Note:
Event data recorder data is recorded
by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash
situation occurs; no data is recorded by the
event data recorder under normal driving
conditions and no personal data or
information (for example name, gender,
age, and crash location) is recorded.
However, parties, such as law enforcement,
could combine the event data recorder data
with the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash
investigation.
To read data recorded by an event data
recorder, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the event data
recorder is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such
as law enforcement, that have such special
equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the event
data recorder.
SETTINGS DATA
Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have the ability to store data based
on your personalized settings. The data is
stored locally in the vehicle or on devices
that you connect to it, for example, a USB
drive or digital music player. You can delete
some of this data and also choose whether
to share it through the services to which
you subscribe. See General Information
(page 84).
Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
• Seat and steering wheel position.
• Climate control settings.
• Radio presets. Entertainment Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•
Music, videos or album art.
• Contacts and corresponding address
book entries.
• Navigation destinations.
MOBILE DEVICE DATA
If you connect a mobile device to your
vehicle, you can display data from your
device on the touchscreen for example,
music and album art. You can share your
vehicle data with mobile apps on your
device through the system.
The mobile apps function operates by your
connected device sending data to us in the
United States. The data is encrypted and
includes, for example, the vehicle
identification number of your vehicle, the
SYNC module serial number, odometer,
enabled apps, usage statistics and
debugging information. We retain it only
as long as necessary to provide the service,
to troubleshoot, for continuous
improvement and to offer you products
and services that may be of interest to you
according to your preferences and where
allowed by law.
If you connect a cell phone to the system,
the system creates a profile that links to
that cell phone. The cell phone profile
enables more mobile features and efficient
operation. The profile contains, for
example data from your phonebook, read
and unread text messages and call history,
including history of calls when your cell
phone was not connected to the system.
If you connect a media device, the system
creates and retains a media device index
of supported media content. The system
also records a short diagnostic log of
approximately 10 minutes of all recent
system activity.
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Switching Maximum Air
Conditioning On and Off
Press and release the button for
maximum cooling.
The driver and passenger temperatures
are set to LO, recirculated air flows through
the instrument panel air vents, air
conditioning turns on and the blower motor
adjusts to the highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost On
and Off Press and release the button for
maximum defrosting.
The driver and passenger temperatures
are set to HI, air flows through the
windshield air vents, and the blower motor
adjusts to the highest speed.
Note: Depending on your region, air
conditioning turns on.
You can also use this setting to defog and
clear the windshield of a thin covering of
ice.
Note: To prevent window fogging, you
cannot select recirculated air when
maximum defrost is on.
Note: The heated rear window also turns
on when you select maximum defrost.
Switching Recirculated Air On and
Off Press and release the button to
switch between outside air and
recirculated air.
The air currently in the passenger
compartment recirculates. This may
reduce the time needed to cool the interior,
when used with A/C, and reduce unwanted
odors from entering your vehicle. Note:
Recirculated air may turn off, or
prevent you from switching on, in all air flow
modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk
of fogging. Recirculation may also turn on
and off in various air distribution control
combinations during hot weather to improve
cooling efficiency.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on.
Note: Do not place objects under the front
seats as this may interfere with the airflow
to the rear seats.
Note: Remove any snow, ice or leaves from
the air intake area at the base of the
windshield.
Note: To improve the time to reach a
comfortable temperature in hot weather,
drive with the windows open until you feel
cold air through the air vents.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Adjusting the settings when your
vehicle interior is extremely hot or cold is
not necessary. Automatic mode is best
recommended to maintain set temperature.
Note: The system adjusts to heat or cool
the interior to the temperature you select
as quickly as possible.
Note: For the system to function efficiently,
the instrument panel and side air vents
should be fully open.
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Note:
If you select AUTO during cold
outside temperatures, the system directs
air flow to the windshield and side window
air vents. In addition, the blower motor may
run at a slower speed until the engine warms
up.
Note: If you select
AUTO during hot
temperatures and the inside of the vehicle
is hot, the system uses recirculated air to
maximize interior cooling. Blower motor
speed may also reduce until the air cools.
Quickly Heating the Interior
1. Press and release
AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to the
setting you prefer.
Recommended Settings for
Heating
1. Press and release
AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to the
setting you prefer. Use
72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
1. Press and release
MAX A/C.
Recommended Settings for
Cooling
1. Press and release
AUTO.
2. Adjust the temperature function to the
setting you prefer. Use
72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.
Defogging the Side Windows in
Cold Weather
1. Press and release defrost or maximum
defrost. 2. Adjust the temperature control to the
setting you prefer. Use
72°F (22°C) as
a starting point, then adjust the setting
as necessary.
REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE
CONTROLS
(IF EQUIPPED) Note:
Depending on your vehicle option
package, the controls may look different
from what you see here.
Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents Press and release the button to
direct airflow to the overhead air
vents.
Directing Air to the Rear Footwell
Air Vents Press and release the button to
direct airflow to rear footwell air
vents.
Rear Climate Control Lock
Indicator When illuminated, you can only
operate the rear passenger
settings through the front
controls.
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A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 151
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 152
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 10
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................233 Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 233
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................65
Airbag Disposal
...............................................53
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -
3.0L..................................................................... 224
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.3L..................................................................... 225
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 63
All-Wheel Drive
.............................................144
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................63
Alarm System........................................................ 63
Arming the Alarm................................................. 63
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 63
Object Detection.................................................. 64
Police Perimeter Alert Settings...................... 64
Police Perimeter Alert System........................ 63
Switching the Police Perimeter Alert On and Off................................................................ 63
System Configuration........................................ 64
System Error.......................................................... 64
Triggering the Alarm............................................ 63
Appendices....................................................369
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............82 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime.................................................................. 83
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 82
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 82
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 82Audio Control..................................................65
Auxiliary Steering Wheel Controls.................66
You can operate the following functions
with the control:.............................................. 65
Audio System
................................................303
General Information......................................... 303
Audio Unit
......................................................303
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 303
Accessing the System Settings................... 304
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 304
Changing Radio Stations............................... 304
Pausing or Playing Media............................... 304
Returning to the Previous Screen...............304
Scrolling Through the Menu Options........305
Selecting a Menu Option................................ 305
Selecting Media................................................. 304
Selecting the Radio.......................................... 305
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........305
Switching the Display On and Off..............305
Using a Cell Phone............................................ 305
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 305
Autolamps........................................................70 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 70
Automatic Climate Control.......................101 Directing the Airflow........................................... 101
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 101
Setting the Temperature.................................. 101
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................101
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 103
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 103
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 103
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 102
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 102
Automatic Transmission
............................142
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or
Snow................................................................... 142
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 142
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................230
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Front Wiper Blades
See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades......235
Fuel and Refueling.......................................126
Fuel Consumption........................................135
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 135
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 136
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................128
Fuel Filter
........................................................235
Fuel Quality - E85........................................126
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 126
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 127
Fuel Quality - Gasoline
...............................128
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 128
Fuel Shutoff
....................................................195
Fuses................................................................208
Fuse Specification Chart..........................208 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................. 208
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........213
G
Gauges...............................................................78 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............79
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 78
Information Display............................................. 78
Speedometer......................................................... 78
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 142
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................55
General Maintenance Information........326 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 328
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 327
Protecting Your Investment........................... 326
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 326
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 326
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................204
Getting the Services You Need...............201 Away From Home............................................... 201
H
Hazard Flashers............................................195 Headlamp Adjusting
See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 233
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 107
Head Restraints
.............................................107
Adjusting the Head Restraints...................... 108
Second Row Center Seat Head Restraint ........................................................................\
...... 109
Second Row Outermost Seat Head Restraints......................................................... 109
Tilting Head Restraints ................................... 108
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................105
Heated Rear Window..................................105
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 101
High Voltage Battery....................................141 General Information - Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)................................................... 141
Hill Start Assist..............................................154 Switching the System On and Off...............154
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 154
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................103
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................ 104
General Hints....................................................... 103
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 104
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 104
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........104
Recommended Settings for Heating..........104
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................152
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........218
Horn....................................................................66
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
................................................114
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions......................................................125
Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........................123 Battery..................................................................... 123
Braking.................................................................... 124
Driving...................................................................... 123
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy...............124
Starting................................................................... 123
Stopping................................................................. 123
Transmission Operation................................... 123
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