or aggressive drivers that want to avoid frequent warnings may prefer this
setting.
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
WARNING!
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own, nor can
FCW detect every type of potential collision. The driver has the responsibility to avoid
acollisionbycontrollingthevehicleviabrakingandsteering.Failuretofollowthis
warning could lead to serious injury or death.
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST
The four ParkSense®sensors, located in the rear fascia/bumper, monitor the area behind
the vehicle that is within the sensors’ field of view.
The sensors can detect obstacles from approximately 12 in (30 cm) up to 79 in (200 cm)
from the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a warning will display in the Driver
Information Display (DID) only when (Sound and Display is selected from the Uconnect®
System). As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the (DID) will show fewer arcs and
the sound tone will change from slow, to fast, to continuous.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
AUTOSTICK
AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature providing manual shift control,
giving you more control of the vehicle. AutoStick allows you to maximize engine braking,
eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle performance.
This system can also provide you with more control during passing, city driving, cold
slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situations.
Operation
When the shift lever is in the DRIVE (D) position, the transmission will operate automatically,
shifting between the eight available gears. To activate AutoStick, move the shift lever into the
MANUAL (M) position (beside the DRIVE position). The current transmission gear will be
displayed in the instrument cluster, along with a highlighted "M" (Manual) indication. When
the shift lever is in the MANUAL (M) position, tap the shift lever forward (-) (or tap the (-) shift
paddle on the steering wheel, if equipped) to downshift the transmission to the next lower
gear, or tap the lever rearward (+) (or tap the (+) shift paddle, if equipped) to command an
upshift.
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To d i s e n g a g e A u t o S t i c k m o d e , r e t u r n t h e s h i f t l e v e r t o t h e D R I V E p o s i t i o n , o r p r e s s a n d
hold the (+) shift paddle (if equipped, and the shift lever is already in DRIVE) until “D” is
once again indicated in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick
mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels
could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury.
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE CONTROL
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a S p o r t M o d e f e a t u r e . T h i s m o d e i s a c o n f i g u r a t i o n s e t u p
for typical enthusiast driving. The engine, transmission (when equipped with automatic
transmission), and steering systems are all set to their SPORT settings. Sport Mode will
provide improved throttle response and modified shifting for an enhanced driving
experience, as well the greatest amount of steering feel. This mode may be activated and
deactivated by pressing the Sport button on the instrument panel switch bank.
For vehicles equipped with Drive Modes, Refer to “Performance Control — If Equipped”
within “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” chapter on your
DVD or in the “Drive Mode Supplement” within your Owners information kit for further
information.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP SHIFT
There are times when you must shift the transmission directly from first gear to fourth gear
instead of from first gear to second gear. This is to help you get the best possible fuel
economy from your vehicle. This occurs when the engine coolant (antifreeze) is higher
than 106°F (41°C), vehicle speed is greater than 19 mph (30 km/h) but less than 21 mph
(34 km/h), and the transmission is in first gear, and the accelerator is at¼throttle or less.
After you shift the transmission to fourth gear, you can press the clutch in and shift to
another forward gear.
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MAX A/C
MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling performance.
•PressandreleasetotogglebetweenMAXA/Candthepriorsettings.Thebuttononthe
touchscreen illuminates when MAX A/C is ON.
In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be adjusted to desired user settings.
Pressing other settings will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to the prior settings and
the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
SYNC Temperature Button
•Pressthe“SYNC”buttononcetocontroldriverandpassengertemperaturessimulta-
neously.
•Pressthe“SYNC”buttonasecondtimetocontrolthetemperaturesindividually.
Air Recirculation
•UseRecirculationformaximumA/Coperation.
•Forwindowdefogging,turntheRecirculationbuttonoff.
•IftheRecirculationbuttonispushedwhileintheAUTOmode,theindicatorlightmay
flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically. The
Recirculation button will be greyed out in these conditions.
Heated Mirrors (If Equipped)
The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on
the rear window defroster.
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
Yo u c a n s e e a n o n - s c r e e n i m a g e o f t h e r e a r o f y o u r v e h i c l e w h e n e v e r t h e s h i f t l e v e r i s p u t
into REVERSE. The ParkView®Rear Back-Up Camera image will be displayed on the radio
display screen, located on the center stack of the instrument panel.
If the radio display screen appears foggy, clean the camera lens located on the rear of the
vehicle above the rear license plate.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up; even when using the ParkView®Rear
Back-Up Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for
pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before backing up.
Yo u m u s t c o n t i n u e t o p a y a t t e n t i o n w h i l e b a c k i n g u p . F a i l u r e t o d o s o c a n r e s u l t i n
serious injury or death.
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