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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.
System Reset Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition
OFF.
Air Bag Warning Light
The air bags must be ready to inflate for your protection
in a collision. The Occupant Restraint Control-
ler (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and
interconnecting wiring associated with air bag
system electrical components.
The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of
the air bag system whenever the ignition switch is in the
START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in
the OFF position the air bag system is not on and the air
bags will not inflate.
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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 proper 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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CONTENTS
MIRRORS .............................94
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped .....94
▫ Outside Mirrors .......................94
▫ Manual Folding Door Mirrors .............95
▫ Manual Outside Mirror Adjustment — If
Equipped ............................96
▫ Power Outside Mirrors — If Equipped .......96
▫ Sun Visors ...........................97
SEATS ...............................98
▫ Manual Seat Adjustments .................99 ▫
Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped ..........101
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............102
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .103
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........107
LIGHTS .............................110
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................110
▫ Headlights ..........................110
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....111
▫ High Beams ..........................111
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................1113
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▫Parking Lights .......................112
▫ Turn Signals .........................112
▫ Lane Change Assist ....................112
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .........112
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ...........113
▫ Map/Dome/Lights ....................113
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......114
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation .........114
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer .............117
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .117
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ...........118
▫ To Activate ..........................119
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................120 ▫
To Deactivate ....................... .120
▫ To Resume Speed .....................120
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............120
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................122
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .122
▫ ParkSense® Rear Park Assist Sensors ........123
▫ ParkSense® Rear Park Assist Alerts .........124
▫ ParkSense® Rear Park Assist Failure
Indications ......................... .126
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist
System ............................ .126
▫ ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System Usage
Precautions ......................... .127
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PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .129
POWER OUTLETS .....................131
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .134
CUPHOLDER ........................ .135
STORAGE ........................... .135
▫ Glove Compartment ...................135
▫ Dash Storage ....................... .136
▫ Overhead Console Storage ...............136
CARGO AREA FEATURES ................137
▫ Rear Cargo Tie-Downs .................137
▫ Rear Cargo Lights .....................138
▫ Cargo Compartment Light — If Equipped . . . .139
REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............140
▫ Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped ......140
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED .....141
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LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the
steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights,
high beams, parking lights, passing light and turn sig-
nals.
NOTE:The external lights can only be turned on with
the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Headlights
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever up-
ward to the first detent for headlight operation.
Multifunction Lever
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NOTE:When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate the
end of the multifunction lever to the Osymbol.
NOTE:
• The low beams and side/tail lights will not be on with
DRL. The DRL function may be programmed to be ON
or OFF through the Uconnect® system screen. Refer to
“ Uconnect® Settings ” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.
• If your vehicle is not equipped with a touchscreen
radio, this feature can be programmed through the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
High Beams
With the low beams activated, pull the multifunc-
tion lever towards the steering wheel to turn on
the high beams. A high beam symbol will illuminate in
the cluster to indicate the high beams are on. Pull the
multifunction lever a second time to switch the head-
lights back to low beam.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will turn on the high beams headlights until the lever is
released.
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Parking Lights
To turn on the parking lights, remove the key
or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position and
turn on the headlights.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE:If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash five
times then automatically turn off.
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for a preset period of time.
Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the OFF/LOCK
position, and pull the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel, within two minutes. Each time the lever
is pulled, the activation of the lights will be extended by
30 seconds. The activation of the lights can be extended to
a maximum of 210 seconds.
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