
4 
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS  ..................................................... 104
CYBERSECURITY  ............................................................. 104
UCONNECT SETTINGS...................................................... 105
Customer Programmable Features  ........................ 105
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES .................. 120 Regulatory And Safety Information .......................... 120
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES........................................................... 121Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................................. 121Rear Seat Reminder Alert (RSRA) ............................ 121
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System  .................. 122
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ...................................... 126 Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) — If Equipped ............ 126Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With 
Mitigation — If Equipped ........................................... 129
Tire Pressure Monitoring 
System (TPMS) .......................................................... 131
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS  ................................ 134 Occupant Restraint Systems Features  ................... 134Important Safety Precautions .................................. 134Seat Belt Systems  .................................................... 135
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) .................. 143Child Restraints ......................................................... 153 SAFETY TIPS  .................................................................... 167
Transporting Passengers ......................................... 167
Transporting Pets  .................................................... 167
Connected Vehicles .................................................. 167Safety Checks You Should Make Inside 
The Vehicle  ............................................................... 167Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make 
Outside The Vehicle .................................................. 168Exhaust Gas  ............................................................. 169
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ..................................... 169IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ..................................... 170
SOS AND ASSIST MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED ................. 170
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING —
IF EQUIPPED  .................................................................... 173 Preparations For Jacking ......................................... 173
Jack And Spare Tire Location................................... 174Equipment Removal  ................................................ 174
Jacking Instructions.................................................. 175Road Tire Installation ............................................... 178
Portable Air Compressor — If Equipped .................. 179
Return Inflatable Spare Tire..................................... 180
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ................................. 180
JUMP STARTING............................................................... 185 Preparations For Jump Start .................................... 185Jump Starting Procedure.......................................... 186 REFUELING IN EMERGENCY – IF EQUIPPED  ...............187
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS......................................... 187
MANUAL PARK RELEASE  ...............................................188
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE  ........................................... 189
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.......................................190
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE 
SYSTEM (EARS)  ...............................................................191
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)......................................191
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING  ................................................. 192 Maintenance Plan ..................................................... 193
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ................................................. 195 3.6L Engine................................................................ 195
Checking Oil Level ..................................................... 196Adding Washer Fluid  ................................................ 196
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................................ 196Pressure Washing ..................................................... 197
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE  ................................................. 197 Engine Oil  .................................................................. 197
Engine Oil Filter ......................................................... 197
Engine Air Cleaner Filter  .......................................... 198
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............................... 198Air Conditioner Maintenance .................................... 199
Body Lubrication........................................................ 200
Windshield Wiper Blades .......................................... 201
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Service Stop/Start System Warning Light 
Úpage 71
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light  
Úpage 71
Yellow Indicator Lights
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) or Pedestrian Emergency Braking  (PEB) OFF Indicator Light
 
Úpage 72
Green Indicator Lights Cruise Control Set Indicator Light  
Úpage 72
Front Fog Indicator Light  
Úpage 72
KeySense Indicator Light  
Úpage 72
Yellow Warning Lights
Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light
 
Úpage 72
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light  
Úpage 72
Turn Signal Indicator Lights  
Úpage 72
White Indicator Lights
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light  
Úpage 72
Set Speed Display Indicator Light  
Úpage 72
Blue Indicator Lights High Beam Indicator Light  
Úpage 73
Green Indicator Lights
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64GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL  
KEYSENSE CLUSTER MESSAGES — 
I
F EQUIPPED
When the KeySense key is in use there will be:
  Continuous, dedicated telltale
  Unique Display Splash Screen
With KeySense in use there will be multiple associated 
messages shown in the following table:
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY MENU 
I
TEMS 
The instrument cluster display can be used to view the 
main menu items for several features. Use the  up  and 
down   arrow buttons to scroll through the driver 
interactive display menu options until the desired menu is 
reached  
Úpage 62.
NOTE:The instrument cluster display menu items display in the 
center of the instrument cluster. Menu items may vary 
depending on your vehicle features.
Speedometer
Push and release the  up   or  down   arrow button 
until Speedometer is highlighted in the instrument cluster 
display. Push and release the  OK button to toggle between 
MPH and km/h.
Vehicle Info
Push and release the  up   or  down   arrow button 
until Vehicle Info is highlighted in the instrument cluster 
display. Push the  left  or right   arrow button to scroll 
through the following information submenus:
Tire Pressure
If tire pressure is  OK for all tires, a vehicle ICON is 
displayed with tire pressure values in each corner of the 
ICON.
If one or more tires have low pressure, “Inflate Tire To XX” 
is displayed with the vehicle ICON, and the tire pressure 
values in each corner of the ICON with the pressure value 
of the low tire displayed in a different color than the other 
tire pressure value.
If the Tire Pressure system requires service, “Service Tire 
Pressure System” is displayed.
Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be 
reset  
Úpage 131.
Coolant Temp
Displays the actual coolant temperature.
Transmission Temp
Displays the actual transmission temperature.
Oil Temp
Displays the actual oil temperature.
Setting
Instrument Cluster Display 
Message
None – With vehicle  ignition ON “KeySense in use. Max vehicle 
speed set to xx MPH/or km/h”
Max Vehicle Speed 
“Max speed reached. 
KeySense in use” supported 
by a chime
 “Approaching max speed 
xx MPH/km/h” supported by 
a chime
Start Up Fuel Alert  message
 “Range to empty xxx miles or km”
Early Low Fuel Alert  Message “Fuel Low”
ParkSense “Feature cannot be disabled. 
KeySense in use”
Blind Spot “Feature cannot be disabled. 
KeySense in use”
Forward Collision  Warning “Feature cannot be disabled. 
KeySense in use”
Setting
Instrument Cluster Display 
Message
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Low Fuel Warning Light
When the fuel level reaches approximately 
1.85 gal (7 L) this warning light will turn on, and 
remain on until fuel is added.
A single warning chime will sound with Low Fuel Warning.
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — 
If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate when the 
windshield washer fluid is low.
Service Automatic Emergency Braking 
(AEB) or Pedestrian Emergency Braking 
(PEB) Warning Light — If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate to indicate a 
fault in the AEB Warning System. Contact an 
authorized dealer for service  
Úpage 129.
Service Stop/Start System Warning Light — 
If Equipped
This warning light will illuminate when the 
Stop/Start system is not functioning properly 
and service is required. Contact an authorized 
dealer for service  
Úpage 85.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 
Warning Light 
The warning light switches on and a message is 
displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is 
lower than the recommended value and/or 
that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these 
cases, optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not 
be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition previously 
mentioned, the display will show the indications 
corresponding to each tire.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be 
checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation 
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on 
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your  vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated 
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you 
should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for 
those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been 
equipped with a TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure 
light when one or more of your tires is significantly 
underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure 
light illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as 
soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. 
Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the tire 
to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinflation also 
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect 
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper 
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to 
maintain correct tire pressure, even if underinflation has 
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS 
low tire pressure light.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS 
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not 
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is 
combined with the low tire pressure light. When the 
system detects a malfunction, the light will flash for 
approximately one minute and then remain continuously 
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent 
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When 
the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may 
not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as 
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of 
reasons, including the installation of replacement or 
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the 
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator 
Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the vehicle 
control system. It also could affect fuel economy and 
driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic 
converter damage and power loss will soon occur. 
Immediate service is required.
CAUTION!
Do not continue driving with one or more flat tires as 
handling may be compromised. Stop the vehicle, 
avoiding sharp braking and steering. If a tire puncture 
occurs, repair immediately using the dedicated tire 
repair kit and contact an authorized dealer as soon as 
possible.
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72GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL  
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS 
malfunction light after replacing one or more tires or 
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or 
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to 
function properly.
YELLOW INDICATOR LIGHTS
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) or 
Pedestrian Emergency Braking (PEB) OFF 
Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light illuminates to indicate that 
Forward Collision Warning is off.
GREEN INDICATOR LIGHTS
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light —
If Equipped  
This indicator light will illuminate when the 
cruise control is set to the desired speed  
Úpage 86.
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when the 
front fog lights are on.
KeySense Indicator Light — If Equipped
The KeySense indicator is illuminated when a 
KeySense key is detected upon startup of the 
vehicle. The indicator will remain lit for the 
entire key cycle as a reminder that the 
KeySense key is in use. While the KeySense key is in use, 
the vehicle will respond to settings associated with the 
KeySense profile  
Úpage 10.
Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light 
This indicator light will illuminate when the 
parking lights or headlights are turned on.
Stop/Start Active Indicator Light — 
If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when the 
Stop/Start function is in “Autostop” mode  
Úpage 85.
Turn Signal Indicator Lights  
When the left or right turn signal is activated, 
the turn signal indicator will flash 
independently and the corresponding exterior 
turn signal lamps will flash. Turn signals can be 
activated when the multifunction lever is moved down 
(left) or up (right).
NOTE:
 A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven 
more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
 Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either indi -
cator flashes at a rapid rate.
WHITE INDICATOR LIGHTS
Cruise Control Ready Indicator Light 
This indicator light will illuminate when the 
cruise control is ready, but not set  Úpage 86.
Set Speed Display Indicator Light
The Set Speed Display indicator light indicates 
the set speed for the Cruise Control.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equip -
ment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and warning 
have been established for the tire size equipped on 
your vehicle. Undesirable system operation or sensor 
damage may result when using replacement equipment 
that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. After -
market wheels can cause sensor damage. Using after -
market tire sealants may cause the Tire Pressure 
Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor to become inopera -
ble. After using an aftermarket tire sealant it is recom -
mended that you take your vehicle to an authorized 
dealer to have your sensor function checked.
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Payload
The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load 
weight a truck can carry, including the weight of the driver, 
all passengers, options and cargo.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front 
and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo 
area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded.
Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in 
the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle, 
springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension 
components sometimes specified by purchasers for 
increased durability do not necessarily increase the 
vehicle's GVWR.
Tire Size
The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents 
the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires 
must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
Rim Size
This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size 
listed.
Inflation Pressure
This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for 
all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Curb Weight
The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight 
of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full 
capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo 
loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight  values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a 
commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are 
added.
Loading
The actual total weight and the weight of the front and rear 
of your vehicle at the ground can best be determined by 
weighing it when it is loaded and ready for operation.
The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a commercial 
scale to ensure that the GVWR has not been exceeded. 
The weight on the front and rear of the vehicle should then 
be determined separately to be sure that the load is 
properly distributed over the front and rear axle. Weighing 
the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the front or 
rear axles has been exceeded but the total load is within 
the specified GVWR. If so, weight must be shifted from 
front to rear or rear to front as appropriate until the 
specified weight limitations are met. Store the heavier 
items down low and be sure that the weight is distributed 
equally. Stow all loose items securely before driving.
Improper weight distributions can have an adverse effect 
on the way your vehicle steers and handles and the way 
the brakes operate.
TRAILER TOWING  
In this section you will find safety tips and information on 
limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your 
vehicle. Before towing a trailer, carefully review this 
information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as 
possible.
To maintain the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, 
follow the requirements and recommendations in this 
manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing.
COMMON TOWING DEFINITIONS
The following trailer towing related definitions will assist 
you in understanding the following information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 
GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle. This 
includes driver, passengers, cargo and tongue weight. 
The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed 
the GVWR  
Úpage 93.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, 
consumables and equipment (permanent or temporary) 
loaded in or on the trailer in its "loaded and ready for 
operation" condition.
The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully 
loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the 
trailer must be supported by the scale.
WARNING!
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR or 
the maximum front and rear GAWR. If you do, parts on 
your vehicle can break, or it can change the way your 
vehicle handles. This could cause you to lose control. 
Overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.
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Towing Requirements — Tires
Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact 
spare tire.
 Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing 
while using a full size spare tire.
 Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe 
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle.
 Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pressures 
before trailer usage.
 Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage 
before towing a trailer.
 Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will 
not increase the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limits.
 For further information  
Úpage 224.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
Do  not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or 
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer. 
This could cause inadequate braking and possible 
personal injury.
 An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is 
required when towing a trailer with electronically actu -
ated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with a 
hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic 
brake controller is not required.
 Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 
1,000 lb (453 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 
2,000 lb (907 kg).
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And 
Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, 
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for 
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four and seven-pin 
wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness and 
connector.
NOTE:
Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle’s wiring harness.
 The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle 
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector. 
Refer to the following illustrations.
NOTE:
Disconnect the trailer wiring connector from the vehicle 
(or any other device plugged into vehicle’s electrical 
connectors) before launching a boat into water.
 Be sure to reconnect once clear from water area.
Four-Pin Connector
WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's hydraulic 
brake lines. It can overload your brake system and cause 
it to fail. You might not have brakes when you need them 
and could have an accident.
 Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance. 
When towing, you should allow for additional space 
between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. 
Failure to do so could result in an accident.
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lb (453 kg) 
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should 
be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead 
to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal 
effort, and longer stopping distances.
1 — Ground
2 — Park
3 — Left Stop/Turn
4 — Right Stop/Turn
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Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
The EBD function manages the distribution of the braking 
torque between the front and rear axles by limiting braking 
pressure to the rear axle. This is done to prevent overslip 
of the rear wheels to avoid vehicle instability, and to 
prevent the rear axle from entering the Anti-Lock Brake 
System (ABS) before the front axle.
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
ERM anticipates the potential for wheel lift by monitoring the 
driver’s steering wheel input and the speed of the vehicle. 
When ERM determines that the rate of change of the steering 
wheel angle and vehicle’s speed are sufficient to potentially 
cause wheel lift, it then applies the appropriate brake and may 
also reduce engine power to lessen the chance that wheel lift 
will occur. ERM can only reduce the chance of wheel lift 
occurring during severe or evasive driving maneuvers; it cannot 
prevent wheel lift due to other factors, such as road conditions, 
leaving the roadway, striking objects or other vehicles.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 
ESC enhances directional control and stability of the 
vehicle under various driving conditions. ESC corrects for 
oversteering or understeering of the vehicle by applying 
the brake of the appropriate wheel(s) to assist in 
counteracting these conditions. Engine power may also be 
reduced to help the vehicle maintain the desired path.
Oversteer — when the vehicle is turning more than 
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
 Understeer — when the vehicle is turning less than 
appropriate for the steering wheel position.
ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine the vehicle 
path intended by the driver and compares it to the 
actual path of the vehicle. When the actual path does not 
match the intended path, ESC applies the brake of the 
appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the oversteer 
or understeer condition.
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light located in 
the instrument cluster will start to flash as soon as the ESC 
system becomes active. The ESC Activation/Malfunction 
Indicator Light also flashes when the TCS is active. If the 
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash 
during acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and apply 
as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed 
and driving to the prevailing road conditions.
WARNING!
Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road conditions and 
driving conditions, influence the chance that wheel lift or 
rollover may occur. ERM cannot prevent all wheel lift or 
rollovers, especially those that involve leaving the roadway 
or striking objects or other vehicles. The capabilities of an 
ERM-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless 
or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user's 
safety or the safety of others.
WARNING!
 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot prevent the 
natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can 
it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road condi -
tions. ESC cannot prevent accidents, including those 
resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving on very 
slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot 
prevent accidents resulting from loss of vehicle control 
due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. Only 
a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. 
The capabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must never 
be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which 
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
 Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly maintain 
your vehicle, may change the handling characteris -
tics of your vehicle, and may negatively affect the 
performance of the ESC system. Changes to the 
steering system, suspension, braking system, tire 
type and size or wheel size may adversely affect ESC 
performance. Improperly inflated and unevenly worn 
tires may also degrade ESC performance. Any vehicle 
modification or poor vehicle maintenance that 
reduces the effectiveness of the ESC system can 
increase the risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle 
rollover, personal injury and death.
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