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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 nuts 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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SEATS ............................. .144
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ..............145
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ............147
▫ Manual Front Seats Forward/Rearward
Adjustment ........................ .148
▫ Manual Front Passenger Seatback Adjustment —
Recline ........................... .149
▫ Front Passenger Seat Fold-Flat Feature —
If Equipped ........................ .149
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............151
▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......154
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .155
▫ 60/40 Split Rear Seat ..................160
▫ Reclining Rear Seat ....................162
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED . . . .162
▫ Programming The Memory Feature .........164
▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Key Fob To Memory ...............164
▫ Memory Position Recall .................165
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat ...................166
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........167
LIGHTS ............................ .169
▫ Headlight Switch .....................169
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......170
▫ Headlights On Automatically With Wipers . . .170
▫ Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ......171
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....172
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▫Automatic Headlight Leveling — HID Headlights
Only .............................. .173
▫ Headlight Delay ..................... .173
▫ Parking Lights And Panel Lights ...........173
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............174
▫ Interior Lights ....................... .174
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................175
▫ Battery Saver ........................ .176
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped . . .176
▫ Courtesy Lights ...................... .177
▫ Ambient Light — If Equipped ............178
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................178
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .179▫
Lane Change Assist ...................179
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .179
▫ High/Low Beam Switch .................179
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......180
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............180
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............181
▫ Windshield Washer Operation .............182
▫ Mist .............................. .182
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........183
HEADLIGHT WASHERS — IF EQUIPPED . . . .185
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .185
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED ...............186
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▫Cleaning The ParkSense System ...........247
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions ........247
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .249
OVERHEAD CONSOLE ..................252
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped . . .252
▫ Courtesy Lights ...................... .253
▫ Sunglasses Bin Door ...................254
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .254
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink . . .255
▫ Programming A Rolling Code .............256
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........258
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......259▫
Using HomeLink .....................261
▫ Security ........................... .261
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................261
▫ General Information ....................262
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........263
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............264
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........264
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............264
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........264
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................265
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ..............265
▫ Sunshade Operation ....................265
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .265
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Modes Of Operation
Three selectable modes of operation are available in the
Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings/Customer
Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
Blind Spot Alert Lights Only
When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM
system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side
view mirror based on a detected object. However, when
the system is operating in Rear Cross Path (RCP) mode,
the system will respond with both visual and audible
alerts when a detected object is present. Whenever an
audible alert is requested, the radio is muted.
Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime
When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime
mode, the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the
appropriate side view mirror based on a detected object.If the turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to
an alert present on that side of the vehicle, an audible
chime will also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and
detected object are present on the same side at the same
time, both the visual and audible alerts will be issued. In
addition to the audible alert the radio (if on) will also be
muted.
NOTE:
Whenever an audible alert is requested by the
BSM system, the radio is also muted.
When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond with
both visual and audible alerts when a detected object is
present. Whenever an audible alert is requested, the radio
is also muted. Turn/hazard signal status is ignored; the
RCP state always requests the chime.
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Rear Heated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, the two rear outboard seats may be
equipped with heated seats. There are two heated seat
switches that allow the rear passengers to operate the
seats independently. The heated seat switches for each
heater are located on the rear of the center console.You can choose from HI, LO or OFF heat settings. Amber
indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in
use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HI, one for
LO and none for OFF.
Push the switch once to select HI-level heating.
Push the switch a second time to select LO-
level heating. Push the switch a third time to
shut the heating elements OFF.
When the HI-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 HI-level. If the HI-level setting is selected, the
system will automatically switch to LO-level after ap-
proximately 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that
time, the number of indicator lights changes from two to
one, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will turn
OFF automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
Rear Heated Seat Switches
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LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
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).To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight
switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is
on, the parking lights, taillights, license plate
light and instrument panel lights are also
turned on. To turn off the headlights, rotate the headlight
switch back to the O (Off) position.
Headlight Switch
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NOTE:
•Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlight and
fog light (if equipped) lenses that are lighter and less
susceptible to stone breakage than glass lights. Plastic
is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore differ-
ent lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
• To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses
and reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry
cloth. To remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap
solution followed by rinsing.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents,
steel wool or other abrasive materials to clean the
lenses.
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch to the A (AUTO) position.
When the system is on, the Headlight Delay feature is
also on. This means the headlights will stay on for up to
90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position. To turn the automatic headlights off, turn the
headlight switch out of the AUTO position.
NOTE: The engine must be running before the head-
lights will turn on in the Automatic Mode.
Headlights On Automatically With Wipers
If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights, it
also has this customer-programmable feature. When
your headlights are in the automatic mode and the
engine is running, they will automatically turn on when
the wiper system is on. This feature is programmable
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