
use of any hand-held device while drivingand encourage the use of voice-operatedsystems when possible. Make sure you areaware of all applicable local laws that mayaffect the use of electronic devices whiledriving.
The media hub may be on the instrumentpanel or center console.
The media hub may contain one or more ofthe following inputs:
•USB ports. See USB Port (page 392).
•Audio input jack.
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Note:If your vehicle is not equipped withnavigation, compass appears in the displayinstead of navigation. If you press the rightarrow to go into the compass menu, you cansee the compass graphic. The compassdisplays the direction in which the vehicle istraveling, not true direction (for example, ifthe vehicle is traveling west, the middle ofthe compass graphic displays west; northdisplays to the left of west though its truedirection is to the right of west).
Using the Controls on the SteeringWheel
Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you can use different controls onyour steering wheel to interact with thetouchscreen system in different ways.
VOL: Control the volume of audio output.
Mute: Mute the audio output.
Voice: Press to start a voice session. Pressagain to stop the voice prompt andimmediately begin speaking. Press and holdto end a voice session.
SEEK NEXT:
•While in radio mode, press to seekbetween memory presets.
•While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CDmode, press to seek between songs orpress and hold to fast seek.
SEEK PREVIOUS:
•While in radio mode, press to seekbetween memory presets.
•While in USB, Bluetooth Audio or CDmode, press to seek between songs orpress and hold to fast seek.
PHONE ACCEPT: Press to answer a call orswitch between calls.
PHONE REJECT: Press to end a call or rejectan incoming call.
Note:On some models, SEEK NEXT may becombined with PHONE REJECT and SEEKPREVIOUS may be combined with PHONEACCEPT.
M: Touch the control repeatedly to switchbetween media sources (modes).
See Steering Wheel (page 80).
Using Your Bezel Controls
Depending on your vehicle and optionpackage, you may also have these controlson your instrument panel:
•Power: Switch the audio system on andoff.
•VOL: Control the volume of playingaudio.
•Seek and Tune: Use as you normallywould in audio modes.
•Eject: Eject a CD from the audio system.
•SOURCE or MEDIA: Press repeatedly toadvance through available media modes.
•SOUND: Press to access the Soundmenu where you can adjust sound andother audio settings.
•1-6: Press and hold to store or press toselect an AM, FM or SIRIUS memorypreset. See Audio System (page 389).
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USB Ports
The USB ports are in the center console orbehind a small access door in the instrumentpanel.
This feature allows you to plug in USB mediadevices, memory sticks, flash drives or thumbdrives, and charge devices if they supportthis feature.
Select this option to play audio from yourUSB device.
Apps
The system supports the use of certain audioapps such as iHeartRadio through a USB orBluetooth enabled device.
Each app gives you different on-screenoptions depending on the app's content.See Apps (page 458).
Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information
The system is capable of hosting nearly anydigital media player, including iPod, iPhone,and most USB drives.
Supported audio formats include MP3, WMA,WAV, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported audio file extensions include MP3,WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported USB file systems include: FAT,exFAT, and NTFS.
SYNC 3 is also able to organize the mediafrom your USB device by metadata tags.Metadata tags, which are descriptivesoftware identifiers embedded in the mediafiles, provide information about the file.
If your indexed media files contain noinformation embedded in these metadatatags, SYNC 3 may classify the emptymetadata tags as unknown.
SYNC 3 is capable of indexing up to 50,000songs per USB device, for up to 10 devices.
CLIMATE
Touch the climate button on the touchscreento access your climate control features.Depending on your vehicle line and optionpackage, your climate screen may lookdifferent from one of the screens shownbelow. Your screen may not contain all ofthe features shown.
Note:You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius. SeeSettings (page 461).
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Note: the passenger sidetemperature and the DUALindication automatically turn onwhen you or your passenger adjustthe passenger temperature.
Passenger temperature: Touch upor down to adjust the temperature.G
Fan speed: Touch up or down toincrease or decrease the volumeof air that circulates in your vehicle.
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Note: You cannot adjust the fanspeed when the system is set toAUTO, MAX A/C or MAX Defrost.
A/C: A pop-up appears on thescreen to display the airconditioning options.
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MAX A/C: Touch the button toactivate and maximize cooling. Thedriver and passenger temperaturesare set to LO, recirculated air flowsthrough the instrument panelvents, air conditioningautomatically turns on and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highestspeed.
A/C: Touch to switch the airconditioning on or off. Use A/Cwith recirculated air to improvecooling performance andefficiency.
Note: In certain conditions (forexample, Max Defrost), the airconditioning compressor maycontinue to operate even whenyou switch the air conditioning A/Cbutton off.
Recirculated air: Touch to switchthe recirculated air on or off. Whenrecirculated air is on, it may reducethe amount of time needed to cooldown the interior (when used withA/C) and help reduce odors fromreaching the interior.
Note: Recirculated air may turn offautomatically (or the system mayprevent it from turning on) in allairflow modes except MAX A/C toreduce risk of fogging. It may alsoturn on and off automatically inPanel or Panel/Floor airflow modesduring hot weather in order toimprove cooling efficiency.
Manual airflow distributioncontrols: Select these controlsindividually, together, or withDefrost to direct the air flow to thearea you desire.
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Panel: Distributes air through theinstrument panel vents.
Floor: Distributes air through thedemister vents, floor vents and rearseat floor vents.
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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................136
About This Manual............................................7ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................192
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................193
Accessories...................................................499Exterior Style.......................................................499Interior Style.........................................................499Lifestyle.................................................................499Peace of Mind.....................................................499
AccessoriesSee: Replacement Parts Recommendation.....13
ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control..............218
Active Park Assist........................................205Using Active Park Assist..................................206
Adaptive Headlamps......................................91System Check........................................................92
Adjusting the Headlamps............................316Horizontal Aim Adjustment...............................317Vertical Aim Adjustment....................................316
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................80Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................80End of Travel Position...........................................81Memory Feature.....................................................81
AFSSee: Adaptive Headlamps...................................91
Airbag Disposal...............................................56Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................136
Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter...............317
AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm...........................................78
All-Wheel Drive..............................................183Ambient Lighting.............................................94Adjusting the Brightness.....................................94Changing the Color..............................................94Switching Ambient Lighting Off........................94Switching Ambient Lighting On........................94
Anti-Theft Alarm..............................................78Arming the Alarm..................................................79Disarming the Alarm.............................................79
Appendices....................................................536
Apps.................................................................458.................................................................................458SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................459
At a Glance........................................................17Audible Warnings and Indicators..............108Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................108Keyless Warning Alert........................................108Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................109
Audio Control..................................................82Seek, Next or Previous........................................82
Audio System................................................389General Information...........................................389
Audio Unit.......................................................391Adjusting the Volume.........................................391Changing Radio Stations...................................391Ejecting the CD....................................................391Inserting a CD.....................................................392Selecting the Audio Modes.............................392Switching the Audio Unit On and Off............392Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.......392
Auto Hold........................................................194Using Auto Hold..................................................196
Autolamps.........................................................88Windshield Wiper Activated Headlamps........89
Automatic Climate Control..........................136Directing Air to the Footwell Air Vents..........136Directing Air to the Instrument Panel AirVents..................................................................136
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Center Console.............................................160Rear Seat Armrest...............................................160
Changing a Bulb............................................317Replacing Bulbs...................................................317
Changing a Fuse..........................................294Fuses.....................................................................294
Changing a Road Wheel............................356Changing a Road Wheel Procedure..............358Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................357Stowing the Flat Tire Using the RetainerStrap..................................................................363Stowing the Flat Tire Without the RetainerStrap..................................................................363
Changing the 12V Battery...........................314Changing the Engine Air Filter...................317Changing the Wiper Blades.......................316Checking MyKey System Status.................64MyKey Distance.....................................................64Number of Admin Keys.......................................65Number of MyKeys...............................................64
Checking the Wiper Blades........................315Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................44Child Restraint Positioning...........................33Child Safety.......................................................19General Information..............................................19
Child Safety Locks..........................................35Left-Hand Side.......................................................36Right-Hand Side....................................................36
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................325Cleaning Products.........................................319Materials................................................................319
Cleaning the Engine....................................322Cleaning the Exterior..................................320Cleaning the Headlamps.................................320Exterior Chrome Parts........................................321Exterior Plastic Parts...........................................321Stripes or Graphics.............................................321Underbody............................................................321Under Hood..........................................................321
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens...........................325Cleaning the Interior....................................323Cleaning Alcantara Microfiber ClothFabric................................................................323
Cleaning the Wheels...................................326Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................322Clearing All MyKeys.......................................64Climate............................................................435Climate Control..............................................136Climate Controlled Seats............................150Cooled Seats.........................................................151
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................304
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55Creating a MyKey...........................................63Programming and Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................64
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................236Blocked Sensors................................................239Switching the System Off and On..................239System Errors......................................................239System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................239System Limitations.............................................239Using the Cross Traffic Alert System.............236
Cruise Control..................................................83Principle of Operation........................................217Type One................................................................83Type Two.................................................................83
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control.................................217
Customer Assistance..................................269
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Data Recording................................................10Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.......................................10
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HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................142
Head Restraints.............................................142Adjusting the Head Restraint...........................143Tilting Head Restraints ......................................143
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................139Heated Rear Window...................................139Heated Seats..................................................149Front Seats............................................................149Rear Seats.............................................................150
Heated Steering Wheel.................................83Heated Windshield.......................................139Windshield Wiper De-Icer.................................139
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................136
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................138Defogging the Side Windows in ColdWeather.............................................................139General Hints........................................................138Quickly Cooling the Interior..............................138Quickly Heating the Interior.............................138Recommended Settings for Cooling..............139Recommended Settings for Heating..............138
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................193Home Screen................................................409
Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............297
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In California (U.S. Only)...............................270Information Display Control.........................83Information Displays......................................110General Information.............................................110
Information Messages..................................116Active Park.............................................................116Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................117Adaptive Headlamps...........................................118AdvanceTrac™........................................................118Airbag......................................................................118Alarm.......................................................................119Automatic Engine Shutdown.............................119AWD........................................................................120Battery and Charging System...........................121Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic AlertSystem...............................................................122Doors and Locks..................................................122Driver Alert............................................................123Fuel.........................................................................123Hill Start Assist.....................................................124Keys and Intelligent Access..............................124Lane Keeping System........................................125Maintenance.........................................................126
MyKey.....................................................................127Park Aid..................................................................128Park Brake.............................................................128Power Steering....................................................129Pre-Collision Assist.............................................130Remote Start.........................................................130Seats........................................................................131Starting System ....................................................131Tire Pressure Monitoring System....................132Traction Control...................................................132Transmission.........................................................133
Installing Child Restraints..............................21Child Seats..............................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts............................21Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................27Using Tether Straps..............................................29
Instrument Cluster.........................................103Instrument Lighting Dimmer........................89Instrument Panel Overview...........................17Interior Lamps..................................................93Front Interior Lamp...............................................93Rear Interior Lamps..............................................94
Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease...........................................................75Interior Mirror...................................................99Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................99
Introduction.........................................................7
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