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CAUTION!
Do not remove the head impact foam from the side
bars, as damage to the foam may result.
NOTE: Store all of the mounting bolts in their original
threaded holes and tighten for safekeeping.
8. Remove the side bar assembly, and reattach the sport bar Velcro covering.
9. To safely store the side bars in your vehicle, use four cinch straps (available from your authorized dealer).
Attach the straps through the slots located on the floor
behind the folded rear seat at the front of the storage
bin cover.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you carry the side
bars loose in your vehicle. Remove the side bars from
the vehicle or securely store them as described or
they may cause personal injury if an accident occurs.
See your authorized dealer for the cinch straps.
10. Remove the windshield wiper arms by first pulling the wiper away from the windshield and out to the
“lock” position. Unsnap the wiper arm nut caps, and
remove the retaining nuts. Lift the wiper arms off and
store them in the center console or securely behind
the rear seat.
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UCONNECT 430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF
EQUIPPED
Refer to your Uconnect Supplement Manual for detailed
operating instructions.
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System)
— If Equipped
Refer to “Voice Command” for further details.
Operating Instructions (Uconnect Phone) — If
Equipped
Refer to “Uconnect Phone” for further details.
AUX/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows an external USB device to be plugged
into the USB port, located in the center console.
NOTE:
•If the radio has a USB port, refer to the appropriate
Uconnect Supplement Manual for external USB device
support capability.
• Connecting an electronic audio device to the AUX port
located in the radio faceplate, plays media, but does
not use the control feature to control the connected
device.
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Connecting An External USB Device
Use a connection cable to connect an external USB device
to the vehicles USB/AUX connector port which is located
in the center console.
Once the audio device is connected and synchronized to
the vehicles USB/MP3 control system (external USBdevice may take a few minutes to connect), the audio
device starts charging and is ready for use by pushing
radio switches, as described below.
NOTE:
If the audio device battery is completely dis-
charged, it may not communicate with the control system
until a minimum charge is attained. Leaving the audio
device connected to the control system may charge it to
the required level.
Using This Feature
By using an external USB device to connect to the USB
port:
• The audio device can be played on the vehicle’s sound
system, providing metadata (artist, track title, album,
etc.) information on the radio display.
• The audio device can be controlled using the radio
buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod contents.
Center Console USB/AUX Connector Port
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PARKING BRAKE
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking
brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave an
automatic transmission in PARK, or manual transmission
in REVERSE or first gear.
The parking brake lever is located in the center console.
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as
possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up
slightly, press the center button, then lower the lever
completely.When the parking brake is applied with the ignition
switch ON, the “Brake Warning Light” in the instrument
cluster will illuminate.
Parking Brake Lever
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