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The front ventilated seats control buttons are located on the
center instrument panel below the touchscreen, and are also
located within the climate or controls screen of the touch-
screen.
• Press the ventilated seat button once to choose HI.
• Press the ventilated seat button a second time to choose MED.
• Press the ventilated seat button a third time to choose LO.
• Press the ventilated seat button a fourth time to turn the ventilation off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the ventilated seats to
operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the venti -
lated seats 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. Rear Ventilated Seats
On some models, the two outboard rear seats are equipped
with ventilated seats. The rear ventilated seat control
switches are located on the rear of the center console.
Rear Ventilated Seat Switches
There are two ventilated seat switches that allow the rear
passengers to operate the seats independently. The fans
operate at three speeds: HI, MED, and LO.
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To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward. To
tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or
downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering
column, pull the steering wheel outward or push it inward
as desired. To lock the steering column into position, push
the lever upward until fully engaged.
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, and are also
located within the climate or controls screen of the touch
-
screen.
• Press the heated steering wheel button once to turn the heating 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.
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Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding is
provided for both the interior and exterior lights.
If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 10 minutes
or the dimmer control is rotated all the way up to the dome
on position for 10 minutes, the interior lights will automati-
cally turn off.
NOTE:
Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is ON.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition is placed in the
OFF position, the exterior lights will automatically turn off
after eight minutes. If the headlights are turned on and left
on for eight minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior
lights will automatically turn off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened, the ambient dimmer control is rotated to
the highest detent, or the Dome ON button is pushed on the
overhead console. Also, if your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), and the unlock button is
pushed on the key fob, the courtesy and dome lights will
turn on.
Courtesy/Reading Lights
The overhead console lights can also be operated individu-
ally as reading lights by pushing the corresponding buttons.
Front Courtesy/Reading Lights
1 — Reading Light On/Off Buttons
2 — Dome Defeat Button
3 — Dome ON Button
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wiper switch is moved, 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 oper -
ational when the vehicle is in the remote start mode. Once
the operator is in the vehicle and has placed the ignition
switch in the RUN position, Rain Sensing wiper operation
can resume, if it has been selected, and no other inhibit
conditions (mentioned previously) exist.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control System allows you to regulate the
temperature, air flow, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the
touchscreen (if equipped), on the sides of the touchscreen or
on the instrument panel below the radio.
Manual Climate Control Overview
Manual Climate Controls
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NOTE:
When a cap or pickup camper is installed on a vehicle, an
alternate Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) must
be provided.
EASY-OFF TAILGATE
To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang, the
tailgate can be removed.
NOTE:
The electric connector at the bottom of the tailgate must be
disconnected prior to removing the tailgate.
Disconnecting The Rear Camera And Remote Keyless
Entry
1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera or RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) connector bracket located on the rear
sill.
Connector Bracket
WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly, the
exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap or
Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the
overhanging camper compartment and be free of leaks.
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2. Remove the connector bracket from the sill by pushinginward in the locking tab.
Locking Tab
3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness, ensuring the connector bracket does not fall into the sill. 4. Connect the chassis plug and bracket (provided in the
glove compartment) to the chassis wiring harness and
insert the bracket back into the sill.
5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the glove compart -
ment) to the tailgate wiring harness to ensure that the
terminals do not corrode.
6. Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against the forward-facing surface of the tailgate. This will prevent
damaging the connector and bracket when storing or
reinstalling the tailgate.
Removing The Tailgate
1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera and orpower locks (if equipped).
NOTE:
Refer to “Disconnecting The Rear Camera And Remote
Keyless Entry” in this section.
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Automatic Transmission
Start the engine with the transmission in PARK position.
Apply the brake before shifting into any driving range.
NOTE:
• This vehicle is equipped with a transmission shift inter-
locking system. The brake pedal must be pressed to shift
out of PARK.
• If equipped with an 8-speed transmission, starting the vehicle in NEUTRAL is not possible unless the Manual
Park Release has been activated. For the Manual Park
Release operation refer to Manual Park Release in “In Case
Of Emergency”.
Tip Start Feature
Do not press the accelerator. Cycle the ignition switch briefly
to the START position and release it. The starter motor will
continue to run and will automatically disengage when the
engine is running.
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch
with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Start/
Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob is in the passenger compart -
ment.
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Auto Unlock On ExitOn Off
NOTE:
When the “Auto Unlock On Exit” feature is selected, all doors unlock when the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is in the
PARK or NEUTRAL (N) position, and the driver's door is opened. Sound Horn With Lock Off1st Press 2nd Press
Remote Door Unlock All Driver
NOTE:
The “Remote Door Unlock” feature allows you to program your remote door locks to open “All doors” or only the “Driver
door” with the first push of the key fob or when grabbing the Passive Entry door handle. Sound Horn With Remote Start On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Sound Horn With Remote Start” feature is selected, the horn sounds when the remote start is activated.
Memory Linked To Fob — If Equipped On
Off
NOTE:
• The “Memory Linked To Fob” feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
• The seat returns to the memorized seat location if “Memory Linked To Fob” is set to On when the key fob is used to unlock the door. Setting Name
Selectable Options
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