Type Two
You can operate the following
functions with the control:
Press to access phone mode or
to answer a phone call.
Press to end a phone call.
Press to silence the current
media
Press + or - to increase or to
decrease volume levels. Press to access the previous
media selection. Press to access the next media
selection.
Press to change the media
source.
Press to access the settings
menu on the SYNC screen.
Press to access the home
screen.
VOICE CONTROL
The controls are on the steering wheel. Press and release to activate
voice recognition.
CRUISE CONTROL
(IF EQUIPPED)
Type One See
Using Cruise Control (page 182).
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High sensitivity.
A
Autowipers On.
B
Low sensitivity.
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the autowipers. When you
select low sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a large amount
of water on the windshield. When you
select high sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a small amount
of water on the windshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive and the
wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects
hit the windshield.
In these conditions, you can do the
following:
• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing on
the windshield.
• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
• Switch autowipers off.
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure that you switch the
windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash. Note:
If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.
Note: If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.
Autowipers Settings
Autowipers defaults to on and remains on
until you switch it off in the information
display. When you switch off autowipers,
the wipers operate in intermittent mode.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS Pull the lever toward you to
operate the windshield washers.
When you release the lever, the wipers
operate for a short time. When activated,
a courtesy wipe occurs a short time after
the wipers stop to clear any remaining
washer fluid.
Note: You can switch courtesy wipe on or
off in the information display. See
Information Displays (page 90).
Note: Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This could
cause the washer pump to overheat.
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Flashing the Headlamp High Beam
Slightly pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the headlamps on in low visibility
conditions, for example daytime fog. When the lighting control is in the
autolamps position, the headlamps turn
on in low light situations, or when the
wipers turn on. The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the information display controls to adjust
the period of time that the headlamps
remain on.
Note:
If you switch the autolamps on, you
cannot switch the high beams on until the
system turns the low beams on.
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps
When you switch the autolamps on, the
headlamps turn on within 10 seconds of
switching the wipers on. They turn off
approximately 60 seconds after you switch
the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps do not turn on with the
wipers:
• During a single wipe.
• When using the windshield washers.
• If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note: If you switch the autolamps and the
autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Note: When disconnecting the battery or
when it runs out of charge, the illuminated
components turn to the maximum setting.
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Automatic High Beam Indicator
The indicator illuminates to
confirm when the system is
ready to assist.
FRONT FOG LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) Press the control to switch the fog lamps
on or off.
You can switch the fog lamps on when the
lighting control is in any position except
Off and the high beams are not on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Switching the Direction Indicators
On and Off Push the lever up or down to switch the
direction indicators on.
Note:
Tap the lever up or down to make the
direction indicators flash three times.
Set the lever to the middle position to
switch the direction indicators off.
Direction Indicator Flashes when you switch the
direction indicators on.
Note: An increase in the rate of flashing
warns of a failed indicator bulb.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Courtesy Lamp Switch all lamps on.
A
Switch lamps on and off by door.
B
Switch all lamps off.
C
If you set the switch to the door position,
the courtesy lamp illuminates when you
unlock or open any door. If you leave a door
open with the ignition switched off, the
courtesy lamp goes off after some time to
prevent your vehicle battery from losing
charge. To switch it back on, switch the
ignition on for a short time.
The courtesy lamp also illuminates when
you switch the ignition off. It goes off after
a short time or when you start the engine.
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If you set the switch to the all on position
with the ignition switched off, the courtesy
lamp illuminates. It goes off after a short
time to prevent your vehicle battery from
losing charge. To switch it back on, switch
the ignition on for a short time.
Reading Lamps
Press the edge of the lamp lens to switch
on and off.
If you switch the ignition off, the reading
lamps turn off after a short time.
Note:
This is to prevent the vehicle battery
from losing charge.
Rear Courtesy Lamp For rear lamps without a position switch,
press the lamp lens to switch on and off.
AMBIENT LIGHTING (IF EQUIPPED)
Use the touchscreen to select the
following: Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
Select ambient lighting.
Switching Ambient Lighting On
Touch a color once.
Changing the Color
Touch any color once.
Adjusting the Brightness
Drag the selected color up or down.
Switching Ambient Lighting Off
Touch the selected color once or drag the
selected color down to zero brightness.
CARGO LAMPS
Press the button on the lighting
control to switch on the lamps.
Note: The lamps turn off when you reach
3 mph (5 km/h)
.
Note: The cargo lamps gradually turn off
after a period of time.
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Note:
In vehicles without global opening
and closing, you cannot operate the rear
windows from driver side when you press
the safety switch. In certain vehicles, you
cannot operate front passenger windows
as well. Press the control to lock or unlock the rear
window controls.
Resetting the Memory of the
Electric Windows - Vehicle with
One Touch Up/Down on Driver
Side only
Note:
The bounce back feature remains
turned off until you reset the memory.
In the event of a flat battery or after the
battery is disconnected from the vehicle,
you must reset the memory for the driver
window.
1. Open the window and then try to close
it using the one-touch feature.
2. Lift and hold the switch to the second action point until you fully close the
window.
3. Lift and hold the switch for more than two seconds and release.
4. Open the window using the first action
point and try to close it automatically
using the second action point.
5. If the window does not open or close automatically when you press the
switch or lift it to the second action
point, repeat the procedure. Safety Mode
Note:
The anti-trap function is not active
during this procedure.
If the system detects a malfunction, it
enters a safety mode. The windows move
a little at a time and then stop again. Close
the windows by pressing the switch again
when the windows stop moving.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Bounce-Back
The window automatically stops and
reverses some distance if it detects an
obstacle when closing.
Resetting the Bounce-Back Feature
Note: The bounce-back feature remains
turned off until you reset the memory.
If you disconnect the battery, you must
reset the bounce-back memory separately
for each window.
1. Lift and hold the switch until you fully close the window.
2. Release the switch.
3. Lift the switch again for one second.
4. Press and hold the switch until you fully
close the window.
5. Release the switch.
6. Lift and hold the switch until you fully close the window.
7. Open the window and then try to close
it automatically.
8. Reset and repeat the procedure if the window does not close automatically.
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Press the button to fold the mirrors inward.
Release the button to stop and reverse the
direction of movement, or to fold the
mirrors outward.
Loose Mirror
If your power-folding mirrors are manually
folded, they may not work properly even
after you re-position them. You need to
reset them if:
•
The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
• The mirrors feel loose.
• The mirrors do not stay in the folded or
unfolded position.
• One of the mirrors is not in its normal
driving position.
To reset the power-fold feature:
1. Push the mirrors fully forward.
2. Press the mirror folding switch and guide the mirror to detent point, you
will hear a click at this point.
3. Let the mirror fold toward your vehicle on its own.
4. Verify by pressing the mirror folding switch to fold mirrors inward and back
out 2 or 3 times. Note:
You may hear a loud noise as you
reset the power-folding mirrors. This sound
is normal. Repeat this process as needed
each time the mirrors are manually folded.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
The heated exterior mirrors will remove
ice, mist and fog.
See Heated Exterior
Mirrors (page 116).
Signal Indicator Mirrors
(If Equipped)
The outer portion of the appropriate mirror
housing blinks when you switch on the
direction indicator.
Puddle Lamps
(If Equipped)
The lamps on the bottom part of the mirror
housing light when you use your
transmitter to unlock the doors or when
you open a door.
INTERIOR MIRROR
Manual Dimming Mirror WARNING:
Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce the effect of bright light from
behind.
Automatic Dimming Mirror (If Equipped) WARNING:
Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
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Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See General Information (page 90).
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge WARNING:
Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap
with a thick cloth to prevent the
possibility of scalding and slowly remove
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
Indicates engine coolant temperature. At
normal operating temperature, the level
indicator will be in the normal range. If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds the
normal range, stop your vehicle as soon as
safely possible, switch off the engine and
let the engine cool. Note:
Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been resolved.
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates about how much
fuel is in the fuel tank.
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump
symbol indicates on which side of your
vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
Note: The fuel gauge may vary slightly
when your vehicle is moving or on a slope.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel level reminder displays and
sounds when the distance to empty
reaches
75 mi (120 km) to empty for
MyKey, and at 50 mi (80 km), 25 mi
(40 km), 10 mi (20 km) and 0 mi (0 km)
for all vehicle keys.
Note: The low fuel reminder can appear at
different fuel gauge positions depending on
fuel economy conditions. This variation is
normal.
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