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•Child Restraints — Carrying Children Safely............46
•Transporting Pets............................57
•ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . .............57
•SAFETY TIPS................................58
•Transporting Passengers........................58
•Exhaust Gas...............................58
•Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle........59
•Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle .60
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room for the child seat. You may also move
the front seat forward to allow more room for
the child seat.
2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from
the retractor to pass it through the belt path
of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt
webbing in the belt path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you
hear a “click.”
4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion
tight against the child seat.
5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the
shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled
all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor.
Then, allow the webbing to retract back into
the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you
will hear a clicking sound. This means the
seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking
mode.6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If
it is locked, you should not be able to pull out
any webbing. If the retractor is not locked,
repeat step 5.
7.
Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to
tighten the lap portion around the child re-
straint while you push the child restraint rear-
ward and downward into the vehicle seat.
8. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly
by pulling back and forth on the child seat at
the belt path. It should not move more than
25 mm in any direction.
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so
check the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if
necessary.
Transporting PetsAir Bags deploying in the front seat could harm
your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown
about and possibly injured, or injure a passen-
ger during panic braking or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet
harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by
seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the
engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in
your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles
(500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are
desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration
within the limits of local traffic laws contributes
to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle accelera-
tion in low gear can be detrimental and should
be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the
factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with
anticipated climate conditions under which ve-
hicle operations will occur. For the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle.”
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CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Min-
eral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during
its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should be considered a nor-
mal part of the break-in and not interpreted
as a problem.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting PassengersNEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE
CARGO AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They con-
tain carbon monoxide (CO), which is color-
less and odorless. Breathing it can make you
unconscious and can eventually poison you.
To avoid breathing (CO), follow these safety
tips:
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not run the engine in a closed garage
or in confined areas any longer than
needed to move your vehicle in or out of
the area.
•If you are required to drive with the trunk/
liftgate/rear doors open, make sure that all
windows are closed and the climate con-
trol BLOWER switch is set at high speed.
DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
•If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle
with the engine running, adjust your heat-
ing or cooling controls to force outside air
into the vehicle. Set the blower at high
speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide
entry into the vehicle body is a properly main-
tained engine exhaust system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of
the exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can
be detected inside the vehicle, or when the
underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged,
have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
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the radio volume control knob or from the
steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so
equipped.
The radio display will be used for visual prompts
from the Uconnect Phone such as “CELL” or
caller ID on certain radios.
OperationVoice commands can be used to operate the
Uconnect Phone and to navigate through the
Uconnect Phone menu structure. Voice com-
mands are required after most Uconnect Phone
prompts. You will be prompted for a specific
command and then guided through the avail-
able options.
•Prior to giving a voice command, one must
wait for the beep, which follows the “Ready”
prompt or another prompt.
•For certain operations, compound com-
mands can be used. For example, instead of
saying “Setup” and then “Pair a Device,” the
following compound command can be said:
“Pair a Bluetooth Device.”
•For each feature explanation in this section,
only the compound form of the voice com-mand is given. You can also break the com-
mands into parts and say each part of the
command when you are asked for it. For
example, you can use the compound form
voice command “Phonebook New Entry,” or
you can break the compound form command
into two voice commands: “Phonebook” and
“New Entry.” Please remember, the
Uconnect Phone works best when you talk in
a normal conversational tone, as if speaking
to someone sitting a few feet/meters away
from you.
Voice Command Tree
Refer to “Voice Tree” in this section.
Help Command
If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you
want to know your options at any prompt, say
“Help” following the beep. The Uconnect Phone
will play some of the options at any prompt if
you ask for help.
To activate the Uconnect Phone, simply push
the Phone
button and follow the audible
prompts for directions. Uconnect Phone ses-
sions begin with a push of the Phone
button
on the radio control head.Cancel Command
At any prompt, after the beep, you can say
“Cancel” and you will be returned to the main
menu. However, in a few instances the system
will take you back to the previous menu.
Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A Mobile
Phone
To begin using your Uconnect Phone, you must
pair your compatible Bluetooth enabled mobile
phone.
To complete the pairing process, you will need
to reference your mobile phone Owner’s
Manual. The Uconnect website may also pro-
vide detailed instructions for pairing.
The following are general phone to Uconnect
Phone pairing instructions:
1. Activate the Bluetooth on your mobile
phone.
2. Push the Phone
button to begin.
3. After the “Ready” prompt and the following
beep, say “Device Pairing.”
4. When prompted, after the beep, say “Pair a
Device” and follow the audible prompts.
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•After the “Ready” prompt and the following
beep, say the name of the language you wish
to switch to (English, Dutch, French, Ger-
man, Italian, or Spanish, if so equipped).
•Continue to follow the system prompts to
complete the language selection.
After selecting one of the languages, all
prompts and voice commands will be in that
language.
Emergency Assistance
If you are in an emergency and the mobile
phone is reachable:
•Pick up the phone and manually dial the
emergency number for your area.
If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect
Phone is operational, you may reach the emer-
gency number as follows:
•Push the Phone
button to begin.
•After the “Ready” prompt and the following
beep, say “Emergency” and the Uconnect
Phone will instruct the paired mobile phone
to call the emergency number.NOTE:
•The default number is 112. The number
dialed may not be applicable with the
available mobile service and area.
•If supported, this number may be pro-
grammable on some systems. To do this,
push the Phone
button and say
“Setup,” followed by “Emergency.”
•The Uconnect Phone does slightly lower
your chances of successfully making a
phone call as to that for the mobile phone
directly.
WARNING!
To use your Uconnect Phone System in an
emergency, your mobile phone must be:
•Turned on.
•Paired to the Uconnect System.
•Have network coverage.
Breakdown Service — If Equipped
If you need Breakdown service:
1. Push the Phone
button to begin.2. After the “Ready” prompt and the following
beep, say “Breakdown service.”
NOTE:
The Breakdown service number has to be
setup before using. To setup, push the
Phone
button and say “Setup, Break-
down Service” and follow prompts.
Paging
To learn how to page, refer to “Working with
Automated Systems.” Paging works properly
except for pagers of certain companies, which
time out a little too soon to work properly with
the Uconnect Phone.
Voice Mail Calling
To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to
“Working with Automated Systems.”
Working With Automated Systems
This method is used in instances where one
generally has to push numbers on the mobile
phone keypad while navigating through an au-
tomated telephone system.
You can use your Uconnect Phone to access a
voice mail system or an automated service,
such as a paging service or automated cus-
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Voice Commands
Primary Alternate (s)
zero
one
two
three
four
five
six
seven
eight
nine
asterisk (*) star
plus (+)
hash (#)
all all of them
Breakdown service
callPrimary Alternate (s)
cancel
confirmation
promptsconfirmation
continue
delete
dial
download
Dutch Nederlands
edit
emergency
English
delete all erase all
Espanol
Francais
German Deutsch
help
homePrimary Alternate (s)
Italian Italiano
language
list names
list phones
main menu return to main menu
mobile
mute
mute off
new entry
no
other
pair a phone
phone pairing pairing
phonebook phone book
previous
redial
select phone select
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•Breakaway Cable Attachment.......................214
•Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings).....215
•Trailer And Tongue Weight........................216
•Towing Requirements...........................216
•Towing Tips.................................222
•RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)......223•Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle.............223
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires,
observe the following precautions:
•Because of restricted traction device clear-
ance between tires and other suspension
components, it is important that only trac-
tion devices in good condition are used.
Broken devices can cause serious dam-
age. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise
occurs that could indicate device break-
age. Remove the damaged parts of the
device before further use.
•Install device as tightly as possible and
then retighten after driving about ½ mile
(0.8 km).
•Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
•Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns
and large bumps, especially with a loaded
vehicle.
•Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry
pavement.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Observe the traction device manufactur-
er’s instructions on the method of installa-
tion, operating speed, and conditions for
use. Always use the suggested operating
speed of the device manufacturer’s if it is
less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
•Do not use traction devices on a compact
spare tire.
TIRE ROTATION
RECOMMENDATIONS
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle
operate at different loads and perform different
steering, driving, and braking functions. For
these reasons, they wear at unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation
of tires. The benefits of rotation are especially
worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such
as those on all season type tires. Rotation will
increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow
and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the
proper maintenance intervals. The reasons for
any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected
prior to rotation being performed.
The suggested rotation method is the “forward
cross” shown in the following diagram. This
rotation pattern does not apply to some direc-
tional tires that must not be reversed.
Tire Rotation
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