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Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an
excessively swaying trailer and will take the
appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway.
Note that TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying.
Always use caution when towing a trailer and follow
the trailer tongue weight recommendations
Úpage 142.

When TSC is functioning, the ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light will flash, the engine
power may be reduced and you may feel the brakes
being applied to individual wheels to attempt to
stop the trailer from swaying. TSC is disabled when
the ESC system is in the “Partial Off” mode.

AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) —
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F EQUIPPED
BSM uses two radar sensors, located inside the
rear fascia/bumper, to detect highway licensable
vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/
side of the vehicle.

Rear Detection Zones

When the vehicle is started, the BSM Warning Light
will momentarily illuminate in both outside
rearview mirrors to let the driver know that the
system is operational. The BSM system sensors
operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear.
The BSM detection zone covers approximately one
lane in width, on both sides of the vehicle 12 ft
(3.8 m). The zone length starts at the side of the
vehicle, near the B-pillar, and extends
approximately 10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear fascia/
bumper of the vehicle. The BSM system monitors
the detection zones on both sides of the vehicle
when the vehicle speed has reached
approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher and will
alert the driver of vehicles in these areas.
NOTE:
The BSM system DOES NOT alert the driver
about rapidly approaching vehicles that are
outside the detection zones.
The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT
change if your vehicle is towing a trailer. There -
fore, visually verify the adjacent lane is clear for
both your vehicle and trailer before making a
lane change. If the trailer or other object (i.e.,
bicycle, sports equipment) extends beyond the
side of your vehicle, this may result in random
false detections on the trailer, and false chimes
when the turn signal is used Ú page 159.
The BSM system can become blocked if snow,
ice, mud, or other road contaminations accumu -
late on the rear fascia/bumper where the radar
sensors are located. The system may also
detect blockage if the vehicle is operated in
areas with extremely low radar returns such as
a desert or parallel to a large elevation drop. If
blockage is detected, a “Blind Spot Temporarily
Unavailable, Wipe Rear Corners” message will
display in the cluster, both mirror lights will illu -
minate, and BSM and RCP alerts will not occur.
This is normal operation. The system will auto -
matically recover and resume function when the
condition clears. To minimize system blockage,
do not block the area of the rear fascia/bumper
WARNING!
If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle
down, stop at the nearest safe location, and
adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer sway.
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The figure below illustrates the locking feature for
each seating position.

Captain’s Chairs Second Row (6 Passenger) Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations
60/40 Second Row (7 Passenger) Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations 60/40 Second Row (5 Passenger) Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) Locations

If the passenger seating position is equipped with
an ALR and is being used for normal usage, only
pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to
comfortably wrap around the occupant’s
mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the
ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as
the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract
completely in this case and then carefully pull out
only the amount of webbing necessary to
comfortably wrap around the occupant’s
mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle
until you hear a "click”.
In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is
automatically pre-locked. The seat belt will still
retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt.
Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child restraint is installed in a seating position that has
a seat belt with this feature. Children 12 years old
and under should always be properly restrained in
the rear seat of a vehicle with a rear seat.
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode

1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder
belt.

2. Grab the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire seat belt is extracted.
3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This
indicates the seat belt is now in the Automatic
Locking Mode.
WARNING!
Never place a rear-facing child restraint in
front of an air bag. A deploying passenger
front air bag can cause death or serious injury
to a child 12 years or younger, including a
child in a rear-facing child restraint.
Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the
front seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing
child restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle
does not have a rear seat, do not transport a
rear-facing child restraint in that vehicle.

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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes......................................... 317Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control).................................... 119, 121Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 281Adding Fuel.................................................... 140Additives, Fuel............................................... 319AdjustDown.................................................... 35, 37Forward................................................ 35, 37Rearward.............................................. 35, 37Up......................................................... 35, 37Air BagAir Bag Operation...................................... 214Air Bag Warning Light...................... 211, 214Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 218Enhanced Accident Response......... 221, 263Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 263Front Air Bag............................................. 214If Deployment Occurs................................ 221Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 218Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 222Maintenance............................................. 222Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............212
Side Air Bags............................................ 218Transporting Pets..................................... 239Air Bag Light.................................. 91, 211, 240Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)............................. 272Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 273Air Conditioner Refrigerant.................. 273, 274Air Conditioner System................................. 273Air ConditioningRear............................................................. 60Air Conditioning Filter.................... 63, 273, 274Air Conditioning System................................... 62Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 62Air Filter........................................................ 272Air PressureTires......................................................... 303AlarmArm The System................................... 21, 22Disarm The System..................................... 21Rearm The System...................................... 22Security Alarm............................................. 94Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 21All Wheel Drive (AWD)................................... 112
Alterations/ModificationsVehicle.........................................................10Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).................. 281, 321Disposal.................................................... 282Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)....................... 189Anti-Lock Warning Light...................................96Assist, Hill Start............................................. 193Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 158Auto Down Power Windows..............................72Automatic Headlights.......................................50Automatic High Beams.....................................50Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............62Automatic Transmission....................... 101, 108Adding Fluid.............................................. 284Fluid And Filter Change............................. 284Fluid Change............................................. 284Fluid Level Check...................................... 284Fluid Type........................................ 285, 323Special Additives...................................... 284Automatic Transmission Limp
Home Mode.................................................. 111Auxiliary Driving Systems.............................. 195Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)..........68Auxiliary Power Outlet......................................68Axle Fluid....................................................... 323

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Jack Location
................................................. 248Jack Operation............................................... 251Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions......... 247Jacking Instructions....................................... 251Jump Starting................................................ 255
K
Key Fob........................................................... 14Arm The System.......................................... 21Disarm The System..................................... 21Programming Additional Key Fobs.............. 16Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................................... 15Key Fob Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)................................... 16Keyless Enter 'n Go™ Passive Entry............................................... 23Passive Entry Programming......................... 23Keys................................................................. 14Replacement............................................... 16Sentry (Immobilizer).................................... 16
L
Lane Change Assist......................................... 51LaneSense.................................................... 136Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 206Latches.......................................................... 241Hood........................................................... 74Lead Free Gasoline........................................ 318
Leaks, Fluid.................................................. 241Life Of Tires................................................... 305Liftgate............................................................ 75Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer....................... 55Light Bulbs.................................................... 241Lights............................................................ 241Adaptive Cruise Control............................... 97Air Bag...................................... 91, 211, 240All Wheel Drive............................................ 97Automatic Headlights.................................. 50Brake Assist Warning............................... 193Brake Warning............................................. 91Bulb Replacement........................... 293, 294Cargo........................................................... 76Center Mounted Stop............................... 295Cruise................................................... 97, 98Daytime Running......................................... 49Dimmer Switch, Headlight........................... 48Electric Power Steering Fault....................... 92Electronic Stability Control........................... 94Electronic Stability Program(ESP)Indicator.................................................. 93Exterior...............................................48, 241Fog.....................................................97, 294Forward Collision Warning........................... 97Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 243Headlights On With Wipers.......................... 50High Beam................................................... 98High Beam/Low Beam Select...................... 49Hood Open.................................................. 93
Interior.........................................................52LaneSense............................................ 97, 98Lights On Reminder.....................................51Low Fuel......................................................96Low Washer Fluid........................................95Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........94NEUTRAL.....................................................97Oil Temperature...........................................93Park......................................................50, 97Passing........................................................50Reading.......................................................52Rear Servicing.......................................... 294Rear Tail Lamps........................................ 294Seat Belt Reminder.....................................91Security Alarm.............................................94Service............................................. 293, 294Service Adaptive Cruise Control...................96Service AWD................................................96Service Forward Collision Warning...............96Service Stop Start System...........................96Side Marker.............................................. 294Snow Mode..................................................97Sport Mode..................................................98Stop Start Active..........................................98Tow Mode....................................................98Traction Control........................................ 193Trailer Brake Disconnected.........................93Transmission Temperature..........................93Turn Signals....................... 48, 98, 241, 294Vanity Mirror................................................43

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