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•Off-Road 2 (OR2) (Raises the vehicle approximately
2 inches (51 mm)) – This position is intended for
off-roading use only where maximum ground clearance is
required. To enter OR2, push the height selector switch up
twice from the NRH position or once from the OR1 position
while vehicle speed is below 20 mph (32 km/h). While in OR2, if the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph (40 km/h) the
vehicle height will be automatically lowered to OR1.
Off-Road 2 may not be available due to vehicle payload, an
instrument cluster message will be displayed when this
occurs. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting
To Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

• Ae r o Mo d e ( Lo we r s th e v e h ic le a p p ro x im at el y
0 .6 i n ch [1 5 mm ]) – T h i s p os i ti o n p ro vi d e s i mp ro ve d
a e r od y n ami c s b y l o we r in g th e ve h i cl e . T h e ve h i c le wi l l
a u toma ti c al l y en te r Ae ro M od e w h en th e ve h i cl e s pe e d
r e ma i ns be tw ee n 6 2 mp h (1 0 0 k m/h ) a nd 66 mp h
( 10 6 k m/ h ) for g re a te r th a n 2 0 s e co n d s or i f th e ve hi c l e
s p e e d e xc e e ds 66 mph ( 1 06 k m/ h ). T h e ve h i c l e wi l l r e tu r n to NR H f r om Ae r o Mo d e i f th e ve h i cl e s pe e d
r e ma i ns be tw e e n 30 mph ( 4 8 km/ h ) a nd 35 mp h
( 5 6 km /h ) f or gr e a te r t h an 20 s e co n ds or i f th e ve h ic l e
s p e e d fa l l s b e l ow 30 m ph ( 48 km/ h ).

NOTE:
Speed thresholds for raising the vehicle only apply if Auto -
matic Aero Mode is enabled.
To enter Aero Mode manually push the height selector
switch down once from NRH at any vehicle speed. To
return to NRH push the height selector switch up once
while vehicle speed is less than 56 mph (90 km/h).
NOTE:
Automatic Aero Mode may be disabled through vehicle
settings in the instrument cluster display or through your
Uconnect Radio if equipped. Refer to “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” or
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa -
tion.
• Entry/Exit Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately
2 inches (51 mm)) – This position lowers the vehicle for
easier passenger entry and exit as well as lowering the rear
of the vehicle for easier loading and unloading of cargo. To
enter Entry/Exit Mode, push the height selector switch
down once from the NRH while the vehicle speed is below
CAUTION!
If the vehicle is in OFFROAD1 or OFFROAD2 setting, be
aware of your surroundings, you may not have the
clearance required for certain areas and vehicle damage
may occur.
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NOTE:
The vehicle will automatically enter Aero Mode when the
vehicle speed remains between 62 mph (100 km/h) and
66 mph (106 km/h) for greater than 20 seconds or if thevehicle speed exceeds 66 mph (106 km/h).
• Normal Ride Height (NRH) – This is the standard posi-
tion of the suspension and is meant for normal driving.
• Off-Road (OR) (Raises the vehicle approximately 1 inch
(26 mm)) – This position is intended for off-roading use
only where maximum ground clearance is required. To
enter OR, push the height selector switch up once from the
NRH position while vehicle speed is below 20 mph
(32 km/h). While in OR, if the vehicle speed exceeds
25 mph (40 km/h) the vehicle height will be automatically
lowered to NRH. Off-Road may not be available due to
vehicle payload, an instrument cluster display message
will be shown when this occurs.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To
Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information. •
Aero Mode (Lowers the vehicle approximately
0.6 inches (15 mm)) – This position provides improved
aerodynamics by lowering the vehicle. The vehicle will
automatically enter Aero Mode when the vehicle speed
remains between 62 mph (100 km/h) and 66 mph
(106 km/h) for greater than 20 seconds or if the vehicle
speed exceeds 66 mph (106 km/h). The vehicle will
return to NRH from Aero Mode if the vehicle speed
remains between 30 mph (48 km/h) and 35 mph
(56 km/h) for greater than 20 seconds or if the vehicle
speed falls below 30 mph (48 km/h).
NOTE:
Speed thresholds for raising the vehicle only apply if Auto -
matic Aero Mode is enabled.
To enter Aero Mode manually push the height selector
switch down once from NRH at any vehicle speed. To
return to NRH push the height selector switch up once
while vehicle speed is less than 56 mph (90 km/h). CAUTION!
If the vehicle is in Off-Road setting, be aware of your
surroundings, you may not have the clearance required
for certain areas and vehicle damage may occur.
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532 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a “moun-
tain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size
and type to the original equipment tires. Use snow
tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what was
originally equipped with your vehicle and should not be
operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original equipment
or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe operating
speeds, loading and cold tire inflation pressures. While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and
traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer than
that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit studded tires;
therefore, local laws should be checked before using these
tire types.
Spare Tires — If Equipped
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead of a spare
tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit” in “In Case Of Emer
-
gency” for further information.
Refer to the “Towing Requirements - Tires” in “Starting And
Operating” for restrictions when towing with a spare tire
designated for temporary emergency use.
WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact or limited use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.
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