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RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME) ..................................... 126
DRIVING TIPS ....................................................... 126 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ........................ 126
Driving Through Water ................................. 127
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ......................................... 128
CYBERSECURITY ................................................. 128
UCONNECT SETTINGS ........................................ 129Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Settings .................... 129
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES...... 144
Regulatory And Safety Information .............. 144
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................. 145 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 145
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ....... 146
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .......................... 151
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped..................................................... 151
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation
Operation —
If Equipped..................................................... 155
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 157 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ................... 160
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ....... 160
Important Safety Precautions ...................... 160Seat Belt Systems ........................................ 161Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 167Child Restraints ............................................. 176
SAFETY TIPS ....................................................... 189
Transporting Passengers .............................. 189Transporting Pets ......................................... 189
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................... 189
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 191
Exhaust Gas................................................... 191
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 192IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ........................ 193
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED ..... 193
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ......................... 197 Preparations For Jacking ............................. 197
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage .............. 198Jacking And Changing A Tire ....................... 198
JUMP STARTING ................................................. 201
Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 201
Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 202 REFUELING IN AN EMERGENCY –
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 203
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 204
MANUAL PARK RELEASE .................................. 205
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................... 206
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .......................... 208 All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models...................... 209
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Models ................. 209
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 209
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......................... 209
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................... 210
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 211
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 214
3.6L Engine .................................................. 2145.7L Engine ................................................... 215
Checking Oil Level ........................................ 216
Adding Washer Fluid ..................................... 216Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 216
Pressure Washing ......................................... 217
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118STARTING AND OPERATING
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
1. Push the fuel filler door release switch
(located in the driver's door map pocket).
Fuel Filler Door Release Switch
2. Open the fuel filler door.
Fuel Filler Location
NOTE:In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel
door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on
the fuel door to break the ice buildup and
re-release the fuel door using the inside release
button. Do not pry on the door.
3. There is no fuel filler cap. Two flapper doors inside the pipe seal the system.
4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the flapper doors
while refueling.
5. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is full.
6. Maintain nozzle in filler for five seconds to allow nozzle to drain.
7. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door.
NOTE:A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the
spare tire area) to open the flapper doors to allow
for emergency refueling with a gas can.EMERGENCY FUEL FILLER DOOR
R
ELEASE
If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use
the fuel filler door emergency release located in
the trunk.
WARNING!
Never have any smoking materials lit in or
near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or
the tank is being filled.
Never add fuel when the engine is running.
This is in violation of most state and federal
fire regulations and may cause the Malfunc -
tion Indicator Light to turn on.
A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle.
You could be burned. Always place fuel
containers on the ground while filling.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
off” the fuel tank after filling.
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JACK LOCATION/SPARE TIRE STOWAGE
The jack, spare tire and fuel funnel are stowed
under an access cover in the trunk.
NOTE:The spare tire must be removed in order to access
the jack.
Follow these steps to access the jack and spare
tire.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap.
3. Rotate the fastener securing the spare tire counterclockwise to remove it.
Spare Tire Fastener
4. Remove the spare tire to access the jack.
Jack Location
5. Rotate the fastener securing the jack counter -
clockwise to remove it.
Jack Fastener
6. Remove the jack and lug wrench assembly
from under the spare tire. Turn the jack screw
to the left to loosen the lug wrench, and
remove the wrench from the jack assembly.
JACKING AND CHANGING A TIRE
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision
or hard stop could endanger the occupants of
the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the
spare tire in the places provided. Have the
deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced
immediately.
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before
raising the vehicle.
Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
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Jacking Warning Label
Placement for the front and rear jacking locations
are critical. See the following images for proper
jacking locations.
Jacking Locations
1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench.
2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the
center cap covers the lug nuts, use the lug
wrench to pry the center cap off carefully
before raising the vehicle.
3. Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to loosen, but not remove, the lug nuts on the
wheel with the flat tire. Turn the lug nuts
counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is
still on the ground.
4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screw
clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with
the lift area of the sill flange.
Apply the parking brake firmly and set an auto -
matic transmission in PARK.
Chock the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be raised.
Never start or run the engine with the vehicle
on a jack.
Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is
on a jack.
Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a
jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle,
take it to a service center where it can be
raised on a lift.
Only use the jack in the positions indicated for
lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with
the valve stem facing the ground.
WARNING!CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the
Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
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200IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
NOTE:If the vehicle is too low for jack placement, slide
the jack on its side and rotate it up into position.
Front Lifting Point
Front Jacking Location Rear Lifting Point
Rear Jacking Location
5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire and install the spare tire. 6. Remove the lug nuts and tire.
7. Mount the spare tire.
Mounting Spare Tire
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can
make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the
jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle
only enough to remove the tire.
CAUTION!
Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve
stem facing outward. The vehicle could be
damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
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NOTE:
For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to
install a center cap or wheel cover on the
compact spare Úpage 254.
8. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the lug nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten
the lug nuts.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
10. Finish tightening the wheel bolts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle
for increased leverage. Tighten the wheel bolts
in a star pattern until each wheel bolt has been
tightened twice. If in doubt about the correct
tightness, have them checked with a torque
wrench by an authorized dealer or at a service
station Ú page 263.
11. Stow the jack, tools and flat tire. Make sure the base of the jack faces the front of the vehicle
before tightening down the fastener.
JUMP STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be
jump started using a set of jumper cables and a
battery in another vehicle, or by using a portable
battery booster pack. Jump starting can be
dangerous if done improperly, so please follow the
procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack, follow
the manufacturer's operating instructions and
precautions.
PREPARATIONS FOR JUMP START
The battery is stored under an access cover in the
trunk. Remote battery posts are located on the
right side of the engine compartment for jump
starting.
Jump Starting Locations
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the
jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the
vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision
or hard stop could endanger the occupants of
the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the
spare tire in the places provided. Have the
deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced
immediately.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery is
frozen. It could rupture or explode and cause
personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter
motor, alternator or electrical system may occur.
Remote Positive (+) Post
Remote Negative (-) Post
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234SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Rear Interior Fuses
There is also a power distribution center located in
the trunk under the spare tire access panel. This
center contains fuses and relays. Fuse cavity
location and descriptions are printed on the inside
of the power distribution center cover.
Rear Power Distribution Center
CAUTION!
When installing the power distribution center
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is
properly positioned and fully latched. Failure
to do so may allow water to get into the power
distribution center and possibly result in an
electrical system failure.
CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
* If Equipped
F02 60 Amp Yellow –Front PDC Feed #1
F03 ––Spare
F04 60 Amp Yellow –Front PDC Feed #2
F05 30 Amp Pink
–Sunroof *
20 Amp Blue Dome Lamp – Police
F06 40 Amp Green –Exterior Lighting #1
F07 40 Amp Green –Exterior Lighting #2
F08 30 Amp Pink –Interior Lighting
F09 40 Amp Green –Power Locks
F10 30 Amp Pink –Driver Door Control Module
F11 30 Amp Pink –Passenger Door Control Module
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Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
NOTE:The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on
the driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of the
driver's side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including
the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and
inflate to the recommended pressure for your
vehicle.
Example Tire Placard Location (Door) Example Tire Placard Location (B-pillar)
Tire And Loading Information Placard
Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about
the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the
vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not
exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your
vehicle. You will not exceed the tire's load carrying
capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions,
tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified
on the Tire and Loading Information placard in
“Vehicle Loading” Ú page 119.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross
axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded.
For further information on GAWRs, vehicle loading,
and trailer towing Úpage 119.8
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