2.Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages
in the selected seating position.
3.If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage.See
below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
4.Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into
the seat.Remove slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s
instructions.
5.Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child
seat at the belt path.It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direc-
tion.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Auto-
matic Locking Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt
tight around the child restraint.Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the
belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
Tether Weight Limit
Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to install a forward facing child
restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR:
1.Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt
path of the child restraint.Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
2.Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
3.Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
4.To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled
all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.Then, allow the webbing to retract back
into the retractor.As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.This means
the seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
5.Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor.If it is locked, you should not be able to
pull out any webbing.If the retractor is not locked, repeat the last step.
6.Finally, pull up on any extra webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child re-
straint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle
seat.
7.If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap.
See below for directions to attach a tether anchor.
8.Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child
seat at the belt path.It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direc-
tion.
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Installing The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle
Seat Belt):
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to
the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower an-
chors or the vehicle seat belt.
Tether Anchorage Installation
1.Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the
anchor and the child seat.
2.If your vehicle is equipped with adjust-
able rear head restraints, raise the head
restraint, and where possible, route the
tether strap under the head restraint
and between the two posts.If not pos-
sible, lower the head restraint and pass
the tether strap around the outboard
side of the head restraint.
3.Attach the tether strap hook of the
child restraint to the top tether anchor-
age and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufactur-
er’s instructions.
WARNING!
Securely lock the seat cushion into position before using the seat.Otherwise, the seat
will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers.An improperly
latched seat cushion could cause serious injury.
Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
The tilt/telescoping control handle is located on the lower left side of the steering col-
umn.
•To unlock the steering column, push the
lever downward (toward the floor).
•To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as
desired.
•To lengthen or shorten the steering col-
umn, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired.
•To lock the steering column in position,
push the lever upward until fully
engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.The tilt/telescoping adjustment must 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.
Tilt/Telescoping Control Handle
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High Beams
•Pull the lever rearward to activate the high beams.
•A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Flash To Pass
•Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams.The high beams will remain on
until the lever is released.
Headlight Delay (Follow Me Home)
•Within two minutes of the ignition switch being turned to the OFF/LOCK position or
the ignition key being removed from the ignition, pull the turn signal lever toward the
steering wheel.
•Each movement of the lever toward the steering wheel will increase the illumination
period by 30 seconds, up to a maximum of 210 seconds.
•To deactivate, pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel and hold it for
more than two seconds.
NOTE:
Activation of Follow Me Home is only enabled once per key cycle and the steps outlined
above must be repeated each time you want to activate it.
Fog Lights
•Push the fog light button, located on the center stack of the instrument panel just be-
low the radio, once to turn on the fog lights.
•Push the button a second time to turn the fog lights off.
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Heated Mirrors
•The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice.This feature is activated whenever you
turn on the rear window defroster.
REAR PARK ASSIST
If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a visual
warning will display in the instrument cluster and an audible tone will sound.The audible
tone rate will change depending on the distance of the object, getting faster as the object
gets closer to the bumper.The audible tone will become continuous when the distance
between the vehicle and the obstacle is less than 12 inches (30 cm).
POWER SUNROOF
The sunroof has two glass panels (the front one is operational and the rear one fixed)
and is equipped with an electrically operated sun blind.
The power sunroof and the power sun blind can be operated only with the ignition key
turned to the ON/RUN position.
The power sunroof and power sun blind switches are located in the overhead console.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Never leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle or in a location accessible to chil-
dren.Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.Such entrapment may
result in serious injury or death.
•In a collision, there is greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open
sunroof.You could also be seriously injured or killed.Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too.
•Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening.Injury
may result.
To Open
•Pull the power sunroof switch for approximately one second and the sunroof will stop
at the vented position.Pull the power sunroof switch a second time for approximately
one second and release, the sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically.This is
called “Express Open”.
NOTE:
During Express Open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sun-
roof.
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Shifting The Transmission
•The transmission shift lever position (PRND) is displayed both on the shift lever and in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
•To drive, depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front of the shift lever and
move the shift lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
•Manual shifts can also be made using the AutoStick shift control.
•This transmission is programmed to prevent shifting from REVERSE to DRIVE or
DRIVE to REVERSE, if vehicle speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h).This safety feature
helps protect your transmission from damage.
NOTE:
•When stopped on an incline, it is recommended that you always hold the vehicle in
place using the brakes.On steep inclines, Hill Start Assist (HSA) will temporarily hold
the car in position when the brake pedal is released.If the accelerator pedal is not
applied after a short time, the car will roll back.Either reapply the brake (to hold the
vehicle) or press the accelerator to climb the hill.
•During acceleration, gear changes will feel smooth compared to a vehicle with a tradi-
tional manual transmission.This is a benefit of the Euro Twin Clutch Transmission de-
sign that avoids power loss during up-shifts.
Instrument Cluster Messages
Messages will be displayed in the instrument cluster to alert the driver when certain un-
usual conditions occur.These messages are described below.
MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
GEAR UNAVAILABLE In AutoStick mode, the gear selected bythe driver is not available due to a faultcondition.See your authorized dealer fordiagnosis and service.
SHIFT NOT ALLOWED The gear position requested by the driveris currently blocked.This occurs if RE-VERSE is requested while moving (at6 mph [10 km/h] or faster), or if DRIVE isrequested while moving backwards (at 6mph [10 km/h] or faster).Make sure thevehicle is stopped before engaging DRIVEor REVERSE.
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Uconnect® 5.0
NOTE:
Do NOT attach any object to the touchscreen, doing so can result in damage to the
touchscreen.
Clock Setting
To start the clock setting procedure:
1.Push the + MORE button on the faceplate.Next press the “Settings” button on the
touchscreen and then press the “Clock and Date” button on the touchscreen.
2.Press the “Set Time” button on the touchscreen.
3.Press the “Up” or “Down” arrows to adjust the hours or minutes, then select the
“AM” or “PM” button on the touchscreen.You can also select 12hr or 24hr format by
pressing the desired button on the touchscreen.
Uconnect® 5.0 Radio
1 — CD Eject2 — Disc Slot3 — Display On/Off Control4 — Back Button5 — BROWSE/ENTER Button — TUNE/SCROLL Knob6 — + MORE Button
7 — Uconnect® PHONE Button8 — COMPASS Button/Navigation (NAV)Button (If Equipped)9 — MEDIA Button10 — RADIO Button11 — On/Off Button – Volume Knob12 — Mute Button
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4.Once the time is set press the “Done” button on the touchscreen to exit the time
screen.
NOTE:
In the Clock Setting Menu you can also select Display Clock.Display Clock turns the
clock display in the status bar on or off.
Equalizer, Balance And Fade
1.Push the MORE button on the faceplate below the display then press the “Setting”
button on the touchscreen.
2.Scroll down and press the “Audio” button on the touchscreen to open the Audio
menu.
3.The Audio Menu shows the following options for you to customize your audio set-
tings.
Equalizer
•Press the “Equalizer” button on the touchscreen to adjust the Bass, Mid and Treble.
Use the “+” or “-” button on the touchscreen to adjust the equalizer to your desired
settings.
Balance/Fade
•Press the “Balance/Fade” button on the touchscreen to adjust the sound from the
speakers.Use the arrow buttons on the touchscreen to adjust the sound level from
the front and rear or right and left side speakers.Press the Center “C” button on the
touchscreen to reset the balance and fade to the factory setting.
Speed Adjusted Volume — If Equipped
•Press the “Speed Adjusted Volume” button on the touchscreen to select between OFF,
1, 2 or 3.This will decrease the radio volume relative to a decrease in vehicle speed.
Loudness
•Press the “Loudness” button on the touchscreen to select the Loudness feature.When
this feature is activated it improves sound quality at lower volumes.
Surround Sound — If Equipped
•Press the “Surround Sound” button on the touchscreen, select On or Off followed by
pressing the back arrow button on the touchscreen.When this feature is activated, it
provides simulated surround sound mode.
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