Running Out of Fuel
....................................142
Refueling .........................................................
144
Fuel Consumption ......................................
146
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
148
Catalytic Converter .....................................
149
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ...........................
152
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation ................................
156
Using Four-Wheel Drive ............................
156
Rear Axle
Electronic Locking Differential ...............
163
Brakes
General Information ...................................
165
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
.
165
Parking Brake ................................................
166
Hill Start Assist .............................................
166
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
168
Using Traction Control ..............................
168
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
169
Using Stability Control ...............................
170
Terrain Control
Principle of Operation ................................
172
Trail Control
About Trail Control ......................................
174
Switching Trail Control On and Off .......
174
Setting the Trail Control Speed ..............
174Canceling the Set Speed
..........................
174
Trail Control Indicators ...............................
174
Trail Control – Troubleshooting ..............
175
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ................................
176
Rear Parking Aid ...........................................
176
Front Parking Aid ..........................................
177
Rear View Camera .......................................
178
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ................................
182
Using Cruise Control ...................................
182
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
183
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................
190
Lane Keeping System .................................
191
Blind Spot Information System .............
196
Cross Traffic Alert ........................................
199
Steering ..........................................................
202
Pre-Collision Assist ....................................
203
Load Carrying
Load Limit ......................................................
207
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ..................
211
Load Retaining Fixtures ..............................
211
Tailgate
Tailgate Lock ..................................................
213
Manual Tailgate ............................................
213
Removing the Tailgate ...............................
213
Towing
Towing a Trailer .............................................
215
Trailer Sway Control ...................................
216
Recommended Towing Weights ...........
216
Essential Towing Checks ..........................
218
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
221
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•
You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position. If the lamp illuminates while you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Be sure
that the parking brake is off.
Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible if the lamp
continues to illuminate.
Cruise Control Indicator (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
See
Using Cruise Control
(page 182).
Direction Indicator Flashes when the left or right
direction indicator or the hazard
warning flasher turns on. An
increase in the rate of flashing warns of a
failed indicator bulb.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door is open.
Electronic Locking Differential
(If
Equipped) Illuminates when using the
electronic locking differential. Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, this indicates that the
engine is overheating. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 260).
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp It illuminates and a chime
sounds until you fasten the
seatbelts.
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators
(If
Equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel
drive low is engaged.
Illuminates when four-wheel
drive high is engaged.
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the headlamp high beam on. It
flashes when you use the
headlamp flasher.
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Drivetrain
Action
Message
Slow the vehicle to the displayed speed to allow the elec-tronic locking differential to engage.
To Engage Locking
Differential Slow to XX mph/km/h
The electronic locking differential requests the acceleratorto be released in order to engage.
To Engage Locking
Differential Release Accelerator Pedal
An electronic locking differential (ELD) system fault is
present. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check Locking Differen-
tial
The transfer case is in the neutral position. This message
indicates that your vehicle is safe to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Enabled
Leave Transmission in Neutral
The transfer case is NOT in the neutral position. This messageindicates that your vehicle is NOT safe to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Disabled
Engine Action
Message
The engine has reduced power to help reduce highengine temperature.
Power Reduced to Lower Engine
Temp
Fuel Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The four-wheel drive system in your vehicle
is a part-time system activated using the
rotary switch mounted in the center
console. In normal rear-wheel drive, the 2H
drive operation system directs torque to
the rear axle. Moving the switch to 4H or
4L directs drive torque to both the front
and rear axles, providing four-wheel drive.
Depending on your vehicle, further
four-wheel drive options may be available
on the switch panel located on the center
console.
USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
Note:
For important information regarding
the safe operation of this type of vehicle,
see General Information in the Wheels and
Tires chapter.
Note: Do not use 4H or 4L mode on dry,
hard surfaced roads. Doing so can produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and may
damage drive components. 4H or 4L mode
is only intended for consistently slippery or
loose surfaces. Use of 4L mode on these
surfaces may produce some noise, such as
occasional clunks, but should not damage
drive components.
Note: Selecting 4L when your vehicle is
moving, should not perform a shift until your
vehicle is stationary. This is normal and
should be no reason for concern. Refer to
Shifting to or from 4L (4X4 Low) for proper
operation.
Note: You can switch on and switch off the
electronic locking differential by pressing
the locking differential button. See
Electronic Locking Differential (page 163). 4WD Indicator Lights
Note:
When a 4X4 system fault is present,
the system can typically remain in whichever
4X4 mode was selected prior to the fault
condition occurring. It should not default to
4X2 in all circumstances. When the warning
displays, have your vehicle serviced by an
authorized dealer.
4X2 Momentarily illuminates when
you select 2H.
4X4 HIGH Continuously illuminates when
you select 4H.
4X4 LOW Continuously illuminates when
you select 4L.
CHECK 4X4 Displays when a 4X4 fault is
present.
Using the Electronic Shift on the
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ELECTRONIC LOCKING
DIFFERENTIAL (IF EQUIPPED)
Note: Do not operate the system on dry
hard surface roads. Doing so could lead to
excessive tire noise and wear. Use the
system only on consistently slippery or loose
surfaces.
The system locks the left and right portions
of the rear axle together to form a solid
driving axle, resulting in increased rear
wheel traction in certain conditions.
Press and hold the electronic differential
lock button for 2 seconds to activate the
system.
Note: The lock button is on the center
console. The electronic differential lock can lock
and unlock when the internal gears are
aligned and no torque load is placed on
the differential. To aid alignment, drive the
vehicle in a straight line with the
accelerator pedal released. Alternatively,
drive slowly forward and backward while
moving the steering wheel from side to side
to allow the electronic differential lock to
lock. High vehicle speed and high accelerator
pedal application inhibit the electronic
locking differential system engagement.
Follow the instruction on the instrument
cluster for engagement and
disengagement.
Note:
You can use the system in any drive
mode 2H, 4H or 4L.
Note: When you engage the system, the
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) functions
such as Stability Control, Traction Control,
Hill Descent Control, Emergency stop signal,
Hill Start Assist and Trailer Sway Control
are deactivated, the ESP Off indicator
illuminates, and the HDC on indicator turns
off.
Note: When the anti-lock braking system
is operating, the system disengages.
The electronic locking differential system
can affect various terrain modes. See
Principle of Operation
(page 172).
Operating Electronic Locking
Differential with Spare or
Mismatched Tires
The size of the spare tire can affect the
performance of the electronic locking
differential system. When there is a
significant size difference between the two
rear tires, you could have limited electronic
locking differential functionality. If your
electronic locking differential has difficulty
disengaging, release your accelerator pedal
and turn the steering wheel in the opposite
direction while rolling forward.
Note: We recommend that you engage and
disengage the electronic locking differential
when stopped, and a spare tire is mounted
on the rear axle.
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Electronic Locking Differential Engagement Speed and Availability
Automatic Re-
Engagement Speed
Automatic Disen-
gage Speed
Engagement Speed
Terrain Modes (4X4
Modes
20 mph (30 km/h)
25 mph (41 km/h)
20 mph (30 km/h)
Normal (2H, 4H)
20 mph (30 km/h)
25 mph (41 km/h)
20 mph (30 km/h)
grass/Gravel/Snow
(4H)
20 mph (30 km/h)
25 mph (41 km/h)
20 mph (30 km/h)
Mud/Ruts (4H)
55 mph (90 km/h)
60 mph (100 km/h)
55 mph (90 km/h)
Sand (4H)
Automatic Re-
Engagement Speed
Automatic Disen-
gage Speed
Engagement Speed
4X4 Mode
No set Speed
No set Speed
No set Speed
4L
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Transmission control module. Oil pump.
15A 2
49
Wiper park heater.
10A 2
50
Not used.
-
51
Not used.
-
52
Rear differential lock.
15A 2
53
Not used.
-
54
Not used.
-
55
4WD motor no. 1 relay.
-
86
1 M-type fuse.
2 Micro 2 fuse.
3 Micro 3 fuse.
Power Distribution Box - Bottom
There are fuses on the bottom of the fuse
box. To access the bottom of the fuse box: Towards the front side of the
vehicle.
A
1. Release the two latches on both sides of the fuse box.
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1
2
E206171
1
Cruise Control..................................................67
Principle of Operation....................................... 182
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 182
Customer Assistance.................................234
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
911 Assist Privacy Notice..................................... 13
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment Data........................................................................\
11
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 12
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................73
Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 73
Type Two - Configurable.................................... 73
Declaration of Conformity.......................483 Radio Frequency Statement......................... 483
Digital Radio..................................................332 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 333
Direction Indicators........................................75 Direction Indicator................................................ 75
Switching the Direction Indicators On and Off........................................................................\
.. 75
Doors and Locks.............................................62
Driver Alert
......................................................190
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 190
USING DRIVER ALERT..................................... 190
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................43 Children and Airbags.......................................... 44
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 43
Driving Aids.....................................................190
Driving Hints
...................................................224
Driving Through Water...............................226
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 73
E
Economical Driving.....................................224 Electromagnetic Compatibility..............455
Electronic Locking Differential................163
Operating Electronic Locking Differential
with Spare or Mismatched Tires..............163
Emission Law.................................................148 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........149
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 148
End User License Agreement..................457 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 457
Engine Block Heater.....................................137 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 137
Engine Coolant Check...............................260 Adding Coolant.................................................... 261
Engine Emission Control...........................148
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 65
Engine Oil Check..........................................259 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 259
Engine Oil Dipstick
......................................259
Engine Specifications.................................316 Drivebelt Routing................................................ 316
Entertainment...............................................376 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 377
Apps....................................................................... 385
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 384
CD (If equipped)................................................ 383
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 380
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 378
Sources................................................................... 377
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 385
USB Ports............................................................. 385
Environment......................................................17
Essential Towing Checks...........................218 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 220
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 221
Safety Chains....................................................... 219
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 220
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 220
Trailer Towing Connector................................. 219
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 220
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