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STOP/START SYSTEM ........................................... 91Automatic Mode ...............................................91
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
Autostop ............................................................91
To Start The Engine While In Autostop
Mode .................................................................92
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start
System ..............................................................92
To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start
System ..............................................................92
System Malfunction .........................................92
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED..... 93
Cruise Control ...................................................93
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .........................94
FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ... 102
Park Assist Sensors....................................... 103
Park Assist Warning Display ......................... 103Park Assist Display ........................................ 103
Enabling And Disabling Park Assist.............. 106
Service The Park Assist System ................... 106
Cleaning The Park Assist System ................. 106Park Assist System Usage Precautions ....... 106
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ............................. 108
LaneSense Operation ................................... 108Turning LaneSense On Or Off ....................... 108
LaneSense Warning Message ...................... 108Changing LaneSense Status ........................ 110
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA .............. 110
REFUELING THE VEHICLE .................................. 111
VEHICLE LOADING .............................................. 112
Certification Label ......................................... 112 TRAILER TOWING ................................................ 113
Common Towing Definitions......................... 113
Trailer Hitch Classification ............................ 115
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ............................................. 115Trailer And Tongue Weight............................ 116
Towing Requirements .................................. 116
Towing Tips .................................................... 118
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME) ..................................................... 119
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle ........................................................... 119
DRIVING TIPS ....................................................... 119
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ........................ 119
Driving Through Water ................................. 120
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ........................................ 122
CYBERSECURITY ................................................ 122
UCONNECT SETTINGS ........................................ 123Customer Programmable Features.............. 123
UCONNECT INTRODUCTION ............................... 138
System Overview .......................................... 138
Drag & Drop Menu Bar ................................. 140
Safety And General Information ................... 140
UCONNECT MODES ............................................. 141
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................... 141
Radio Mode .................................................. 142
Media Mode .................................................. 150
Phone Mode ................................................. 152 ANDROID AUTO™ & APPLE CARPLAY® —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................... 162
Android Auto™

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........................................ 162
Apple CarPlay® ............................................. 164 Android Auto™ And Apple CarPlay® Tips
And Tricks ...................................................... 166
NAVIGATION MODE — IF EQUIPPED .................. 166
Navigation Main Menu ................................. 166
Navigating A Route........................................ 168
Search............................................................ 168
Current Route ................................................ 169
My Places....................................................... 171Parking ........................................................... 171
Gas Stations .................................................. 172Settings .......................................................... 172
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES...... 173
Regulatory And Safety Information .............. 173
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................. 174Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 174
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ....... 175
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .......................... 178
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped ................................................... 178
Full Brake Control System With
Mitigation ....................................................... 182Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 185

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................... 188 Occupant Restraint Systems ........................ 188
Important Safety Precautions....................... 188
Seat Belt Systems ......................................... 189
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 195
Child Restraints ............................................ 204
SAFETY TIPS ......................................................... 214
Transporting Passengers .............................. 214Transporting Pets .......................................... 215
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................... 215Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 216Exhaust Gas .................................................. 216
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 217
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ......................... 218
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........................ 218
Preparations For Jacking ............................. 218
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage —
If Equipped..................................................... 219
Jacking Instructions ...................................... 220
SEMI–AUTO KIT ................................................... 223
Description..................................................... 223
Inflation Procedure........................................ 224
Sealant Cartridge Replacement ................... 226 JUMP STARTING .................................................. 226
Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 227
Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 227
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY .............................. 229
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 229
GEAR SELECTOR OVERRIDE ............................. 230
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 231
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........................ 232
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ...................... 232Tow Eye Usage — If Equipped ...................... 232
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 234
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ........................ 234
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.............................. 235
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 236
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 240
1.3L Turbo Engine ......................................... 240
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 241
Adding Washer Fluid ..................................... 241
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 241Pressure Washing ......................................... 242
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE..................................... 242
Engine Oil ...................................................... 242
Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 243Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............................... 243
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 243Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 244
Body Lubrication ........................................... 244 Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 245
Exhaust System ............................................ 246
Cooling System.............................................. 247
Brake System ............................................... 250
Automatic Transmission ............................... 251
FUSES ............................................................ 252
BULB REPLACEMENT .................................... 259
TIRES ..................................................................... 269
Tire Safety Information ................................. 269
Tires — General Information ......................... 276
Tire Types....................................................... 279Spare Tires — If Equipped............................. 280Wheel And Wheel Trim Care......................... 282
Snow Traction Devices ................................. 283
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................ 284
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES .................... 285
Treadwear...................................................... 285
Traction Grades ............................................. 285Temperature Grades..................................... 285
STORING THE VEHICLE ....................................... 286
BODYWORK .......................................................... 286
Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 286
Body And Underbody Maintenance ............. 286
Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 286
INTERIORS ........................................................... 287
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................. 287
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 287
Leather Surfaces........................................... 288
Glass Surfaces ............................................. 288

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Child-Protection Door Lock Location

NOTE:
When the Child-Protection Door Lock system is
engaged, the door can only be opened by using
the outside door handle even though the inside
door lock is in the unlocked position.
After disengaging the Child-Protection Door
Lock system, always test the door from the
inside to make certain it is in the unlocked posi -
tion.
After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock
system, always test the door from the inside to
make certain it is in the locked position.
For emergency exit with the system engaged,
rotate the lock button to the unlocked position,
roll down the window, and open the door with
the outside door handle.
NOTE:Always use this device when carrying children.
After engaging the child lock on both rear doors,
check for effective engagement by trying to open a
door with the internal handle. Once the
Child-Protection Door Lock system is engaged, it is
impossible to open the doors from inside the
vehicle. Before getting out of the vehicle, be sure to
check that there is no one left inside.
STEERING WHEEL
MANUAL TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
C
OLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen
or shorten the steering column. The tilt/
telescoping lever is located below the steering
wheel at the end of the steering column.
Tilt/Telescoping Lever

To unlock the steering column, push the tilt/
telescoping lever downward (toward the floor). To
tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel
upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or
shorten the steering column, pull the steering
wheel outward or push it inward as desired.
To lock the steering column in position, pull the tilt/
telescoping lever upward until fully engaged.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be
opened from the outside when the
Child-Protection locks are engaged.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or
driving with the steering column unlocked, could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
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To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the
head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push
the adjustment button, located at the base of the
head restraint, and push downward on the head
restraint.

Rear Head Restraint

Front Removal
To remove the head restraint recline the backrest
of the seat to avoid interference with the roof.
Raise the head restraint as far as it can go then
push the release button and adjustment button at
the base of each post while pulling the head
restraint up. To reinstall the head restraint, put the
head restraint posts into the holes and push
downward. Then adjust it to the appropriate height.
NOTE:Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees
to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain addi -
tional clearance to the back of the head.
Rear Removal
To remove the head restraint, raise it as far as it
can go then push the release button and
adjustment button at the base of each post while
pulling the head restraint up. To reinstall the head
restraint, put the head restraint posts into the
holes and push downward. Then adjust it to the
appropriate height.
NOTE:Do not reposition the head restraint 180 degrees
to the incorrect position in an attempt to gain addi -
tional clearance to the back of the head.
1 — Adjustment Button
2 — Release Button
WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head restraints
in a location outside the occupant compart -
ment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in
the vehicle to properly protect the occupants.
Follow the reinstallation instructions above
prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a
seat.
WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head restraints
in a location outside the occupant compart -
ment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in
the vehicle to properly protect the occupants.
Follow the reinstallation instructions above
prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a
seat.
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MIRRORS
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
Manual Mirror — If Equipped
The mirror can be adjusted up, down, left, and
right. The mirror should be adjusted to center on
the view through the rear window. Headlight glare
from vehicles behind you can be reduced by
moving the lever under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while the lever under the mirror
is set in the day position (toward the windshield).

Mirror Lever

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the
feature on or off by pushing the button at the base
of the mirror. A light to the left of the button will illuminate to indicate when the dimming feature is
activated. The sensor to the right of the button
does not illuminate.

Automatic Dimming Button

NOTE:This feature is disabled when the vehicle is in
REVERSE.
ILLUMINATED VANITY MIRRORS —
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F EQUIPPED
An illuminated vanity mirror is located on each sun
visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down
and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights will
turn on automatically. Closing the mirror cover will
turn the light off.
Vanity Mirror Light

Sun Visors “Slide-On-Rod” Feature
The sun visor “Slide-On-Rod” feature allows for
additional flexibility in positioning the sun visor to
block out the sun.

1. Fold down the sun visor.

2. Unclip the visor from the center clip.
3. Pivot the sun visor toward the side window.
4. Extend the sun visor blade for additional sun
blockage.
NOTE:The sun visor blade can also be extended while the
sun visor is against the windshield for additional
sun blockage through the front of the vehicle.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
The headlight switch is located on the left side of
the instrument panel. The headlight switch
controls the operation of the headlights, parking
lights, daytime running lights, fog lights and the
dimming of the instrument cluster and interior
lighting.

Headlight Switch
Turning on the headlights will illuminate the
instrument cluster and the controls located on the
instrument panel.NOTE:On vehicles sold in Canada, both the rear position
lights and Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will turn
on when the headlight switch is rotated to the
O (off) position.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLS) —
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F EQUIPPED
The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), if enabled
through Uconnect Settings, will turn on when the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position and the
park brake is not applied.
NOTE:
For vehicles sold in Canada, the Daytime
Running Lights will automatically deactivate
when the front fog lights are turned on.
On some vehicles, the Daytime Running Lights
may deactivate, or reduce intensity, on one side
of the vehicle (when a turn signal is activated on
that side), or on both sides of the vehicle (when
the hazard warning lights are activated).
HIGH BEAMS
To activate the high beam headlights, push the
multifunction lever forward (toward the front of the
vehicle), and an indicator will illuminate in the
instrument cluster display.
To deactivate the high beam headlights, pull the
multifunction lever rearward (toward the rear of
the vehicle).

High Beam And Turn Signal Controls

NOTE:The headlights must be on for the high beams to
activate.
1 — Rotate Headlight Control
2 — Ambient Lighting Control
3 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
4 — Front Fog Light Switch

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AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP
C
ONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
system provides increased forward lighting at night
by automating high beam control through the use
of a digital camera mounted on the windshield.
This camera detects vehicle specific light and
automatically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
NOTE:
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
can be turned on or off through Uconnect
Settings Ú page 123.
Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and
taillights of vehicles in the field of view will
cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to
the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other obstruc -
tions on the windshield or camera lens will
cause the system to function improperly.
FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights
by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on,
and remain on, until the lever is released.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
This system automatically turns the headlights on
or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the
system on, rotate the headlight switch clockwise to
the last detent (AUTO position) for automatic
headlight operation. To turn the automatic system
off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO
position.
NOTE:The ignition must be in the ON/RUN or START
position before the headlights will come on in the
automatic mode.
Light Sensor
The light sensor is equipped with an infrared LED,
located on the windshield. It detects changes in
light intensity outside the vehicle, based on the
sensitivity of light set by using the menu on the
display or on the Uconnect system.
The higher the sensitivity, the lesser the amount of
external light required for controlling the lighting.
PARKING LIGHTS
Rotate the headlight switch to the first position to
turn on the parking lights. The parking light
indicator in the cluster will illuminate.
HEADLIGHT TIME DELAY
This feature provides the safety of headlight
illumination for up to 90 seconds when leaving
your vehicle in an unlit area.
The time delay of the headlights is programmable
between 0, 30, 60 and 90 seconds within
Uconnect Settings Ú page 123.
Headlight Delay Activation
To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in
the OFF position while the headlights are still on.
Then, turn off the headlights within two minutes.
The delay interval begins when the headlight
switch is turned off.
Headlight Delay Deactivation
The feature is disabled by turning on the
headlights, the parking lights or by placing the
ignition in the ON/RUN position.
If you shut off the lights before the ignition is
turned on, they will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:The lights must be turned off within two minutes of
placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate
this feature.
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Rear Dome Light — If Equipped
Push the switch on the rear dome light once to turn
the light on, the light will remain on at all times.
Push the switch a second time to turn the light off,
the light will remain off until a door is opened.

Rear Dome Light On/Off Switch

Retractable Roof Lights
For vehicles equipped with a retractable roof, there
are two interior lights located below the grab
handles of the rear doors.
The lights come on by opening any of the doors.
CARGO AREA LIGHTS
An interior light is located on the left side panel in
the cargo area.
This light automatically turns on/off when the
liftgate is opened and closed, regardless of the
position of the ignition.
NOTE:In order to preserve the life of the battery, the light
will turn off after 15 minutes.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located
on the lever on the right side of the steering
column. The front wipers are operated by rotating
a switch, located on the end of the lever.

Windshield Wiper Lever

WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION
Rotate the windshield wiper knob to one of the first
two detent positions for intermittent settings, the
third detent for low wiper operation and the fourth
for high wiper operation.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and
hold. If the lever is pulled while in the intermittent
setting, the wipers will turn on and operate for
several wipe cycles after the lever is released, and
then resume the intermittent interval previously
selected.
If the lever is pulled while the wipers are in the off
position, the wipers will operate for several wipe
cycles, then turn off.
1 — Push Forward For Rear Washer
2 — Rotate For Rear Wiper Operation
3 — Rotate For Front Wiper Operation
4 — Pull For Front Washer
5 — Push Up For Mist
CAUTION!
Always remove any buildup of snow that
prevents the windshield wiper blades from
returning to the “park” position. If the windshield
wiper switch is turned off, and the blades cannot
return to the “park” position, damage to the
wiper motor may occur.

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