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High/Low Beam Switch
When the headlights are turned on, pushing the 
multifunction lever toward the instrument panel 
will switch from low beams to high beams. 
Pulling back to the neutral position returns the 
headlights to the low beam operation.
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped 
The Automatic High Beam system provides 
increased forward lighting at night by 
automating high beam control through the use 
of a digital camera mounted on the windshield. 
This camera detects vehicle specific light and 
automatically switches from high beams to low 
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of 
view.
NOTE:
Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and 
taillights of vehicles in the field of view will 
cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to 
the vehicle). Also, dirt, film and other obstruc -
tions on the windshield or camera lens will 
cause the system to function improperly.
To Activate
1. Select “Automatic High Beams — ON”  through the Uconnect system. Refer to 
"Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for 
further information.
2. Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the  AUTO position.
3. Push the multifunction lever away from you  to switch the headlights to the high beam 
position. Refer to “Multifunction Lever” in 
this section for further information.
NOTE:
This system will not activate until the vehicle is 
at, or above 16 mph (25 km/h).
To Deactivate
Perform either of the following steps to 
deactivate the Automatic High Beam system.
1. Select “Automatic High Beams — OFF”  through the Uconnect System. Refer to 
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for 
further information.
2. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to  switch the headlights from the high beam to 
the low beam position. 3. Rotate the headlight switch counter
-
clockwise from the AUTO to the on position.
NOTE:
Once active, the Automatic High Beam system 
will stop functioning below 12 mph (20 km/h).
Flash-To-Pass 
You can signal another vehicle with your 
headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction 
lever toward you. This will cause the high beam 
headlights to turn on, and remain on, until the 
lever is released.
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped  
This system automatically turns your headlights 
on or off based on ambient light levels. To turn 
the system on, turn the headlight switch to the 
extreme clockwise position aligning the 
indicator with the AUTO on the headlight switch. 
When the system is on, the Headlight Time 
Delay feature is also on. This means your 
headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds 
after the ignition is placed in the OFF position. 
To turn the Automatic System off, turn the 
headlight switch counterclockwise to the O (off) 
position.
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NOTE:
The engine must be running before the head -
lights will come on in the Automatic mode.
Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped
When your headlights are in the AUTO mode 
and the engine is running, the headlights will 
automatically turn on when the wiper system is 
also turned on. Headlights on when windshield 
wipers are on may be found on vehicles 
equipped with an automatic headlight system.
NOTE:
The Headlights with Wipers feature can be 
turned on or off through the Uconnect system. 
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” 
for further information.
Headlight Delay — If Equipped
This feature provides the safety of headlight 
illumination for up to 90 seconds after exiting 
your vehicle.
To activate the delay feature, place the ignition 
in the OFF position while the headlights are still 
on. The 90 second delay interval begins when 
headlight switch is turned off. If the headlights  or parking lights are turned back on or the 
ignition is placed in the ON position, the delay 
will be cancelled.
When exiting the vehicle the driver can choose 
to have the headlights remain on for 30, 60, or 
90 seconds or not remain on. To change the 
timer setting, select the proper setting through 
the Uconnect System.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” 
for further information.
If the headlights are turned off before the 
ignition, they will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:
The headlights must be turned off within 
45 seconds of placing the ignition in the OFF 
position to activate this feature.Lights-On Reminder 
If the headlights or the parking lights are left on 
after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF 
position, a chime will sound when the driver's 
door is opened.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped 
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the 
parking lights or the low beam headlights and 
push in the headlight switch control knob. 
Pushing the headlight switch control knob in a 
second time will turn the front fog lights off.
Fog Light Switch
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and 
the arrows on each side of the instrument 
cluster flash to show proper operation of the 
front and rear turn signal lights.
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NOTE:
If either light remains on and does not flash, or 
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defec -
tive outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to 
light when the lever is moved, it would suggest 
that the indicator bulb is defective.
Turn Signal Warning
If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle 
has traveled for about 1 mile (1.6 km) with the 
turn signals on, a chime will sound and a 
message will display in the cluster to alert the 
driver.
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped
Tap the multifunction lever up or down once, 
without moving beyond the detent, and the turn 
signal (right or left) will flash three times then 
automatically turn off.
Battery Protection 
This feature provides battery protection to avoid 
wearing down the battery if the headlights or 
parking lights are left on for extended periods of 
time when the ignition is in the OFF position. 
After eight minutes of the ignition being in the  OFF position and the headlight switch in any 
position other than OFF or AUTO, the lights will 
turn off automatically until the next cycle of the 
ignition or headlight switch.
The battery protection feature will be disabled if 
the ignition is placed in any position other than 
OFF during the eight minute delay.
INTERIOR LIGHTS 
Courtesy/Interior Lighting 
The courtesy light switches are used to turn the 
courtesy lights on/off.
Courtesy Light Switches
 To operate the courtesy lights, push either the 
driver or passenger light switch.
NOTE:
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the 
interior lights are turned off. This will prevent 
the battery from discharging once the doors 
are closed.
If a light is left on, it will automatically be 
turned off approximately 10 minutes after 
the ignition is in the STOP/OFF position.
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped
Located above the rear passengers are 
courtesy/reading lights. The lights turn on when 
a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is 
opened. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote 
Keyless Entry (RKE) the lights will also turn on 
when the unlock button on the key fob is 
pushed.
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The courtesy lights also function as reading 
lights. Push the lens to turn these lights on while 
inside the vehicle. Push the lens a second time 
to turn each light off.
Ambient Light Control — If Equipped
Rotate the ambient dimmer control upward or 
downward to increase or decrease the 
brightness of the ambient light located in the 
door handle lights, under instrument panel 
lights, door map pocket lights, and cubby bin 
lights.
 Ambient Light/Door Handle Light Dimmer
Interior Lighting Off
Rotate the dimmer control on the right to the off 
position (extreme bottom). The interior lights 
will remain off when the doors or liftgate are 
open.
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
The instrument panel dimmer control is part of 
the headlight switch, and is located on the 
driver’s side of the instrument panel.
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotate 
the instrument panel dimmer control upward or 
downward to increase or decrease the 
brightness of the instrument panel. At the top 
detent of the instrument panel dimmer, all the 
interior lights will also illuminate. At the bottom 
most setting (extreme bottom) interior lights are 
turned off (dome off), and the cluster, radio and 
instrument lighting go to their lowest dimmable 
setting.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
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Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) 
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control 
upward to the first detent. This feature 
brightens all text displays such as the 
odometer, instrument cluster display, and radio 
when the position lights or headlights are on.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS 
Windshield Wiper Operation  
The wipers and washers are operated by a 
switch within the wiper lever. Rotate the switch 
at the end of the lever upward, to the first detent 
past the intermittent settings for low-speed 
wiper operation. Rotate the switch at the end of 
the lever upward to the second detent past the 
intermittent settings for high-speed wiper 
operation. To turn the windshield wipers off, 
rotate the switch within the lever all the way 
down to OFF.
 Washer And Wiper Controls
NOTE:
Always remove any buildup of snow that 
prevents the windshield wiper blades from 
returning to the off position. If the windshield 
wiper switch is turned off and the blades cannot 
return to the off position, damage to the wiper 
motor may occur.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather 
conditions make a single wiping cycle with a 
variable pause between cycles desirable. Rotate 
the switch at the end of the wiper lever to the first 
detent position, and then turn the switch at the 
end of the lever to select the desired delay 
interval. There are four delay settings, which allow 
you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum 
of one cycle every second to a maximum of 
approximately 36 seconds between cycles. The 
delay intervals will double in duration when the 
vehicle speed is 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
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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Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the lever rearward 
toward you and hold while spray is desired. If 
the lever is pulled while on the intermittent 
setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for 
several wipe cycles after the lever is released, 
and then resume the intermittent interval 
previously selected. If the lever is pulled while 
the wipers are in the off position, the wipers will 
operate several wipe cycles, then turn off.
Mist Feature
Use the Mist feature when weather conditions 
make occasional usage of the wipers 
necessary. Push the lever upward to the MIST 
position and release for a single wiping cycle.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer 
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed 
on the windshield. The wash function must be 
used in order to spray the windshield with 
washer fluid.
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
This feature senses rain or snowfall on the 
windshield and automatically activates the 
wipers for the driver. This feature is especially 
useful for road splash or overspray from the 
windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. 
Rotate the end of the windshield wiper lever to 
one of the four intermittent wiper sensitivity 
settings to activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system is adjustable from 
the windshield wiper lever. Wiper sensitivity 
position 3 has been calibrated for best overall 
wiping sensitivity. If the operator desires more 
wiping sensitivity, they may select sensitivity 
position 4. If the operator desires less wiping 
sensitivity, they may select sensitivity positions 
2 or 1. Place the windshield wiper lever in the 
OFF position when not using the system.
NOTE:
The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when 
the wiper switch is in the low or high position.
The Rain Sensing feature may not function 
properly when ice or dried saltwater is 
present on the windshield.
Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or 
silicone may reduce rain sensor performance.
The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on 
and off through the Uconnect System. Refer 
to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for 
further information.
The Rain Sensing system has protective 
features for the wiper blades and arms. It will 
not operate under the following conditions:
Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit  — The Rain 
Sensing feature will not operate when the 
ignition is first placed in the ON position, 
when the vehicle is stationary and the 
outside temperature is below 32°F (0°C), 
unless the wiper control on the windshield 
wiper lever is moved, the vehicle speed 
becomes greater than 3 mph (5 km/h) or the 
outside temperature rises above freezing.
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Neutral Wipe Inhibit — The Rain Sensing 
feature will not operate when the ignition is 
ON, when the transmission gear selector is in 
the NEUTRAL position and the vehicle speed 
is less than 3 mph (5 km/h), unless the wiper 
control on the windshield wiper lever is 
moved, the vehicle speed is greater than 
3 mph (5 km/h) or the gear selector is moved 
out of the NEUTRAL position.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit  — On vehicles 
equipped with Remote Starting system, Rain 
Sensing wipers are not operational when the 
vehicle is in the remote start mode. Once the 
operator is in the vehicle and has placed the 
ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, rain 
sensing wiper operation can resume, if it has 
been selected, and no other inhibit condi -
tions (mentioned previously) exist.
Rear Wiper And Washer
Rear Window Wiper Operation
Rotate the windshield wiper lever center ring 
upwards to operate one of two modes for the 
rear window wiper:
First detent — intermittent mode.
Second detent — continuous mode.
Rear Window Washer Operation
Pushing the windshield wiper lever forward 
activates the rear window washer. If the lever is 
pushed while on the intermittent setting, the 
wipers will turn on and operate for several wipe 
cycles after the lever is released, and then 
resume the intermittent interval previously 
selected. If the lever is pushed while the wipers 
are in the off position, the wipers will operate 
several wipe cycles, then turn off.
CLIMATE CONTROLS 
Manual Climate Controls Overview
Uconnect 4 With 7–inch Display Manual Climate  Controls
Uconnect 4/4C NAV With 8.4–inch Display Manual  Climate Controls
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Manual Climate Control Descriptions
Icon Description
MAX A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when MAX A/C is on. Performing this function 
again will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
NOTE:
The MAX A/C setting is only available on the touchscreen.
A/C Button
Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is on.
Recirculation Button
Press and release this button to change the system between recirculation mode and outside air mode. Recirculation can 
be used when outside conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present. Recirculation can be used in all 
modes except for Defrost. Recirculation may be unavailable (button on the touchscreen greyed out) if conditions exist that 
could create fogging on the inside of the windshield. The A/C (air conditioning) can be deselected manually without 
disturbing the mode control selection. Continuous use of the Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy and 
window fogging may occur. Extended use of this mode is not recommended.
Front Defrost Button
Press and release to change the current airflow setting to Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this feature is on. 
Air comes from the windshield and side window demist outlets. When the defrost button is selected, the blower level may 
increase. Use Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings for best windshield and side window defrosting and 
defogging. Performing this function will cause the Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) to switch into manual mode. If the 
front Defrost mode is turned off the climate system will return the previous setting.
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