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56GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel
outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount
of air is directed through the defrost and
side window demister outlets.
NOTE:Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort condi -
tions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets
and warmer air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight
amount of air is directed through the
defrost and side window demister
outlets.
Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost,
and side window demister outlets. This
setting works best in cold or snowy
conditions that require extra heat to the
windshield. This setting is good for maintaining
comfort while reducing moisture on the
windshield.
Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release this button to turn the
Climate Control ON/OFF.
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls
From The Front ATC Panel

Front ATC Panel Uconnect 5/5 NAV With 10.1-inch Display
Rear Controls
Front ATC Panel Uconnect 4 With 8.4-inch Display Rear Controls
The Three-Zone ATC system allows for adjustment
of the rear climate controls from the front ATC
panel.
To change the rear system settings:
Press the Rear Climate button on the touch
-
screen to display the rear climate controls. The
control functions now operate the rear system.
Press the Front Climate button on the touch -
screen to return to the front climate controls.
REAR CLIMATE CONTROL BUTTON
Press and release this button to access
the rear climate controls. The Rear
Climate indicator will illuminate when the
rear climate controls are ON.
REAR AUTO BUTTON
Press and release this button on the
touchscreen to change the current
setting. The REAR AUTO indicator will
illuminate when REAR AUTO is on. This
feature automatically controls the rear interior
cabin temperature by adjusting airflow distribution
and amount. Toggling this function will cause the
rear system to switch between manual mode and
automatic modes Ú page 59.

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REAR LOCK BUTTON
Press and release this button to lock out
the rear manual temperature controls
from adjusting the rear temperature and
blower settings. The LOCK REAR
indicator will illuminate when LOCK REAR is on.
Press and release this button again to exit the
feature.
FRONT CLIMATE BUTTON
Press and release to return to the Front
Climate Control Screen.
SYNC BUTTON
Press the SYNC (or SYNC To Driver)
button on the touchscreen to toggle the
SYNC feature on/off. The SYNC indicator
will illuminate when SYNC is on. SYNC is
used to synchronize the front passenger
temperature and rear passenger temperature,
mode, and blower settings with the driver
temperature, mode, and blower settings. Changing
the front passenger temperature or rear passenger
temperature, mode, or blower settings while in
SYNC will automatically exit this feature.
NOTE:The SYNC setting is only available on the touch -
screen.
REAR BLOWER CONTROL
Rear Blower Control is used to regulate
the amount of air forced through the rear
climate system. There are seven blower
speeds available. The speeds can be
selected using the buttons on the touchscreen.
Use the small blower icon (or blower icon with the
downward arrow) to reduce the blower setting, and
the large blower icon (or blower icon with the
upward arrow) to increase the blower setting.
Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower
bar area between the icons.
REAR MODE CONTROL
Select Mode by pressing one of the Mode
buttons on the touchscreen to change
the airflow distribution mode. The rear
airflow distribution mode can be
adjusted so air comes from the headliner outlets,
the floor outlets or both.
HEADLINER MODE
Air comes from the outlets in the
headliner. Each of these outlets can be
individually adjusted to direct the flow of
air. Moving the air vanes of the outlets to
one side shuts off the airflow.
BI-LEVEL MODE
Press this button on the touchscreen to
change the air distribution mode to
Bi-Level Mode. In Bi-Level Mode, air
comes from both the headliner outlets
and the floor outlets.
NOTE:In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level mode
is designed to provide cooler air out of the head -
liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
FLOOR MODE
Press this button on the touchscreen to
change the air distribution mode to Floor
Mode. In Floor Mode, air comes from the
floor outlets.
REAR CLIMATE CONTROL OFF BUTTON
To manually set the rear blower controls
to off, press the Rear Climate Control/
Blower Off button.
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Rear Automatic Temperature Control
The rear system temperature controls are located
on the headliner over the second row seating area.

Rear Automatic Climate Controls

The rear ATC system has floor air outlets at the rear
right side of the third row seats and overhead
outlets at each outboard rear seating position. The
system provides heated air through the floor
outlets or cool, dehumidified air through the
headliner outlets.
AUTO BUTTON
Turn the blower knob to the AUTO setting.
This feature automatically controls the
rear interior cabin temperature by
adjusting airflow distribution and
amount. Changing the blower knob to any other
blower setting will cause the rear system to switch
to manual mode Ú page 59.
REAR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Turn the rear temperature knob to adjust the
temperature.
Turn the knob to the right (clockwise) to
raise the temperature.
Turn the knob to the left
(counterclockwise) to lower the
temperature.
The rear temperature setting is displayed in the
control head.
REAR BLOWER CONTROL
Turn the rear blower knob to regulate the
amount of air forced through the system
in any mode you select. The blower speed
increases as you move the knob
clockwise from the off position. The rear blower
setting is displayed in the control head.
REAR MODE CONTROL
Turn the rear mode knob to adjust airflow
distribution. The rear mode settings are
displayed in the control head. The rear
airflow distribution mode can be
adjusted so air comes from the headliner outlets,
the floor outlets, or both.
HEADLINER MODE
Air comes from the outlets in the
headliner. Each of these outlets can be
individually adjusted to direct the flow of
air. Moving the air vanes of the outlets to
one side will shut off the airflow.
BI-LEVEL MODE
Air comes from both the headliner outlets
and the floor outlets.
NOTE:In many temperature positions, the Bi-Level mode
is designed to provide cooler air out of the head -
liner outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
FLOOR MODE
Air comes from the floor outlets.
REAR TEMPERATURE LOCK

The Rear Temperature Lock symbol on the
control head is illuminated when the rear
controls are locked by the front system.

Rear Lock

Pressing the Rear Temperature Lock button on the
Uconnect touchscreen, illuminates a lock symbol in
the rear display. The rear temperature and air source
are controlled from the front Uconnect system.

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Rear second row occupants can only adjust the
rear ATC control when the Rear Temperature Lock
button is turned off.
The rear ATC is located in the headliner, near the
center of the vehicle.
Press the Rear Temperature Lock button on the
Uconnect touchscreen. This turns off the Rear
Temperature Lock icon in the rear temperature
knob.
Rotate the Rear Blower, Rear Temperature and
the Rear Mode Control knobs to suit your
comfort needs.
ATC is selected by adjusting the rear blower
knob counterclockwise to AUTO.
Once the desired temperature is displayed, the
ATC System will automatically achieve and
maintain that comfort level. When the system is
set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary to
change the settings. You will experience the
greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to
function automatically.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
(ATC)
Automatic Operation

1. Push the AUTO button on the front Automatic
Temperature Control (ATC) Panel and the
word “AUTO” will illuminate in the front ATC
display, along with two temperatures for the driver and front passenger. The system will
then automatically regulate the amount of
airflow.

2. Adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain, by adjusting the driver,
passenger, and rear temperatures. Once the
desired temperature is displayed, the system
will achieve and automatically maintain that
comfort level.
3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary to change the
settings. You will experience the greatest
efficiency by simply allowing the system to
function automatically.
NOTE:It is not necessary to move the temperature
settings. The system automatically adjusts the
temperature, mode and fan speed to provide
comfort as quickly as possible.
To provide you with maximum comfort in the
automatic mode, during cold start-ups, the blower
fan will remain on low until the engine warms up.
The fan will engage immediately if the Defrost
mode is selected, or by changing the front blower
knob setting.
Manual Operation Override
This system offers a full complement of manual
override features. The AUTO symbol in the front
ATC display will be turned off when the system is
being used in the manual mode.
NOTE:The system will not automatically sense the
presence of fog, mist or ice on the windshield.
Defrost mode must be manually selected to clear
the windshield and side glass.
CLIMATE VOICE RECOGNITION
Adjust vehicle temperatures hands-free and keep
everyone comfortable while you keep moving
ahead.
Push the VR button on the steering wheel. After the
beep, say one of the following commands:
“Set driver temperature to 70 degrees ”
“Set passenger temperature to 70 degrees ”
Did you know: Voice Command for Climate may
only be used to adjust the interior temperature of
your vehicle. Voice Command will not work to
adjust the heated seats or steering wheel if
equipped.
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OPERATING TIPS
Refer to the chart at the end of this section for
suggested control settings for various weather
conditions.
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system must be protected with
a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper
corrosion protection and to protect against engine
overheating. OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) is recommended.
Winter Operation
To ensure the best possible heater and defroster
performance, make sure the engine cooling
system is functioning properly and the proper
amount, type, and concentration of coolant is
used. Use of the Air Recirculation mode during Winter months is not recommended, because it
may cause window fogging.
Vacation/Storage
For information on maintaining the Climate Control
system when the vehicle is being stored for an
extended period of time, see Ú
page 299.
Window Fogging
Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild,
rainy, and/or humid weather. To clear the
windows, select Defrost or Mix mode and increase
the front blower speed. Do not use the
Recirculation mode without A/C for long periods,
as fogging may occur.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of
the windshield, is free of obstructions, such as
leaves. Leaves collected in the air intake may
reduce airflow, and if they enter the air distribution
box, they could plug the water drains. In Winter
months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice,
slush, and snow.
Cabin Air Filter
The Climate Control system filters out dust and
pollen from the air. Contact an authorized dealer to
service your cabin air filter, and to have it replaced
when needed.
Stop/Start System — If Equipped
While in an Autostop, the Climate Control system
may automatically adjust airflow to maintain cabin
comfort. Customer settings will be maintained
upon return to an engine running condition.
Operating Tips Chart
CAUTION!
Interior air enters the Rear Automatic
Temperature Control system through an intake
grille, located in the right side trim panel behind
the third row seats. The heater outlets are
located in the right side trim panel, just behind
the passenger second row door. Do not block or
place objects directly in front of the inlet grille or
heater outlets. The electrical system could
overload causing damage to the blower motor.
WEATHER CONTROL SETTINGS
Hot Weather And
Vehicle Interior Is Very Hot Set the mode control to
(Panel Mode),
(A/C) on, and blower
on high. Roll down the windows for a minute
to flush out the hot air. Adjust the controls as needed to achieve comfort.
Warm Weather Turn (A/C) on and
set the mode control to
(Panel Mode).
Cool Sunny Operate in
(Bi-Level Mode).
Cool & Humid Conditions Set the mode control to
(Mix Mode) and
turn (A/C) on to
keep windows clear.

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LIGHTED CUPHOLDERS — IF EQUIPPED
On some vehicles, the front cupholders are
equipped with a light ring that illuminates the
cupholders for the front passengers.

Light Ring In Front Cupholder

The rear cupholders may also be equipped with a
light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the
rear passengers. The light ring is controlled by the
Dimmer Control Ú page 50.
Light Ring In Rear Cupholder

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
Your vehicle is equipped with 12 Volt (13 Amp)
power outlets that can be used to power cellular
phones, small electronics and other low powered
electrical accessories. The power outlets are
labeled with either a “key” or a “battery” symbol to
indicate how the outlet is powered. Power outlets
labeled with a key symbol are powered when the
ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position, while
the outlets labeled with a battery symbol are
connected directly to the battery, and are powered
at all times.
NOTE:
All accessories connected to the battery
powered outlets should be removed or turned
off when the vehicle is not in use to protect the
battery against discharge.
Do not exceed the maximum power of
160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the
160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded the
fuse protecting the system needs to be
replaced.
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow
the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
The front power outlet is located to the right of the
climate controls.

Front Power Outlet

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The power liftgate will not operate in tempera -
tures below −22°F (−30°C) or temperatures
above 150°F (65°C). Be sure to remove any
buildup of snow or ice from the liftgate before
pushing any of the power liftgate switches.
If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is
closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically
reverse to the closed or open position. After
multiple obstructions in the same cycle, the lift -
gate will automatically stop and must be opened
or closed manually.
There are also pinch sensors attached to the
side of the liftgate. Light pressure anywhere
along these strips will cause the liftgate to
return to the open position.
If the liftgate is only partially open, push the lift -
gate button on the key fob twice to operate the
liftgate.
If the liftgate release handle is pushed while the
power liftgate is opening, the liftgate motor will
disengage to allow manual operation.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Storage
There is a removable storage bin located on the
left side of the rear cargo area.
Additional storage can be found in the load floor.
To access the lower storage, lift the handle and
raise the storage lid.

Load Floor Handle

Retractable Cargo Area Cover —
If Equipped
The purpose of this cover is for privacy, not to
secure loads. It will not prevent cargo from shifting
or protect passengers from loose cargo.
To cover the cargo area:

1. Grab the cover at the center handle, and pull it over the cargo area.

2. Insert the pins on the ends of the cover into the slots in the pillar trim cover.
3. The liftgate may be opened with the cargo cover in place.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured by
these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when
you are operating the vehicle.
If you are required to drive with the liftgate
open, make sure that all windows are closed,
and the climate control blower switch is set at
high speed. Do not use the recirculation
mode.
WARNING!
WARNING!
In a collision, a loose cargo cover in the vehicle
could cause injury. It could fly around in a
sudden stop and strike someone in the vehicle.
Do not store the cargo cover on the cargo floor
or in the passenger compartment. Remove the
cover from the vehicle when taken from its
mounting. Do not store it in the vehicle.
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4. If the engine fails to start after eight attempts,
allow the starter to cool for at least
10 minutes, then repeat the procedure.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START
If the engine fails to start after you have followed
the “Normal Starting” procedure and the vehicle
has not experienced an extended park condition
as defined previously, it may be flooded. Push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold
it there while the engine is cranking. This should
clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
The starter motor will engage automatically, run for
10 seconds, and then disengage. Once this occurs,
release the accelerator pedal and brake pedal,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal
Starting” procedure.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
(B
ELOW –22°F OR −30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures,
use of an externally powered electric engine block
heater (available from an authorized dealer) is
recommended.
AFTER STARTING
The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it
will decrease as the engine warms up.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine
and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your
vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles
(500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are
desirable.
Brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of
local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory
is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant.
Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which vehicle operations
will occur. For the recommended viscosity and
quality grades see Ú page 307.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank
continuously for more than 10 seconds at a
time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This could result
in flash fire causing serious personal injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to
get it started. Vehicles equipped with an auto -
matic transmission cannot be started this
way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic
converter and once the engine has started,
ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.
If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start
from a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly Ú page 239.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not
continuously crank the engine for more than 10
seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before
trying again.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral
Oil in the engine or damage may result.
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