HEATED SEATS
On some models, the front driver and passenger seats may be equipped with heaters
in both the seat cushions and seatbacks.
There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver and passenger to operate the
seats independently. The controls for each seat are located on a switch bank near the
bottom center of the instrument panel.
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 initial stages 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 approximately 30
minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the number of illuminated LEDs
changes from two to one, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will turn OFF
automatically after approximately 30 minutes.
NOTE:
When a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within two to five minutes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age,chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater.
It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods
of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in
a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased
surface temperature of the seat.
Front Heated Seat Switches
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CRUISE- Cruise Set Indicator
Indicates that the cruise control has been set.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by
taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do notincrease engine idle speed.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately, and call for service.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a
rocking motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE (with
automatic transmission) or 2nd gear and REVERSE (with manual transmission),
while gently pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of accelerator pedal
pressure that will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, or racing
the engine.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to transmission overheating
and failure. Allow the engine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at least
one minute after every five rocking-motion cycles. This will minimize overheating
and reduce the risk of clutch or transmission failure during prolonged efforts to
free a stuck vehicle.
NOTE:
Push the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in
"Partial Off" mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control” in
“Starting And Operating” in the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
Once the vehicle has been freed, push the "ESC Off" switch again to restore "ESC On"
mode.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between DRIVE/2nd gear and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission
overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause damage, or even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stopping when you are stuck
and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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Compass Calibration..........87
Cooling System ............126
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) . .126
Coolant Capacity .........124
Coolant Level ...........126
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....126
Drain, Flush, And Refill .....126
Inspection ............126
Points To Remember ......126
Pressure Cap ...........126
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ........124, 126
Corrosion Protection .........126
Customer Assistance ......139, 140
Defects, Reporting ..........140
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ......30
Dimmer Control .............28
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ....28,29
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....101, 117
Disarming, Security System ......12
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) . . .126
DoorLocks ...............10
Driver Cockpit ............6,55
Driver's Seat Back Tilt .........24
ECO ...................87
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................32
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . .101
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ...........104
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ................105
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)..............86,88
Emergencies, What To Do In .....101
Emergency ...............101
Emergency, In Case Of Jacking ..............108
Jump Starting ..........113
Tow Hooks ............115
Towing ...............101
Engine AirCleaner ............126
Break-In Recommendations . . .28
Checking Oil Level ........126 Coolant (Antifreeze)
.......124
Cooling ...............126
FuelRequirements ........124
Jump Starting ..........113
Oil .............. 124, 126
Oil Filler Cap ...........126
Oil Selection ........124, 126
Overheating ............107
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...............120
Exhaust System ............126
FAQ...................142
Filters Air Cleaner ............126
EngineOil ......... 124, 126
Engine Oil Disposal .......126
Flashers TurnSignal ............106
Flash-To-Pass ..............
29
Fluid, Brake ..............125
Fluid Capacities ............124
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ................124
FogLights ............29,106
FoldingRearSeat ...........25
Four Wheel Drive ............92
Operation ..............92
Shifting ...............92
Systems ..............92
Four Wheel Drive Operation ......92
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .......119
Frequently Asked Questions .....142
Fuel Octane Rating ..........124
Requirements ..........124
Specifications ..........124
Tank Capacity ..........124
Fuses..................132
Gear Select Lever Override ......116
General Maintenance .........126
Glass Cleaning ............126
GPS Navigation (Uconnect GPS) . . .75
Headlights Cleaning .............126
Dimmer Switch ..........28
INDEX
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Oil Pressure Light...........104
Outlet Power ................90
Overheating, Engine .........107
PaintCare...............126
Panic Alarm ...............10
Passing Light ..............29
Phone (Uconnect) ...........80
Placard, Tire And Loading Information .............135
Power Inverter ...............89
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical
Outlet) ...............90
Power Steering Fluid .........125
Preparation For Jacking .......109
Programmable Electronic Features . .88
Radio Presets ........57,59,62,67
Radio Operation ........57,59,62
Rear Seat, Folding ...........25
Rear Wiper/Washer ...........31
Recreational Towing ..........97
Shifting Into Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .............98
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case
Neutral (N) .............99
Refrigerant ...............126
Release, Hood .............121
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ...........11
Disarm The Alarm .........12
Remote Starting System ........11
Replacement Bulbs ..........138
Reporting Safety Defects .......140
Restraint, Head .............22
Satellite Radio (Uconnect Studios) ..........58,60,63
Schedule, Maintenance .......126
Seat Belt Engage The Automatic Locking
Mode ................19
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......12
SeatBeltMaintenance........126
Seat Belts ................12 Adjustable Shoulder Belt
.....12
Pretensioners ...........12
Seats ...................23
Adjustment .............23
EasyEntry .............25
Heated ...............27
Height Adjustment ........24
Rear Folding ............25
Seatback Release .........24
Tilting ................24
Security Alarm ............106
Arm The System ..........11
Disarm The System ........12
Security Alarm ...........11
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) . .124
Shifting Transfer Case, Shifting Into Transfer
Case Neutral (N) ..........98
Transfer Case, Shifting Out Of Trans-
fer Case Neutral (N) ........99
Shift Lever Override .........116
Signals,
Turn ...........29,106
Sirius Satellite Radio .........76
SIRIUS Travel Link ...........76
SpareTire......... 108, 136, 137
SparkPlugs..............124
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ..........124
Oil .................124
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............34
Cancel ...............33
Resume ...............33
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....32
Starting Remote ...............11
Steering TiltColumn .............26
Wheel, Tilt .............26
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ....79
Stuck, Freeing .............119
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag..................13
Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic . . .93
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC).................36
Tilt Steering Column ..........26
INDEX
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