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HUD Troubleshooting
If you cannot see the HUD image
when the ignition is on, check that:
.Nothing is covering the HUD lens.
. The HUD brightness setting is not
too dim or too bright.
. The HUD is adjusted to the proper
height.
. Polarized sunglasses are not worn.
. The windshield and HUD lens are
clean.
If the HUD image is not correct,
contact your dealer.
The windshield is part of the HUD
system. See Windshield Replacement
0 262.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) indicate the
status of the vehicle or some action
that may be needed to correct a
condition. Multiple messages may
appear one after another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by pressing
the thumbwheel. The messages that
require immediate action cannot be
cleared until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken
seriously; clearing the message does
not correct the problem.
If a SERVICE message appears, see
your dealer.
Follow the instructions given in the
messages. The system displays
messages regarding the following
topics:
.
Service Messages
. Fluid Levels
. Vehicle Security
. Brakes .
Steering
. Ride Control Systems
. Driver Assistance Systems
. Cruise Control
. Lighting and Bulb Replacement
. Wiper/Washer Systems
. Doors and Windows
. Seat Belts
. Airbag Systems
. Engine and Transmission
. Tire Pressure
. Battery
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's propulsion power is reduced.
A reduction in propulsion power can
affect the vehicle's ability to
accelerate. If this message is on, but
there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your
destination. The performance may be
reduced the next time the vehicle is
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Adaptive Cruise Go Notifier
This setting determines if an alert will
appear when Adaptive Cruise Control
brings the vehicle to a complete stop
and the vehicle ahead of you starts
moving again. SeeAdaptive Cruise
Control 0197.
Touch Off or On.
Lane Change Alert
This setting specifies if an alert will
display on the outside mirror to help
you avoid crashing into a vehicle in
your blind spot, or rapidly
approaching your blind spot, during a
lane change maneuver. See Lane
Change Alert (LCA) 0222.
When Lane Change Alert is disabled,
Side Blind Zone Alert is also disabled.
Touch Off or On.
Rear Camera Park Assist Symbols
This setting enables the Rear Camera
Park Assist Symbols. See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing 0207.
Touch Off or On. Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This setting specifies if an alert will
display when the vehicle detects
approaching rear cross traffic when in
R (Reverse). See
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0207.
Touch Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Touch and the following may display:
. Chime Volume
. Reverse Tilt Mirror
. Remote Mirror Folding
. Rain Sense Wipers
. Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
. Hands Free Liftgate Control
Chime Volume
This setting determines the chime
volume level.
Touch the controls on the
infotainment display to adjust the
volume. Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, both the driver and
passenger, driver, or passenger outside
mirrors will tilt downward when the
vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) to
improve visibility of the ground near
the rear wheels. They will return to
their previous driving position when
the vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse) or the engine is turned off.
See
Reverse Tilt Mirrors 033.
Touch Off, On - Driver and Passenger,
On - Driver, or On - Passenger.
Remote Mirror Folding
When on, the outside mirrors will
automatically fold or unfold when the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter
QorKbutton is pressed
and held. See Folding Mirrors 032.
Touch Off or On.
Rain Sense Wipers
This setting automatically turns on
the wipers when moisture is detected
and the wiper switch is in
intermittent mode.
Touch Disabled or Enabled.
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or ACC/ACCESSORY to off if the driver
door is open or opened. SeeMemory
Seats 045.
Touch Off or On.
Teen Driver
See “Teen Driver” under“Settings ”in
the infotainment manual.
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment system
and steering wheel controls. It may
also limit access to vehicle storage
locations, if equipped.
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Touch Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or
unlock the system. Touch Back to go
back to the previous menu.
Universal Remote
System
See Radio Frequency Statement 0345.
Universal Remote System
Programming
If equipped, these buttons are in the
overhead console.
This system can replace up to three
remote control transmitters used to
activate devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and home
automation devices. These instructions refer to a garage door
opener, but can be used for other
devices.
Do not use the Universal Remote
system with any garage door opener
that does not have the stop and
reverse feature. This includes any
garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982.
Read these instructions completely
before programming the Universal
Remote system. It may help to have
another person assist with the
programming process.
Keep the original hand-held
transmitter for use in other vehicles
as well as for future programming.
Erase the programming when vehicle
ownership is terminated. See
“Erasing
Universal Remote System Buttons”
later in this section.
To program a garage door opener,
park outside directly in line with and
facing the garage door opener receiver.
Clear all people and objects near the
garage door.
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The turn and lane-change signal can
be turned off manually by moving the
lever back to its original position.
If after signaling a turn or lane
change, the arrow flashes rapidly or
does not come on, a signal bulb may
be burned out.
Replace any burned out bulbs. If a
bulb is not burned out, check the fuse.
SeeFuses and Circuit Breakers 0265.
Cornering Lamps
If equipped with cornering lamps, they
automatically come on when all of the
following occur:
.
The low-beam headlamps are on.
. The turn signals are activated or
the steering wheel is at a turning
angle.
. The vehicle speed is below
40 km/h (25 mph).
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
The brightness of the instrument
panel lighting and steering wheel
controls can be adjusted.
D:Move the thumbwheel up or
down to brighten or dim the lights.
The brightness of the displays
automatically adjusts based on
outdoor lighting. The instrument panel illumination control will set the
lowest level to which the display will
be automatically adjusted.
Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps come on when
any door is opened unless the dome
lamp override is activated. To
deactivate the dome lamp override,
press
jOFF and the indicator
light on the button will turn off.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the
overhead console.
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Caution (Continued)
stations clearly. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation : If equipped with remote
start, the climate control system may
run when the vehicle is started
remotely. The system will determine
the best mode and temperature
setting for operation. Once the vehicle
is started with the Engine Start/Stop
button, the climate control system will
begin to operate at the last customer
selected operating mode and
temperature. The rear defog may come
on during remote start based on cold
ambient conditions. The rear defog
indicator light does not come on
during a remote start.
If equipped, the heated seats will turn
on if it is cold outside or the
ventilated seats will turn on if it is hot
outside. The heated and ventilated
seat indicator lights may not come on
during a remote start. If equipped, the heated steering wheel will come on in
a remote start if it is cold outside. The
heated steering wheel indicator light
may not come on. See
Remote Vehicle
Start 015 and
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 048.
Sensor
The solar sensor, on top of the
instrument panel near the windshield,
monitors the solar intensity.
The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature, fan speed, recirculation,
and air delivery mode for best
comfort. If the sensor is covered, the automatic
climate control system may not work
properly.
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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Driving Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Vehicle Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 165
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Parking over Things
That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Active Fuel Management . . . . . . . . 180
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 182
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Brakes
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . 188
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/ElectronicStability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . 197
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . 206
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Rear Pedestrian Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . 221
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . 222
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . 224
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . 227
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Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Trailer Towing
General Towing Information . . . . 229
Driving Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . 238
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . 239
Driving Information
Driver Behavior
Driving is an important responsibility.
Driver behavior, the driving
environment, and the vehicle's design
all affect how well a vehicle performs.
Being aware of these factors can help
in understanding how the vehicle
handles and what can be done to
avoid many types of crashes, including
a rollover crash.
Most serious injuries and fatalities to
unbelted occupants can be reduced or
prevented by the use of seat belts. In a
rollover crash, an unbelted person is
significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt. In
addition, avoiding excessive speed,
sudden or abrupt turns, and drunken
or aggressive driving can help make
trips safer and avoid the possibility of
a crash.
Driving Environment
Be prepared for driving in inclement
weather, at night, or during other
times where visibility or traction may
be limited, such as on curves, slippery
roads, or hilly terrain. Unfamiliar
surroundings can also have hidden
hazards.
Vehicle Design
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types
of vehicles. This is because they have
a higher ground clearance and a
narrower track or shorter wheelbase
than passenger cars, which makes
them more capable for off-road
driving. While these design
characteristics provide the driver with
a better view of the road, these
vehicles do have a higher center of
gravity than other types of vehicles.
A utility vehicle does not handle the
same as a vehicle with a lower center
of gravity, like a car, in similar
situations.
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Safe driver behavior and
understanding of the environment can
help avoid a rollover crash in any type
of vehicle, including utility vehicles.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage.
Here are some driving tips to get the
best fuel economy possible.
.Set the climate controls to the
desired temperature after the
engine is started, or turn them off
when not required.
. On AWD vehicles, use Tour Mode
when conditions permit.
. Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt
stops.
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control. .
Always follow posted speed limits
or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
. Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
. Combine several trips into a
single trip.
. Replace the vehicle's tires with the
same TPC Spec number molded
into the tire's sidewall near
the size.
. Follow recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and
can take your focus from the task of
driving. Exercise good judgment and
do not let other activities divert your
attention away from the road. Many
local governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area. To avoid distracted driving, keep your
eyes on the road, keep your hands on
the steering wheel, and focus your
attention on driving.
.
Do not use a phone in demanding
driving situations. Use a
hands-free method to place or
receive necessary phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read, take
notes, or look up information on
phones or other electronic devices.
. Designate a front seat passenger
to handle potential distractions.
. Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings. Program
all trip information into any
navigation device prior to driving.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked to
retrieve items that have fallen to
the floor.
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend to
children.
. Keep pets in an appropriate carrier
or restraint.