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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ....................................... 101
Automatic Transmission ............................... 101
Normal Starting ............................................ 101
AutoPark ........................................................ 102If Engine Fails To Start ................................. 103Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ............................ 104
After Starting.................................................. 104
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ......... 104
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ........ 104
PARKING BRAKE ................................................ 105
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ........................... 106 Ignition Park Interlock ................................... 107Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System ........................................................... 107Fuel Economy (ECO) Mode ........................... 107
8-Speed Automatic Transmission ................ 108
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED ............................ 112
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION .........................112
Single-Speed Operating Instructions/
Precautions — If Equipped ........................... 112
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case —
If Equipped..................................................... 112
Shifting Procedure......................................... 114 TOW N GO — IF EQUIPPED ................................. 115
Guidelines For Track Use.............................. 115
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 116
POWER STEERING .............................................. 117
STOP/START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ............. 117
Autostop Mode .............................................. 117
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop......................................................... 118
To Start The Engine While In Autostop
Mode .............................................................. 118
To Manually Turn Off The
Stop/Start System......................................... 118
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start
System ........................................................... 119
System Malfunction ...................................... 119
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 119
Cruise Control — If Equipped ....................... 119
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped .................................................. 121 PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .................................... 130
ParkSense Sensors ....................................... 131
ParkSense Display ........................................ 131
ParkSense Warning Display ......................... 134
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense.............. 134
Operation With A Trailer................................ 134Service The ParkSense Park Assist
System ........................................................... 135
Cleaning The ParkSense System ................. 135
ParkSense System Usage Precautions........ 135
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED .............................. 136
LaneSense Operation ................................... 136
Turning LaneSense On Or Off....................... 137
LaneSense Warning Message...................... 137
Changing LaneSense Status ........................ 139
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA .............. 139
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................... 140
VEHICLE LOADING ............................................... 141
Certification Label ......................................... 141

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TRAILER TOWING ................................................ 142 Common Towing Definitions ......................... 142Trailer Hitch Classification ............................ 145
Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ............ 145Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal —
If Equipped..................................................... 146
Trailer And Tongue Weight ........................... 147
Towing Requirements .................................. 147
Towing Tips ................................................... 152
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME) ...................................... 153
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle............................................................ 153
Recreational Towing — Rear-Wheel
Drive Models.................................................. 153
Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive
Models (Single-Speed Transfer Case).......... 154
Recreational Towing — All-Wheel Drive
Models (Two-Speed Transfer Case) ............. 154
DRIVING TIPS ....................................................... 156
On-Road Driving Tips..................................... 156
Off-Road Driving Tips..................................... 157
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ........................................ 158
CYBERSECURITY ................................................ 158
UCONNECT SETTINGS ......................................... 159Customer Programmable Features.............. 159
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS .............. 178
Radio Operation ............................................ 178
Media Mode................................................... 178
UCONNECT REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT
(RSE) SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .......................... 178
Getting Started .............................................. 178
Dual Video Screen......................................... 179
Play A Blu-ray™ Disc...................................... 180
Play Video Games ......................................... 182
Important Notes For Dual Video Screen
System ........................................................... 182
Blu-ray™ Disc Player Remote Control .......... 183
Headphones Operation................................. 184
Controls.......................................................... 184Replacing The Headphone Batteries ........... 184Accessibility — If Equipped ........................... 184Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited
Warranty ........................................................ 185
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES ..... 188
Regulatory And Safety Information .............. 188
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................. 189 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 189Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ...... 190
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .......................... 195
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped .................................................... 195
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation ....................................................... 199Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ........................................................... 201
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ................... 204
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ........ 204Important Safety Precautions ...................... 204
Seat Belt Systems ........................................ 205
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 211Child Restraints ........................................... 223
SAFETY TIPS ...................................................... 239
Transporting Passengers.............................. 239
Transporting Pets ....................................... 239
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle ........................................ 239
Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle ............................ 241
Exhaust Gas................................................... 241
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ....................... 242

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ........................ 243
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED...... 243
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........................ 247 Preparations For Jacking ............................ 247
Jack Location ................................................. 248
Spare Tire Stowage ....................................... 249
Spare Tire Removal ....................................... 249
Jacking Instructions ..................................... 251
JUMP STARTING .................................................. 255
Preparations For Jump Start......................... 255Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 256
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY –
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 257
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............................ 258
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ................................... 258
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 260
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .........................261
Rear Wheel Drive Models ............................. 262
All Wheel Drive Models ................................. 263
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 263
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......................... 263
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ................................... 264
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 265
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 268
3.6L Engine ................................................... 268
5.7L Engine ................................................... 269
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 270
Adding Washer Fluid .................................... 270
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 270Pressure Washing ......................................... 271
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE..................................... 271
Engine Oil ...................................................... 271
Engine Oil Filter ............................................ 272
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................ 272
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................... 273
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 275Body Lubrication .......................................... 276
Windshield Wiper Blades ............................. 276
Exhaust System ............................................ 279
Cooling System .............................................. 280
Brake System ............................................... 283
Automatic Transmission ............................... 284
Front/Rear Axle Fluid ................................... 285Transfer Case ............................................... 285
Fuses.............................................................. 286
Bulb Replacement......................................... 293 TIRES ..................................................................... 295
Tire Safety Information ................................. 295
Tires — General Information ........................ 303Tire Types....................................................... 306Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................ 307
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........................ 309Snow Traction Devices ................................. 310
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................ 312
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES .................... 312
Treadwear...................................................... 312
Traction Grades ............................................. 313Temperature Grades..................................... 313
STORING THE VEHICLE .................................... 313
BODYWORK .......................................................... 313 Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 313
Body And Underbody Maintenance ............. 314
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 314
INTERIORS ........................................................... 315
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................. 315
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 315
Leather Surfaces........................................... 316
Glass Surfaces ............................................. 316

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Snow Mode Indicator Light Úpage 97
Sport Mode Indicator Light Úpage 98
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light Úpage 98
Tow Mode Indicator Light Úpage 98
Turn Signal Indicator Lights Úpage 98
Green Indicator LightsWhite Indicator Lights
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light
Úpage 98
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light Úpage 98
LaneSense Indicator Light Úpage 98
Blue Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
Úpage 98
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98GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Sport Mode Indicator Light
This light will turn on when Sport Mode is
active Úpage 112.
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when
the Stop/Start function is in “Autostop”
mode Úpage 117.
Tow Mode Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light will turn on when Tow Mode is
active Ú page 115.
Turn Signal Indicator Lights
When the left or right turn signal is
activated, the turn signal indicator will
flash independently and the
corresponding exterior turn signal lamps
will flash. Turn signals can be activated when the
multifunction lever is moved down (left) or up
(right).
NOTE:
A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is
driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either
turn signal on.
Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if
either indicator flashes at a rapid rate.
WHITE INDICATOR LIGHTS
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light
— If Equipped
This light will turn on when ACC has been
turned on, but is not set Ú page 121.
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light
This indicator light will illuminate when
the cruise control is ready, but not set
Úpage 119.
LaneSense Indicator Light — If Equipped
When the LaneSense system is ON, but
not armed, the LaneSense indicator light
illuminates solid white. This occurs when
only left, right, or neither lane line has
been detected. If a single lane line is detected, the
system is ready to provide only visual warnings if
an unintentional lane departure occurs on the
detected lane line Ú page 136.
BLUE INDICATOR LIGHTS
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator light will illuminate to
indicate that the high beam headlights
are on. With the low beams activated,
push the multifunction lever forward
(toward the front of the vehicle) to turn on the high
beams. Pull the multifunction lever rearward
(toward the rear of the vehicle) to turn off the high
beams. If the high beams are off, pull the lever
toward you for a temporary high beam on, “flash to
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112STARTING AND OPERATING
If a requested downshift would cause the
engine to over-speed, that shift will not occur.
The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too
low of a vehicle speed.
Holding the (-) paddle pressed, or holding the
gear selector in the (-) position, will downshift
the transmission to the lowest gear possible at
the current speed.
Transmission shifting will be more noticeable
when AutoStick is enabled.
The system may revert to automatic shift mode
if a fault or overheat condition is detected.
To disengage AutoStick mode, return the gear
selector to the DRIVE (D) position, or press and
hold the (+) shift paddle until "D" is indicated in the
instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of
AutoStick mode at any time without taking your
foot off the accelerator pedal.
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle is equipped with a SPORT Mode
feature. The engine, transmission, and steering
systems are all set to their SPORT settings. SPORT
Mode will provide improved throttle response and
modified transmission shift points for an enhanced
driving experience, as well as greater amount of
steering feel. This mode may be activated and
deactivated by pushing the SPORT button on the
instrument panel switch bank.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
SINGLE-SPEED OPERATING
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NSTRUCTIONS/PRECAUTIONS —
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F EQUIPPED
This system contains a single-speed (HI range only)
transfer case, which provides convenient full-time
All-Wheel Drive (AWD). No driver interaction is
required. The Brake Traction Control (BTC) System,
which combines standard ABS and Traction
Control, provides resistance to any wheel that is
slipping to allow additional torque transfer to
wheels with traction.
NOTE:This system is not appropriate for conditions where
AWD Low is recommended Ú page 157.
ELECTRONICALLY SHIFTED TRANSFER
C
ASE — IF EQUIPPED
This is an electronically shifted transfer case and it
is operated by the AWD control switch, which is
located on the center console.

AWD Control Switch (Two-Position)

This electronically shifted transfer case provides
three positions:
All-Wheel Drive Auto Range (AWD AUTO)
All-Wheel Drive Low Range (AWD LOW)
N (NEUTRAL)
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking
on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could
lose their grip and the vehicle could skid,
causing a collision or personal injury.

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TOW N GO — IF EQUIPPED
Tow N Go combines the capabilities of the vehicle
control systems, along with driver input, to provide
optimum performance for road conditions.
Push any one of the four drive mode buttons to
select the desired mode.

Drive Mode Buttons
Tow N Go consists of the following positions:TRACK
– Track mode optimizes settings for
transmission, engine, driveline, and suspension
in order to maximize vehicle performance. Also
the electric power steering offers more feed -
back of the tire gripping the road. This feature
will reset to AUTO upon an ignition cycle. To turn
off Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Ú page 192.
SPORT – Dry weather, on-road calibration.
Performance based tuning that provides a
rear-wheel drive feel but with improved handling
and acceleration over a two-wheel drive vehicle.
This feature will reset to AUTO upon an ignition
cycle.
TOW – Tow drive mode also optimizes the trans -
mission shifting for towing, as well as maxi -
mizing straight line traction by optimizing
driveline settings on AWD system. Use this
mode for towing/hauling. Vehicle suspension
will go to SPORT mode. Trailer Sway Control
(TSC) is enabled in the ESC system. This feature
will reset to AUTO upon an ignition cycle.
SNOW – Tuning set for additional stability in
inclement weather. Use on and off-road on
loose traction surfaces such as snow. This
feature will reset to AUTO upon an ignition cycle.
GUIDELINES FOR TRACK USE
If your vehicle is equipped with Drive Modes,
they will alter the vehicle’s performance in
various driving situations. It is recommended
that your vehicle operates in SPORT or TRACK
modes during the track event.
Prior to each track event, verify all fluids are at
the correct levels.
Prior to each track event, verify the front and
rear brake pads have more than half pad thick -
ness remaining. If the brake pads require
changing, complete a brake burnish procedure
prior to track outing at full pace.
NOTE:Use of DOT 4 brake fluid is suggested for extended
track usage due to increased thermal capacity.
At the conclusion of each track event, it is
recommended that a brake bleed procedure is
performed to maintain the pedal feel and stop -
ping capability of your Brembo High Perfor -
mance brake system.
It is recommended that each track outing
should end with a minimum of one cooldown lap
using minimal braking.
It is recommended that the suspension system,
brake system, prop shaft, and half shaft boots
be checked for wear or damage after every track
event.
1 — TRACK
2 — SPORT
3 — TOW
4 — SNOW
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156STARTING AND OPERATING
Shifting Out Of N (Neutral)
Use the following procedure to prepare your
vehicle for normal usage.

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, leaving
it connected to the tow vehicle.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Start the engine.
4. Press and hold the brake pedal.
5. Shift the transmission into NEUTRAL.
NOTE:
Steps 1 through 5 are requirements that
must be met before pushing the N (Neutral)
button, and must continue to be met until
the shift has been completed. If any of
these requirements are not met before
pushing the N (Neutral) button or are no
longer met during the shift, the N (Neutral)
indicator light will flash continuously until all
requirements are met or until the N
(Neutral) button is released.
The ignition must be in the ON/RUN mode
for a shift to take place and for the position
indicator lights to be operable. If the ignition
is not in the ON/RUN mode, the shift will not
take place and no position indicator lights
will be on or flashing.
A flashing N (Neutral) position indicator light
indicates that shift requirements have not
been met.
6. Using a ballpoint pen or similar object, push and hold the recessed transfer case N
(Neutral) button (located by the selector
switch) for one second.

N (Neutral) Button

7. When the N (Neutral) indicator light turns off, release the N (Neutral) button.
8. After the N (Neutral) button has been released, the transfer case will shift to the position
indicated by the selector switch.
9. Shift the transmission into PARK and turn the engine off. 10. Release the brake pedal.
11. Disconnect vehicle from the tow vehicle.
12. Start the engine.
13. Press and hold the brake pedal.
14. Release the parking brake.
15. Shift the transmission into REVERSE or DRIVE,
release the brake pedal, and check that the
vehicle operates normally.
DRIVING TIPS
ON-ROAD DRIVING TIPS
Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a
narrower track to make them capable of
performing in a wide variety of off-road
applications. Specific design characteristics give
them a higher center of gravity than conventional
passenger cars.
An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a
better view of the road, allowing you to anticipate
problems. They are not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as conventional passenger cars
any more than sports cars are designed to perform
satisfactorily in off-road conditions. Avoid sharp
turns or abrupt maneuvers. As with other vehicles
of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover.

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