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Blower Control Knob On The Faceplate
The blower speed increases as you turn the blower
control knob clockwise from the lowest blower setting.
The blower speed decreases as you turn the blower
control knob counterclockwise.
Buttons 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.
12. Modes
The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so air
comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets
and demist outlets. The Mode settings are as follows:
•Panel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument
panel. Each of these outlets can be individu-
ally adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air
vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can
be moved up and down or side to side to regulate
airflow direction. There is a shut off wheel located
below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount
of airflow from these outlets.
•Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets
and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is
directed through the defrost and side window
demister outlets.
NOTE:BI-LEVEL mode is designed under comfort con-
ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and
warmer air from the floor outlets.
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Uconnect® 4.3 Automatic Rear Climate Button On TheTouchscreen Controls Screen
1—BlowerUpButtonOnTheTo u c h s c r e e n5—DoneButtonOnTheTouch-screen2—ModeButtonOnTheTouch-screen6—RearLockButtonOnTheTo u c h s c r e e n3—TemperatureButtonOnTheTo u c h s c r e e n7—RearAutoButtonOnTheTo u c h s c r e e n4—BlowerDownButtonOnTheTo u c h s c r e e n8—RearOffButtonOnTheTouch-screen
Uconnect® 8.4 Automatic Rear Climate Button On TheTouchscreen Controls Screen
1—RearAutoButtonOnTheTo u c h s c r e e n6—BlowerUpButtonOnTheTo u c h s c r e e n2—RearLockButtonOnTheTo u c h s c r e e n7—ModeButtonOnTheTouch-screen3—FrontClimateButtonOnTheTo u c h s c r e e n8—BlowerDownButtonOnTheTo u c h s c r e e n4—TemperatureUpButtonOnTheTo u c h s c r e e n9—RearOffButtonOnTheTouch-screen5—TemperatureDownButtonOnThe Touchscreen
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Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The
Front ATC Panel
The Three-Zone ATC system allows for adjustment of the
rear climate controls from the front ATC panel.
To change the rear system settings:
•Press#REAR#button to change control to rear control
mode, Rear display (below) will appear. Control func-
tions now operate rear system.
•To return to Front screen, press#REAR#button again,
or it will revert to the Front screen after six seconds.
Rear Lock
Pressing the Rear Temperature Lock button on the
Uconnect® touchscreen, illuminates a lock symbol in the
rear display. The rear temperature and air source are
controlled from the front Uconnect® system.
Rear second row occupants can only adjust the rear ATC
control when the Rear Temperature Lock button is turned
off.
The rear ATC is located in the headliner, near the center
of the vehicle.
•Press the Rear Temperature Lock button on the
Uconnect® touchscreen. This turns off the Rear Tem-
perature Lock icon in the rear temperature knob.
•Rotate the Rear Blower, Rear Temperature and the
Rear Mode Control knobs to suit your comfort needs.
•ATC is selected by adjusting the rear blower knob
counterclockwise to AUTO.
Once the desired temperature is displayed, the ATC
System will automatically achieve and maintain that
comfort level. When the system is set up for your comfort
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level, it is not necessary to change the settings. You will
experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the
system to function automatically.
NOTE:It is not necessary to move the temperature
settings for cold or hot vehicles. The system automati-
cally adjusts the temperature, mode and fan speed to
provide comfort as quickly as possible.
Rear Blower Control
The rear blower control knob can be manually set to off,
or any fixed blower speed, by rotating the knob from low
Rear ATC Control Features
1—BlowerSpeed3—RearMODE2—RearTemperature4—RearTemperatureLock
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to high. This allows the rear seat occupants to control the
volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Interior air enters the Rear Automatic Temperature
Control System through an intake grille, located in
the right side trim panel behind the third row seats.
The rear outlets are located in the right side trim
panel of the 3rd Row seat. Do not block or place
objects directly in front of the inlet grille or heater
outlets. The electrical system could overload causing
damage to the blower motor.
Rear Temperature Control
To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle,
rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lower
the temperature, and clockwise to increase the tempera-
ture. The rear temperature settings are displayed in the
Uconnect® system.
When rear controls are locked by the Uconnect® system,
the Rear Temperature Lock symbol on the temperature
knob is illuminated and any rear overhead adjustments
are ignored.
Rear Mode Control
Auto Mode
•The rear system automatically maintains the correct
mode and comfort level desired by the rear seat
occupants.
Headliner Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each
of these outlets can be individually adjusted to
direct the flow of air. Moving the air vanes of the outlets
to one side will shut off the airflow.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
!STARTING PROCEDURES................408
▫Automatic Transmission................408
▫Keyless Enter-N-Go™..................409
▫Normal Starting.......................409
▫Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or−29°C).................411
▫If Engine Fails To Start.................411
▫After Starting........................413
!ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .413
!AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION............413
▫Key Ignition Park Interlock...............415
▫Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .415
▫Four-Speed Or Six-Speed Automatic
Transmission.........................415
▫Gear Ranges.........................417
!AUTOSTICK®.........................424
▫Operation...........................424
!ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED . .425
!DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES.........426
▫Acceleration.........................426
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▫Traction............................426
!DRIVING THROUGH WATER.............427
▫Flowing/Rising Water..................427
▫Shallow Standing Water.................427
!POWER STEERING.....................429
▫Power Steering Fluid Check..............430
!PARKING BRAKE......................431
!BRAKE SYSTEM.......................433
!ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .434
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............434
▫Brake Assist System (BAS)...............437
▫Traction Control System (TCS)............437
▫Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..........438
▫Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..........439
▫ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light................441
▫Trailer Sway Control (TSC)..............442
▫Hill Start Assist (HSA).................443
!TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION.............446
▫Tire Markings........................446
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)...........449
▫Tire Terminology And Definitions..........451
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........452
!TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION........457
▫Tire Pressure........................457
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................458
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in the OFF position, remove the Key Fob
from the vehicle, and lock the vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in
a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans-
mission gear selector.
(Continued)
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.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
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