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WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper stabil-
ity for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear
seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position)
should not be used as a play area by children when
the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously
injured in a collision. Children should be seated and
using the proper restraint system.
• To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle han-
dling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal
injury, follow these guidelines for loading your ve-
hicle:
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
• Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or become
a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
climate control. Push this button to turn on the rear
window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if
equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate when
the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster
automatically turns off after approximately ten minutes.
For an additional five minutes of operation, push the
button a second time.
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Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
This vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor
(IBS) to perform additional monitoring of the electrical
system and status of the vehicle battery.
In cases when the IBS detects charging system failure, or
the vehicle battery conditions are deteriorating, electrical
load reduction actions will take place to extend the driving
time and distance of the vehicle. This is done by reducing
power to or turning off non-essential electrical loads.
Load reduction is only active when the engine is running.
It will display a message if there is a risk of battery
depletion to the point where the vehicle may stall due to
lack of electrical supply, or will not restart after the current
drive cycle.
When load reduction is activated, the message “Battery
Saver On” or “Battery Saver Mode” will appear in the
instrument cluster.
These messages indicate the vehicle battery has a low state
of charge and continues to lose electrical charge at a rate
that the charging system cannot sustain.NOTE:
•
The charging system is independent from load reduc-
tion. The charging system performs a diagnostic on the
charging system continuously.
• If the Battery Charge Warning Light is on it may indicate
a problem with the charging system. Refer to “Battery
Charge Warning Light” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
The electrical loads that may be switched off (if equipped),
and vehicle functions which can be affected by load
reduction:
• Heated Seat/Vented Seats/Heated Wheel
• Heated/Cooled Cup Holders — If Equipped
• Rear Defroster And Heated Mirrors
• HVAC System
• 115V AC Power Inverter System
• Audio and Telematics System
Loss of the battery charge may indicate one or more of the
following conditions:
• The charging system cannot deliver enough electrical
power to the vehicle system because the electrical loads
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped Off
Lights Lights & Chime
NOTE:
•When the feature “Blind Spot Alert” is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature Provides alerts, visual and/or audible,
to indicate objects in your blind spot. The Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Lights” mode. When this
mode is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual alert in the exterior
mirrors. When “Lights & Chime” mode is activated, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the
exterior mirrors as well as an audible alert when the turn signal is on. When “Off” is selected, the Blind Spot
Monitor (BSM) system is deactivated.
•If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is not dam-
aged, the sensor may have become misaligned. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor align-
ment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification.
Hill Start Assist — If Equipped On Off
NOTE:
When the “Hill Start Assist” feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA) system is active. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control System” in “Starting And Operating” for system function and operating information. To enable or disable,
press the “Hill Start Assist” button on the touchscreen, and select “On” or “Off.”
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Compass CalibrationYe s
NOTE:
Press “Compass Calibration” on the touchscreen to enter calibration. To start calibration of the compass, press the
“Yes” button on the touchscreen and complete one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or me-
tallic objects). A message will appear on the touchscreen when the compass has been successfully calibrated.
Keep magnetic materials away from the rear view mirror, such as Mobile Phones, Laptops and Radar Detectors. This
is where the compass module is located, and it can cause interference with the compass sensor, and it may give false
readings.
Compass Variance Zone Map
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Rear ParkSense Vol- ume Low
Medium High
NOTE:
The Rear ParkSense Chime Volume settings can be selected from the Instrument Cluster Display or Uconnect System.
The chime volume settings include LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH. The factory default volume setting is MEDIUM.
ParkSense will retain its last known configuration state through ignition cycles. Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse
NOTE:
When the “Tilt Side Mirror In Reverse” feature is selected, the exterior sideview mirrors will tilt downward when the
ignition is in the RUN position and the transmission gear selector is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors will move
back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Power Steering — If Equipped Normal
Sport Comfort
NOTE:
When your vehicle is not equipped with Performance Control, the Steering Feel Options feature will allow you to ad-
just the steering effort and feel. Your vehicle will come pre-set to the “Normal” steering setting. This setting provides
a balanced steering feel and steering effort. Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen to provide an increased
amount of steering feel, requiring a higher amount of steering effort. Press the “Comfort” button on the touchscreen
to provide a lower steering effort. Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped Off
Lights Lights & Chime
NOTE:
•When the “Blind Spot Alert” feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature Provides alerts, visual and/or audible,
to indicate objects in your blind spot. The Blind Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Lights” mode. When this
mode is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will only show a visual alert in the exterior
mirrors. When “Lights & Chime” mode is activated, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a visual alert in the
exterior mirrors as well as an audible alert when the turn signal is on.
•If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is not dam-
aged, the sensor may have become misaligned. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor align-
ment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not operating to specification.
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Passive Entry — IfEquipped
NOTE:
The “Passive Entry” feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles door(s) without having to push the key fob
lock or unlock buttons. To make your selection, press the “Passive Entry” button on the touchscreen, until a check-
mark appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has been selected. Personal Settings Linked To Key Fob — IfEquipped
NOTE:
•This feature provides automatic recall of all settings stored to a memory location (driver ’s seat, exterior mirrors,
steering column position and radio station pre-sets) to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the ve-
hicle.
•The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob is set to on) when the
key fob is used to unlock the door.
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IconDescription
Front Defrost Button
Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illumi-
nates when this feature is on. Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets.
When the defrost button is selected, the blower level may increase. Use Defrost mode with
maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and defogging.
Rear Defrost Button
Push and release the Rear Defrost Control button to turn on the rear window defroster and the
heated outside mirrors (if equipped). An indicator will illuminate when the rear window de-
froster is on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off after 10 minutes.
Driver And Passenger Temperature Up And Down Buttons
Provides the driver and passenger with independent temperature control. Push the red button
on the faceplate or touchscreen or press and slide the temperature bar towards the red arrow
button on the touchscreen for warmer temperature settings. Push the blue button on the face-
plate or touchscreen or press and slide the temperature bar towards the blue arrow button on
the touchscreen for cooler temperature settings.
SYNC Button
Press the Sync button on the touchscreen to toggle the Sync feature on/off. The Sync indicator is
illuminated when this feature is enabled. Sync is used to synchronize the passenger temperature
setting with the driver temperature setting. The Sync feature also synchronizes the rear passen-
gers’ temperature to the driver temperature setting. Changing the passenger temperature setting
while in Sync will automatically exit this feature.
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