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•Thetransmissionwillautomaticallydownshiftasthevehicleslows(topreventengine
lugging) and will display the current gear.
•Thetransmissionwillautomaticallydownshifttofirstgearwhencomingtoastop.After
astop,thedrivershouldmanuallyupshift(+)thetransmissionasthevehicleis
accelerated.
•Youcanstartout,fromastop,infirstorsecondgear.Tapping(+)(atastop)willallow
starting in second gear. Starting out in second gear can be helpful in snowy or icy
conditions.
•Ifarequesteddownshiftwouldcausetheenginetoover-speed,thatshiftwillnotoccur.
•Thesystemwillignoreattemptstoupshiftattoolowofavehiclespeed.
•Holdingthe(-)paddledepressed(ifequipped),orholdingtheshiftleverinthe(-)
position, will downshift the transmission to the lowest gear possible at the current
speed.
•TransmissionshiftingwillbemorenoticeablewhenAutoStickisengaged.
•Thesystemmayreverttoautomaticshiftmodeifafaultoroverheatconditionis
detected.
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.
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Lap Timer
When selected, the Lap Timer page will show the timer always at 0:00.00 with the
previous Best and Last time data (unless the driver has cleared it via hold to Reset).
•PushingOKwill start “current” timer from 0:00.0.
•WhenOKis pushed, the times are updated accordingly.
•AssoonasthedriverexitstheLapTimerpages,the“current”timerwillstopandthe
time will be reset to 0:00.00.
•IfthedriverstaysontheLapTimerpages,the“current”timerwillresetto0:00.0when
ignition is placed in the off position, or ignition placed in the ON position (or will roll
over at 59:59.99 if ever possible).
•EachtimethedriverpushesOKfor a Lap that current time populates, the Last time and
also populates the 1st (top) space on the Timer History page the current time resets to
0:00.0 at every push of theOKbutton.
•Thetimerwillstopwhenthedrivernavigatesawayfromthispage.
Lap History
When selected, this screen displays the Lap History, and will color highlight the time that
is the best time from the Timer Page.
•EachtimethedriverpushestheOKbutton(whileontheLapTimerpage)thecurrent
Lap Time populates the 1st spot and the rest of the data shifts down.
•ColorwillindicatethetimethatisthebesttimefromtheTimerPage.
•HoldingtheOKbutton only resets the page you are on.
•LapHistorypageisastaticdisplayoflaptimesonly.
Top Speed
When selected, this screen displays the Top Speed since last reset:
•Populatesatopspeedfromfirstdrivecycleandeverytimethatspeedisexceededthat
number is stored here unless/until the driver resets the screen.
•Latchingoverignitioncycles.
•Unitswillchangewiththeglobalchangeinunits.
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-AdaptiveCruiseControl(ACC)ONIndicator
•If your vehicle is equipped with adaptive cruise control, the controls operate exactly the
same as the normal (fixed speed) cruise control with one difference. You can set a
specified distance you would like to maintain between you and the vehicle in front of you.
•IftheACCsensordetectsavehicleahead,ACCwillapplylimitedbrakingoraccelera-
tion automatically to maintain a preset following distance, while matching the speed of
the vehicle ahead.
•If the sensor does not detect a vehicle ahead of you, ACC will maintain a fixed set speed.
•Referto“SpeedControl”in“OperatingYourVehicle”forfurtherinformationon
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON operation and proper use.
NOTE:
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise
control while traveling on highways and major roadways. However, it is not a safety system
and not designed to prevent collisions.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
-DoorAjarIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when a door(s) is left ajar and not fully closed.
Oil Change Due
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 n e n g i n e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e “ O i l C h a n g e
Due” message will display for 5 seconds along with a single chime to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based,
which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal
driving style.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to
return the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
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