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Front Map/Reading Lights
The overhead console lights can also be operated
individually as reading lights by pushing the corresponding
buttons.

Courtesy Lights

Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights
Located above the rear passenger seating in both second
and third rows, along the trim, are courtesy/reading lights.
The courtesy lights turn on when a door or the liftgate is
opened. The lights will also turn on when the unlock button
on the key fob is pushed. The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Push
the lens button to turn these lights on while inside the
vehicle. Push the lens button a second time to turn each
light off.
Dimmer Controls
The dimmer controls are inboard and adjacent to the
headlight switch located on the left side of the instrument
panel.
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the right
dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the
instrument cluster lights. Rotating the left dimmer control
will adjust the interior light levels of the ambient lighting
on the instrument panel and doors. The ambient lighting
may be color customizable
Úpage 62.

Dimmer Controls
Dimmer Controls (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)

NOTE:

Ambient lighting in the second and third row seating
areas may not be equipped in the vehicle.
 The dimming of the touchscreen is programmable
through the Uconnect system
Úpage 197.
1 — Reading Light On/Off Buttons
2 — Dome Defeat Button
3 — Ambient Light
4 — Dome ON Button
1 — Ambient Light Dimmer Control
2 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
1 — Ambient Light Dimmer Control
2 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
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Multicolor Ambient Lighting — If Equipped
The color of certain ambient lighting inside of the vehicle
can be selected within the Apps menu on the radio screen,
or within Uconnect Settings
Úpage 197. Brightness is
adjusted using the ambient light dimmer control on the
headlight switch.
Five colors can be selected for the following two zones
inside of the vehicle:
 Zone 1:
 Instrument panel decorative ambient lights
 Door panel decorative ambient lights
 Zone 2:
 Front seat footwell areas below the instrument
panel
 Lighting below the second row seats
 Map pocket lighting on all four door panels
These areas can be set to different colors, or if the SYNC
button is selected within the settings menu, all colored
lights will be set to the same color automatically.
NOTE:All other ambient lighting inside of the vehicle will remain
white, and the ambient light dimmer control switch will
adjust all ambient lighting at the same time.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
The Illuminated Entry feature allows you to activate the
low beam, parking lights, and side marker lights for 25
seconds when the vehicle is unlocked (through the key fob
or the Passive Entry door handles [if equipped]). This feature can be activated or deactivated through the
Uconnect Settings
Úpage 197.
NOTE:

When a door is open with the feature active, the activa -
tion of the lights is extended for five seconds.
 The feature is disabled when the vehicle is locked or
when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer lever is located 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 Operation

WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within
the wiper lever. Rotate the switch at the end of the lever
upward, to the first detent past the intermittent settings
for low-speed wiper operation. Rotate the switch at the
end of the lever upward to the second detent past the
intermittent settings for high-speed wiper operation. To
turn the windshield wipers off, rotate the switch within the
lever all the way down to OFF.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make
a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles
desirable. Rotate the switch at the end of the wiper lever
to the first detent position, and then turn the switch at the
end of the lever to select the desired delay interval. There
are four delay settings, which allow you to regulate the
wipe interval from a minimum of one cycle every second to
a maximum of approximately 36 seconds between cycles.
The delay intervals will double in duration when the
vehicle speed is 10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
1 — Pull For Front Washer
2 — Rotate For Rear Wiper Operation
3 — Rotate For Front Wiper Operation
4 — Push Forward For Rear Washer
5 — Push Up For Mist
CAUTION!
Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the
windshield wiper blades from returning to the parked
position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off,
and the blades cannot return to the parked position,
damage to the wiper motor may occur.

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REAR WIPER AND WASHER
The rear wiper/washer is operated by rotating a switch,
located at the middle of the lever.
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to
the first detent for intermittent operation and to
the second detent for continuous rear wiper
operation.
Rear Window Washer Operation Pushing the windshield wiper lever forward
activates the rear window washer. If the lever is
pushed while on 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
pushed while the wipers are in the off position, the wipers
will operate several wipe cycles, then turn off.
NOTE:When the rear window washer is activated, the rear Back
Up camera and Digital Rearview Mirror (if equipped)
cameras are also washed.
WINDSHIELD WIPER DE-ICER —
I
F EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Windshield Wiper
De-Icer feature that may be activated under the following
conditions:
 Activation By Front Defrost — The Windshield Wiper
De-Icer shall be activated automatically in the case of
a cold weather manual start with full front defrost, and
when the ambient temperature is below 33°F (0.6°C). 
Activation By Rear Defrost — The Windshield Wiper
De-Icer shall be activated automatically when the rear
defrost is turned on and when the ambient tempera -
ture is below 33°F (0.6°C).
 Activation By Remote Start Operation — When Remote
Start is active and the outside ambient temperature is
less than 33°F (0.6°C), the Windshield Wiper De-Icer
will activate. Exiting Remote Start will resume its
previous operation. If the Windshield Wiper De-Icer was
active, the timer and operation will continue.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control system allows you to regulate the
temperature, air flow, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the
touchscreen and on the instrument panel below the radio.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
D
ESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS

Uconnect 5 NAV With 10.1-inch Or 12-inch Display
Temperature Controls Instrument Panel Climate Control Toggle Switches

Front Comfort And Convenience Display —
If Equipped
The Front Comfort And Convenience Display is a
retractable screen located below the main Uconnect
display that controls the front and rear climate settings
just as the Controls menu would within the Uconnect
system.
Other front seat functions can also be adjusted from this
screen, such as:

Power Massage Seat
Úpage 42
 Power Lumbar Úpage 40
 Power Bolster Úpage 39

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MAX Defrost Button
Press the MAX Defrost button on the
touchscreen, or push the toggle switch on the
faceplate down, to change the current airflow
setting to Defrost mode. The indicator
illuminates when this feature is on. Performing this
function will cause the automatic climate controls to
change to manual mode.
When MAX Defrost mode is selected:
 The blower speed increases to full (all LEDs on)
 Air conditioning compressor is turned on (LED on)
 Both driver and passenger temperature controls are
set to HI
 Defrost mode is selected (LED on)
 Rear defroster is turned on (LED on)
 Air recirculation is turned off (LED off)
If MAX Defrost mode is turned off, the Climate Control
system will return to the previous setting.
Rear Defrost Button
Press and release the button on the
touchscreen, or push the toggle switch on the
faceplate down, to turn on the rear window
defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if
equipped). The Rear Defrost indicator illuminates when
the rear window defroster is on. The rear window defroster
automatically turns off after 10 minutes.
Driver And Passenger Temperature
Switches
These toggle switches provide the driver and passenger
with independent temperature control by pushing the
single switch upward or downward.

Instrument Panel Toggle Switches

Push upward on the driver’s or passenger’s
side toggle switch on the faceplate, or press
and slide the temperature bar towards the red
arrow button on the touchscreen for warmer
temperature settings.
Push downward the driver’s or passenger’s
side toggle switch on the faceplate, or press
and slide the temperature bar towards the blue
arrow button on the touchscreen for cooler
temperature settings.
SYNC Button
Press the SYNC button on the touchscreen to
turn the SYNC feature on/off. The SYNC
indicator illuminates 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.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
 Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth and a
mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the heating
elements. Labels can be peeled off after soaking
with warm water.
 Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
 Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.

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Changing the front passenger temperature or rear
passenger temperature, mode, and blower settings while
in SYNC will automatically exit this feature.
NOTE:
When SYNC is not active, the rear passenger climate
control settings will need to be adjusted manually to
achieve desired comfort. See
Úpage 68 and Úpage 69 for more information.
 The SYNC setting is only available on the touchscreen.
Blower Control
Blower Control is used to regulate the amount
of air forced through the Climate Control
system. There are several blower speeds
available. The speeds can be selected using
the blower control buttons on the touchscreen.
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and
the large blower icon to increase the blower setting.
Blower speed can also be selected by pressing the
numbered blower speed on the bar area between the
blower icons.
NOTE:You can also adjust the blower speed by pushing the
single blower control toggle switch on the faceplate. Push
the toggle switch downward to decrease speed, or upward
to increase speed.

Blower Control Toggle Switch

Tri-Mode Climate
Three airflow distribution modes can be selected on/off
individually by pressing the icons on the touchscreen for
up to seven combinations of airflow. The icons on the
screen will illuminate when selected, and turn off when
deselected.
The three airflow modes are: Mode Control Button On The Instrument Panel
The airflow distribution mode can also be
selected by pushing the hard toggle switch on
the instrument panel, below the radio screen.
Pushing this toggle switch down will cycle
through the seven mode combinations in order: Face,
Face/Feet, Feet, Windshield/Feet, Windshield,
Windshield/Face, and Windshield/Face/Feet. The cycle
will repeat if the button is continually pushed.
NOTE:The distribution modes on the climate control screen will
also illuminate when a selection is made using the button
on the instrument panel.
Climate Control OFF Button
Press and release the OFF button on the
touchscreen, or push the blower control button
on the faceplate and release when the OFF
setting has been reached, to turn the Climate
Control system on/off.
Windshield (Front Defrost outlets)
Face (instrument panel outlets)
Feet (floor outlets)
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INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT
STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the passenger side
of the instrument panel.

Glove Compartment Release Handle

To open the glove compartment, pull the release handle.
The glove compartment also has a lock cylinder that can
be locked/unlocked with the emergency key (located
inside the key fob)
Úpage 18.
NOTE:When valet parking your vehicle, remove the emergency
key from the key fob, as it will open the safe.
Front Center Console
The front center console contains both an upper and a
lower storage area.
To open the lower storage compartment, push the release
button and lift up.

Lower Storage Compartment Release Button

To open the upper storage compartment, pull the sliding
tab backwards to slide the door open.

Upper Storage Compartment Sliding Tab

Sunglasses Bin Door
At the front of the console a compartment is provided for
the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage
compartment access is a “push/push” design. Push the
chrome pad on the door to open. Push the chrome pad on
the door to close.
From the fully closed position, push the chrome pad on the
door once to fully open the sunglasses bin.
From the fully open position, raise the door back up 3/4th
of the way and release to achieve the conversation mirror
position.
NOTE:From the conversation mirror position, do not pull the door
fully open because it will damage the door. The door must
be put back in the closed position before fully opening it.

Sunglasses Bin Door

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The keypad will then turn red again, and return to the
locked mode when the safe lid is closed.
NOTE:The keypad will flash red if an incorrect lock code is
entered. If the incorrect code is entered ten times in a row,
the user will be locked out from further attempts for
approximately 30 minutes.
To revert the safe back to the unlocked mode:

1. Enter the programmed 6-digit code.

2. Press and hold the Door Open button for two
seconds. The keypad will flash red and change to
pink.
3. Enter the 6-digit code and press the Door Open button. The keypad will flash white.
Once this procedure is completed, the safe will no longer
lock when the lid is closed.
Lock Code Override
If you forget the 6-digit code, there is a way to override the
code, using the emergency key stored inside your key fob:

1. Remove the emergency key from the key fob

Ú
page 18.

2. Use the emergency key to open the safe door.
3. Press and hold the reset button, located under the lid, for two seconds.

Reset Button Location

The safe will return to the unlocked mode.
NOTE:When valet parking your vehicle, remove the emergency
key from the key fob, as it will open the safe.
SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED
Sun screens are available for the second row seating
windows. The screens store in the sill trim panels, and the
tops of the windows are equipped with hooks that the sun
screens attach to when pulled up.
Gently pull up on the tab to raise the sun screen. Continue
pulling the sun screen until the tab is near the top of the
window.
Once the screen is completely to the top of the window,
extend the top bar of the sun screen over the two hooks
attached to the top of the window.

Sun Screen Extended

To lower the sun screen, gently lift the tab upward to
disengage the hooks, and feed the screen back into the
base sill.
USB/AUX CONTROL
This feature allows an external USB device to be plugged
into one of the USB ports, located in the center stack of
the instrument panel.
Plugging in a smartphone device to a USB port will activate
Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® features, if equipped.
Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® can also be activated
wirelessly. For further information, refer to “Android
Auto™” or “Apple CarPlay®” in the Uconnect Radio
Instruction Manual.

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If equipped, in the third rows, a set of two USB ports can
be used to charge a device. These ports are charge only.

Third Row USB Ports
Third Row USB Ports

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.
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 position, while the
outlets labeled with a battery symbol are connected
directly to the battery and 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 W (13 Amp)
at 12 Volt. If the 160 W (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 inside the storage area
on the center stack of the instrument panel, below the
climate controls.

Front Power Outlet

In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power
outlet located on the rear of the front center console.

Front Center Console Power Outlet

1 — Type C USB Port (Charge Only)
2 — Type A USB Port (Charge Only)
1 — Type A USB Port
2 — Type C USB Port
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