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156 Instruments and Controls
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout
When on, this feature will keep the
driver door from locking when the
door is open. If Off is selected, the
Delayed Door Lock menu will be
available.
Select Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of the
doors will automatically unlock when
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the
locking of the doors. To override the
delay, press the power door lock
switch on the door.
Select Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select and the following may
display:
.Remote Unlock Light Feedback
. Remote Lock Feedback
. Remote Door Unlock .
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
. Remote Window Operation
. Passive Door Unlock
. Passive Door Lock
. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will
flash when unlocking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
Select Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what type of
feedback is given when locking the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights
Only, or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressing
Kon the
RKE transmitter.
Select All Doors or Driver Door. Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn the ventilated seats
on when using remote start on
warm days.
Select Off or On.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn the heated seats on
when using remote start on
cold days.
Select Off or On.
Remote Window Operation
If equipped, this feature enables the
remote operation of all windows
from the RKE transmitter. See
“Remote Window Operation”
in
Power Windows 048.
Select Off or On.
Passive Door Unlock
This allows the selection of what
doors will unlock when using the
button on the driver door to unlock
the vehicle.
Select All Doors or Driver Door.

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Climate Controls 173
warm weather. The recirculation
light will not come on. Press
@to
select recirculation; press it again to
select outside air.
English units can be changed to
metric units through the instrument
cluster. See “Cluster Application
Displays” underInstrument Cluster
(Uplevel Cluster) 0119 or
Instrument Cluster (Base
Cluster) 0117.
OFF : Press to turn the fan on or
off. The front and rear climate
displays turn off when the fan is
turned off. The temperature control
and air delivery mode can still be
adjusted.
w/x: The temperature can be
adjusted separately for the driver
and the passenger. Press to
increase or decrease the
temperature. Press and hold to
rapidly increase or decrease the
temperature.
The driver and passenger
temperatures can also be adjusted
by touching the buttons on the touch
screen. SYNC :
Touch SYNC on the touch
screen to link all climate zone
settings to the driver settings. Adjust
the driver side temperature control
to change the linked temperature.
When the front or rear passenger
settings are adjusted, the SYNC
indicator light turns off when the
temperatures are unlinked.
Rear : If equipped, touch Rear on
the front climate control touch
screen to open the rear climate
control screen. The rear climate
control settings can now be
adjusted from the front passenger
area. See Rear Climate Control
System 0176.
Manual OperationQ 9 R:Press the fan control
buttons or the touch screen fan
control, to increase or decrease the
fan speed. Press and hold the
buttons or the touch screen control
to adjust speed more quickly. The
fan speed setting displays. Pressing
either button cancels automatic fan
control and the fan can be
controlled manually. Press AUTO to
return to automatic operation. To turn off the fan and climate control
system, press and hold the fan
down button or touch screen fan
control until it is off.
Air Delivery Mode Control :
When
the climate information is displayed,
touch the desired air delivery mode
on the touch screen to change the
direction of the airflow. The selected
air delivery mode button is lit.
Touching any of the air delivery
buttons cancels automatic air
delivery control and the direction of
the airflow can be controlled
manually. Press AUTO to return to
automatic operation.
To change the current mode, select
one of the following:Y: Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
\: Air is divided between the
instrument panel outlets and the
floor outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor
outlets.
-: Clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield and floor outlets.

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Driving and Operating 195
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
These accessories can be used
after the engine is turned off:
.Infotainment system (up to
10 minutes or until the driver
door is opened).
. Power windows, sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets (up
to 10 minutes or until any door is
opened).
Shifting Into Park
To shift into P (Park):
1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See
Electric Parking Brake 0204.
2. Press the button on top of the shift lever to shift into P (Park).
See Automatic
Transmission 0198.
3. The P indicator on the shift lever will turn red when the
vehicle is in P (Park).
4. Turn the ignition off.
Leaving the Vehicle with the
Engine Running
{Warning
It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
It could overheat and catch fire.
It is dangerous to get out of the
vehicle if the vehicle is not in
P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. The vehicle can roll.
Do not leave the vehicle when the
engine is running. If you have left
the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others
could be injured. To be sure the
vehicle will not move, even when
you are on fairly level ground,
always set the parking brake and
shift to P (Park). See Shifting Into
Park 0195. If you are towing a
trailer, see Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips 0239. If you have to leave the vehicle with
the engine running, be sure the
vehicle is in P (Park) and the
parking brake is firmly set before
you leave it.
If you are towing a trailer and
parking on a hill, see
Driving
Characteristics and Towing
Tips 0239.
Shifting out of Park
This vehicle is equipped with an
electronic transmission. The shift
unlock button is designed to prevent
inadvertent shifting out of P (Park)
unless the ignition is in ON/RUN,
the brake pedal is applied, and the
unlock button is pressed.
The shift lock control is always
functional except in the case of an
uncharged or low voltage (less than
9-volt) battery.
If the vehicle has an uncharged
battery or a battery with low voltage,
try charging or jump starting the
battery. See Jump Starting 0301.
To shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal.

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Driving and Operating 197
Engine Exhaust
{Warning
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO), which cannot be
seen or smelled. Exposure to CO
can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
Exhaust may enter the vehicle if:. The vehicle idles in areas
with poor ventilation
(parking garages, tunnels,
deep snow that may block
underbody airflow or tail
pipes).
. The exhaust smells or
sounds strange or different.
. The exhaust system leaks
due to corrosion or damage.
. The vehicle exhaust system
has been modified,
damaged, or improperly
repaired.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.There are holes or openings
in the vehicle body from
damage or aftermarket
modifications that are not
completely sealed.
If unusual fumes are detected or
if it is suspected that exhaust is
coming into the vehicle: . Drive it only with the
windows completely down.
. Have the vehicle repaired
immediately.
Never park the vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed
area such as a garage or a
building that has no fresh air
ventilation.
Running the Vehicle
While Parked
It is better not to park with the
engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine
running, follow the proper steps to
be sure the vehicle will not move.
See
Shifting Into Park 0195 and
Engine Exhaust 0197.
If parking on a hill and pulling a
trailer, see Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips 0239.

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Vehicle Care 261
If the decision is made not to lift the
hood when this warning appears,
get service help right away.
If the decision is made to lift the
hood, make sure the vehicle is
parked on a level surface. Then
check to see if the engine cooling
fan is running. If the engine is
overheating, the fan should be
running. If it is not, do not continue
to run the engine. Have the vehicle
serviced.
Caution
Running the engine without
coolant may cause damage or a
fire. Vehicle damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
If Steam Is Coming from the
Engine Compartment
{Warning
Steam from an overheated engine
can burn you badly, even if you
just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear
steam coming from it. Just turn it
off and get everyone away from
the vehicle until it cools down.
Wait until there is no sign of
steam or coolant before you open
the hood.
If you keep driving when the
engine is overheated, the liquids
in it can catch fire. You or others
could be badly burned. Stop the
engine if it overheats, and get out
of the vehicle until the engine
is cool.
If No Steam Is Coming from
the Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is
displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem may not betoo serious. Sometimes the engine
can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:
.
Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
. Stops after high-speed driving.
. Idles for long periods in traffic.
If the overheat warning is displayed
with no sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the
highest fan speed. Open the
windows as necessary.
3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or
N (Neutral), and let the
engine idle.
If the engine coolant temperature
gauge is no longer in the
overheated area or the engine
coolant temperature warning light no
longer displays, the vehicle can be
driven. Continue to drive the vehicle
slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a
safe distance from the vehicle in
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with a clean cloth will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the
underbody. Take care to thoroughly
clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water
can overcome the seals and
contaminate the fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and
should be replaced.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and
requires sheet metal repair or
replacement, make sure the body
repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion
protection.Original manufacturer replacement
parts will provide the corrosion
protection while maintaining the
vehicle warranty.
Finish Damage
Quickly repair minor chips and
scratches with touch-up materials
available from your dealer to avoid
corrosion. Larger areas of finish
damage can be corrected in your
dealer's body and paint shop.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and attack painted vehicle surfaces
causing blotchy, ring-shaped
discolorations, and small, irregular
dark spots etched into the paint
surface. See
“Finish Care”
previously in this section.
Interior Care
To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Immediately remove any soils.
Newspapers or dark garments can
transfer color to the vehicle’s
interior. Use a soft bristle brush to remove
dust from knobs and crevices on the
instrument cluster. Using a mild
soap solution, immediately remove
hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect
repellent from all interior surfaces or
permanent damage may result.
Use cleaners specifically designed
for the surfaces being cleaned to
prevent permanent damage. Apply
all cleaners directly to the cleaning
cloth. Do not spray cleaners on any
switches or controls. Remove
cleaners quickly.
Before using cleaners, read and
follow all safety instructions on the
label. While cleaning the interior,
open the doors and windows to get
proper ventilation.
To prevent damage, do not clean
the interior using the following
cleaners or techniques:
.
Never use a razor or any other
sharp object to remove soil from
any interior surface.
. Never use a brush with stiff
bristles.

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336 Index
MirrorsAutomatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Automatic Dimming
Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . 46
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
N
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . 191
O
Object Detection SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Oil (cont'd)
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 255
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge . . . 122
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . 83
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
P
Park
Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Parking Brake and P (Park)Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 266
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 196
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 220
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 77
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . 131 Personalization
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 195
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts . . . 70
Privacy Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 328
R
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Rear Climate Control System . . . 176
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Rear Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 220
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 112
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322

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Transmission (cont'd)Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
U
Universal Remote SystemOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
V
VehicleAlarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Identification Number (VIN) . . . 325
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Reminder Messages . . . . . . . . . . 150
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . 131
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Lane Departure (LDW) . . . . . . . 235
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Warnings
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . 291
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . 89
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Windshield Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . 266
Wipers
Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114