Note: To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Recirculated air:
Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates.
This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors
from entering your vehicle.
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Heated rear window:
Press the button to switch the heated rear window on
and off.
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HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: A small amount of air may be felt
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note: Keep the air intakes in front of the
windshield free from obstruction (such as
snow or leaves) to allow the climate control
system to function effectively.
Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield
during humid weather, adjust the air
distribution control to the windshield air
vents position. Increase the temperature
and fan speed and press the A/C button to
improve clearing, if required. Heating the Interior Quickly
•
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.
• Adjust the temperature control to the
highest setting.
• Adjust the air distribution control to the
footwell air vents position.
Recommended Settings for
Heating
• Adjust the fan speed to the second
speed setting.
• Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the hot settings.
• Adjust the air distribution control to the
footwell and windshield air vents
position.
Cooling the Interior Quickly
• Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.
• Adjust the temperature control to the
MAX A/C
position.
• Adjust the air distribution control to the
instrument panel air vents position.
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Recommended Settings for
Cooling
•
Adjust the fan speed to the second
speed setting.
• Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the cold settings.
• Adjust the air distribution control to the
instrument panel air vents position.
Vehicle Stationary for Extended
Periods During Extreme High
Ambient Temperatures
• Apply the parking brake.
• Move the transmission selector lever
to position P or neutral.
• Adjust the temperature control to the
MAX A/C
position.
• Adjust the fan speed to the lowest
speed setting.
Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather
• Adjust the air distribution control to the
instrument panel and windshield air
vents positions.
• Press the
A/C button.
• Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
• Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.
• Direct the instrument panel side air
vents toward the side windows.
• Close the instrument panel vents. Maximum Cooling Performance in
Instrument Panel or Instrument
Panel and Footwell Positions
•
Adjust the temperature control to the
lowest setting.
• Press the
A/C and recirculated air
buttons.
• Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting initially and then adjust it to suit
the desired comfort level.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
(If Equipped)
Heated Rear Window
Note: Make sure the engine is running
before operating the heated windows. Press the button to clear the
heated rear window of thin ice
and fog. The heated rear window
will automatically turn off after a short
period of time. Start the engine before you
switch the heated rear window on.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
Heated Exterior Mirror
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors will
automatically turn on.
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
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Head Restraints..............................................90
Adjusting the Head Restraint........................... 91
Tilting Head Restraints ...................................... 91
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................88 Heated Exterior Mirror........................................ 88
Heated Rear Window......................................... 88
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 86
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
............................................................87
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 87
General Hints......................................................... 87
Heating the Interior Quickly.............................. 87
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel
and Footwell Positions................................. 88
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........88
Recommended Settings for Heating............87
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 88
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 88
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................119
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............177
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Ignition Switch
.................................................97
In California (U.S. Only).............................162
Information Display Control.......................54 Information Display Control Features..........54
Information Displays.....................................73 General Information............................................ 73Information Messages..................................76
AdvanceTrac ™....................................................... 77
Alarm........................................................................\
. 77
AWD........................................................................\
... 77
Battery and Charging System.......................... 78
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...................................................... 78
Brake System......................................................... 79
Doors and Locks................................................... 79
Electronic Stability Control............................... 79
Engine...................................................................... 80
Fuel........................................................................\
... 80
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 80
Lane Keeping System.......................................... 81
Maintenance........................................................... 81
Park Aid.................................................................... 82
Park Brake............................................................... 82
Power Steering...................................................... 83
Seats........................................................................\
. 83
Starting System.................................................... 83
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 84
Traction Control.................................................... 84
Transmission......................................................... 84
Installing Child Seats.....................................14 Child Seats............................................................... 14
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 15
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................. 17
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 19
Instrument Cluster.........................................67
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................60
Interior Lamps..................................................61 Dome Lamp............................................................ 61
Dome Task Lamp.................................................. 61
Front Map Lamps.................................................. 61
Rear Interior Lamp............................................... 62
Interior Mirror
...................................................65
Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 65
Introduction........................................................5
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Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................158
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 158
Jump Starting....................................................... 159
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 158
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 159
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Using All-Wheel Drive..................................112
Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)................................ 114
How Utility Vehicles Differ from Other Vehicles.............................................................. 114
Operating AWD Vehicles With Mismatched Tires..................................................................... 114
Operating AWD Vehicles With Spare Tires...................................................................... 113
Using Cruise Control....................................129 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 130
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 129
Using Snow Chains.....................................222
Using Stability Control................................123 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®).............................................................. 123
Using Summer Tires....................................221
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................277
Accessing Your USB Song Library................281
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 283
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port............................................................ 277
Media Menu Features....................................... 281
Media Voice Commands................................. 278
USB 2...................................................................... 283
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........284
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........260 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 265
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 268
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 269
Making Calls........................................................ 263
Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............260
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 261
Phone Options during an Active Call.........264
Phone Voice Commands................................ 262
Receiving Calls.................................................... 263
System Settings................................................. 270
Text Messaging.................................................. 266
Using Traction Control.................................121 Switching the System Off................................. 121
System Indicator Lights and Messages........................................................... 121
Using a Switch...................................................... 121
Using the Information Display Controls.............................................................. 121Using Voice Recognition...........................258
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 258
System Interaction and Feedback..............259
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................163
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................198
General Information.......................................... 198
Vehicle Certification Label........................237
Vehicle Identification Number................236
Vehicle Storage............................................202 Battery................................................................... 203
Body........................................................................\
203
Brakes.................................................................... 203
Cooling system................................................... 203
Engine.................................................................... 203
Fuel system.......................................................... 203
General.................................................................. 203
Miscellaneous..................................................... 204
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................204
Tires........................................................................\
203
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 86
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............236
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