•A door is unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.
The interior lights will turn on, remain on for about four
seconds, and then fade to off if a door is opened using the
inside door handle.
NOTE: None of the courtesy lights will operate if the
dimmer control is in the “defeat” position (extreme
downward position), unless the overhead map/reading
lights are turned on manually.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
The RKE system allows you to lock or unlock the doors
and liftgate, or activate the Panic Alarm from distances
up to approximately 66ft (20 m) using a hand-held Key
Fob with RKE transmitter. The RKE transmitter does not
need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.To Unlock The Doors
Push and release the UNLOCKbutton on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to
unlock both doors and the liftgate. The park lights and
turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the signal,
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPEDLocated at the rear area of the center console, this feature
allows an iPod or external USB device to be plugged into
the USB port.
iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod
and iPhone devices. Some iPod software versions may
not fully support the iPod control features. Please visit
Apple’s website for software updates.
For further information, refer to the Uconnect Supple-
ment Manual.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
SD Card Slot, AUX Jack, And USB Port
1 — SD Card Slot
2 — AUX Jack
3 — USB Port 204 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
The right hand control is a rocker type switch with a
push-button in the center. Pushing the top of the switch
will increase the volume, and pushing the bottom of the
switch will decrease the volume.The button located in the center of the right hand control
will switch modes to Radio or other valid audio source.
The left hand control is a rocker type switch with a
push-button in the center. The function of the left hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Pushing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next
listenable station and pushing the bottom of the switch
will SEEK down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left hand control
will tune to the next pre-set station that you have
programmed in the radio pre-set buttons.
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205
Automatic Door Locks....................27, 28
Automatic Headlights ..................... .106
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................28
Auto Up Power Windows ....................30
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........132
Auxiliary Power Outlet .....................132
Battery ............................ .153, 341
Charging System Light ...................153
Emergency Starting ..................... .323
Jump Starting ......................... .323
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........23
Location ............................. .341
Remote Battery Replacement ................23
Saving Feature (Protection) ................342
Storing Vehicle ........................ .342
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............23
Belts, Seat ...............................87
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................345B-Pillar Location
......................... .273
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............259
Brake, Parking .......................... .255
Brake System ........................ .257, 355
Anti-Lock (ABS) .....................257, 259
Fluid Check ....................... .355, 383
Master Cylinder ....................... .355
Warning Light ........................ .150
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........258
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................110
Bulb Replacement ........................ .379
Bulbs, Light .......................... .88, 377
Camera, Rear ........................... .121
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........380
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .380
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .339
Power Steering ........................ .254
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Corrosion Protection...................... .359
Cruise Light ............................ .168
Cupholders ............................ .136
Customer Assistance ...................... .395
Data Recorder, Event .......................71
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............111
Daytime Running Lights ....................107
Dealer Service ........................... .336
Defroster, Rear Window .....................140
Defroster, Windshield .......................87
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................111
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................334
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................109
Dipsticks Power Steering ........................ .254
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................353
Door Ajar .............................. .157Door Ajar Light
......................... .157
Door Locks ..............................25
Key Fob Emergency Key ...................23
Door Locks, Automatic ......................27
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .123
Doors ..................................25
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .251
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ........132
Electric Remote Mirrors ......................96
Electronic Brake Control System ...............259
Traction Control System ...................262
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........117
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............262
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........155
Emergency Brake ........................ .255
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .251
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................310
Headlights Automatic ........................... .106
Delay ............................... .106
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........109
Lights On Reminder .....................107
On With Wipers .....................106, 114
Passing ............................. .109
Switch .............................. .105
Time Delay ........................... .106
Head Restraints ......................... .102
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .109
Holder, Cup ............................ .136
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ..............123
Hood Release ........................... .103Hydraulic Clutch Fluid
.....................358
Illuminated Entry ..........................19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................14
Inside Rearview Mirror ......................92
Instrument Cluster ..............145, 152, 156, 167
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............144
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............363
Interior Appearance Care ....................361
Interior Lights .......................... .109
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............111
Introduction ..............................4
Jump Starting ........................... .323
KeyFob.................................11 Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........16
Programming Additional Transmitters .........16
Remote Battery Replacement ................23
410 INDEX
Placard, Tire And Loading Information..........274
Power Brakes .............................. .257
Door Locks ............................26
Mirrors ...............................96
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........132
Steering .......................... .253, 254
Windows ..............................28
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ...............43
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................43
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .281
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........352
Radio Antenna .......................... .206
Radio Operation ......................... .206
Radio (Sound Systems) .....................203
Rear Camera ........................... .121Rear Liftgate
.............................31
Rear Window Defroster .....................140
Rear Window Features .....................140
Reclining Front Seats .......................99
Recorder, Event Data .......................71
Recreational Towing ...................... .306
Reformulated Gasoline .....................297
Refrigerant ............................. .344
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .107
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................20
FCC General Information ..................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........16
Programming Additional Transmitters .........16
Remote Battery Replacement ................23
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............23
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........204
Replacement Keys .........................15
Replacement Parts ........................ .336
414 INDEX