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with the vehicle properly parked with the engine
off, fully depress the accelerator, the brake, and
the clutch pedal (if present) to check for interfer-
ence. If your floor mat interferes with the opera-
tion of any pedal, or is not secure to the floor,
remove the floor mat from the vehicle and place
the floor mat in your trunk.
• ONLY use the passenger ’s side floor mat on the
passenger ’s side floor area.
• ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide
into the driver ’s side floor area when the vehicle
is moving. Objects can become trapped under
accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals and could
cause a loss of vehicle control.
• NEVER place any objects under the floor mat
(e.g., towels, keys, etc.). These objects could
change the position of the floor mat and may
cause interference with the accelerator, brake, or
clutch pedals.
• If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re-
installed, always properly attach carpet to the
floor and check the floor mat fasteners are secure
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to the vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to
check for interference with the accelerator, brake,
or clutch pedals then re-install the floor mats.
• It is recommended to only use mild soap and
water to clean your floor mats. After cleaning,
always check your floor mat has been properly
installed and is secured to your vehicle using the
floor mat fasteners by lightly pulling mat.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for
cuts and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and
bulges. Check the wheel bolts for tightness. Check the
tires (including spare) for proper cold inflation pres-
sure.
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Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights
and exterior lights while you work the controls. Check
turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the
instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for
coolant or other fluid leaks. If fluid leaks are suspected,
the cause should be located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ...........................83
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................83
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . .83
▫ Power Mirrors .......................84
▫ Folding Mirrors .......................85
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...........85
▫ Sun Visors ..........................86
 SEATS ..............................86
▫ Forward/Rearward Adjustment ...........86
▫ Recline Adjustment ....................87
▫ Seat Height Adjustment .................88
▫ EZ Entry Feature ......................88
▫ Memory Feature ......................89
▫ Heated Seats ........................89 ▫
Head Restraints ......................90
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ........92
 LIGHTS .............................94
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................94
▫ Headlights ..........................94
▫ High Beams .........................94
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................94
▫ Parking Lights .......................95
▫ Daytime Running Lights ................95
▫ Turn Signals ........................95
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................95
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .........96
▫ Interior Lights .......................96
▫ Cargo Area Lights .....................973

▫Dimmer Control ......................97
▫ Ambient Light .......................98
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............98
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .....98
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation .........98
▫ Rear Windshield Wiper ................100
 TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED . .101
 SPEED CONTROL .....................101
▫ To Activate ........................ .102
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................102
▫ To Deactivate ...................... .102
▫ To Resume Speed ....................103
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ..............103
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ..............104
 REAR PARK ASSIST ....................104
▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ...............104
▫ Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts ..........105
▫ Failure Indications ....................106 ▫
Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System ......106
▫ Park Assist System Usage Precautions ......107
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED .......108
▫ To Open .......................... .109
▫ To Close .......................... .109
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ..................109
▫ Wind Buffeting ..................... .109
▫ Emergency Operation ..................110
▫ Sun Shade — If Equipped ..............110
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ..........110
 CIGAR

LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED .........112
 CUPHOLDERS .......................113
 STORAGE ...........................114
▫ Glove Compartment ...................114
 CARGO AREA FEATURES ...............114
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES .............115
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................115
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for
various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center
on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be re-
duced by moving the small control under the mirror to
the night position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The
mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position
(toward the windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on
or off by pushing the button at the base of the mirror.
The on/off symbol on the button will illuminate when
the auto-dimming feature is enabled.
NOTE:This feature is disabled when the vehicle is
moving in REVERSE.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood
to close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches
(30 cm) and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood
is fully closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle
unless hood is fully closed, with both latches en-
gaged.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the
steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights,
headlight beam selection, passing light and turn sig-
nals.
NOTE:The headlights can only be turned on with the
ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Headlights
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever
upward to the first detent for headlight op-
eration. NOTE:
When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime
Running Lights will be deactivated.
High Beams
With the low beams activated, push the multi-
function lever towards the instrument panel to
turn on the high beams. Pull the multifunction lever
toward the steering wheel to turn off the high beams.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the
Headlight Operation
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steering wheel. This will cause the high beam head-
lights to turn on until the lever is released.
Parking Lights
To turn on the parking lights, remove the key
or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position
and turn on the headlights.
Daytime Running Lights
To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate
the end of the multifunction lever to theOsymbol.
NOTE: The low beams and side/taillights will not be
on with DRL.
If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle
was purchased the DRL function can be turned on or off
using the display menus. Refer to “Uconnect settings”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
Turn Signals
Push the multifunction lever upward to signal a right
turn or downward to signal a left turn. The correspond-
ing indicator in the instrument cluster display will blink
to indicate the operation of the turn signal. NOTE:
The indicators will automatically turn off when
the turn has been completed and the steering wheel is
returned to a straight position.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times. Then, the turn signal (right or left) will
automatically turn off.
Turn Signal Operation
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Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for a preset period of
time.
Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the STOP
(OFF/LOCK) position, and pull the multifunction lever
toward the steering wheel within two minutes. Each
time the lever is pulled, the activation of the lights will
be extended by 30 seconds. The activation of the lights
can be extended to a maximum of 210 seconds.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel
and hold it for more than two seconds.
Interior Lights
The interior light switches are located in the overhead
console. The interior lights can be set to three different
positions (Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right
Position).
Using the switch on the left overhead, push the switch
to the right from its center position and the lights are
always on. Push the switch to the left from its centerposition and the lights are always off. Leave the switch
in the center position, and the lights are turned on and
off when the doors are opened or closed. The switch on
the right side of the overhead console controls the map
or reading function of the lights. Push the switch to the
right to turn on the right light and push the switch to
the left to turn on the left light.
CAUTION!
Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the
switch is in the center position or that the lights are
off to avoid draining the battery.
Interior Light Timing (Center Position)
There are four different modes of operation that can be
activated in this position:
•
When one door is opened, a three minute timer is
activated.
• When the key is removed from the ignition (within
two minutes of the ignition being turned OFF), a 10
second timer is activated.
• When the doors are unlocked with the key fob, a 10
second timer is activated.
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