Note: This feature only functions when you switch the engine on.
Touch this icon to switch the heated steering wheel on and off. It takes about 5 minutes to warm the steering wheel to 74°F (23.3°C)in temperatures as low as -4°F (-20°C). The wheel maintains an approximate temperature of 90°F (32.2°C) and operates independentlyfrom the heated seats and other climate-control functions. The heating element is in between the leather covering and foam coreto help provide maximum heat without adversely affecting the feel of the steering wheel.
Note: For steering wheels with wood trim, the heating feature will not heat the wheel between the 10 and 2 o'clock positions.
Defrost: A pop up appears on the screen to display the defrost options.C
MAX Defrost: Touch the button to maximize defrosting. Air flows through the windshield vents, the fan automatically adjusts to thehighest speed and the driver and passenger temperatures are set to HI. You can use this setting to defog or clear a thin coveringof ice from the windshield. The heated rear window also automatically turns on when you select MAX Defrost.
Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents.
Heated rear window: Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 148).
AUTO: Touch the button to switch on automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control. Thesystem adjusts fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and selects outside air or recirculated air to heat or cool thevehicle in order to maintain the desired temperature.
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Power: Touch the button to switch the system on and off. Switching off the climate control system prevents outside air from enteringthe vehicle.E
DUAL: This button lights up when the passenger temperature controls are active. To switch the passenger temperature controlsoff and link the passenger temperature to the driver temperature, touch the DUAL button.F
Note: the passenger side temperature and the DUAL indication automatically turn on when you or your passenger adjust thepassenger temperature.
Passenger temperature: Touch up or down to adjust the temperature.G
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Clock
To adjust the time, select the up and downarrows on either side of the screen. The
arrows on the left adjust the hour and arrowson the right adjust the minute. You can thenselect AM or PM.
You can adjust the following features:
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Select how time displays.Clock Format
When active, the clock adjusts to time zone changes.Auto Time Zone UpdateThis feature is only available in vehicles with navigation.
When selected, the vehicle clock resets to GPS satellite time.Reset Clock to GPS Time
The system automatically saves any updatesyou make to the settings.
Bluetooth
Pressing this button allows you to access thefollowing:
ActionMenu Item
OnBluetooth
Off
You must activate Bluetooth to pair aBluetooth-enabled device.
The processes of pairing a Bluetooth deviceis the same as pairing a phone. See Pairinga Device in Phone settings for how to pair adevice and the available options.
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Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................64Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................287Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......286Roadside Assistance...................................274Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance........................................................275Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside AssistanceProgram Coverage........................................275Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance........................................................275Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................274Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................274
Roadside Emergencies...............................274Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................258Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................271
Running Out of Fuel......................................178Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer...........................................................179Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................179
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Safety Canopy™...............................................54
Safety Precautions........................................177Scheduled Maintenance Record.............529Scheduled Maintenance..............................517Seatbelt Extension.........................................45Seatbelt Height Adjustment..........................41Seatbelt Reminder..........................................43Belt-Minder™...........................................................43
Seatbelts...........................................................36Principle of Operation..........................................36
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................42Conditions of operation......................................42
Seats.................................................................150Security.............................................................86Settings...........................................................475911 Assist...............................................................483Ambient Lighting................................................492Bluetooth..............................................................478Clock......................................................................478Display...................................................................494General.................................................................489Media Player........................................................476Mobile Apps.........................................................488Navigation............................................................485Phone.....................................................................479Radio......................................................................484SiriusXM................................................................485Sound....................................................................475
Valet Mode...........................................................495Vehicle..................................................................492Voice Control.......................................................494Wi-Fi & Hotspot...................................................490
Side Airbags.....................................................53Side Sensing System...................................212Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................213
Sitting in the Correct Position....................150Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains..................................368
Special Notices.................................................13New Vehicle Limited Warranty...........................13On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................14Special Instructions...............................................13
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................525Exceptions............................................................527
Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................229
Stability Control............................................208Principle of Operation.......................................208
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................172Automatic Engine Shutdown............................174Failure to Start......................................................173Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...................175Important Ventilating Information....................175Keyless Starting...................................................172
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