Liftgate
Power Liftgate.................................................73
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System...........................77
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn.........................................................80
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable Steering Column........................................................................80
Audio Control.................................................82
Voice Control..................................................82
Cruise Control.................................................83
Information Display Control........................83
Heated Steering Wheel...............................83
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................84
Autowipers......................................................85
Windshield Washers.....................................86
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............86
Lighting
General Information......................................88
Lighting Control.............................................88
Autolamps.......................................................89
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................90
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................90
Daytime Running Lamps.............................90
Automatic High Beam Control....................91
Direction Indicators.......................................92
Welcome Lighting..........................................93
Interior Lamps.................................................93
Ambient Lighting...........................................94
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................95
Global Opening and Closing......................96
Exterior Mirrors...............................................96
Interior Mirror..................................................99
Sun Visors......................................................100
Moonroof.......................................................100
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...........................................................102
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................103
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............107
Information Displays
General Information....................................108
Information Messages..................................113
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control........................132
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.......................................................................134
Heated Windshield......................................135
Heated Rear Window..................................135
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................135
Cabin Air Filter..............................................136
Remote Start..................................................136
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................137
Head Restraints............................................138
Power Seats..................................................140
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Table of Contents
Direction indicators. See DirectionIndicators (page 92). High beam.See Lighting Control (page 88).
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Instrument cluster. See Gauges(page 102). See Warning Lampsand Indicators (page 103).
B
Wiper lever. See Wipers andWashers (page 84).C
Information and entertainmentdisplay. See SYNC™ 3 (page 377).D
Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page368).E
Hazard warning flasher switch.See Hazard Flashers (page 255).F
Parking aid switch. See ParkingAids (page 198).G
Heated rear window switch. SeeHeated Rear Window (page 135).H
Climate controls. See ClimateControl (page 132).I
Start button. See Keyless Starting(page 157).J
Entertainment, navigation andphone.K
Voice control. See Voice Control(page 82).L
Horn.M
Steering wheel adjustment. SeeAdjusting the Steering Wheel(page 80).
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Cruise control switches. SeeUsing Cruise Control (page 210).O
Information display controls. SeeInformation Display Control (page83).
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Parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 189).Q
Lighting control. See LightingControl (page 88). InstrumentLighting Dimmer. See InstrumentLighting Dimmer (page 90).
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At a Glance
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Push the lever up or down tooperate the windshield wiper.
Single wipe.A
Intermittent wipe.B
Normal wipe.C
High speed wipe.D
Note:Fully defrost the windshield before youswitch the windshield wipers on.
Note:Make sure that you switch thewindshield wipers off before entering a carwash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on thewindshield, clean the windshield and thewiper blades. If that does not resolve theissue, install new wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a drywindshield. This may scratch the glass,damage the wiper blades or cause the wipermotor to burn out. Always use thewindshield washers before wiping a drywindshield.
Intermittent Wipe
Shortest wipe interval.A
Intermittent wipe.B
Longest wipe interval.C
Use the rotary control to adjust theintermittent wipe interval.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, theinterval between wipes decreases.
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AUTOWIPERS (If Equipped)
Note:Fully defrost the windshield before youswitch the windshield wipers on.
Note:Make sure you switch the windshieldwipers off before entering a car wash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on thewindshield, clean the windshield and thewiper blades. If that does not resolve theissue, install new wiper blades.
Note:If you switch autolamps andautowipers on, the headlamps turn on whenthe windshield wipers continuously operate.
Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,snow or salty road mist can causeinconsistent and unexpected wiping orsmearing.
High sensitivity.A
On.B
Low sensitivity.C
Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivityof the autowipers. When you select lowsensitivity, the wipers operate when thesensor detects a large amount of water onthe windshield. When you select highsensitivity, the wipers operate when thesensor detects a small amount of water onthe windshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean. The rain sensor is very sensitive and thewipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects hitthe windshield.
In these conditions, you can do the following:
•Lower the sensitivity of the autowipersto reduce the amount of smearing on thewindshield.
•Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
•Switch autowipers off.
Autowipers Settings
Autowipers default to on and remain on untilyou switch it off in the information display.When you switch off autowipers, the wipersoperate in intermittent mode.
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WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Pull the lever toward you tooperate the windshield washers.
When you release the lever, the wipersoperate for a short time. When activated, acourtesy wipe occurs a short time after thewipers stop to clear any remaining washerfluid.
Note:You can switch courtesy wipe on oroff in the information display SeeInformation Messages (page 113).
Note: Do not operate the washers when thewasher reservoir is empty. This could causethe washer pump to overheat.
Front Camera Washer (If Equipped)
Operating the windshield washer also turnson the front camera washer.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Note:Make sure you switch the windshieldwipers off before entering a car wash.
Intermittent wipe.A
Low speed wipe.B
Off.C
Depending on your vehicle, when you switchon the front wipers and move the gearshiftlever to reverse (R), the rear intermittent wipemay turn on.
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Rear Window Washer
Push the lever away from you to operate therear window washer.
When you release the lever, wipingcontinues for a short period of time.
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Headlamp High Beam
Push the lever away from you toswitch the high beam on.
Push the lever forward again or pull the levertoward you to switch the high beams off.
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam
Slightly pull the lever toward you and releaseit to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING: The system does notrelieve you of your responsibility to drive withdue care and attention. You may need tooverride the system if it does not turn theheadlamps on in low visibility conditions, forexample daytime fog.
When the lighting control is in the autolampsposition, the headlamps turn on in low lightsituations, or when the wipers turn on.
The headlamps remain on for a period oftime after you switch the ignition off. Usethe information display controls to adjust theperiod of time that the headlamps remainon.
Note: If you switch the autolamps on, youcannot switch the high beams on until thesystem turns the low beams on.
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Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps
When you switch the autolamps on, theheadlamps turn on within 10 seconds ofswitching the wipers on. They turn offapproximately 60 seconds after you switchthe windshield wipers off.
The headlamps do not turn on with thewipers:
•During a single wipe.
•When using the windshield washers.
•If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note:If you switch the autolamps and theautowipers on, the headlamps turn on whenthe windshield wipers continuously operate.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
Note:If you disconnect and connect thebattery, or fully discharge and charge thebattery, the illuminated components switchto the maximum setting.
Press repeatedly or press and holdto dim.A
Press repeatedly or press and holdto brighten.B
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you canswitch the headlamps on by pulling thedirection indicator lever toward you. You willhear a short tone. The headlamps will switchoff automatically after three minutes with anydoor open or 30 seconds after the last doorhas been closed. You can cancel this featureby pulling the direction indicator toward youagain or switching the ignition on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If
Equipped)
WARNING: The daytime running lampssystem does not activate the rear lamps andmay not provide adequate lighting duringlow visibility driving conditions. Make sureyou switch the headlamps on, as appropriate,during all low visibility conditions. Failure todo so may result in a crash.
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