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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ...................................... 106
Normal Starting ........................................... 106AutoPark ........................................................ 107Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ............................ 109
After Starting — Warming Up
The Engine ..................................................... 109
If Engine Fails To Start ................................. 109To Turn Off The Engine Using
ENGINE START/STOP Button ........................ 110
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ......... 110
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ........ 110
PARKING BRAKE ................................................. 111
Electric Park Brake (EPB) ............................. 111
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.............................. 113
Ignition Park Interlock ................................... 114Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System ........................................................... 1159-Speed Automatic Transmission ............... 115
Gear Ranges .................................................. 115
ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION .......................... 118
POWER STEERING ............................................... 118 STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ............. 119
Autostop Mode .............................................. 119
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop......................................................... 119
To Start The Engine While In Auto
Stop/Start ...................................................... 120
To Manually Turn Off The
Stop/Start System......................................... 120
To Manually Turn On The
Stop/Start System......................................... 120
System Malfunction ...................................... 120
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 120
Cruise Control ................................................ 120
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 122
ParkSense Sensors ....................................... 123
ParkSense Warning Display ......................... 123
ParkSense Display ........................................ 123Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .............. 126Service The ParkSense Rear Park
Assist System ................................................ 126Cleaning The ParkSense System ................. 126
ParkSense System Usage Precautions........ 126
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA .............. 127
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................... 129
VEHICLE LOADING ............................................ 129
Certification Label ......................................... 129 TRAILER TOWING ............................................... 130
Common Towing Definitions......................... 130
Trailer Hitch Classification............................ 132
Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .............. 132
Vehicle Loading Chart ................................... 133
Trailer And Tongue Weight .......................... 134
Towing Requirements .................................. 135Towing Tips ................................................... 137
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME) ..................................... 138
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ........................................................... 138
DRIVING TIPS ....................................................... 139
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ........................ 139Driving Through Water ................................. 140
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ......................................... 141
CYBERSECURITY ................................................. 141
UCONNECT SETTINGS ......................................... 142 Customer Programmable Features ............ 142
UCONNECT INTRODUCTION................................ 156
System Overview .......................................... 156Drag & Drop Menu Bar ................................ 158Safety And General Information .................. 158

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Using body pressure, lean forward and rearward on
the seat to be sure the seatback has latched.

Recline Lever

The bench seat does not stow in the floor, but is
removable for added cargo space.
Removing The Bench Seat

1. Adjust the driver and passenger seats forward to allow room for the bench seat
removal.

2. Raise the armrest completely, then lift the recline lever located on the outboard side of
the seat to fold the seatback flat against the
seat cushion.
Folded Position

3. Pull the release strap located behind the seat, in the center near the floor to release the
latches.

Release Strap Location
4. Once the latches are released, tilt the entire
seat toward the front of the vehicle. The seat
can now be removed through either sliding
side door, or through the liftgate.

Tilt Bench Seat Forward

NOTE:
Due to the weight of the bench seat, it is recom -
mended that two people are utilized for its
removal.
When storing the removed bench seat, it is
important to keep the seatback in the folded
position.
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STOW ‘N PLACE ROOF RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry
weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack.
The load must not exceed 150 lb (68 kg), and
should be uniformly distributed over the luggage
rack crossbars.
The crossbars on your vehicle are delivered stowed
within the roof rack side rails. Crossbars should
always be used whenever cargo is placed on the
roof rack. Check the straps frequently to be sure
that the load remains securely attached.

Roof Rack
The Stow ‘N Place roof rack does not increase the
total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure
the total load of cargo inside the vehicle plus that
on the external rack does not exceed the maximum
vehicle load capacity.
DEPLOYING THE CROSSBARS

1. To deploy the crossbars, completely loosen
the thumb screws at both ends of the
crossbar and lift the crossbar from its stowed
position in the side rail. Repeat with crossbar
on the opposite side.

Thumb Screw

NOTE:The thumb screws cannot be fully removed.
Removing Crossbars

1 — Side Rail
2 — Crossbar
CAUTION!
Use care when removing and handling the
crossbars to prevent damage to the vehicle.
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REFUELING THE VEHICLE
There is no fuel filler cap. Two flapper doors inside
the pipe seal the system.

1. Put the vehicle in PARK and switch the
ignition OFF.

2. Push the center-rear edge of the fuel filler door (3 o'clock position) and release to open.
Fuel Filler Door

3. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe; the nozzle opens and holds both flapper doors
while refueling.
4. When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.
5. Keep the nozzle in the filler for five seconds after the nozzle clicks to allow fuel to drain
from the nozzle.
6. Remove the fuel filler nozzle.
7. To close the fuel filler door, push the center-rear edge (3 o’clock position) of the fuel
filler door and then release. The fuel filler door
will latch closed.
NOTE:In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel
filler door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push
on the fuel filler door around the perimeter to
break the ice build-up.
VEHICLE LOADING
CERTIFICATION LABEL
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration regulations, your vehicle has a
certification label affixed to the driver's side door or
pillar.
This label contains the month and year of
manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR), and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is included on
this label and indicates the Month, Day and Hour of
manufacture. The bar code that appears on the
bottom of the label is your VIN.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your
vehicle including driver, passengers, vehicle,
options and cargo. The label also specifies
maximum capacities of front and rear GAWR. Total
load must be limited so GVWR and front and rear
GAWR are not exceeded.
WARNING!
Never have any smoking materials lit in or
near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or
the tank is being filled.
Never add fuel when the engine is running.
This is in violation of most state and federal
fire regulations and may cause the Malfunc -
tion Indicator Light to turn on.
A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle.
You could be burned. Always place fuel
containers on the ground while filling.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
off” the fuel tank after filling.
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Payload
The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable
load weight a truck can carry, including the weight
of the driver, all passengers, options and cargo.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the
front and rear axles. The load must be distributed
in the cargo area so that the GAWR of each axle is
not exceeded.
Each axle GAWR is determined by the components
in the system with the lowest load carrying capacity
(axle, springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or
suspension components sometimes specified by
purchasers for increased durability does not
necessarily increase the vehicle's GVWR.
Tire Size
The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label
represents the actual tire size on your vehicle.
Replacement tires must be equal to the load
capacity of this tire size.
Rim Size
This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire
size listed.
Inflation Pressure
This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your
vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Curb Weight
The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total
weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including
vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with no
occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle. The
front and rear curb weight values are determined
by weighing your vehicle on a commercial scale
before any occupants or cargo are added.
Loading
The actual total weight and the weight of the front
and rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be
determined by weighing it when it is loaded and
ready for operation.
The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a
commercial scale to ensure that the GVWR has not
been exceeded. The weight on the front and rear of
the vehicle should then be determined separately
to be sure that the load is properly distributed over
the front and rear axle. Weighing the vehicle may
show that the GAWR of either the front or rear axles
has been exceeded but the total load is within the
specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from
front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the
specified weight limitations are met. Store the
heavier items down low and be sure that the
weight is distributed equally. Stow all loose items
securely before driving. Improper weight distributions can have an adverse
effect on the way your vehicle steers and handles
and the way the brakes operate.
TRAILER TOWING
In this section you will find safety tips and
information on limits to the type of towing you can
reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a
trailer, carefully review this information to tow your
load as efficiently and safely as possible.
To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
coverage, follow the requirements and
recommendations in this manual concerning
vehicles used for trailer towing.
COMMON TOWING DEFINITIONS
The following trailer towing related definitions will
assist you in understanding the following
information:
CAUTION!
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If
you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can
change the way your vehicle handles. This could
cause you to lose control. Also overloading can
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.
This includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue
weight. The total load must be limited so that you
do not exceed the GVWR
Úpage 129.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of
all cargo, consumables and equipment
(permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the
trailer in its "loaded and ready for operation"
condition.
The recommended way to measure GTW is to put
your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The
entire weight of the trailer must be supported by
the scale.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front
and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front
and rear axles evenly. Make sure that you do not
exceed either front or rear GAWR
Úpage 129.
Tongue Weight (TW)
The TW is the downward force exerted on the hitch
ball by the trailer. You must consider this as part of
the load on your vehicle.
Trailer Frontal Area
The Frontal Area is the maximum height multiplied
by the maximum width of the front of a trailer.
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
The TSC can be a mechanical telescoping link that
can be installed between the hitch receiver and the
trailer tongue that typically provides adjustable
friction associated with the telescoping motion to
dampen any unwanted trailer swaying motions
while traveling.
The electronic TSC (if equipped) recognizes a
swaying trailer and automatically applies individual
wheel brakes and/or reduces engine power to
attempt to eliminate the trailer sway.
Weight-Carrying Hitch
A Weight-Carrying Hitch supports the trailer tongue
weight, just as if it were luggage located at a hitch
ball or some other connecting point of the vehicle.
These kinds of hitches are commonly used to tow
small and medium sized trailers.
Weight-Distributing Hitch
A Weight-Distributing Hitch works by applying
leverage through spring (load) bars. They are
typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer
tongue weight to the tow vehicle's front axle and
the trailer axle(s). When used in accordance with
manufacturer’s directions, it provides for a more
level ride, offering more consistent steering and
brake control thereby enhancing towing safety. The
addition of a friction/hydraulic sway control also
dampens sway caused by traffic and crosswinds
and contributes positively to tow vehicle and trailer
stability. TSC and a Weight Distributing (load
equalizing) Hitch are recommended for heavier TW
and may be required depending on vehicle and
trailer configuration/loading to comply with GAWR
requirements.
WARNING!
It is important that you do not exceed the
maximum front or rear GAWR. A dangerous
driving condition can result if either rating is
exceeded. You could lose control of the vehicle
and have a collision.
WARNING!
An improperly adjusted Weight Distributing
Hitch system may reduce handling, stability,
braking performance, and could result in a
collision.
Weight Distributing Systems may not be
compatible with Surge Brake Couplers.
Consult with your hitch and trailer manufac-
turer or a reputable Recreational Vehicle
dealer for additional information.
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TRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATION
The following chart provides the industry standard for the maximum trailer weight a given trailer hitch class can tow and should be used to assist you in selecting
the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition.
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
NOTE:The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the
Tire and Loading Information placard.
Trailer Hitch Classification Definitions
Class Max. Trailer Hitch Industry Standards
Class I - Light Duty 2,000 lb (907 kg)
Class II - Medium Duty 3,500 lb (1,587 kg)
Class III - Heavy Duty 6,000 lb (2,721 kg)
Class IV - Extra Heavy Duty 10,000 lb (4,535 kg)
Refer to the “Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)” chart for the Maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) towable for your given drivetrain.
All trailer hitches should be professionally installed on your vehicle.
Engine/Transmission Trailer Tow
Package GCWR
Frontal Area Maximum GTW Maximum Trailer TW
3.6L/Automatic Yes
8,600 lb (3,900 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3,600 lb (1,632 kg) 360 lb (163 kg)
No 6,500 lb (2,948 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 1500 lb (680 kg) 149 lb (67 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.

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VEHICLE LOADING CHART
Follow these steps to determine the total weight
the vehicle can carry:

1. Determine the cargo capacity of your vehicle.

Load Capacity = GVWR – Curb (weight of
vehicle full fluids NO occupants). 2. Determine occupant count.
For calculation purposes, average weight of
an occupant is 150 lb (68 kg).
EXAMPLE:
GVWR = 6005 lb (2723 kg)
CURB = 4500 lb (2041 kg)
Load Capacity = GVWR – CURB = 6005 lb
(2723 kg) - 4500 lb (2041 kg) = 1505 lb
(682 kg)
4 Occupants (at 150 lb [68 kg]) + Max Trailer =
1505 lb (682 kg) – 600 lb (272 kg) (4 x 150 lb
[68 kg]) – 360 lb (163 kg) (10% of 3600 lb
[1632 kg]) = 545 lb (247 kg) of cargo in vehicle
Make sure loading does not exceed GAWR of front or rear axles.
GAWR is found on sticker in driver’s side door jamb.
Number Of Persons / Weight Of Occupants Max Cargo No TrailerTongue Load, Max
Trailer Max Cargo With Max
Trailer 360 lb
(136 kg) Tongue Load

2 People / 300 lb (136 kg)
1205 lb (546 kg)1205 lb (546 kg) –
360 lb (136 kg) = 845 lb (383 kg) 845 lb (383 kg)

4 people / 600 lb (272 kg)
955 lb (433 kg)955 lb (433 kg) –
360 lb (136 kg) =
545 lb (247 kg) 545 lb (247 kg)

7 people / 1050 lb (476 kg)
455 lbs (206 kg)455 lb (206 kg) –
360 lb (163 kg) =
95 lb (43 kg) 95 lbs (43 kg)
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