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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER..................................... 125
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ...............126
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY  ................... 127
Instrument Cluster Display Location And 
Controls ......................................................128 Oil Life Reset ..............................................129
Fuel And Oil Refresh Mode .......................129
KeySense Cluster Messages — 
If Equipped .................................................130 Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items ..131
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode 
Message — Electrical Load Reduction 
Actions — If Equipped ................................138 Instrument Cluster Display Programmable 
Features Screen Setup.............................. 139
TRIP COMPUTER  ............................................... 140
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ............... 141
Red Warning Lights....................................141
Yellow Warning Lights ...............................144
Yellow Indicator Lights...............................147
Green Indicator Lights ...............................148
Blue Indicator Lights ..................................149White Indicator Lights................................149
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II .... 150
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) 
Cybersecurity..............................................150
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 
PROGRAMS ........................................................ 151
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................152 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)  ................. 152
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System  ... 153
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS.........................159 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped ................................................. 159 Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With 
Mitigation — If Equipped............................ 164 Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System (TPMS)  .......................................... 167
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS  .................. 171 Occupant Restraint Systems Features .... 171
Important Safety Precautions ................... 172
Seat Belt Systems ..................................... 172
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)... 184
Child Restraints ......................................... 198
Transporting Pets ...................................... 215
SAFETY TIPS ....................................................... 216 Transporting Passengers .......................... 216Exhaust Gas  .............................................. 216
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside 
The Vehicle  ................................................ 217 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make 
Outside The Vehicle ................................... 218
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE .....................................219 Normal Starting.......................................... 219Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F 
Or −30°C)  ................................................. 223 After Starting — Warming Up The 
Engine ........................................................ 223 If Engine Fails To Start  ............................. 223
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE 
START/STOP Button .................................. 223
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ....... 224
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS  ...... 224
PARK BRAKE...................................................... 225 Electric Park Brake (EPB)  ......................... 225
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ........................... 228 Ignition Park Interlock ............................... 229Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock 
System........................................................ 229 Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission  ...... 230
Gear Ranges .............................................. 230
ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION ........................ 234
POWER STEERING............................................. 234
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........... 235
Auto Stop/Start.......................................... 235
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not 
Autostop ..................................................... 235 To Start The Engine While In Auto
Stop/Start .................................................. 236 To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System........................................................ 236 To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start
System........................................................ 237 System Malfunction................................... 237
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ....................... 301
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED.... 301
General Information ..................................305
BULB REPLACEMENT  ....................................... 306
Replacement Bulbs ...................................306
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ...........................308
FUSES .................................................................. 311
General Information ..................................311Fuse Location.............................................312Underhood Fuses.......................................312
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 320
Jack And Spare Tire Location....................320
Equipment Removal  .................................320
Preparations For Jacking ..........................321
Jacking Instructions  ..................................322Road Tire Installation ................................325Portable Air Compressor — If Equipped....327
Tire Service Kit For Inflating Tire — 
If Equipped .................................................328 Return Inflatable Spare Tire ......................330
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ................... 330
JUMP STARTING................................................. 337
Preparations For Jump Start .....................337Jump Starting Procedure...........................338
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY ............................ 339
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......................... 339 MANUAL PARK RELEASE ................................. 340
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE  .............................341
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE  .......................342
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM 
(EARS) .................................................................344
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .......................344
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING  .................................. 345
Maintenance Plan ..................................... 345
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ................................... 349
3.6L Engine ................................................ 349
Checking Oil Level ..................................... 350
Adding Washer Fluid ................................. 350
Maintenance-Free Battery  ....................... 350
Pressure Washing...................................... 351
DEALER SERVICE  ..............................................351
Engine Oil  .................................................. 351
Engine Oil Filter .......................................... 352Engine Air Cleaner ..................................... 353
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............... 353
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................... 354
Body Lubrication ........................................ 356
Windshield Wiper Blades .......................... 356Exhaust System  ........................................ 359
Cooling System .......................................... 361Brake System  ............................................ 364Automatic Transmission ........................... 365 RAISING THE VEHICLE ...................................... 366
TIRES  .................................................................. 366
Tire Safety Information.............................. 366
Tires — General Information  .................... 374Tire Types ................................................... 378
Spare Tires — If Equipped ......................... 379
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..................... 381
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)  ................. 382
Tire Rotation Recommendations.............. 382
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM 
TIRE QUALITY GRADES  .................................... 383
Treadwear .................................................. 383
Traction Grades ......................................... 383Temperature Grades ................................. 384
STORING THE VEHICLE ..................................... 384
BODYWORK ........................................................ 385
Protection From Atmospheric Agents....... 385
Body And Underbody Maintenance .......... 385Preserving The Bodywork.......................... 385
INTERIORS  ......................................................... 386
Seats And Fabric Parts .............................. 386
Plastic And Coated Parts........................... 387
Leather Parts ............................................. 387
Glass Surfaces .......................................... 387
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The Remote Starting System also activates the 
Climate Control, vented seats (if equipped) in 
temperatures above 80°F (26.7°C), and the 
optional heated seats, and optional heated 
steering wheel in temperatures below 40°F 
(4.4°C).
NOTE:
The vehicle must be equipped with an auto -
matic transmission to be equipped with 
Remote Start.
Obstructions between the vehicle and key 
fob may reduce this range.
How To Use Remote Start
If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement” 
for additional information.
Push Remote Start button on the key fob twice 
within five seconds. Pushing the Remote Start 
button a third time shuts the engine off.
To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button, 
and place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
With remote start, the engine will only run for 
15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition key 
is placed in the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be started with the key after 
two consecutive timeouts.
All of the following conditions must be met 
before the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Liftgate closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not 
pushed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
Key fob PANIC button not pushed
System not disabled from previous remote 
start event
Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing
Ignition in STOP/OFF position
Fuel level meets minimum requirement
Malfunction Indicator Light is not illuminated
Remote Start Cancel Message — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the 
instrument cluster if the vehicle fails to remote 
start or exits remote start prematurely:
Remote Start Cancelled — Door Open
Remote Start Cancelled — Hood Open
Remote Start Cancelled — Fuel Low
Remote Start Cancelled — Liftgate Open
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed 
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas 
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is 
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is 
poisonous and can cause serious injury or 
death when inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Opera -
tion of the Remote Start System, windows, 
door locks or other controls could cause 
serious injury or death.
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32GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE  
Hands-Free Sliding Doors — If Equipped
Hands-Free Sliding Doors
To open the Hands-Free Sliding Doors, use a 
straight in and out kicking motion under the 
vehicle in the general location below the door  handle(s). Do not move your foot sideways or in 
a sweeping motion or the sensors may not 
detect the motion.
When a valid kicking motion is completed, the 
sliding door will chime, the hazard lights will 
flash and the sliding door will open almost 
instantaneously. This assumes all options are 
enabled in the radio settings.
NOTE:
To open the Hands-Free Sliding Doors 
requires a valid Passive Entry key fob within 
5 ft (1.5 m) of the door handle. If a valid 
Passive Entry key fob is not within 5 ft 
(1.5 m), the door will not respond to any 
kicks.
The Hands-Free Sliding Door will only operate 
when the transmission is in PARK.
With every movement of the Hands-Free 
Sliding Doors, an audible tone will sound and 
the turn signals will flash. Refer to “Uconnect 
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa
-
tion on turning these alerts on or off.
If anything obstructs the power sliding side door 
while it is closing or opening, the door will auto -
matically reverse to the closed or open position 
and an audible tone will sound, provided it 
meets sufficient resistance. The turn signals 
will flash with sliding door movements.
If the power sliding doors encounters 
multiple obstructions within the same cycle, 
the system will automatically stop.
The Hands-Free Sliding Doors feature may be 
turned off through Uconnect Settings. Refer to 
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further 
information. The Hands-Free Sliding Doors 
feature should be turned off during jacking, tire 
changing, and vehicle service.
Child Locks
To provide a safer environment for small 
children riding in the rear seats, the sliding 
doors are equipped with a Child Protection Door 
Lock system.
WARNING!
Personal injury or cargo damage may occur 
if caught in the path of the sliding door. 
Make sure the door path is clear before 
closing the door.
Before driving off, check the instrument 
cluster for a sliding door or door open 
message or warning indicator. Failure to do 
this could result in unintentionally leaving 
the sliding door open while driving.
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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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(Continued)
NOTE:
To open the Hands-Free Liftgate requires a valid 
Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the 
door handle. If a valid Passive Entry key fob is 
not within 5 ft (1.5 m), the liftgate will not 
respond to any kicks.
NOTE:
The Hands-Free Liftgate will only operate 
when the transmission is in PARK.
If anything obstructs the Hands-Free Liftgate 
while it is opening or closing, the liftgate will 
automatically reverse to the closed position, 
provided it meets sufficient resistance.
There are pinch sensors attached to the side 
of the liftgate opening. Light pressure 
anywhere along these strips will cause the 
liftgate to return to the open position.
If the power liftgate encounters multiple 
obstructions within the same cycle, the 
system will automatically stop. If this occurs, 
the liftgate must be operated manually.
The power liftgate will release, but not power 
open, in temperatures below −12°F 
(−24°C). Be sure to remove any buildup of 
snow or ice from the liftgate before opening 
the liftgate.
If the liftgate is left open for an extended 
period of time, the liftgate may need to be 
closed manually to reset power liftgate func-
tionality. Gas props support the liftgate in the open 
position. However, because the gas pressure 
drops with temperature, it may be necessary to 
assist the props when opening the liftgate in 
cold weather.
NOTE:
Allow the power system to open the liftgate. 
Manually pushing or pulling the liftgate may 
activate the liftgate obstacle detection feature 
and stop the power operation or reverse its 
direction.
CAUTION!
The Hands-Free Liftgate feature may be 
turned on or off in Uconnect Settings. Refer to 
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for 
further information. The Hands-Free Liftgate 
feature should be turned off during Jacking, 
Tire Changing, and Vehicle Service.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow 
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. 
You and your passengers could be injured 
by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed 
when you are operating the vehicle.
If you are required to drive with the liftgate 
open, make sure that all windows are 
closed, and the climate control blower 
switch is set at high speed. Do not use the 
recirculation mode.
WARNING!
During power operation, personal injury or 
cargo damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate 
travel path is clear. Make sure the liftgate is 
closed and latched before driving away.
WARNING!
 (Continued)
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(Continued)
1. Before Using Vacuum:
 Accessory (ACC) Mode Operation - For up to 
10 minutes of operation
Always apply the parking brake, shift the 
transmission into PARK, and push ignition 
button to place ignition in Accessory (ACC) 
mode. The engine will not be running in this 
mode. Do not leave the key fob in or near 
the vehicle, or in a location accessible to 
children.
NOTE:
The vacuum system will run for 10 minutes off 
battery power and then the vacuum will shut 
down. A low battery indication light (LOW PWR) 
located below the vacuum nozzle storage loca -
tion will come on one minute before the vacuum 
shuts down.
Engine Running (ON) Operation - For more 
than 10 minutes of operation
Position vehicle outdoors and fully open 
all side windows.
Always apply the parking brake, shift the 
transmission into PARK, and leave 
engine running.
 Do not vacuum any flammable 
liquids, such as gasoline, or use 
around explosive vapors. Vapors 
from flammable liquids may form an 
explosive mixture with air and can be ignited 
by heat, sparks, or flames. Vapors may travel 
to a source of ignition and explode.
Do not vacuum anything that is burning or 
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or 
hot ashes/embers.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close 
attention is necessary when used by or 
near children.
Do not leave the vacuum running while 
unattended.
Use only as described in this manual. Use 
only attachments provided with your 
vehicle.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not 
use with any opening blocked; keep free of 
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may 
reduce air flow.
Do not vacuum toxic material such as chlo -
rine bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.
WARNING!  (Continued)
Do not vacuum hard or sharp objects such 
as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all 
parts of body away from openings and 
moving parts.
Only use with filter in place. Periodically 
check that the filter is in place and in good 
condition.
WARNING!
This equipment incorporates parts such as 
switches, motors, or the like that tend to 
produce arcs or sparks that can cause an 
explosion. When using your vacuum near 
gasoline-dispensing equipment or service 
stations, park vehicle at least 20 ft (6 m) 
away from the exterior enclosure of any 
dispensing pump. The vacuum is mounted 
more than 18 inches (45 cm) above ground 
level in your vehicle.
WARNING! (Continued)
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GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED   
HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held 
transmitters that operate devices such as 
garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting 
or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit 
is powered by your vehicle’s 12 Volt battery.
The HomeLink® buttons, located on the driver’s 
sunvisor, designate the three different 
HomeLink® channels. The HomeLink® 
indicator is located above the center button.
HomeLink® Buttons/Overhead Console
 NOTE:
HomeLink® is disabled when the Vehicle Secu
-
rity Alarm is active.
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
Be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of 
the garage before you begin programming.
For more efficient programming and accurate 
transmission of the radio-frequency signal it is 
recommended that a new battery be placed in 
the hand-held transmitter of the device that is 
being programmed to the HomeLink® system.
To erase the channels, place the ignition in the 
ON/RUN position, and push and hold the two 
outside HomeLink® buttons (I and III) for up to 
20 seconds or until the orange indicator 
flashes.
NOTE:
Erasing all channels should only be 
performed when programming HomeLink® 
for the first time. Do not erase channels when 
programming additional buttons.
If you have any problems, or require assis -
tance, please call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 
or, on the Internet at HomeLink.com for infor -
mation or assistance.
Programming A Rolling Code
Garage door openers that were manufactured 
after 1995 can be identified by the “LEARN” or 
“TRAIN” button located where the hanging 
antenna is attached to the garage door opener.
NOTE:
It is NOT the button that is normally used to 
open and close the door. The name and color of 
the button may vary by manufacturer.
Training The Garage Door Opener
1 — Door Opener
2 — Training Button
2
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