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TIP:Your mobile phone must have the full implementa-
tion of theMessage Access Profile (MAP)to take advan-
tage of this feature. For details about MAP, visit
UconnectPhone.com. Apple iPhone® iOS6 or later sup-
ports readingincomingtext messages only.
Climate (8.4A/8.4AN)
Too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands-
free and keep everyone comfortable while you keep
moving ahead. (If vehicle is equipped with climate
control.)
Press the VR button. After the beep, say one of the
following commands:
•Set driver temperature to70degrees
•Set passenger temperature to70degrees
TIP:Voice Command for Climate may only be used to
adjust the interior temperature of your vehicle. Voice
Command will not work to adjust the heated seats or
steering wheel (If equipped).
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Climate
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CONTENTS
!STARTING PROCEDURES................369
▫Automatic Transmission................369
▫Keyless Enter-N-Go™..................370
▫Normal Starting.......................370
▫Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or−29°C)................372
▫If Engine Fails To Start.................372
▫After Starting........................374
!ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .374
!AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION............374
▫Key Ignition Park Interlock...............376
▫Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .376
▫Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission.......377
!AUTOSTICK..........................384
▫Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or
Console Mounted Shifter................384
!DRIVE MODES........................387
▫Launch Mode — If Equipped.............392
▫Guidelines For Track Use................394
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!DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES.........397
▫Acceleration.........................397
▫Traction............................398
!DRIVING THROUGH WATER.............398
▫Flowing/Rising Water..................398
▫Shallow Standing Water.................399
!POWER STEERING — 6.4L ENGINE.........400
!POWER STEERING — 6.2L SUPERCHARGED
ENGINE.............................401
!FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY —
IF EQUIPPED..........................402
!PARKING BRAKE......................403
!BRAKE SYSTEM.......................405
!ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .406
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............406
▫Traction Control System (TCS)............409
▫Brake Assist System (BAS)...............409
▫Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..........410
▫Hill Start Assist (HSA).................414
▫Ready Alert Braking...................415
▫Rain Brake Support....................416
▫ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light................416
▫Synchronizing ESC....................417
!TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION.............418
▫Tire Markings........................418
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2. Shift the transmission into PARK, if possible. If not,
shift the transmission to NEUTRAL.
3. Press and hold the ignition switch until the engine
turns OFF.
4. Wait approximately 30 seconds.
5. Restart the engine.
6. Shift into the desired gear range. If the problem is no
longer detected, the transmission will return to normal
operation.
NOTE:Even if the transmission can be reset, we recom-
mend that you visit your authorized dealer at your
earliest possible convenience. Your authorized dealer has
diagnostic equipment to determine if the problem could
recur.
If the transmission cannot be reset, authorized dealer
service is required.
AUTOSTICK
Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or
Console Mounted Shifter
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, and many other situations.
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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 high-
lighted#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) to
downshift the transmission to the next lower gear, (or tap
the lever rearward (+) or tap the (+) shift paddle), to
command an upshift.
NOTE:Tapping one of the steering wheel-mounted shift
paddles (+/-), while the shift lever is in DRIVE, will
activate a temporary AutoStick mode. Tapping (-) to
enter AutoStick mode will downshift the transmission to
the next lower gear, while using (+) to enter AutoStick
mode will retain the current gear. The current gear will be
displayed in the instrument cluster, but the#M#will not
be highlighted. The transmission will revert back to
normal operation (if the shift lever remains in DRIVE)
after a period of time, depending on accelerator pedal
activity.
1 — (–) Shift Paddle2 — (+) Shift Paddle
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•TRACK Mode — TRACK Mode is a pre-defined
configuration optimized for typical track driving. The
ABS, Transmission, Steering, and Suspension systems
are all set to their TRACK settings. Steering wheel
mounted paddle shifters are enabled.
•SPORT Mode — SPORT Mode is a pre-defined con-
figuration optimized for typical enthusiast driving.
The ABS, Transmission, Steering, and Suspension sys-
tems are all set to their SPORT settings. Steering wheel
mounted paddle shifters are enabled.
•CUSTOM — CUSTOM Mode allows the driver to
create a custom vehicle configuration that is saved for
quick selection of favorite settings. The system will
return to Default mode when the ignition switch is
cycled from RUN to OFF to RUN, if this mode is
selected. While in Custom Mode the Traction, Trans-
mission, Steering, Suspension and Paddle shifter set-
tings may be configured through the custom mode
set-up in any combination.
Drive Modes
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Listed below is a description of each of these settings:
Transmission (Trans)
•Track — provides the fastest shift speeds and has the
highest comfort trade-off.
•Sport — provides a faster shift speed and has a
moderate comfort trade-off.
•Street — provides a balance of shift speed and comfort
for typical daily driving.
Paddles — If Equipped
•On — enables steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.
•Off — disables steering wheel mounted paddle shift-
ers.
Traction
•Track — modifies traction control to optimize track
performance with the least stability control.
•Sport — turns off traction control and reduces stability
control.
•Street — provides full traction control and full stability
control.
Custom Mode Set-Up
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Suspension (Susp)
•Track — provides the firmest possible suspension
stiffness with the highest amount of comfort trade-off.
•Sport — provides a firmer suspension stiffness with
moderate comfort trade-off.
•Street — provides a balance of suspension stiffness
and ride comfort for typical daily driving.
Steering — 6.4L Engine Only
•Track — provides the greatest amount of steering
feedback, requiring the highest amount of steering
effort.
•Sport — provides greater steering feedback, requiring
greater steering effort.
•Street — provides a balance of steering feedback and
steering effort.
Engine Power — 6.2L Supercharged Engine Only
•700+ HP — Provides engine output power to 700+
horsepower
NOTE:This selection is only available with the RED RKE
Key Fob “700+ HP”.
•500 HP — Provides engine output power to 500
horsepower
NOTE:This selection is available with the RED or
BLACK RKE Key Fob “500 HP”.
•DEFAULT — DEFAULT Mode will be activated auto-
matically when restarting the vehicle unless Valet
mode is active. This mode is for typical driving con-
ditions where the ABS and Transmission will be oper-
ating in their STREET settings, which cannot be
changed while in this mode. The Steering (electric
power steering — if equipped) assist and Suspension
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