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seat belt pretensioners, and the seat belt retractor
assemblies replaced by an authorized dealer imme-
diately. Also, have the Occupant Restraint Controller
System serviced as well.
NOTE:
• Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication network
remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending
on the nature of the event, the ORC will determine
whether to have the Enhanced Accident Response Sys-
tem perform the following functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF” posi-
tion.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition switch is
turned to the “OFF” position.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel bolts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected. The cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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▫40-20-40 Front Bench Seat — If Equipped . . . .139
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .139
 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED . . . .143
▫ Programming The Memory Feature .........144
▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter To Memory .............144
▫ Memory Position Recall .................146
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat ...................147
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........148
 LIGHTS ............................ .149
▫ Headlights ......................... .151
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......151
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ..............152▫
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped ........................ .152
▫ Headlight Delay ..................... .152
▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control —
If Equipped ........................ .153
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights ...........155
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............155
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................156
▫ Battery Saver ........................ .156
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .157
▫ Cargo Light ........................ .160
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................160
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .160
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................161
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▫Flash-To-Pass ....................... .161
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................162
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......162
▫ Windshield Wipers ....................162
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............163
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............163
▫ Windshield Washers ...................163
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .164
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........164
 TILT STEERING COLUMN ...............166
 DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .167
 HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .168
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...........170
▫ To Activate ......................... .171
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................171
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .172
▫ To Resume Speed .....................172
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............172
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................173
 OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED .....174
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ...............175
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...........176
 AUXILIARY SWITCHES — IF EQUIPPED .....181
 CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .182
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When the vehicle is placed into reverse gear a video
display illuminates to display the image generated by the
rear view camera. The auto dimming feature is also
disabled to improve rear view viewing.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with illuminated
approach lights under the outside mirrors they can be
turned off through the instrument cluster or the
Uconnect® radio. For further information refer to “EVIC”
or ”DID” and “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel”.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
Some vehicles will not have a convex passenger side
mirror.
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
All outside mirrors are designed to be able to be manu-
ally folded both forward and rearward to prevent dam-
age.
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Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature can be activated whenever you turn on the
rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Rear
Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” for further information.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror — If Equipped
Illuminated vanity mirrors are located on each sun visor.
To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing
the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on auto-
matically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.
“Slide-On-Rod” Features Of Sun Visor —
If Equipped
The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for addi-
tional flexibility in positioning the visor to block out the
sun.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the
heated seats can be programed to come on during a
remote start.
If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, this
feature can be programmed through the Uconnect®
system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Rear Heated Seats
On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped
with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these
seats are located on the rear of the center console.
There are two heated seat switches that allow the rear
passengers to operate the seats independently. You can
choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings. Amberindicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in
use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HIGH, one
for LOW and none for OFF.
Press the switch once to select HIGH-level
heating. Press the switch a second time to select
LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third
time to shut the heating elements OFF.
NOTE:
• Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within
two to five minutes.
• The engine must be running for the heated seats to
operate.
When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will
provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes
of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the
normal HIGH-level. If the HIGH-level setting is selected,
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center
of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The head-
light switch controls the operation of the headlights,
parking lights, instrument panel lights, cargo lights and
fog lights (if equipped).
Safety Latch Location (1500 Series Shown)
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