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The BSM system sensors operate when the
vehicle is in any forward gear or REVERSE
(R) and enters standby mode when the
vehicle is in PARK (P).
The BSM detection zone covers approxi-
mately one lane width on both sides of the
vehicle, 12 ft (3.7 m). The zone length starts
at the outside mirror and extends approxi -
mately 10 ft (3 m) beyond the rear bumper
of the vehicle. The BSM system monitors the
detection zones on both sides of the vehicle
when the vehicle speed reaches approxi -
mately 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.
Therefore, 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 equip -ment) extends beyond the side of your
vehicle, this may result in the BSM
warning light remaining illuminated the
entire time the vehicle is in a forward gear.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system
may experience drop outs (blinking on and
off) of the side mirror Warning Indicator
lamps when a motorcycle or any small
object remains at the side of the vehicle
for extended periods of time (more than a
couple of seconds).
The area on the rear fascia where the radar
sensors are located must remain free of
snow, ice, and dirt/road contamination so
that the BSM system can function properly.
Do not block the area of the rear fascia where
the radar sensors are located with foreign
objects (bumper stickers, bicycle racks,
etc.).
The BSM system will provide a visual alert in
the appropriate side view mirror based on a
detected object. If the turn signal is then
activated, and it corresponds to an alert
present on that side of the vehicle, an
audible chime will also be sounded. When -
ever a turn signal and detected object are present on the same side at the same time,
both the visual and audio alerts will be
issued. In addition to the audible alert the
radio (if on) will also be muted.
Warning Light Location
The BSM system monitors the detection
zone from three different entry points (side,
rear, front) while driving to see if an alert is
necessary. The BSM system will issue an
alert during these types of zone entries.
Entering From The Side
Vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes
from either side of the vehicle.
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Recommended Vehicle Shift Speeds
To utilize your manual transmission efficiently for fuel economy and performance, it should be upshifted as listed in the recommended shift
speed chart. Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for acceleration. When heavily loaded or pulling a trailer, these recommended up-shift speeds
may not apply.
Downshifting
Moving from a high gear down to a lower gear
is recommended to preserve brakes when
driving down steep hills. In addition, down-
shifting at the right time provides better
acceleration when you desire to resume
speed. Downshift progressively. Do not skip
gears to avoid overspeeding the engine and
clutch.
Manual Transmission Shift Speeds in MPH (KM/H)
All Engines Gear Selection 2 to 33 to 44 to 55 to 6
Accel. 24 (39) 34 (55) 47 (76) 56 (90)
Cruise 19 (31) 27 (43) 37 (60) 41 (66)
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine
braking on a slippery surface. The drive
wheels could lose their grip, and the
vehicle could skid.
CAUTION!
Skipping gears and downshifting into
lower gears at higher vehicle speeds can
damage the engine and clutch systems,
Any attempt to shift into lower gear with
clutch pedal depressed may result
damage to the clutch system. Shifting
into lower gear and releasing the clutch
may result in engine damage.
When descending a hill, be very careful
to downshift one gear at a time to
prevent overspeeding the engine which
can cause engine damage, and/or clutch
damage, even if the clutch pedal is
pressed. If transfer case is in low range
the vehicle speeds to cause engine and
clutch damage are significantly lower.
Failure to follow the maximum recom -
mended downshifting speeds may cause
the engine damage and/or damage the
clutch, even if the clutch pedal is
pressed.
Descending a hill in low range with
clutch pedal depressed could result in
clutch damage.
CAUTION! (Continued)
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Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE
when the accelerator pedal is released and
the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your
foot on the brake pedal when shifting
between these gears.
The transmission gear selector provides
PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL, DRIVE, and
MANUAL (AutoStick) shift positions. Manual
shifts can be made using the AutoStick shift
control. Moving the gear selector into the
MANUAL (-/+) position (beside the DRIVE
position) activates AutoStick mode,
providing manual shift control and displaying
the current gear in the instrument cluster (as
1, 2, 3, etc.). Toggling the gear selector
forward (-) or rearward (+) while in the
MANUAL position will manually select the
transmission gear.
Refer to “AutoStick” in the Owner’s Manual.
NOTE:
If the gear selector cannot be moved to the
PARK, REVERSE, or NEUTRAL position
(when pushed forward) it is probably in the
MANUAL (AutoStick, (+/-)) position (beside
the DRIVE position). In MANUAL (AutoStick)
mode, the transmission gear (1, 2, 3, etc.) isdisplayed in the instrument cluster. Move
the gear selector to the right (into the DRIVE
[D] position) for access to PARK, REVERSE,
and NEUTRAL.
Gear Selector
Gear Ranges
Do not depress the accelerator pedal when
shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL into
another gear range.
NOTE:
After selecting any gear range, wait a
moment to allow the selected gear to engage
before accelerating. This is especially
important when the engine is cold.
AUTOSTICK
AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission
feature providing manual shift control, giving
you more control of the vehicle. AutoStick
allows you to maximize engine braking, elim -
inate undesirable upshifts and downshifts,
and improve overall vehicle performance.
This system can also provide you with more
control during passing, city driving, cold slip -
pery conditions, mountain driving, trailer
towing and many other situations.
Operation
When the gear selector is in the AutoStick
position (beside the DRIVE position), it can
be moved forward and rearward. This allows
the driver to manually select the transmis -
sion gear being used. Moving the gear
selector forward (-) triggers a downshift, and
rearward (+) an upshift. The current gear is
displayed in the instrument cluster.
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Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Push and release the Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) on/off button.
The minimum set speed for the ACC system
is 19 mph (30 km/h).When the system is turned on and in the
ready state, the instrument cluster display
will read “ACC Ready.”
When the system is off, the instrument
cluster display will read “Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) Off.”
To Set A Desired ACC Speed
When the vehicle reaches the speed desired,
push the SET (+) button or the SET (-) button
and release. The instrument cluster display
will show the set speed.
If the system is set when the vehicle speed is
below 19 mph (30 km/h), the set speed shall be defaulted to 19 mph (30 km/h). If the
system is set when the vehicle speed is
above 19 mph (30 km/h), the set speed shall
be the current speed of the vehicle.

NOTE:
ACC cannot be set if there is a stationary vehicle
in front of your vehicle in close proximity.
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
If you do not, the vehicle may continue to
accelerate beyond the set speed. If this
occurs:
The message “DRIVER OVERRIDE” will
appear in the instrument cluster display.
The system will not be controlling the
distance between your vehicle and the
vehicle ahead. The vehicle speed will only
be determined by the position of the
accelerator pedal.
Resume
If there is a set speed in memory, push the
RES (resume) button and remove your foot
from the accelerator pedal. The instrument
cluster display will show the last set speed.
NOTE:
If your vehicle stays at standstill for longer
than two seconds, the driver will either
have to push the RES (resume) button or
apply the accelerator pedal to reengage
the ACC to the existing set speed.
ACC cannot be resumed if there is a
stationary vehicle in front of your vehicle
in close proximity.
Does not always fully recognize
complex driving conditions, which can result in wrong or missing
distance warnings.
Will bring the vehicle to a complete
stop while following a target vehicle
and hold the vehicle for approxi-
mately 3 minutes in the stop posi-
tion. If the target vehicle does not
start moving within 3 minutes the parking br ake will be activated, and
the ACC system will be cancelled.
You should switch off the ACC system:
When driving in fog, heavy rain,
heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.e., inhighway construction zones).
When entering a turn lane or highway
off ramp; when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, slip-
pery, or have steep uphill or downhill
slopes.
When towing a trailer up or down
steep slopes.
When circumstances do not allow
safe driving at a constant speed.
WARNING! (Continued)
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Enabling And Disabling ParkSense
ParkSense can be enabled and disabled with
the ParkSense switch located below the
Uconnect display.When the ParkSense switch is
pushed to disable the system, the
instrument cluster will display the
“PARKSENSE OFF” message for
approximately five seconds. When the gear
selector is moved to REVERSE and the
system is disabled, the instrument cluster
display will display the “PARKSENSE OFF”
message for as long as the vehicle is in
REVERSE.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” in
your Owner’s Manual for further information.
The ParkSense switch LED will be on when
ParkSense is disabled or requires service.
The ParkSense switch LED will be off when
the system is enabled. If the ParkSense
switch is pushed, and the system requires
service, the ParkSense switch LED will blink
momentarily, and then the LED will be on.
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
NOTE:
Ensure that the rear bumper is free of
snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the
ParkSense system operating properly.
Jackhammers, large trucks, and other
vibrations could affect the performance of
ParkSense.
When you turn ParkSense off, the instru -
ment cluster will display “PARKSENSE
OFF.” Furthermore, once you turn Park-
Sense off, it remains off until you turn it
on again, even if you cycle the ignition.
When you move the gear selector to the
REVERSE position and ParkSense is
turned off, the instrument cluster display
will display “PARKSENSE OFF” message
for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE.
ParkSense, when on, will reduce the
volume of the radio when it is sounding a
tone.
Clean the ParkSense sensors regularly,
taking care not to scratch or damage them.
The sensors must not be covered with ice,
snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. Failure to
do so can result in the system not working
properly. The ParkSense system might not
detect an obstacle behind the fascia/
bumper, or it could provide a false indica-
tion that an obstacle is behind the fascia/
bumper.
Use the ParkSense switch to turn the
ParkSense system off if objects such as
bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc. are
placed within 12 inches (30 cm) from the
rear fascia/bumper. Failure to do so can
result in the system misinterpreting a
close object as a sensor problem, causing
the “PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE
SERVICE REQUIRED” message to be
displayed in the instrument cluster
display.
ParkSense should be disabled when the
liftgate is in the open position and the
vehicle is in REVERSE. An open liftgate
could provide a false indication that an
obstacle is behind the vehicle.
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TRAILER TOWING
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
Engine/TransmissionModelFrontal Area Maximum GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.) Maximum Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
2.0L Gas/Automatic AWD or 4WD 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3,307 lbs (1,500 kg) 166 lbs (75 kg)
2.0L Gas/Automatic With Heavy
Duty Cooling Package AWD or 4WD 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3,969 lbs (1,800 kg) 199 lbs (90 kg)
2.4L Gas/Automatic FWD or 4WD 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3,307 lbs (1,500 kg) 166 lbs (75 kg)
3.2L Gas/Automatic without
Heavy Duty Cooling Package AWD or 4WD 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3,307 lbs (1,500 kg) 166 lbs (75 kg)
3.2L Gas/Automatic with Heavy
Duty Cooling Package AWD or 4WD 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 4,851 lbs (2,200 kg) 243 lbs (110 kg)
2.2L Diesel/Automatic AWD 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 5,501 lbs (2,495 kg) 276 lbs (125 kg)
2.2L Diesel/Automatic 4WD with 2–speed
PTU (4WD LOW) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 5,501 lbs (2,495 kg) 276 lbs (125 kg)
When towing a trailer the technically permissible laden weight may be exceeded by not more than 10% or 220 lbs (100 kg), whichever is lower provided that the operating speed is restricted to 62 mph (100 km/h) or less.
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds and loads.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
NOTE:
You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this vehicle, to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake engage-
ment. The Auto Park Brake feature is enabled or disabled via the customer programmable features in the Uconnect Settings.
When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable state and provincial laws. Contact local authorities for additional details.
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models Four Wheel Drive (4WD)
Models
Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground NOT ALLOWEDNOT ALLOWED
Flat Tow NONE
Dolly Tow FrontOKNOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALLOK OK
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Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive
(FWD) Models
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle.
Recreational towing (for front-wheel drive
models) is allowed ONLY if the front wheels
are OFF the ground. This may be accom -
plished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If
using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufac -
turer's instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Apply the parking brake. Place automatic transmission in PARK, or manual trans -
mission in gear. Turn the engine OFF.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's
instructions. 5. Turn the ignition to the ON/RUN mode,
but do not start the engine.
6. Press and hold the brake pedal.
7. Release the parking brake.
8. Turn the ignition OFF, remove the key fob, and release the brake pedal.
Recreational Towing — 4x4 Models
Recreational towing is not allowed.
NOTE:
This vehicle may be towed on a flatbed or
vehicle trailer provided all four wheels are
OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
Towing with the front wheels on the
ground will cause severe transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing
is not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remains released, while
being towed.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle with ANY of its wheels
on the ground can cause severe
transmission and/or power transfer unit
damage. Damage from improper towing is
not covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
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