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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE51
Console Storage Compartment
To open, pull up on the latch and lift the cover.

Center Console

The center console has a storage area which can hold cell
phones, PDAs, and other small items.
The center console can slide forward and rearward for
comfort.
Door Storage
Front Door Storage
Storage areas are located in the door trim panels.
Rear Door Storage
Storage areas are located in the door trim panels.
USB CONTROL
This vehicle has data/charge ports for type USB A and C
located on the central dashboard. For versions/markets
where provided, the USB A and C port located on the back
of the central console under the air vents are charge only.
Both USB C ports, for versions/markets where provided,
are Power Delivery 3.0, providing fast charging up to 40W.
Plugging in a smartphone device to a USB data/charge
port will activate Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay
®
features, if equipped. For further information, refer to
“Android Auto™” or “Apple CarPlay
®” in the Uconnect
Radio Instruction Manual.
NOTE:Two devices can be plugged in at the same time, and both
ports will provide charging capabilities. Only one port can
transfer data to the system at a time.
For example, if a device is plugged into the Type A USB port
and another device is plugged into the Type C USB port, a
message will appear and allow you to select which device
to use. Different scenarios are listed here when a non-phone
device is plugged into the smaller and larger USB ports,
and when a phone device is plugged into the smaller and
larger USB ports:

“A new device is now connected. Previous connection
was lost.”
 “(Phone Name) now connected. Previous connection
was lost.”
 “Another device is in use through the same USB port.
Please disconnect the first device to use the second
device.”
Plugging in a phone or another USB device may cause the
connection to a previous device to be lost.

Front USB Ports

WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compartment
lid in the open position. Driving with the console
compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision.
1 — Type C USB Port
2 — Type A USB Port
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52GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
By using a USB cable to connect an external device:
The device can be played on the vehicle’s sound
system, providing the artist, track title, and album infor -
mation on the radio display.
NOTE:Depending on track configuration, track information may
not be present on the radio display.
 The device can be controlled using the radio buttons to
play, and browse the contents of the device.
 The audio device battery charges when plugged into
the USB port.
The second row USB ports can be used to charge an
external device. These ports are charge only.

Charge Only Rear USB Ports

Both the front and rear USB C port have the ability for fast
charging. They are Power Delivery 3.0 and can provide
charging up to 40W.
NOTE:Charge unsupported devices with the Charge Only USB
ports. If an unsupported device is plugged into a Media
USB port, a message will display on the touchscreen that
the device is not supported by the system.
POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be 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 Instrument Panel Power Outlet is located in the
storage compartment under the climate control buttons. It
will only operate when the ignition is in the ON/RUN
position.

Power Outlet
NOTE:

Do not connect devices, with a power rating higher than
180 W, to the outlet. Do not use power adapters that
do not fit the outlet as this may damage it.
 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.
If equipped, a power outlet is located in the rear cargo
area.

Rear Cargo Area Power Outlet — If Equipped

NOTE:
The rear cargo area power outlet can be switched from
ignition powered to battery powered. See an authorized
dealer for details.
1 — Type C USB Port
2 — Type A USB Port

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Your vehicle may also be equipped with a power outlet on
the back of the center console.

Rear Center Console Power Outlet — If Equipped

Power outlets labeled with a key symbol are powered
when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
WIRELESS CHARGING PAD —
I
F EQUIPPED

Wireless Charging Pad

Your vehicle may be equipped with a 15W 3A Qi® wireless
charging pad located below the center stack, within the
storage compartment. This charging pad is designed to
wirelessly charge your Qi
® enabled mobile phone. Qi® is a
standard that allows wireless charging of your mobile
phone.
Your mobile phone must be designed for Qi
® wireless
charging. If the phone is not equipped with Qi® wireless
charging functionality, an aftermarket sleeve or a
specialized back plate can be purchased from your mobile
phone provider or a local electronics retailer. Please see
your phone’s Owner’s Manual for further information.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
 Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet
should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
 Do not touch with wet hands.
 Close the lid when not in use and while driving the
vehicle.
 If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
CAUTION!
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.
 Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power
from the vehicle's battery, even when not in use (i.e.,
cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough, the vehicle's battery will discharge suffi -
ciently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
 Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these intermit -
tently and with greater caution.
 After the use of high power draw accessories, or long
periods of the vehicle not being started (with acces -
sories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a
sufficient length of time to allow the generator to
recharge the vehicle's battery.
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WINDOWS
POWER WINDOW CONTROLS
The window controls on the driver's door control all the
door windows.

Power Window Controls

The passenger door windows can also be operated by
using the single window controls on each passenger door
trim panel. The window controls will operate only when the
ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
To open the window part way, push the window switch
down briefly and release it when you want the window
to stop.
NOTE:
The power window switches will remain active for up to
three minutes after the ignition is placed in the OFF
position. Opening either front door will cancel this
feature.
 The power windows may be operated from outside of
the vehicle by using the key fob. For more information,
see
Úpage 14.
AUTOMATIC WINDOW FEATURES
Auto-Down Feature
The power window switches have an Auto-Down feature.
Push the window switch down for a short period of time,
then release, and the window will go down automatically. To stop the window from going all the way down during the
Auto-Down operation, pull up or push the switch briefly.
Anti-Pinch Protect
When closing the windows, this feature will detect any
obstruction in the path of the window and will
automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if this
occurs.
POWER WINDOW SYSTEM
I
NITIALIZATION
If power supply is interrupted, the electric window
automatic operation must be reinitialized.
To perform the initialization procedure, which must be
done on each door with the doors closed, manually fully
close the window to be initialized.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle. Do not
leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location
accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ in the ON/
RUN position. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the windows while
operating the power window switches. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is
almost closed. To avoid personal injury be sure to clear
your arms, hands, fingers and all objects from the
window path before closing.
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56GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
WINDOW LOCKOUT SWITCH
The window lockout switch on the driver's door trim panel
allows you to disable the window controls on the rear
passenger doors. To disable the window controls, push
and release the window lockout switch (the indicator light
on the switch will turn on). To enable the window controls,
push and release the window lockout switch again
(the indicator light on the switch will turn off).

Window Lockout Switch

WIND BUFFETING
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open
or partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear
windows open, open the front and rear windows together
to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the
sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the
buffeting or open any window.
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof and power sunshade switches are
located between the sun visors on the overhead console.

Power Sunroof Switches

NOTE:

Operation of the sunroof is only possible with the
ignition in the ON/RUN position.
 You cannot have the sunshade closed when the
sunroof is open.
1 — Power Shade Open/Close Switch
2 — Front Panel Open/Close Switch
3 — Front Panel Vent Switch
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key
fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible
to children. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle
equipped with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ in the ON/RUN
position. Occupants, particularly unattended chil -
dren, can become entrapped by the power sunroof
while operating the power sunroof switch. Such
entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
 In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also
be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat
belt properly and make sure all passengers are also
properly secured.
 Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object, to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
 Do not use the sunroof and its related parts for
supporting and/or grabbing purposes. Serious
personal injury may result to fingers and other body
parts as well as damage to the sunroof.

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OPENING AND CLOSING THE SUNROOF
The sunroof has two programmed automatic stops for the
sunroof open position: a comfort stop position and a full
open position. The comfort stop position has been
optimized to minimize wind buffeting.
Express Open/Close
Push the switch rearward and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will open automatically from any
position. The sunroof will open fully and stop
automatically.
Push the switch forward and release it within one-half
second and the sunroof will close automatically from any
position. The sunroof will close fully and stop
automatically.
During Express Open or Express Close operation, any
other movement of the sunroof switch will stop the
sunroof.
Manual Open/Close
To open the sunroof, push and hold the switch in the
rearward position.
To close the sunroof, push and hold the switch in the
forward position.
Any release of the switch during open or close operation
will stop the sunroof movement. The sunroof will remain in
a partially opened position until the switch is operated and
held again.
NOTE:If the sunshade is in the closed position when Express or
Manual Open operation is initiated the sunshade will auto -
matically open prior to the sunroof opening.
Venting The Sunroof
Push and release the Vent button within one-half second
and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is
called Express Vent, and it will occur regardless of sunroof
position. During Express Vent operation, any movement of
the switch will stop the sunroof.
NOTE:If the sunshade is in the closed position when the vent
switch is pushed, the sunshade will automatically open
prior to the sunroof opening to the Vent position.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE POWER
S
UNSHADE
If the sunroof is open or vented, the sunshade cannot be
closed beyond the half open position. Pushing the
sunshade close switch when the sunroof is open/vented
and the sunshade is at half open position will first
automatically close the sunroof prior to the sunshade
closing. Express Open/Close
Push the sunshade switch rearward and release it within
one-half second, the sunshade will open automatically.
Push the sunshade switch forward and release it within
one-half second and the sunshade will close
automatically.
During Express Open or Express Close operation, any
other actuation of the sunroof switches will stop the
sunshade in a partially open position.
Manual Open/Close
Push and hold the sunshade switch rearward, the
sunshade will open.
Push and hold the switch forward and the sunshade will
close and stop at full closed position.
Releasing the switch while the sunshade is in motion will
stop the sunshade in a partially open position.PINCH PROTECT FEATURE
The sunroof has an anti-pinch safety system capable of
detecting the presence of an obstacle during the closing
movement. If an obstacle is detected, the system
intervenes and the movement of the sunroof is
immediately reversed.
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RE-INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE
Automatic operation of the sunroof must be re-initialized
in case of faulty sunroof operation. It may also be
necessary to re-initialize the sunroof after the vehicle’s
battery has been disconnected and then reconnected.
NOTE:The anti-pinch safety device is deactivated during the
re-initialization procedure.
Proceed as follows:

1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

2. Make sure the sunroof glass and the power sunshade
are fully closed. Release the sunroof close switch,
then push and hold it again within five seconds.
Continue to hold the switch while the sunshade fully
opens, the sunroof glass fully opens, followed by the
glass fully closing then the sunshade fully closing.
3. Release the switch once all of the operations stop. Re-initialization of the sunroof motor is now
complete.
NOTE:If the switch is released prior to full completion of the oper -
ations described, the entire re-initialization procedure
must be repeated from step 1.
4. Confirm express operations for the sunroof glass and sunshade are functional for opening and closing
operations.
SUNROOF MAINTENANCE
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel. Periodically check for and clear out any
debris that may have collected in the tracks.
HOOD
OPENING THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.

1. Pull the hood release lever located underneath the driver’s side of the instrument panel.

Hood Release Location (Underneath Instrument Panel)

2. Move to the outside of the vehicle. The safety latch release lever is located behind the front edge of the
hood at the center. Lift the hood slightly and reach in
at the center of the hood with a palm facing the
ground. Once contact is made with the safety latch
release lever, push it to the left to fully release the
hood.

Hood Safety Latch Release Lever Location

3. Raise the hood completely. The operation is assisted by the addition of two gas props which hold it in the
open position.
NOTE:
Vehicle must be at a stop and the gear selector must
be in PARK.
 While lifting the hood, use both hands.
 Before lifting the hood, check that the wiper arms are
not in motion and not in the lifted position.

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CLOSING THE HOOD
To close the hood, pull downward in a continuous motion
until the crossover point, where the gas props no longer
hold the hood open, has been reached.
NOTE:Make sure the hood is completely closed and not only
fastened by the locking device by trying to open it. If it is
not perfectly closed, do not try to press the hood down, but
open it and repeat the procedure.
LIFTGATE
UNLOCK/OPEN THE LIFTGATE
The liftgate may be released in one of several ways:
Key fob liftgate button (if equipped with power liftgate)
 Liftgate electronic release button
 Liftgate button on headlight switch (if equipped)
 Hands-Free Liftgate (if equipped)

Headlight Switch Liftgate Button

The key fob will release the liftgate when the liftgate is
unlocked or locked. The electronic release button requires
the liftgate to be unlocked.

Liftgate Entry

To Unlock The Liftgate
Use the key fob or the interior door unlock button on the
door panel to unlock the liftgate.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle unless hood
is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
1 — Passive Entry Lock Button
2 — Liftgate Electronic Release Button
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.
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