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will continue to cycle through the same song until
repeat is turned Off. Repeat will be turned off once one
for the following conditions are met: 1) The source is
ejected 2) A different track list within that source is
initiated 3) The REPEAT button is toggled OFF. This
will only appear in the menu if the device currently
playing can support these features.
•Audio— Selecting the Audio sub-menu will allow you
to adjust the Bass, Mid Range, Treble, Balance or Fade,
just like pressing the Audio hard control. If the BACK
button is pressed the radio will return to the Main
Menu.
•Clock— Selecting Clock will allow you to set the
clock. Adjust the hours by turning the TUNE/SCROLL
control knob. After adjusting the hours, push the
ENTER/BROWSE button to set the minutes. The min-
utes will highlight. Adjust the minutes using the right
side TUNE/SCROLL control knob. Push the ENTER/
BROWSE button to save time change.
System Info
•Selecting System Info will display the software ver-
sion, serial number and SIRIUS ID.
RADIO Button
Press the button to select either AM, FM and Satellite
mode if equipped.
Buttons1-5
These buttons tune the radio to the stations that you
commit to pushbutton memory AM (A, B, C), FM (A, B, C)
and Satellite — 15 AM, 15 FM and 15 SAT stations.
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To Set The Pushbutton Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to pushbutton memory, press and hold the
button (1–5) you wish to lock onto this station for three
seconds.
You may add a second or third station to each pushbut-
ton by repeating the above procedure with this exception:
Press the A–B–C button to select the A, B or C mode. Each
button can be set for up to 3 stations in AM, FM and Sat.
This allows a total of 15 AM, 15 FM and 15 SAT stations
to be stored into pushbutton memory.
Player Button
Pressing the Player button will allow you to switch from
AM/FM modes to Player mode (CD, USB/iPOD®, AUX,
Bluetooth®).
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And
MP3 Audio Play
NOTE:
•The ignition switch must be in the ON/RUN or ACC
position to operate the radio.
•This radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD),
recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact
discs (CD-RW), compact discs with MP3 tracks and
multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks.
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD
label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into
the CD player and the CD icon will illuminate on the
radio display. If a CD does not go into the slot more than
1.0 in (2.5 cm), a disc may already be loaded and must be
ejected before a new disc can be loaded.
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Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device
Using Radio Buttons
To enter the iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode and access a
connected audio device, either push the “AUX” button
on the radio faceplate or push the VR button and say
#USB#or#Switch to USB.#Once in the iPod®/USB/MP3
control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio
device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system.
Play Mode
When switched to iPod®/USB/MP3 control mode, the
iPod® or external USB device automatically starts Play
mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio
faceplate may be used to control the iPod® or external
USB device and display data:
•Use the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select the next
or previous track.
•Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while
playing a track, skips to the next track or press the
VR button and say#Next Track.#
•Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one click,
will jump to the previous track in the list or press the
VR button and say#Previous Track#
•Jump backward in the current track by pressing and
holding the < button long enough will jump to the beginning of the
current track.
•Jump forward in the current track by pressing and
holding theFF>> button.
•A single press backward <> will
jump backward or forward respectively, for five sec-
onds.
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2. Recirculation Control
Pressing the Recirculation Control button will temporar-
ily put the system in recirculation mode. This can be used
when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or
high humidity are present. Activating recirculation will
cause the LED in the control button to illuminate.
NOTE:
•Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make
the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur.
Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
•The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp
weather will cause windows to fog on the inside,
because of moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Se-
lect the outside air position for maximum defogging.
•The A/C will engage automatically to prevent fog-
ging when the recirculation button is pressed and the
mode control is set to panel or Bi-Level.
•Recirculated air is not allowed in Defrost modes. If
the Recirculation button is pressed while in this
mode, the LED indicator will flash several times then
go out. Recirculation will be disabled automatically
is this mode is selected.
•The A/C can be deselected manually without dis-
turbing the mode control selection.
•When the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK
position, the recirculation feature will be cancelled.
3. Temperature Control
Rotate this control to regulate the temperature of the air
inside the passenger compartment. Rotating the dial left
into the blue area of the scale indicates cooler tempera-
tures, while rotating right into the red area indicates
warmer temperatures.
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8. Passenger Temperature Control Down Button
Provides the passenger with independent temperature
control. Press the button on the faceplate for cooler
temperature settings or on the touchscreen, press and
slide the button on the touchscreen temperature bar
towards the blue arrow button on the touchscreen for
cooler temperature settings.
NOTE:Pressing this button while in Sync mode will
automatically exit Sync.
9. SYNC
Press the Sync button on the touchscreen to toggle the
Sync feature On/Off. The Sync indicator is illuminated
when this feature is enabled. Sync is used to synchronize
the passenger temperature setting with the driver tem-
perature setting. Changing the passenger temperature
setting while in Sync will automatically exit this feature.
10. Blower Control
Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air forced
through the climate system. There are seven blower speeds
available. Adjusting the blower will cause automatic mode
to switch to manual operation. The speeds can be selected
using either the blower control knob on the faceplate or
buttons on the touchscreens as follows:
Blower Control Knob On The Faceplate
The blower speed increases as you turn the control
clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The blower
speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob
counter-clockwise.
Button On The Touchscreen
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting
and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting.
Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar
area between the icons.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
!STARTING PROCEDURES...............411
▫Manual Transmission — If Equipped.......411
▫Automatic Transmission — If Equipped.....412
▫Keyless Enter-N-Go™..................412
▫Normal Starting.......................412
▫Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or
−29°C).............................414
▫Extended Park Starting..................414
▫If Engine Fails To Start.................415
▫After Starting........................416
▫Turbocharger “Cool Down” — If Equipped . . .416
!ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .416
!MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .417
▫Shifting.............................418
▫Downshifting........................419
!AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED.........................421
▫Key Ignition Park Interlock...............423
▫Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .424
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▫Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
(1.4L Turbo Engine Only — DDCT).........424
▫Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (2.0L And
2.4L Engine Only — 6F24)...............435
!AUTOSTICK®.........................443
▫Operation...........................443
!DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES.........445
▫Acceleration.........................445
▫Traction............................445
!DRIVING THROUGH WATER.............446
▫Flowing/Rising Water..................446
▫Shallow Standing Water.................446
!PARKING BRAKE......................448
!BRAKE SYSTEM.......................450
!POWER STEERING.....................451
!ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .452
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............453
▫Brake Assist System (BAS)...............455
▫Traction Control System (TCS)............456
▫Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..........456
▫Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..............457
▫Hill Start Assist (HSA).................458
▫Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..........461
!TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION.............465
▫Tire Markings........................465
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)...........468
▫Tire Terminology And Definitions..........470
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your 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. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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
Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
press the clutch pedal to the floor, and place the shift
lever in NEUTRAL.
NOTE:
•The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
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