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.Move right/left or up/
down to change the
highlighted area on the
display screen.
7.6(Phone) or{
(Home Page)
.Press6to access the
phone menu or press
{
to access the Home
Page. See “Home Page”
later in this section.
8.0(Back)
.Press to return to the
previous display in
a menu.
Home Page
The Home Page is where
vehicle application icons are
accessed. Some applications
are disabled when the vehicle
is moving.
Swipe left or right across the
display to access the pages of
icons. Managing Home Page Icons
1. Touch and hold any of the Home Page icons to enter
edit mode.
2. Continue holding the icon and drag it to the desired
position.
3. Release your finger to drop the icon in the
desired position.
4. To move an application to another page, drag the
icon to the edge of the
display toward the
desired page.
5. Continue dragging and dropping application icons
as desired.
Steering Wheel
Controls
If equipped, some audio
controls can be adjusted at
the steering wheel. When in Valet Mode,
if equipped, access to the
infotainment functions is
disabled. See
“Valet Mode,” in
Settings 0210.
g:Press to answer an
incoming call or start voice
recognition. See Bluetooth
(Overview) 0202 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone) 0203.
c:Press to decline an
incoming call or end a current
call. Press to mute or unmute
the infotainment system when
not on a call.

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Albums :TouchHnext to any
album to store the album as a
favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite
album. The first song in the
album list begins to play.
Genres : Touch
Hnext to any
genre to store the genre as a
favorite. Touch a saved
favorite to recall a favorite
genre. The first song of the
genre begins to play.
Podcasts : Touch
Hnext to
any podcast to store the
podcast as a favorite. Touch a
saved favorite to recall a
favorite podcast. The podcast
begins to play.
Audiobooks : Touch
Hnext
to any audiobook to store the
audiobook as a favorite. Touch
a saved favorite to recall a
favorite audiobook. The first
chapter in the audiobook
begins to play.
Media Playback and Mute
USB playback will be paused if
the system is muted. If the
steering wheel mute control is
pressed again, playback will
resume.
If the source is changed while
in mute, playback resumes and
audio will unmute.
Bluetooth Audio
Music may be played from a
paired Bluetooth device. See
Bluetooth (Overview) 0202 or
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone) 0203 for help pairing a
device.
Volume and song selection
may be controlled by using the
infotainment controls or the
mobile device. If Bluetooth is
selected and no volume is
present, check the volume
setting on the infotainment
system.
Music can be launched by
touching Bluetooth from the
recent sources list on the left of the display or by touching
the More option and then
touching the Bluetooth device.
To play music via Bluetooth:
1. Power on the device, and pair to connect the device.
2. Once paired, touch Audio from the Home Page, then
touch Bluetooth from the
recent sources list on the
left of the display.
Bluetooth Sound Menu
See “Infotainment System
Sound Menu” under AM-FM
Radio 0171.
Manage Bluetooth Devices
From the Home Page: 1. Touch Audio.
2. Touch Devices to add or delete devices.
When touching Bluetooth, the
radio may not be able to
launch the audio player on the
connected device to start
playing. When the vehicle is
not moving, use the mobile
device to begin playback.

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i:Press to end a call, decline
a call, or cancel an operation.
Press to mute or unmute the
infotainment system when not
on a call.
Infotainment System
Controls
For information about how to
navigate the menu system
using the infotainment
controls, see Overview 0165.
Audio System
When using the Bluetooth
mobile device system, sound
comes through the vehicle's
front audio system speakers
and overrides the audio
system. The volume level while
on a mobile device call can be
adjusted by pressing the
steering wheel controls or the
volume control on the center
stack. The adjusted volume
level remains in memory for
later calls. The volume cannot
be lowered beyond a certain
level.
Bluetooth (Pairing
and Using a Phone)
Pairing
A Bluetooth-enabled mobile
device must be paired to the
Bluetooth system and then
connected to the vehicle
before it can be used. See the
mobile device manufacturer's
user guide for Bluetooth
functions before pairing the
device.
Pairing Information
.If no mobile device has been
connected, the Phone main
page on the infotainment
display will show the
Connect Phone option.
Touch this option to
connect. Another way to
connect is to touch the
Phones tab at the top right
of the display and then
touch Add Phone.
.A Bluetooth smartphone
with music capability can be
paired to the vehicle as a
smartphone and a music
player at the same time.
.Up to 10 devices can be
paired to the Bluetooth
system.
.The pairing process is
disabled when the vehicle is
moving.
.Pairing only needs to be
completed once, unless the
pairing information on the
cell phone changes or the
cell phone is deleted from
the system.
.If multiple paired cell phones
are within range of the
system, the system
connects to the paired cell
phone that is set to First to
Connect. If there is no cell
phone set to First to
Connect, it will link to the cell
phone which was used last.
To link to a different paired
cell phone, see “Linking to a
Different Phone” later in this
section.

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Searching Contacts Using
the Keypad
To search for contacts using
the keypad:1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page.
2. Touch Keypad and enter partial phone numbers or
contact names using the
digits on the keypad to
search.
Results will show on the
right side of the display.
Touch one to place a call.
Accepting or Declining
a Call
When an incoming call is
received, the infotainment
system mutes and a ring tone
is heard in the vehicle.
Accepting a Call
There are two ways to accept
a call:
.Pressgon the steering
wheel controls.
.Touch Answer on the
infotainment display.
Declining a Call
There are two ways to decline
a call:
.Pression the steering
wheel controls.
.Touch Ignore on the
infotainment display.
Call Waiting
Call waiting must be
supported on the Bluetooth
cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier
to work.
Accepting a Call
Press
gto answer, then touch
Switch on the infotainment
display.
Declining a Call
Press
ito decline, then
touch Ignore on the
infotainment display Switching Between Calls (Call
Waiting Calls Only)
To switch between calls, touch
Phone on the Home Page to
display Call View. While in Call
View, touch the call
information of the call on hold
to change calls.
Three-Way Calling
Three-way calling must be
supported on the Bluetooth
cell phone and enabled by the
wireless service carrier
to work.
To start a three-way call while
in a current call:
1. In the Call View, touch Add Call to add another call.
2. Initiate the second call by selecting from Recents,
Contacts, or Keypad.
3. When the second call is active, touch the merge
icon to conference the
three-way call together.

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Ending a Call
.Pression the steering
wheel controls.
.Touch#on the infotainment
display, next to a call, to end
only that call.
Dual Tone
Multi-Frequency (DTMF)
Tones
The in-vehicle Bluetooth
system can send numbers
during a call. This is used when
calling a menu-driven phone
system. Use the Keypad to
enter the number.
Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto
If equipped, Android Auto and/
or Apple CarPlay capability
may be available through a
compatible smartphone.
If available, the Android Auto
and Apple CarPlay icons will
change from gray to color on
the Home Page of the
infotainment display. To use Android Auto and/or
Apple CarPlay:
For Wired Phone Projection
1. Download the Android Auto app to your
smartphone from the
Google Play store. There is
no app required for Apple
CarPlay.
2. Connect your Android phone or Apple iPhone by
using the factory-provided
phone USB cable and
plugging into a USB data
port. For best
performance, it is highly
recommended to use the
device’s factory-provided
USB cable, which should
be replaced after
significant wear to
maintain connection
quality. Aftermarket or
third-party cables may
not work.
3. When the phone is first connected to activate
Apple CarPlay or Android
Auto, accept the terms and conditions on both the
infotainment system and
the phone.
4. Follow the instructions on the phone.
The Android Auto and Apple
CarPlay icons on the Home
Page will illuminate depending
on the smartphone. Android
Auto and/or Apple CarPlay
may automatically launch upon
USB connection. If not, touch
the Android Auto or Apple
CarPlay icon on the Home
Page to launch.
Press
{on the center stack to
return to the Home Page.
For Wireless Phone
Projection
If equipped, verify your phone
is wireless compatible by
visiting the Google Android
Auto or Apple CarPlay
support page.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your
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reducing vehicle speed by
shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause
the tires to slide.
Remember: Antilock brakes
help avoid only the
braking skid.
Off-Road Driving
All-Wheel Drive vehicles can
be used for off-road driving.
Vehicles without All-Wheel
Drive and vehicles not
equipped with All Terrain (AT)
or On-Off Road (OOR) tires
must not be driven off-road
except on a level, solid
surface. To contact the tire
manufacturer for more
information about the original
equipment tires, see the
Limited Warranty and Owner
Assistance Information
manual.
Controlling the vehicle is the
key to successful off-road
driving. One of the best ways
to control the vehicle is to
control the speed.
{Warning
When driving off-road,
bouncing and quick changes
in direction can easily throw
you out of position. This
could cause you to lose
control and crash. You and
your passengers should
always wear seat belts.
Before Driving Off-Road
.Have all necessary
maintenance and service
work completed.
.Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid
levels, and check inflation
pressure in all tires, including
the spare, if equipped.
.Read all the information
about All-Wheel Drive
vehicles in this manual.
.Make sure all underbody
shields, if equipped, are
properly attached.
.Know the local laws that
apply to off-road driving. To gain more ground
clearance if needed, it may be
necessary to remove the front
fascia lower air dam. However,
driving without the air dam
reduces fuel economy.
Caution
Operating the vehicle for
extended periods without
the front fascia lower air
dam installed can cause
improper airflow to the
engine. Reattach the front
fascia air dam after off-road
driving.
Loading the Vehicle for
Off-Road Driving
{Warning
.Unsecured cargo on the
load floor can be tossed
about when driving over
rough terrain. You or your
passengers can be struck
by flying objects. Secure
the cargo properly.
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the transmission is in gear.
Slowly spinning the wheels in
the forward and reverse
directions causes a rocking
motion that could free the
vehicle. If that does not get
the vehicle out after a few
tries, it might need to be
towed out. If the vehicle does
need to be towed out, see
Transporting a Disabled
Vehicle0437.
Vehicle Load Limits
It is very important to know
how much weight the
vehicle can carry. This
weight is called the vehicle
capacity weight and
includes the weight of all
occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed
options. Two labels on the
vehicle may show how
much weight it may
properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label
and the Certification/Tire
label.
{Warning
Do not load the vehicle
any heavier than the
Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR), or either
the maximum front or
rear Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR). This can
cause systems to break
and change the way the
vehicle handles. This
could cause loss of
control and a crash.
Overloading can also
reduce stopping
performance, damage the
tires, and shorten the life
of the vehicle.
Tire and Loading Information
Label
Example Label
A vehicle-specific Tire and
Loading Information label is
attached to the center
pillar (B-pillar). The tire and
loading information label
shows the number of
occupant seating
positions (1), and the
maximum vehicle capacity
weight (2) in kilograms and
pounds.

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Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive
Vehicles with this feature can
operate in All-Wheel
Drive (AWD) Mode. See Driver
Mode Control0278.
Press MODE to cycle through
the modes.
.TOUR
.SPORT
.AWD (AWD vehicles only)
.OFF-ROAD (AWD
vehicles only)
.SNOW/ICE (FWD
vehicles only)
AWD is active in AWD,
Off-road, and Sport modes.
The AWD system delivers
power to all four wheels and
the system adjusts as needed
to improve traction.
The AWD Mode will stay
selected until the mode is
changed.
For more information on the
available modes, see Driver
Mode Control 0278.
Brakes
Electric Brake Boost
Vehicles equipped with
electric brake boost have
hydraulic brake circuits that
are electronically controlled
when the brake pedal is
applied during normal
operation. The system
performs routine tests and
turns off within a few minutes
after the vehicle is turned off. Noise may be heard during
this time. If the brake pedal is
pressed during the tests or
when the electric brake boost
system is off, a noticeable
change in pedal force and
travel may be felt. This is
normal.
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
The Antilock Brake System
(ABS) helps prevent a braking
skid and maintain steering
while braking hard.
ABS performs a system check
when the vehicle is first driven.
A momentary motor or clicking
noise may be heard while this
test is going on, and the brake
pedal may move slightly. This
is normal.