
Special Loading Instructions for
Owners of Pick-up Trucks and Utility-
type Vehicles
WARNING: When loading the
roof racks, we recommend you evenly
distribute the load, as well as maintain
a low center of gravity. Loaded
vehicles, with higher centers of gravity,
may handle differently than unloaded
vehicles. Take extra precautions, such
as slower speeds and increased
stopping distance, when driving a
heavily loaded vehicle.
AIR SUSPENSION
(IF EQUIPPED) WARNING:
If your vehicle has
self-leveling air suspension, you must
switch the system off before carrying out
any maintenance or repair. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death. The air suspension system automatically
adjusts to maintain a constant frame height,
allows for ease of vehicle loading, provides
improved vehicle ride, and increased driver
comfort.
You can adjust different ride settings through
the selectable drive modes.
See Selecting
a Drive Mode (page 329).
Note: The air suspension system may not
operate properly if you exceed the load limit.
See
Load Limit (page 334).
Note: When your vehicle is off, the air
compressor may run for a short time. This is
normal.
Switching the systems on or off
You can access the air suspension, liftgate
and easy entry features through the
information display menu settings.
See
General Information (page 134).
Using the Service Mode
When the service mode is active, the air
suspension does not make any adjustments
while your vehicle is stationary. Note:
Always switch the air suspension
service mode to on before servicing your
vehicle.
Using Cargo Loading
The air suspension cargo loading feature
lowers your vehicle for easier access when
the system detects the liftgate is opening.
When the liftgate is closed your vehicle
returns to its normal height after a short time.
Note: To preserve your vehicle battery, your
vehicle may only lower for cargo mode one
to two times per ignition cycle.
Using Easy Entry
The air suspension can lower your vehicle
to an easier access entry height when the
system detects the intelligent access key,
you press the unlock button, use the remote
start, or use Phone as a Key.
The leveling process stops when you open
a door or the target level is achieved.
Note: To stop the leveling process, press the
lock button on the intelligent access key.
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8 ft (2.4 m).
A
Ground to the center of the
headlamp high beam bulb.
B
25 ft (7.6 m).
C
Horizontal reference line.
D
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park your vehicle on level ground approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) from a wall or
screen. 2. Measure the distance from the ground
to the center of the headlamp high beam
bulb and mark an
8 ft (2.4 m) long
horizontal reference line on the wall or
screen at this height.
Note: There may be an identifying mark on
the lens to help you locate the center line of
the headlamp high beam bulb.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps and
open the hood. 4.
On the wall or screen you will observe a
flat zone of high intensity light located at
the top of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the flat zone of high intensity
light is not on the horizontal reference
line, adjust the aim of the headlamp
beam. 400
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A. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the
Tire and Rim Association, that may be
used for service on cars, sport utility
vehicles, minivans and light trucks.
Note:
If your tire size does not begin with a
letter this may mean it is designated by
either the European Tire and Rim
Technical Organization or the Japan Tire
Manufacturing Association.
B.
215: Indicates the nominal width of
the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge
to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
C.
65: Indicates the aspect ratio which
gives the tire's ratio of height to width.
D.
R: Indicates a radial type tire.
E.
15: Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to purchase
new tires to match the new wheel
diameter. F.
95: Indicates the tire's load index. It
is an index that relates to how much
weight a tire can carry. You may find this
information in your owner’ s manual. If
not, contact a local tire dealer.
Note: You may not find this information
on all tires because it is not required by
federal law.
G.
H: Indicates the tire's speed rating.
The speed rating denotes the speed at
which a tire is designed to be driven for
extended periods of time under a
standard condition of load and inflation
pressure. The tires on your vehicle may
operate at different conditions for load
and inflation pressure. These speed
ratings may need to be adjusted for the
difference in conditions. The ratings
range from
81 mph (130 km/h) to
186 mph (299 km/h). These ratings are
listed in the following chart.
Note: You may not find this information
on all tires because it is not required by
federal law. Speed rating
Letter rating
81 mph (130 km/h)
M
87 mph (140 km/h)
N
99 mph (159 km/h)
Q
106 mph (171 km/h)
R
112 mph (180 km/h)
S
118 mph (190 km/h)
T
124 mph (200 km/h)
U
130 mph (210 km/h)
H
149 mph (240 km/h)
V
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B. Load Range and Load Inflation
Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying
capabilities and its inflation limits.
C.
Maximum Load Dual lb (kg) at psi
(kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load
and tire pressure when the tire is used
as a dual, defined as four tires on the
rear axle (a total of six or more tires on
the vehicle).
D.
Maximum Load Single lb (kg) at psi
(kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load
and tire pressure when the tire is used
as a single, defined as two tires (total)
on the rear axle.
Information on T Type Tires
T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size.
Note: The temporary tire size for your
vehicle may be different from this
example. Tire Quality Grades do not
apply to this type of tire. T type tires have some additional
information beyond those of P type tires;
these differences are described below:A.
T: Indicates a type of tire, designated
by the Tire and Rim Association, that is
intended for temporary service on cars,
sport utility vehicles, minivans and light
trucks.
B.
145: Indicates the nominal width of
the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge
to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
C.
80: Indicates the aspect ratio which
gives the tire's ratio of height to width.
Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short
sidewall.
D.
D: Indicates a diagonal type tire.
R:
Indicates a radial type tire.
E.
16: Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to purchase
new tires to match the new wheel
diameter.
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Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve
Stems
Periodically inspect the tire treads for
uneven or excessive wear and remove
objects such as stones, nails or glass
that may be wedged in the tread
grooves. Check the tire and valve stems
for holes, cracks, or cuts that may permit
air leakage and repair or replace the tire
and replace the valve stem. Inspect the
tire sidewalls for cracking, cuts, bruises
and other signs of damage or excessive
wear. If internal damage to the tire is
suspected, have the tire demounted and
inspected in case it needs to be repaired
or replaced. For your safety, tires that
are damaged or show signs of excessive
wear should not be used because they
are more likely to blow out or fail.
Improper or inadequate vehicle
maintenance can cause tires to wear
abnormally. Inspect all your tires,
including the spare, frequently, and
replace them if one or more of the
following conditions exist:
Tire Wear
When the tread is worn down to one
sixteenth of an inch (2 mm), tires must
be replaced to help prevent your vehicle
from skidding and hydroplaning. Built-in
treadwear indicators, or wear bars,
which look like narrow strips of smooth
rubber across the tread will appear on
the tire when the tread is worn down to
one sixteenth of an inch (2 mm).
When the tire tread wears down to the
same height as these wear bars, the tire
is worn out and must be replaced.Damage
Periodically inspect the tire treads and
sidewalls for damage (such as bulges in
the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the
tread groove and separation in the tread
or sidewall). If damage is observed or
suspected, have the tire inspected by a
tire professional. Tires can be damaged
during off-road use, so inspection after
off-road use is also recommended.
Age
WARNING: Tires degrade over
time depending on many factors such
as weather, storage conditions, and
conditions of use (load, speed, inflation
pressure) the tires experience
throughout their lives.
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14. Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.
15. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,
making sure the valve stem is facing
outward.
16. Install the lug nuts snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts
until the vehicle is lowered.
17. Turn the wrench handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle
completely. 18. Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. See
Technical Specifications (page 442).
19. If you enabled the Air Suspension Service Mode, switch the mode off prior
to driving.
20. Remove the wheel blocks. Stowing the jack
1. To store the folded wrench on the jack,
engage the bracket of the jack base and
the lug wrench pin, swing the wrench
upwards, adjust jack height until the
wrench hook engages the hole on jack.
Tighten the hex nut clockwise by hand
until secure.
2. Place the jack in the spare tire compartment, install the wing nut and
tighten clockwise by hand until secure.
Stowing the flat tire
You cannot store the full-sized road wheel
in the temporary spare tire well.
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Setting a Destination.........................................525
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.....................530
Zoom......................................................................527
Network Connectivity..................................475
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................475
Network Connectivity – Troubleshooting.........................................476
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
.............568
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™.............................568
Normal Maintenance Intervals........................570
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset........................388
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check......................................387
Opening and Closing the Hood...............384 Closing the Hood...............................................385
Opening the Hood.............................................384
Opening the Doors........................................88 Front Doors............................................................88
Rear Doors..............................................................88
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................365
Obtaining a French Owner’ s Manual............365
Overhead Console.......................................207 Overriding Automatic High Beam
Control
............................................................118
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist..........264
Overriding the Set Speed..........................298
P
Parking Aids
...................................................272
Principle of Operation.......................................272
Passive Anti-Theft System............................97 SecuriLock®............................................................97
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System........................97
Pedestrian Alert System...............................63
Pedestrian Protection....................................63
Perchlorate........................................................12
Personalized Settings..................................138 Information On Demand....................................138
Personal Safety System ™
..............................52
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?...................................................................52
Phone as a Key Limitations
..........................72
Phone as a Key................................................72 Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting..................74
Phone as a Key – Troubleshooting
............74
Phone as a Key – Frequently Asked
Questions...........................................................74 Phone
...............................................................521
Android Auto.......................................................523
Apple CarPlay.....................................................523
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First
Time...................................................................521
Text Messaging...................................................522
Using Your Cell Phone......................................522
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation............222 Low Engine Use..................................................223
Post-Crash Alert System.............................357
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking...............................81
Power Liftgate.................................................92 Hands-Free Feature.............................................95
Obstacle Detection..............................................94
Opening and Closing the Liftgate....................92
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.....................94
Stopping the Liftgate Movement......................94
Switching the Power Liftgate On or Off..........95
Power Seats.....................................................181 10-Way and 12-Way Seat Controls....................181
30-Way Seat Controls........................................183
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With
Active Motion ..................................................186
Power Steering Fluid Check
......................396
Power Windows..............................................119
Accessory Delay..................................................120
Bounce-Back.........................................................119
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Manually Refreshing the Interior Air...............176
Refueling........................................................229 Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever........231
System Warnings.................................................231
Remote Control...............................................67 Car Finder...............................................................69
Passive Key.............................................................67
Remote Start..........................................................69
Replacing the Battery..........................................68
Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................69
Remote Start...................................................174
Automatic Settings..............................................174
Heated and Cooled Features...........................174
Last Settings..........................................................174
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..................410
Replacement Parts Recommendation........12 Collision Repairs.....................................................13
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical
Repairs.................................................................13
Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................
13
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................71
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter....................175
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................366
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......366 Resuming the Set Speed...........................290
Resuming the Set Speed from a Complete
Stop...................................................................298
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators
...........264
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions.......263
Reverse Braking Assist...............................263 Reverse Braking Assist –
Troubleshooting.............................................265
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting .........................................
265
Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently Asked
Questions........................................................266
Reverse Braking Assist – Information Messages.........................................................265
Roadside Assistance....................................351 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance.......................................................352
Vehicles sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance......................................351
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance......................................351
Roadside Emergencies
................................351
Rollover Warning..........................................576
Roof Racks and Load Carriers...................333 Maximum Recommended Load
Amounts...........................................................333
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................348 Running Out of Fuel....................................228
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.........................................................228
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................228
S
Safety Canopy™
...............................................59
Safety Precautions.......................................226
Satellite Radio
................................................487
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)..................................................................488
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..................487
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service....................488
Troubleshooting..................................................489
Scheduled Maintenance............................564
Seatbelt Extensions........................................51
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.........................47
Seatbelt Reminder
..........................................48
Seatbelt Status......................................................49
Seatbelts...........................................................44 Principle of Operation..........................................44
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................47
Conditions of operation......................................48
Seats.................................................................178
Security..............................................................97
Selecting a Drive Mode..............................329
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