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shield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate
the end of the multifunction lever to one of
two settings to activate this feature.
Automatic Wiping
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted
with the multifunction lever. Wiper delay po-
sition one is the least sensitive, and wiper
delay position two is the most sensitive. Place
the wiper switch in the O (off) position when
not using the system.
NOTE:
• The Rain Sensing feature will not operate
when the wiper switch is in the low or
high-speed position.
• The Rain Sensing feature may not function
properly when ice or dried salt water is
present on the windshield.
• Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or
silicone may reduce Rain Sensing perfor-
mance.
• The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on
and off using the Uconnect System, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” in
the Owner's Manual for further details.The Rain Sensing system has protection fea-
tures for the wiper blades and arms, and will
not operate under the following conditions:
•Change In Ignition Position— If the vehicle
is in Rain Sensing mode and the ignition is
cycled from OFF to ON, the auto wiper will
be suppressed until vehicle speed is greater
than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the wiper switch is
moved out of and back into the Intermittent
wipe position.
•Transmission In NEUTRAL Position— The
Rain Sensing system will not operate if the
NEUTRAL gear is selected in any speed
unless the wiper switch is moved or the gear
selector is moved out of NEUTRAL.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit— On vehicles
equipped with Remote Starting system, Rain
Sensing wipers are not operational when the
vehicle is in the remote start mode. Once the
operator is in the vehicle and has placed the
ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, Rain
Sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has
been selected, and no other inhibit condi-
tions (mentioned previously) exist.
Rear Wiper
The rear wiper/washer controls are located on
the windshield wiper/washer lever on the
right side of the steering column. The rear
wiper/washer is operated by rotating a switch,
located at the middle of the lever.
Rear Wiper Operation
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward
to the first detent for intermittent operation
and to the second detent for continuous rear
wiper operation.
Rear Washer Operation
Push the lever forward and hold while spray is
desired. Once the switch is released, it will
return to the OFF position and the wipers will
cycle several times before returning to the
parked position.
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Climate Controls Description
Icon Description
MAX A/C Button/Setting
Press and release the MAX Button in the touchscreen, or set the Temperature Control Knob to the MAX A/C Setting, to
change the current setting to the coldest output of air. Pressing the button again, or moving the Temperature Control
Knob away from the MAX A/C setting will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch off.
A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON.
Recirculation Button
Press and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode. Recirculation can
be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present.
NOTE:
• Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and window fogging may occur. Extended
use of this mode is not recommended.
• The use of the Recirculation mode in cold or damp weather could cause windows to fog on the inside, because of
moisture buildup inside the vehicle. Select the outside air position for maximum defogging.
• Recirculation can be used in all modes except for Defrost.
• The A/C can be deselected manually without disturbing the mode control selection.
AUTO Button — If Equipped
Automatically controls the interior cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution and amount. Toggling this
function will cause the system to switch between manual mode and automatic modes. Refer to “Automatic Opera-
tion” for more information.
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Climate Control Functions
A/C (Air Conditioning)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the
operator to manually activate or deactivate
the air conditioning system. When the air
conditioning system is turned on, cool dehu-
midified air will flow through the outlets into
the cabin. For improved fuel economy, press
the A/C button to turn off the air conditioning
and manually adjust the blower and airflow
mode settings. Also, make sure to select only
Panel, Bi-Level, or Floor modes.
NOTE:
• If fog or mist appears on the windshield or
side glass, select Defrost mode and in-
crease blower speed if needed.
• If your air conditioning performance seems
lower than expected, check the front of the
A/C condenser (located in front of the ra-
diator), for an accumulation of dirt or in-
sects. Clean with a gentle water spray from
the front of the radiator and through the
condenser.MAX A/C
MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cool-
ing performance. Press and release to toggle
between MAX A/C and the prior settings. The
button illuminates when MAX A/C is ON.
Pressing blower speed, temperature, recircu-
lation, or mode settings, will cause the MAX
A/C operation to switch to the selected set-
ting and MAX A/C to exit.
Recirculation
When outside air contains smoke, odors, or
high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired,
you may wish to recirculate interior air by
pressing the Recirculation control button.
The Recirculation indicator will illuminate
when this button is selected. Press the but-
ton a second time to turn off the Recircula-
tion mode and allow outside air into the
vehicle.NOTE:
In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode
may lead to excessive window fogging. The
Recirculation feature may be unavailable
(button on the touchscreen greyed out) if
conditions exist that could create fogging on
the inside of the windshield.
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped
Automatic Operation
1. Push the AUTO button on the faceplate,
or the AUTO button on the touchscreen (if
equipped) on the Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) Panel.
2. Next, adjust the temperature you would
like the system to maintain by adjusting
the driver and passenger temperature
control buttons. Once the desired tem-
perature is displayed, the system will
achieve and automatically maintain that
comfort level.
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3. When the system is set up for your comfort
level, it is not necessary to change the
settings. You will experience the greatest
efficiency by simply allowing the system
to function automatically.
NOTE:
• It is not necessary to move the temperature
settings for cold or hot vehicles. The system
automatically adjusts the temperature,
mode, and blower speed to provide comfort
as quickly as possible.
• The temperature can be displayed in U.S.
or Metric units by selecting the US/Metric
customer-programmable feature.
To provide you with maximum comfort in the
Automatic mode during cold start-ups, the
blower fan will remain on low until the engine
warms up. The blower will increase in speed
and transition into Auto mode.
Manual Operation Override
This system offers a full complement of
manual override features. The AUTO symbol
in the front ATC display will be turned off
when the system is being used in the manual
mode.
Operating Tips
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system must be protected
with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to pro-
vide proper corrosion protection and to pro-
tect against engine overheating. OAT coolant
(conforming to MS.90032) is recommended.
Winter Operation
To ensure the best possible heater and de-
froster performance, make sure the engine
cooling system is functioning properly and
the proper amount, type, and concentration
of coolant is used. Use of the Air Recircula-
tion mode during Winter months is not rec-
ommended, because it may cause window
fogging.
Vacation/Storage
Before you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more,
run the air conditioning system at idle for
about five minutes, in fresh air with the
blower setting on high. This will ensure ad-equate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the
system is started again.
Window Fogging
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in
mild, rainy, and/or humid weather. To clear
the windows, select Defrost or Mix mode and
increase the front blower speed. Do not use
the Recirculation mode without A/C for long
periods, as fogging may occur.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in
front of the windshield, is free of obstruc-
tions, such as leaves. Leaves collected in the
air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
enter the plenum, they could plug the water
drains. In Winter months, make sure the air
intake is clear of ice, slush, and snow.
Cabin Air Filter
The climate control system filters out dust
and pollen from the air. Contact an autho-
rized dealer to service your cabin air filter,
and to have it replaced when needed.
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POWER SUNROOF — IF
EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switches are located on
the overhead console.
Opening
Opening Sunroof — Express
A comfort stop position and full open position
are the programmed automatic stops for the
sunroof open positions. The comfort stop
position has been optimized to minimize
wind buffeting.
Push the switch and release it within one-half
second. The sunroof will open automatically
to the comfort stop position (if the sunshade
is in the closed position when the operation is
initiated the sunshade will automatically
open to the half open position prior to the
sunroof opening). Push the switch and re-
lease it again, the sunroof will open to the full
open position and automatically stop. This is
called “Express Open”. During Express Open
operation, any movement of the sunroof
switch will stop the sunroof.
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
A comfort stop position is a programmed
automatic stop for the sunroof open position.
The comfort stop position has been opti-
mized to minimize wind buffeting.To open the sunroof, push and hold the
switch. The sunroof will stop automatically at
the comfort stop position (if the sunshade is
in the closed position when the operation is
initiated the sunshade will automatically
open to the half open position prior to the
sunroof opening). Push and hold the switch
again, the sunroof will open to the full open
position and automatically stop. Any release
of the switch will stop the movement. The
sunroof and sunshade will remain in a par-
tially opened condition until the switch is
pushed and held again.
Venting Sunroof — Express
Push and release the "Vent" button within
one-half second and the sunroof will move
from the closed position to the vent position.
This is called Express Vent. During Express
Vent operation, any movement of the switch
will stop the sunroof.Power Sunroof Switches
1 — Power Shade Switch
2 — Front Panel Open/Close Switch
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NOTE:
• If the sunshade is in the closed position
when the vent switch is pushed, the sun-
shade will automatically cycle to the half-
way open position prior to the sunroof open-
ing to the Vent position.
• When the sunroof is in a full open or a
partial open position, Express Vent opera-
tion is not available. You must push and
hold the vent switch to cycle the sunroof
from a slide open position to the vent posi-
tion. Sunroof movement will stop if the
switch is released prior to the sunroof
reaching the vent position.
Closing
Closing Sunroof — Express
Pull the switch and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will close automati-
cally from any position. The sunroof will close
fully and stop automatically. This is called
“Express Close.” During Express Close opera-
tion, any other actuation of the switch will
stop the sunroof.
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
To close the sunroof, pull and hold the switch
in the close position. Any release of the
switch will stop the movement and the sun-
roof will remain in a partially closed condition
until the sunroof switch is pulled again.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the per-
ception of pressure on the ears or a
helicopter-type sound in the ears. Your ve-
hicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in
certain open or partially open positions. This
is a normal occurrence and can be mini-
mized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting.
If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open,
adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the
buffeting or open any window.
Power Sun Shade
Opening Power Shade — Express
Push the shade switch and release it within
one-half second and the shade will automati-
cally open to the halfway position and stop
automatically. Push the switch a second time
from the halfway position and the shade will
automatically open to the full open position
and stop automatically. This is called “Ex-
press Open”. During Express Open operation,
any movement of the shade switch will stop
the shade.
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode
To open the shade, push and hold the switch.
The shade will open and stop automatically at
the half-open position. Push and hold the
shade switch again and the shade will open
automatically to the full-open position. Any
release of the switch will stop the movement
and the shade will remain in a partially
opened condition until the switch is pushed
again.
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Closing Power Shade — Express
Pull the switch and release it within one-half
second and the shade will close automati-
cally from any position. If the sunroof is
completely closed the shade will close fully
and stop automatically. This is called “Ex-
press Close”. During Express Close opera-
tion, any movement of the switch will stop
the shade.
NOTE:
If the sunroof is open, the shade will close to
the half-open position. Pulling the shade
close button again will automatically close
both the sunroof and shade completely.
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode
To close the shade, pull and hold the switch
in the close position. Any release of the
switch will stop the movement and the shade
will remain in a partially closed condition
until the switch is pulled again.
Pinch Protection Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction in the
opening of the sunroof during Express Close
operation. If an obstruction in the path of the
sunroof is detected, the sunroof will auto-
matically retract. Remove the obstruction if
this occurs. Next, push the switch forward
and release to Express Close.
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts
result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth
close attempt will be a Manual Close move-
ment with Pinch Protect disabled.
WARNING!
• Do not let children play with the sunroof.
Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Do not leave the key fob in or
near the vehicle, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Key-
WARNING!
less Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped
by the power sunroof while operating the
power sunroof switch. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of
being thrown from a vehicle with an
open sunroof. You could also be severely
injured or killed. Always fasten your seat
belt properly and make sure all passen-
gers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate
the sunroof. Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object to project
through the sunroof opening. Injury may
result.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft
cloth to clean the glass panel.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY
Your vehicle may be equipped with an instru-
ment cluster display, which offers useful in-
formation to the driver. With the ignition in
the STOP/OFF mode, opening/closing of a
door will activate the display for viewing, and
display the total miles, or kilometers, in the
odometer. Your instrument cluster display is
designed to display important information
about your vehicle’s systems and features.
Using a driver interactive display located on
the instrument panel, your instrument clus-
ter display can show you how systems are
working and give you warnings when they
aren’t. The steering wheel mounted controls
allow you to scroll through and enter the main
menus and submenus. You can access the
specific information you want and make se-
lections and adjustments.
Instrument Cluster Display Location And
Controls
The instrument cluster display features a
driver-interactive display that is located in
the instrument cluster.
The instrument cluster display menu items
consist of the following as equipped:
• Speedometer
• Vehicle Info
• Driver Assist
• Fuel Economy
• Trip• Stop/Start (If Equipped)
• Audio
• Messages
• Screen Setup
• Vehicle Settings
The systems allow the driver to select infor-
mation by pushing the following buttons
mounted on the steering wheel:
•Up Arrow Button
Push and release theuparrow button to
scroll upward through the main menu and
submenus.
Instrument Cluster Display Location
Instrument Cluster Display Control Buttons
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