WARNING!
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in
a collision or hard stop could cause se-
rious injury or death to occupants of the
vehicle. Always securely stow removed
WARNING!
head restraints in a location outside the
occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be rein-
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
NOTE:
Do not reposition the head restraint 180 de-
grees to the incorrect position in an attempt
to gain additional clearance to the back of the
head.
Rear Head Restraints — Two Door Models
The rear seat is equipped with non-
adjustable, but foldable head restraints.
To fold the outboard head restraint, pull on
the release strap located on the upper out-
board side of each rear seat.
Front Head Restraint
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button
Rear Head Restraint Folding Strap
Location
31
To return the head restraint to its upward
position, lift up on the head restraint until it
locks into place.
Refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in
“Safety” for information on child seat tether
routing.
WARNING!
• Do not drive the vehicle without the rear
seat head restraints installed while pas-
sengers are occupying the rear seat. In a
collision, people riding in this area with-
out the head restraints installed are
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in
a collision or hard stop could cause
serious injury or death to occupants of
the vehicle. Always securely stow re-
moved head restraints in a location out-
side the occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be rein-
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the reinstallation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
Rear Head Restraints — Four Door Models
The rear seat is equipped with nonadjustable,
but foldable, outboard head restraints, as
well as an adjustable, removable center head
restraint.To fold the outboard head restraint, pull on
the inner release lever, located on the upper
part of the rear seat.
To return the head restraint to its upward
position, lift up on the head restraint until it
locks into place.
Rear Head Restraints Folded
Rear Head Restraint Lever Location
1 — Seatback Release Lever
2 — Head Restraint Release LeverGETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
32
To raise the center head restraint, lift up on
the head restraint. To lower the center head
restraint, push the adjustment button, lo-
cated at the base of the head restraint, and
push down on the head restraint.
To remove the center head restraint, push the
release button, located on the base of the
head restraint, and pull upward on the head
restraint.
To install the head restraint, hold the release
button while pushing downward on the head
restraint. Refer to “Occupant Restraint Sys-
tems” in “Safety” for information on child
seat tether routing.
NOTE:
Lower the center head restraint to avoid con-
tact with the center console when folding the
seat down.
WARNING!
• Do not drive the vehicle without the rear
seat head restraints installed while pas-
sengers are occupying the rear seat. In a
collision, people riding in this area with-
WARNING!
out the head restraints installed are
more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in
a collision or hard stop could cause se-
rious injury or death to occupants of the
vehicle. Always securely stow removed
head restraints in a location outside the
occupant compartment.
• ALL the head restraints MUST be rein-
stalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the reinstallation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
STEERING WHEEL
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
This feature allows you to tilt the steering
column upward or downward. It also allows
you to lengthen or shorten the steering col-
umn. The tilt/telescoping lever is located on
the steering column, below the turn signal
lever.To unlock the steering column, push the
control handle downward (toward the floor).
To tilt the steering column, move the steering
wheel upward or downward as desired. To
lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull
the steering wheel outward or push it inward
as desired. To lock the steering column in
position, push the control handle upward
until fully engaged.
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Lever
33
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column
while driving or driving with the steering
column unlocked, could cause the driver
to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
The steering wheel contains a heating ele-
ment that helps warm your hands in cold
weather. The heated steering wheel has only
one temperature setting. Once the heated
steering wheel has been turned on, it will stay
on until the operator turns it off. The heated
steering wheel may not turn on when it is
already warm.
The heated steering wheel control button is
located on the center of the instrument panel
below the touchscreen and within the climate
or controls screen of the touchscreen.• Push the heated steering wheel button
once to turn the heating element on.
• Push the heated steering wheel button
a second time to turn the heating element
off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote
start, the heated steering wheel can be pro-
grammed to come on during a remote start.This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Set-
tings” in “Multimedia” in your Owner’s
Manual for further information.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord in-
jury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion, or other physical conditions must
exercise care when using the steering
wheel heater. It may cause burns even at
low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods.
• Do not place anything on the steering
wheel that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or steering wheel covers of
any type and material. This may cause
the steering wheel heater to overheat.
Heated Steering Wheel Button
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
34
Windshield Wiper Operation
Rotate the end of the lever upward to the
second detent past the intermittent settings
for low-speed wiper operation. Rotate the end
of the lever upward to the third detent past
the intermittent settings for high-speed wiper
operation.
CAUTION!
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper
switch and allow the wipers to return to the
park position before turning off the en-
gine. If the wiper switch is left on and the
wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to
the wiper motor may occur when the ve-
hicle is restarted.
NOTE:
Do not operate the windshield wipers with the
blades lifted from the windshield.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather
conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a
variable pause between cycles, desirable. Ro-tate the end of the lever to the first detent
position for one of four intermittent settings.
The delay cycle can be set anywhere between
1 to 18 seconds.
NOTE:
The wiper delay times depend on vehicle
speed. If the vehicle is moving less than
10 mph (16 km/h), delay times will be
doubled.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the lever toward you
and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is
pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will
start and continue to operate for two or three
wipe cycles after the lever is released. Then,
the intermittent interval previously selected
will resume.
If the lever is pulled while in the off position,
the wipers will operate for two or three wipe
cycles. Then, the wipers will turn off.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the wind-
shield could lead to a collision. You might
WARNING!
not see other vehicles or other obstacles.
To avoid sudden icing of the windshield
during freezing weather, warm the wind-
shield with the defroster before and during
windshield washer use.
Mist Feature
Push upward on the wiper lever to activate a
single wipe to clear off road mist or spray
from a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is
held up, the wipers will continue to operate.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield. The wash func-
tion must be used in order to spray the
windshield with washer fluid.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer — If Equipped
A rotary switch on the center portion of the
windshield wiper/washer lever controls the
operation of the rear wiper/washer function.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
38
POWER WINDOWS — IF
EQUIPPED
The power window switches are located on
the instrument panel below the climate con-
trols. Push the switch downward to open the
window and upward to close the window.
The top left switch controls the left front
window and the top right switch controls the
right front window.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a ve-
hicle, and do not let children play with
power windows. Do not leave the key fob in
or near the vehicle, or in a location acces-
sible to children. Occupants, particularly
unattended children, can become en-
trapped by the windows while operating
the power window switches. Such entrap-
ment may result in serious injury or death.NOTE:
• The power window switches will remain
active for up to 10 minutes after ignition is
switched to the OFF position. Opening ei-
ther front door will cancel this feature.
Four-Door Models
The lower left switch controls the left rear
passenger window, and the lower right switch
controls the right rear passenger window.
NOTE:
There are window switches located on the
rear of the center console for the rear passen-
ger windows in the four-door model.
Auto-Down Feature
The driver door power window switch and the
passenger door power window switches have
an Auto-Down feature. Push the window
switch down, for a short period of time, and
release and the window will go down auto-
matically.
To open the window part way, push the win-
dow switch down briefly and release it when
you want the window to stop.
Power Window Switches
1 — Passenger Side Front Window
Switch
2 — Driver Side Front Window Switch
3 — Driver Side Rear Window Switch
4 — Passenger Side Rear Window
Switch
5 — Window Lockout Switch
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
46
To stop the window from going all the way
down during the Auto-Down operation, pull
up on the switch briefly.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the
window is almost closed. Be sure to clear
all objects from the window before closing.
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 in certain open or partially
open positions. This is a normal occurrence
and can be minimized by adjusting the win-
dow opening.
REMOVABLE TOP
INFORMATION
For your convenience, a tool kit is provided
with your vehicle located in the center con-
sole. This kit includes the necessary tools
required for the operations described in the
following sections. All pieces fit into the
ratchet for easy use.For complete owner information, refer to your
Owner's Manual for further details.Soft Top — Two And Four Door Models
To Lower The Soft Top
Follow these simple steps to lower the soft
top:
1. With the swing gate open, remove the
swing gate bar from the bottom of the rear
window from right to left. Store in a safe
location. Remove the rear window by slid-
ing it to the left keeping the window level.
2. Push outward on the bottom of the rear
window pillars to release them from their
retaining tabs.
Provided Tools
1 — #50 Torx Head Driver
2 — #40 Torx Head Driver
3 — 15mm Socket
4 — Ratchet
47
If your vehicle is equipped with a Power
Sliding Top, the control switch can be found
on the front trim panel, to the right of the
passenger’s side sun visor.
NOTE:
• The Power Top is non-removable. If desired,
the rear quarter windows can be removed
and stored in provided storage bags. Refer
to “Quarter Window Removal” in your Own-
er’s Manual for further information.• The Power Top will not open in tempera-
tures below –4°F (-20°C). However, if it is
opened at a higher temperature, it can be
closed at temperatures above –40°F
(-40°C).
• The Power Top will not operate at vehicle
speeds above 60 mph (96 km/h).
NOTE:
A slight pause in audio may be heard when
opening and closing the Power Sliding Top as
a result of the Uconnect system switching
between Power Top Closed and Power Top
Open audio modes.
WARNING!
• Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Never leave the key fob in or
near the vehicle, or in a location acces-
sible to children. Do not leave the igni-
tion of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped
by the power top while operating the
WARNING!
power top 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 power top. You could also be seri-
ously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all
passengers are also properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate
the power top. Never allow your fingers,
other body parts, or any object, to proj-
ect through the power top opening. In-
jury may result.
Opening The Power Top
Express Mode
Push the open switch and release it within
one-half second. The power top will open
automatically to the open position. This is
called “Express Open”. During Express Open
operation, any movement of the switch will
stop the power top.
Power Sliding Top Control Switch
1 — Open Switch
2 — Close Switch
55