
Detection Issues
The radar sensor has a limited field of
vision. It may not detect vehicles at all or
detect a vehicle later than expected in
some situations. The lead vehicle graphic
will not illuminate if the system does not
detect a vehicle in front of you.
Detection issues can occur:
When driving on a different line
than the vehicle in front.
A
With vehicles that edge into your
lane. The system can only detect
these vehicles once they move
fully into your lane.
B
There may be issues with the
detection of vehicles in front
when driving into and coming out
of a bend or curve in the road.
C In these cases the system may brake late
or unexpectedly. The driver should stay
alert and intervene when necessary.
If something hits the front end of your
vehicle or damage occurs, the
radar-sensing zone may change. This could
cause missed or false vehicle detections.
See an authorized dealer to have the radar
checked for proper coverage and
operation.
System Not Available
Conditions that can cause the system to
deactivate or prevent the system from
activating when requested include:
•
A blocked sensor.
• High brake temperature.
• A failure in the system or a related
system.
Blocked Sensor WARNINGS
Do not use the system when towing
a trailer with brake controls.
Aftermarket trailer brakes will not
function properly when you switch the
system on because the brakes are
electronically controlled. Failing to do so
may result in loss of vehicle control, which
could result in serious injury. Do not use tire sizes other than those
recommended because this can
affect the normal operation of the
system. Failing to do so may result in a loss
of vehicle control, which could result in
serious injury. 157
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A message displays if something obstructs
the radar signals from the sensor. The
sensor is located behind a fascia cover
near the driver side of the lower grille. The
system cannot detect a vehicle ahead and
will not function when something obstructs
the radar signals. The following table lists
possible causes and actions for this
message displaying.
Action
Cause
Clean the grille surface in front of the radaror remove the object causing the obstruc- tion.
The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty
or obstructed in some way.
Wait a short time. It may take several
minutes for the radar to detect that it is free from obstruction.
The surface of the radar in the grille is clean
but the message remains in the display.
Do not use the system in these conditionsbecause it may not detect any vehicles ahead.
Heavy rain or snow is interfering with the
radar signals.
Do not use the system in these conditionsbecause it may not detect any vehicles ahead.
Swirling water, or snow or ice on the surface
of the road may interfere with the radar signals.
Wait a short time or switch to normal cruisecontrol.
You are in a desert or remote area with no
other vehicles and no roadside objects.
Due to the nature of radar technology, it is
possible to get a blockage warning and not
be blocked. This can happen, for example,
when driving in sparse rural or desert
environments. A false blocked condition
will either self clear or clear after a key
cycle.
Switching to Normal Cruise
Control WARNING
Normal cruise control will not brake
due to slower vehicles. Always be
aware of which mode you have
selected and apply the brakes when
necessary. You can manually change from adaptive
cruise control to normal cruise control
through the information display driver
assist.
The cruise control indicator light
replaces the adaptive cruise
control indicator light if you
select normal cruise control. The gap
setting will not display, the system will not
automatically respond to lead vehicles and
automatic braking will not activate. The
system will remember this setting the next
time you switch on your vehicle.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 140
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 140
Accessories....................................................395 Exterior style........................................................ 395
Interior style......................................................... 395
Lifestyle................................................................. 395
Peace of mind..................................................... 395
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............153
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................223
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 224
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 223
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................64
Airbag Disposal...............................................44
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 63
Ambient Lighting............................................72
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................63
Arming the Alarm................................................. 63
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 63
Appendices....................................................397
At a Glance........................................................14 Front Exterior Overview...................................... 14
Instrument Panel Overview.............................. 16
Rear Exterior Overview........................................ 17
Vehicle Interior Overview.................................... 15
Audible Warnings and Indicators
..............81
Headlamps On Warning Chime....................... 81
Keyless Warning Alert.......................................... 81
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 82
Audio Control..................................................64 MEDIA....................................................................... 64
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 64
Audio Input Jack...........................................293 Audio System
................................................283
General Information......................................... 283
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
.............................284
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................287
Autolamps
........................................................68
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 69
Automatic Climate Control......................102
Automatic Transmission............................136 Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 138
Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 137
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 138
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 136
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 136
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................219
Autowipers.......................................................66
Auxiliary Power Points.................................119 12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 119
Locations................................................................ 119
B
Blind Spot Information System..............159 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS ™)
with Cross Traffic Alert................................ 159
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........210
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 25
Brake and Clutch Fluid Check..................219
Brakes...............................................................140 General Information.......................................... 140
Breaking-In.....................................................188
Bulb Specification Chart...........................226
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................107
California Proposition 65..............................11
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Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L
EcoBoost™ ...................................................271
Specifications...................................................... 272
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L..................................................................275
Specifications...................................................... 276
Capacities and Specifications - 5.0L 32V Ti-VCT...........................................................279
Specifications..................................................... 280
Capacities and Specifications
................267
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 228
Center Console..............................................120
Changing a Bulb...........................................224 Accessing the Direction Indicator and Fog
Lamp Bulbs..................................................... 224
Lamp Assembly Condensation.................... 224
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)........................................................ 225
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs................... 224
Replacing LED Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)........................................................ 225
Replacing rear, Brake, High-Mount Brake, Rear Direction Indicator and License
Plate Lamp Bulbs......................................... 225
Replacing Reverse Lamp Bulbs.................... 225
Replacing the Direction Indicator Bulbs.................................................................. 225
Changing a Fuse..........................................209 Fuses...................................................................... 209
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................260
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 260
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 261
Changing the 12V Battery.........................220 Battery Management System (If
Equipped)......................................................... 221
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................227
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................222
Checking MyKey System Status...............53
Checking the Wiper Blades......................222
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................34
Child Safety
.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Seat Positioning...................................27
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................231
Cleaning Products.......................................228 Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................232
Cleaning the Engine....................................229
Cleaning the Exterior..................................228
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts..................... 229
Exterior Chrome................................................. 228
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)................228
Underbody........................................................... 229
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................230
Cleaning the Interior...................................230
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................230
Clearing All MyKeys
........................................51
Climate............................................................383 Climate Control Voice Commands.............385
Climate Control..............................................101
Climate Controlled Seats...........................113 Cooled Seats......................................................... 113
Closing the Convertible Top.....................186
Collision Warning System
.........................164
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 164
Convertible Top.............................................185
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 215
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........43
Creating a MyKey.............................................51 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings................................................................ 51
Cruise Control..................................................65 Principle of Operation....................................... 152
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 152
Customer Assistance.................................196
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................70 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 70
Type 2 - Configurable..........................................70
Digital Radio
..................................................288
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 289
Direction Indicators
.........................................71
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Information Messages..................................91
Adaptive Cruise Control...................................... 91
AdvanceTrac ™...................................................... 92
Airbag........................................................................\
92
Alarm........................................................................\
93
Battery and Charging System......................... 93
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 94
Collision Warning System................................. 94
Doors and Locks................................................... 94
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 95
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 95
Keys and Intelligent Access.............................. 95
Maintenance.......................................................... 96
MyKey....................................................................... 96
Park Aid.................................................................... 97
Park Brake............................................................... 97
Remote Start.......................................................... 97
Seats........................................................................\
. 98
Starting System ................................................... 98
Steering System................................................... 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 99
Traction Control................................................... 99
Transmission......................................................... 99
Installing Child Seats
.....................................19
Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 23
Instrument Cluster
.........................................77
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................69
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps..................... 69
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............70
Interior Lamps...................................................71 Map Lamps.............................................................. 71
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................60
Interior Mirror
....................................................75
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 75
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................193
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 193
Jump Starting...................................................... 194
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 193
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 194
K
Keyless Starting..............................................121 Ignition Modes....................................................... 121
Keys and Remote Controls.........................45
L
Lighting Control..............................................68 Headlamp Flasher............................................... 68
High Beams............................................................ 68
Lighting..............................................................68
Limited Slip Differential
.............................139
Traction-Lok ™ and TORSEN™ Axles (if
equipped)......................................................... 139
Load Carrying.................................................168
Load Limit.......................................................168 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 172
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 168
Locking and Unlocking
.................................56
Activating Intelligent Access ........................... 57
Autolock Feature.................................................. 58
Auto Relock............................................................ 58
Battery Saver......................................................... 59
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 59
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 59
Key Blade................................................................ 58
Luggage Compartment..................................... 60
Power Door Locks................................................ 56
Remote Control.................................................... 56
Smart Unlocks ...................................................... 57
Locks
...................................................................56
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 260
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R
Rear Axle..........................................................139
Rear Seats........................................................112
Second Row Split-Folding Rear Seat ..........113
Rear View Camera
.......................................148
Using the Rear View Camera System.........149
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 148
Recommended Towing Weights............180
Refueling..........................................................128 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System................129
Remote Control
..............................................46
Car Finder................................................................ 48
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 46
Remote Start......................................................... 48
Replacing the Battery......................................... 47
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 48
Using the Key Blade............................................ 46
Remote Start..................................................107 Automatic Settings............................................ 107
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
...............232
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................49
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................201
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................200
Roadside Assistance....................................191 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 191
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance......................................................... 191
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance..................................... 191
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance..................................... 191
Roadside Emergencies
................................191
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 188Running Out of Fuel.....................................127
Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 128
S
Safety Belt Minder.........................................32 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 32
Safety Belts
......................................................29
Principle of Operation........................................ 29
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime...............................................................32
Conditions of operation..................................... 32
Safety Canopy ™ - Coupe
...........................42
Safety Precautions.......................................126
Satellite Radio..............................................290
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 291
Satellite Radio Reception Factors................291
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service................... 291
Troubleshooting................................................. 292
Scheduled Maintenance Record
............422
Scheduled Maintenance...........................414
Seats.................................................................108
Security..............................................................62
Settings............................................................341 Clock....................................................................... 342
Display................................................................... 342
Settings................................................................. 344
Sound..................................................................... 343
Vehicle................................................................... 343
Side Airbags
.....................................................40
Sitting in the Correct Position.................108
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 256
Special Notices................................................12 Additional Warranty Information.................... 12
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................419
Exceptions............................................................. 421
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 152
Stability Control
............................................143
Principle of Operation....................................... 143
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Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................153
Automatic Cancellation................................... 156
Blocked Sensor.................................................... 157
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 156
Detection Issues.................................................. 157
Disengaging the System.................................. 156
Following a Vehicle............................................ 154
Hilly Condition Usage........................................ 156
Overriding the System...................................... 156
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 156
Setting a Speed................................................... 154
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 155
Switching the System Off............................... 156
Switching the System On................................ 153
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........158
System Not Available........................................ 157
Using Cruise Control....................................152 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 153
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 152
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................54
Using Snow Chains.....................................256
Using Stability Control
...............................144
AdvanceTrac ™ ................................................... 144
Line Lock................................................................ 145
Using Summer Tires
...................................256
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player..............................................................317
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............320
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................. 322
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port............................................................ 317
Line In Audio......................................................... 322
Media Menu Features....................................... 319
Media Voice Commands................................. 318
USB 2...................................................................... 322
Voice Commands for Audio Sources..........322
What's Playing?.................................................. 318Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............299
Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 302
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 305
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 306
Making Calls......................................................... 301
Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............299
Pairing Subsequent Phones......................... 300
Phone Options during an Active Call..........301
Phone Voice Commands............................... 300
Receiving Calls.................................................... 301
System Settings................................................. 307
Text Messaging................................................... 303
Using Traction Control
................................142
System Indicator Lights and
Messages.......................................................... 142
Using Voice Recognition............................297 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 297
System Interaction and Feedback..............298
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................198
V
Vehicle Care...................................................228 General Information......................................... 228
Vehicle Certification Label.......................269
Vehicle Identification Number
...............268
Vehicle Storage.............................................232
Battery.................................................................... 233
Body........................................................................\
233
Brakes..................................................................... 234
Cooling system................................................... 233
Engine..................................................................... 233
Fuel system.......................................................... 233
General.................................................................. 233
Miscellaneous..................................................... 234
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................234
Tires........................................................................\
234
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............268
Voice Control
...................................................65
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W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................79
Adaptive Cruise Control..................................... 79
Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 79
Battery...................................................................... 79
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 79
Brake System......................................................... 79
Cruise Control........................................................ 79
Direction Indicator............................................... 80
Door Ajar................................................................. 80
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 80
Engine Oil................................................................ 80
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 80
Front Airbag........................................................... 80
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 80
Heads Up Display................................................ 80
High Beam.............................................................. 80
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 80
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 80
Parking Lamps....................................................... 81
Service Engine Soon............................................ 81
Stability Control..................................................... 81
Stability Control Off............................................. 81
Washer Fluid Check....................................220
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 228
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 66
Waxing.............................................................229
Welcome Lighting...........................................71 Pony Projection Lights......................................... 71
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 260
Wheels and Tires.........................................235 Technical Specifications................................. 266
Windows and Mirrors....................................73
Windshield Washers......................................67
Windshield Wipers........................................66
Intermittent Wipe................................................ 66
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 66
Wipers and Washers....................................66
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