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Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
The steering wheel contains a heating element 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 instrument panel below the touchscreen, as well as
within the climate or controls screen of the touchscreen.
• Press the heated steering wheel button once to turn theheating element on.
• Press 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 programmed to come on during a
remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the Uconnect
system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for
further information.
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.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, 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 insu -
lates against heat, such as a blanket or steering wheel
covers of any type and material. This may cause the
steering wheel heater to overheat.
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• For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, you canuse your remote keyless entry key fob or the memory
switch on the driver’s door trim panel to return the adjust -
able pedals to pre-programmed positions. Refer to “Driver
Memory Seat” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for
further information.MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for
various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on
the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by
moving the small control under the mirror to the night posi -
tion (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be
adjusted while set in the day position (toward the wind -
shield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or
impede its ability to move, as it may cause damage to the
pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if
movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable
pedal's path.
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Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped
The driver’s outside mirror will automatically adjust for
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled by
the inside automatic dimming mirror and will automatically
adjust for headlight glare when the inside mirror adjusts.
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
The controls for the power mirrors are located on the driver's
door trim panel.Power Mirror Controls
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than
they really are. Relying too much on your passenger side
convex mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the
passenger side convex mirror. Some vehicles will not
have a convex passenger side mirror.
1 — Left Mirror Selection
2 — Right Mirror Selection
3 — Mirror Direction Control

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Intermittent Wiper System
The intermittent feature of this system was designed for use
when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a
variable pause between cycles, desirable. For maximum
delay between cycles, rotate the control knob upward to the
first detent.
The delay interval decreases as you rotate the knob until it
enters the low continual speed position. The delay can be
regulated from a maximum of about 18 seconds between
cycles, to a cycle every one second. The delay intervals will
double in duration when the vehicle speed is 10 mph
(16 km/h) or less.
Windshield Washers
To use the windshield washer, push the washer knob,
located on the end of the multifunction lever, inward to the
second detent. Washer fluid will be sprayed and the wiper
will operate for two to three cycles after the washer knob is
released from this position.If the washer knob is depressed while in the delay range, the
wiper will operate for several seconds after the washer knob
is released. It will then resume the intermittent interval
previously selected. If the washer knob is pushed while in
the off position, the wiper will turn on and cycle approxi
-
mately three times after the wash knob is released.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system in
cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This rating
information can be found on most washer fluid containers.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could
lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or
other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield
during freezing weather, warm the windshield with the
defroster before and during windshield washer use.
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WINDOWS
Power Windows
Power Window ControlsPower Window Switches
The power window controls located on the driver's door trim
panel have up-down switches that give you fingertip control
of all power windows. There is a single opening and closing
switch on the front passenger door for passenger window
control and on the rear doors for rear window control. The windows will operate when the ignition switch is turned to
the ON/RUN or ACC position, and for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition is turned OFF or until a front door is
opened.
NOTE:
The Key Off Power Delay feature will allow the power
windows to operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is
turned OFF. This feature is cancelled when either front door
is opened.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle. Do not
leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location
accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC
or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the windows while
operating the power window switches. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.

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Auto-Down
Both the driver and front passenger window switch have an
Auto-Down feature. Push the window switch past the first
detent, release, and the window will go down automatically.
To cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the switch in
either the up or down direction and release the switch.
To stop the window from going all the way down during the
Auto-Down operation, pull up on the switch briefly.
To open the window part way, push to the switch to the first
detent and release it when you want the window to stop.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If
Equipped
Pull the window switch fully upward to the second detent,
release, and the window will go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up during the
Auto-Up operation, push down on the switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window switch to the
first detent and release when you want the window to stop.

NOTE:
If the window runs into any obstacle during the Auto-Closure,
it will reverse direction and then go back down. Remove theobstacle and use the window switch again to close the window.
Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto
reverse function unexpectedly during auto closure. If this
happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to
close the window manually.

Reset Auto-Up
Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the window may
need to be reset. To reset Auto-Up:
1. Make sure the door is fully closed.
2. Pull the window switch up to close the window
completely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.
3. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to
hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after
the window is fully open.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is
almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the
window before closing.
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Opening Sunroof
Express
Push the switch rearward and release it within one-half
second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automatically
and stop when the full open position is reached. This is called
“Express Open.” During Express Open operation, any other
actuation of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
Manual Mode
To open the sunroof, push and hold the switch rearward. The
sunroof will move rearward and automatically stop at full
open position. Any release of the switch will stop the move-
ment. The sunroof and sunshade will remain in a partially
opened condition until the sunroof switch is pushed again.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 accessible to chil -
dren. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. Occupants, particularly unattended children,
can become entrapped by the power sunroof while
operating the power sunroof 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 sunroof. You could also be
seriously 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 sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object, to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.

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To Close The Hood
Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) from the
engine compartment and drop it. Make sure that the hood is
completely closed.
TAILGATE
Opening
The power tailgate may be opened by pushing the tailgate
release pad located on the tailgate door.
The tailgate damper strut will lower the tailgate to the open
position (if equipped).
Electronic Tailgate Release — If Equipped The key fob may be equipped with an electronic
release feature for the tailgate, allowing hands-free
tailgate opening. To activate, push and release the
Tailgate Release button on the key fob twice within five
seconds. The tailgate door will unlatch, and slowly lower
into the open position.
If equipped, a button on the center overhead console inside
the vehicle can be used to release the tailgate.
NOTE:
The Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover (if equipped) may prevent Elec -
tronic Tailgate Release if installed. The Tonneau Cover must
be removed or folded up before releasing the tailgate. Refer
to “Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover — If Equipped” in “Getting To
Know Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center of
the hood to ensure that both latches engage.