
NOTE:
•Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
• If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been raining
on the Passive Entry door handle, the unlock sensitivity
can be affected, resulting in a slower response time.
• If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door
is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and
if equipped will arm the security alarm.
To Unlock From The Driver’s Side:
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
driver’s door handle, grab the driver’s front door handle to
unlock the driver’s door automatically. The interior door
panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked. NOTE:
If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all
doors will unlock when you grab hold of the driver ’s front
door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st
Press” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
To Unlock From The Passenger Side:
With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door
handle to unlock all four doors and the liftgate automati-
cally.
Grabbing The Door Handle
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WARNING!(Continued)
collisions, air bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear
your seat belts even though you have air bags.
Front Air Bag Operation
Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protec-
tion by supplementing the seat belts. Front air bags are not
expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side, or
rollover collisions. The front air bags will not deploy in all
frontal collisions, including some that may produce sub-
stantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole colli-
sions, truck underrides, and angle offset collisions.
On the other hand, depending on the type and location of
impact, front air bags may deploy in crashes with little
vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial
deceleration.
Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over
time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not
good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have
deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all collisions,
and also are needed to help keep you in position, away
from an inflating air bag. When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air
bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side
of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as
the air bags inflate to their full size. The front air bags fully
inflate in less time than it takes to blink your eyes. The
front air bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain
the driver and front passenger.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and front passenger, and position the front occu-
pants for improved interaction with the front air bags.
WARNING!
•
Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact
bolsters in any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact
bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band
radios, etc.
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:HomeLink is disabled when the Vehicle Security
Alarm is active.
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink
Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage
before you begin programming.
For more efficient programming and accurate transmission
of the radio-frequency signal, it is recommended that a new
battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the device
that is being programmed to the HomeLink system. To erase the channels, place the ignition in the ON/RUN
position and push and hold the two outside HomeLink
buttons (I and III) for up 20 seconds or until the red
indicator flashes.
NOTE:
•
Erasing all channels should only be performed when
programming HomeLink for the first time. Do not erase
channels when programming additional buttons.
• If you have any problems, or require assistance, please
call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet at
HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
Programming A Rolling Code
For programming garage door openers that were manufac-
tured after 1995:
These garage door openers can be identified by the
“LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging
antenna is attached to the garage door opener. It is NOT the
button that is normally used to open and close the door.
The name and color of the button may vary by manufac-
turer.
HomeLink Buttons/Sunvisor/Headliner
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If you unplugged the garage door opener/device for
programming, plug it back in at this time.
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button
(Canadian/Gate Operator)
To reprogram a channel that has been previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink button until theindicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds. Do not
release the button.
3. Without releasing the button, proceed with
“Canadian/Gate Operator Programming” step 2 and
follow all remaining steps.
Using HomeLink
To operate, push and release the programmed HomeLink
button. Activation will now occur for the programmed
device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator, security
system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.) The
hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at
any time.
Security
It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn in
your vehicle.
To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20
seconds until the red indicator flashes.
NOTE: All channels will be erased. Individual channels
cannot be erased.
The HomeLink Universal Transceiver is disabled when the
Vehicle Security Alarm is active.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you are having trouble programming HomeLink, here
are some of the most common solutions:
• Replace the battery in the Garage Door Opener hand-
held transmitter.
• Push the LEARN button on the Garage Door Opener to
complete the training for a Rolling Code.
• Did you unplug the device for programming and re-
member to plug it back in?
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Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is
arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.
Engine Temperature Warning Light
Red Warning
Light What It Means
Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the
gauge approaches
H, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a
set threshold. Further overheating will cause a continuous chime sound for 4 minutes, or until
the engine is allowed to cool, whichever comes first.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on,
turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature
reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for service. Refer to
“If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further information.
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

•Turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads (e.g.
HVAC to max settings, exterior and interior lights,
overloaded power outlets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports)
during certain driving conditions (city driving, towing,
frequent stopping).
• Installing options like additional lights, upfitter electri-
cal accessories, audio systems, alarms and similar de-
vices.
• Unusual driving cycles (short trips separated by long
parking periods).
• The vehicle was parked for an extended period of time
(weeks, months).
• The battery was recently replaced and was not charged
completely.
• The battery was discharged by an electrical load left on
when the vehicle was parked.
• The battery was used for an extended period with the
engine not running to supply radio, lights, chargers,
+12V portable appliances like vacuum cleaner ’s, game
consoles and similar devices. What to do when an electrical load reduction action
message is present (“Battery Saver On” or “Battery Saver
Mode”)
During a trip:
•
Reduce power to unnecessary loads if possible:
– Turn off redundant lights (interior or exterior)
– Check what may be plugged in to power outlets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports
– Check HVAC settings (blower, temperature)
– Check the audio settings (volume)
After a trip:
• Check if any aftermarket equipment was installed (ad-
ditional lights, upfitter electrical accessories, audio sys-
tems, alarms) and review specifications if any (load and
Ignition Off Draw currents).
• Evaluate the latest driving cycles (distance, driving time
and parking time).
• The vehicle should have service performed if the mes-
sage is still present during consecutive trips and the
evaluation of the vehicle and driving pattern did not
help to identify the cause.
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

About Your Brakes..................... .341, 343
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............446
Adding Fuel ............................. .386
Adding Washer Fluid ....................... .443
Additives, Fuel ........................... .382
Adjust Down ................................ .149
Forward .............................. .149
Rearward ............................. .149
Up.................................. .149
AirBag ..................................48 Air Bag Operation .........................50
Air Bag Warning Light .....................57
Driver Knee Air Bag .......................51
Enhanced Accident Response ..............56, 425
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................425
If A Deployment Occurs ....................55
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................50
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............58
Side Air Bags ............................51
Air Bag Light ....................... .57, 82, 226
Air Bag Maintenance .........................58
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......437
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................438
Air Conditioning Filter ...................319, 439 Air Conditioning, Operating Tips
............318, 320
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ...............304, 314
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............438, 439
Air Conditioning System .....................438
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .363
Alarm, Panic ...............................17
Alarm (Security Alarm) ....................13, 228
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................13
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ..................... .337
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................446, 472
Disposal .............................. .448
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................344
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................238
Appearance Care .......................... .454
Arming
System (Security Alarm) ................13
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .346
Auto Down Power Windows ...................31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ....................89
Automatic Door Locks ........................24
Automatic Headlights ...................... .168
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ................244
Automatic Transmission ..................329, 451
Adding Fluid .....................452, 453, 475
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................453
490 INDEX

Introduction................................4
Inverter, Power ........................... .203
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .295
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ..................117
Jacking Instructions ........................ .410
Jack Location ............................ .407
Jack Operation ........................ .407, 410
Jump Starting ............................ .417
Key Fob Panic Alarm .............................17
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............13
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............13
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....18
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . .16, 18
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................16
Key-In Reminder ............................10
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .26, 326
Keyless Entry System ........................16
Keyless Go .................................9
Key, Replacement ...........................12
Keys .....................................9 Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)
......................11
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................171
Lane Change Assist ........................ .171
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........................37
Latches ..................................84
Hood ................................ .166
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .380
Leaks, Fluid ...............................84
Life Of Tires ............................. .370
Liftgate ..................................33
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ................214
Light Bulbs ........................... .84, 465
Lights ............................... .84, 168
AirBag ......................... .57, 82, 226
Automatic Headlights .....................168
Back-Up .............................. .469
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .351
Brake Warning ......................... .226
Bulb Replacement ....................... .467
Courtesy/Reading ....................... .172
Cr
uise ............................ .241, 242
Daytime Running ....................... .170
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ..................171
Engine Temperature Warning ................228
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