Jeep 2016 CHEROKEE Owner's Manual

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Vehicles sold in canada with respect to any vehicles sold in canada, the name fca us llc shall be deemed to be deleted and the name fca canada inc. Used in substitution therefore. Driving and alcohol drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be serious...

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Introduction contents 䡵 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 䡵 rollover warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 䡵 how to use this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 䡵 warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 䡵 vehicle identification number . . . . . . . .8 ...

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This owner’s manual has been prepared with the assis- tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by warranty information, and various customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to read these publications ...

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Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this owner’s manual: 1 introduction 7.

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Note: it is illegal to remove or alter the vin. Vehicle modifications/alterations warning! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Right front body vin location 1 introduct...

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▫ programming additional rke key fobs . . . . . .27 ▫ rke key fob battery replacement . . . . . . . . . .27 ▫ general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 䡵 remote starting system — if equipped .30 ▫ how to use remote start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 ▫ remote start abort mess...

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A word about your keys your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system includes a rke key fob and a keyless push button ignition. Keyless push button ignition this feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with the push of a button, as long as the rke key fob is in the passenger com...

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Note: you can insert the double-sided emergency key into the lock cylinders with either side up. Ignition or accessory on message when opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in acc or on (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind you to cycle the ignition to off. In addition to the c...

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General information the following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (rf) devices equipped in this vehicle: this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and with industry canada license-exempt rss standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This devic...

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Caution! • always remove the rke key fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat- tended. • for vehicles equipped with keyless enter-n-go — ignition, always remember to place the ignition in the off position. Note: duplication of rke key fobs may be performed at an authori...

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• push the lock button on the exterior passive entry door handle with a valid rke key fob available in the same exterior zone (refer to ⬙ key- less enter-n-go — passive entry ⬙ in ⬙ things to know before starting your vehicle ⬙ for further information). • push the lock button on the rke key fob. 3. ...

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Note: • the front courtesy overhead console and door cour- tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the “dome on” position (extreme top position). • the illuminated entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “dome defeat” position (extreme bottom position). Remote keyl...

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To lock the doors and liftgate push and release the lock button on the rke key fob to lock all doors and liftgate. The turn signal lights will flash, and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal. If the vehicle is equipped with passive entry, refer to “keyless enter-n-go — passive entry” in “th...

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1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the rke key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand. 2. Insert the tip of the emergency key, #2 flat blade screwdriver, or a coin into the slot and gently pry the two halves of the rke key ...

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5. To assemble the rke key fob case, snap the two halves together until they are tightly clamped. General information the following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (rf) devices equipped in this vehicle: this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and with industry canada l...

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• remote start cancelled — system fault • remote start disabled — start vehicle to reset the did message stays active until the ignition is turned to the on/run position. To enter remote start mode push and release the remote start button on the rke key fob twice within five seconds. The parking lig...

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General information the following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (rf) devices equipped in this vehicle: this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules and with industry canada license-exempt rss standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This devic...

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Warning! (continued) • do not leave the rke 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 acc or on/run mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. Power ...

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3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door. Warning! Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision. Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from the outside when the child-protection locks are engaged (locked). Child-protection door lock location child-protection door lock functi...

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To unlock from the driver’s side: with a valid passive entry rke key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver’s door handle, grab the driver’s front door handle to unlock the driver’s door automatically. The interior door panel lock knob will raise when the door is unlocked. Note: if “unlock all doors ...

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To unlock/enter the liftgate the liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate release. With a valid passive entry rke key fob within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the liftgate, push the electronic liftgate release for a power open on vehicles equipped with power liftgate. Push the e...

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Do not grab the door handle, when pushing the door handle button. This could unlock the door(s). Note: • after pushing the door handle button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors, using either passive entry door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the vehicle ...

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Windows power windows the power window controls are located on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single switch on the front passenger door and rear passenger doors which operate the front and rear passenger door windows. The window controls will operate only when the keyless push button ignit...

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To open the window part way, push the switch to the first detent and release it when you want the window to stop. Auto up feature with anti-pinch protection — driver and front passenger door only lift the window switch fully upward to the second detent, release, and the window will go up automati- c...

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Window lockout button the window lockout button on the driver’s door allows you to disable the window controls on the rear doors. To disable the window controls on the rear doors, push the window lockout button. To enable the window controls, push the window lockout button again. Wind buffeting wind...

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Note: the liftgate unlock feature is built into the electronic liftgate release. Warning! Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your pas- sengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when you are operating the vehicle. Power ...

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Note: • the power liftgate buttons will not operate if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). • the power liftgate will not operate in temperatures 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...

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3. Children that are not big enough to wear the vehicle seat belt properly (refer to ⬙ child restraints ⬙ in this section of “occupant restraints”) should be secured in a vehicle with a rear seat in child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use child restraints o...

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The seat belt reminder light will turn on and remain on until both outboard front seat belts are buckled. The outboard front passenger seat beltalert is not active when an outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied. Beltalert warning sequence the beltalert warning sequence is activated when the veh...

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Warning! (continued) • do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. • be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • wearing your seat belt incorrectly could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You ...

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2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, and next to your arm in the rear seat (for vehicles equipped with a rear seat). Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go around your lap. 3...

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2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch pl...

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Seat belts and pregnant women seat belts must be worn by all occupants including pregnant women: the risk of injury in the event of an accident is reduced for the mother and the unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt. Position the lap belt snug and low below the abdomen and across the strong b...

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If the passenger seating position is equipped with an alr and is being used for normal usage, only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section so as to not activate the alr. If the alr is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat belt r...

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How the active head restraints (ahr) work the occupant restraint controller (orc) determines whether the severity, or type of rear impact will require the active head restraints (ahr) to deploy. If a rear impact requires deployment, both the driver and front passenger seat ahrs will be deployed. Whe...

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Us llc dealer must reset the ahrs on the driver’s and front passenger’s seat before driving. Personally attempt- ing to reset the ahrs may result in damage to the ahrs that could impair their function. Warning! Deployed ahrs are not able to best protect you in all types of collisions. Have deployed ...

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Warning! • being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during advanced front air bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • never place a rear-fa...

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Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed. Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli- sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position, away f...

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Deploys through the seat seam into the space between the occupant and the door. The sab moves at a very high speed and with such a high force that it could injure occupants if they are not seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the sab inflates. Children are at an even greater...

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The sabics and sabs (“side air bags”) are designed to activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover events. The occupant restraint controller (“orc”) de- termines whether the deployment of the side air bags in a particular side impact or rollover event is appropriate, based on the severity a...

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The side air bags will not deploy in all rollover events. The rollover sensing-system determines if a rollover event may be in progress and whether deployment is appropriate. A slower-developing event may deploy the seat belt pretensioners on both sides of the vehicle. A faster-developing event may ...

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Enhanced accident response system in the event of an impact, if the communication network remains intact, and the power remains intact, depending on the nature of the event, the orc will determine whether to have the enhanced accident response sys- tem perform the following functions: • cut off fuel...

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Note: if the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the occupant restraint controller (orc) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags may not be ready to inflate for your protec- tion. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately. Warnin...

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Event data recorder (edr) this vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (edr). The main purpose of an edr is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-...

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Note: • for additional information, refer to www.Seatcheck.Org or call 1-866-732-8243. • canadian residents should refer to transport cana- da’s website for additional information: www.Tc.Gc.Ca/ eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety- index-53.Htm summary of recommendations for restraining c...

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Children should remain rear-facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their convertible child seat. Warning! • never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger advanced front air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or...

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2. Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over the front of the vehicle seat – while they are still sitting all the way back? 3. Does the shoulder belt cross the child’s shoulder between their neck and arm? 4. Is the lap part of the belt as low as possible, touching the child’s thighs and not their s...

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Lower anchors and tethers for children (latch) restraint system your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor- age system called latch, which stands for lower anchors and tethers for children. The latch system has three vehicle anchor points for installing latch- equipped child seats. The...

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Frequently asked questions about installing child restraints with latch what is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child re- straint) for using the latch an- chorage system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg) use the latch anchorage system until the combined weight of the c...

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Locating latch anchorages the lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym- bols on the seatback. They are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if...

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Latch-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some rear-facing child restraints...

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3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the strap located on the front of the arm rest. Always follow the directions of the child restraint manu- facturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. To install a latch-compatib...

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Warning! • improper installation of a child restraint to the latch anchorages can lead to failure of the re- straint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. • child restraint anchorages ar...

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Frequently asked questions about installing child restraints with seat belts what is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child re- straint) for using the tether anchor with the seat belt to attach a for- ward facing child restraint? Weight limit of the child restraint always use the tet...

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6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any web- bing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat step 5. 7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearwa...

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1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another p...

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5. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 6. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Warning! • the top tether anchorages are not visible until the gap panel is folded down. Do no...

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Note: a new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. Please check your oil level with the engine oil indicator often during the break in perio...

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Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (i.E., bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat belt or retractor condition, replace the seat belt. Air bag warnin...

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Periodic safety checks you should make outside the vehicle tires examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges. C...

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䡵 seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 ▫ power seats — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 ▫ power lumbar — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . .154 ▫ manual front seats forward/rearward adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 ▫ manual fro...

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䡵 heated steering wheel — if equipped .195 䡵 electronic speed control — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196 ▫ to activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 ▫ to set a desired speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198 ▫ to deactivate . . . . . . ...

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▫ parksense system usage precautions . . . . . . . .256 䡵 parkview rear back up camera — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258 䡵 overhead console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260 ▫ front map/reading lights — if equipped . . .261 ▫ courtesy lights . . . . . . . . ...

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▫ cargo storage bins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292 ▫ retractable cargo area cover — if equipped .294 ▫ rear cargo tie-downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295 䡵 rear window features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 ▫ rear window wiper/washer . . . . . . . . . . . . .297 ▫ rear window de...

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Automatic dimming mirror — if equipped the mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on the view through the rear window. This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare from vehicles behind you. Note: the automatic dimmi...

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9-1-1 call 1. Push the 9-1-1 call button on the rearview mirror. Note: in case the 9-1-1 call button is pushed in error, there will be a 10 second delay before the 9-1-1 call system initiates a call to a 9-1-1 operator. To cancel the 9-1-1 call connection, push the 9-1-1 call button on the rearview ...

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Warning! (continued) electrical equipment to the vehicle’s electrical sys- tem. This may prevent your vehicle from sending a signal to initiate an emergency call. To avoid inter- ference that can cause the 9-1-1 call system to fail, never add aftermarket equipment (e.G., two-way mobile radio, cb rad...

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Warning! Always obey traffic laws and pay attention to the road. Some uconnect access services, including 9-1-1 and assist, will not work without an operable 1x (voice/data) or 3g (data) network connection. Note: • your vehicle may be transmitting data as authorized by the subscriber. • never place ...

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If the mirror is manually folded after electrically cycled, a potential extra button push is required to get the mirrors back to the home position. If the mirror does not electrically fold check for ice or dirt build up at the pivot area which can cause excessive drag. Power mirrors the power mirror...

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Tilt mirrors in reverse (available with memory seat only) — if equipped tilt mirrors in reverse provides automatic outside mirror positioning which will aid the drivers view of the ground rearward of the front doors. Outside mirrors will move slightly downward from the present position when the vehi...

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When the vehicle is started, the bsm warning light will momentarily illuminate in both outside rear view mirrors to let the driver know that the system is operational. The bsm system sensors operate when the vehicle is in any forward gear or reverse and enters stand-by mode when the vehicle is in pa...

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Entering from the side vehicles that move into your adjacent lanes from either side of the vehicle. Entering from the rear vehicles that come up from behind your vehicle on either side and enter the rear detection zone with a relative speed of less than 30 mph (48 km/h). Side monitoring rear monitor...

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The bsm system is designed not to issue an alert on stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage, berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert on such objects. This is normal operation and your vehicle does not require service. Overtaking/passing stationary objects 146 unde...

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Rear cross path (rcp) the rear cross path (rcp) feature is intended to aid the driver when backing out of parking spaces where their vision of oncoming vehicles may be blocked. Proceed slowly and cautiously out of the parking space until the rear end of the vehicle is exposed. The rcp system will th...

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Modes of operation three selectable modes of operation are available in the uconnect system. Refer to “uconnect settings/customer programmable features” in “understanding your instru- ment panel” for further information. Blind spot alert lights only when operating in blind spot alert mode, the bsm s...

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Power seats — if equipped some models may be equipped with eight-way power driver and front passenger seats. The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are two switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and the seatback. Adjusting the seat forward or rear...

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Caution! Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path. Power lumbar — if equipped vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seat...

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Manual front passenger seatback adjustment — recline to adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back to the desired position and release the lever. To return the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and release the lever. Warning! Do not ride with the sea...

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Heated seats — if equipped on some models, the front and rear seats may be equipped with heaters located in the seat cushions and seat backs. Warning! • persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex...

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Warning! (continued) • do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface tempera- ture of the seat. Rea...

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Warning! (continued) this may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface tempera- ture of the seat. Front ventilated seats — if equipped located in the seat cushion and seat back are fans that draw the air from...

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To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the adjust- ment button, located at the base of the head restraint, and push downward on the head restraint. For comfort the active head restraints can be tilted forward and rearward. To tilt the head r...

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Warning! (continued) • active head restraints may be deployed if they are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the ac- tive head restraint ensure that all cargo is secured, as loose cargo could contact the active head re- straint during sudden st...

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Note: • do not fold the 60% rear seat down with the left outboard or rear center seat belt buckled. • do not fold the 40% rear seat down with the right outboard seat belt buckled. 2. Fold the rear seat completely forward. Note: you may experience deformation in the seat cushion from the seat belt bu...

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Warning! Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death. Driver memory seat — if equipped this feature allows the driver to store up to two dif...

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Linking and unlinking the remote keyless entry key fob to memory your rke key fobs can be programmed to recall one of two pre-programmed memory profiles by pushing the unlock button on the rke key fob. Note: before programming your rke key fobs you must select the “memory linked to fob” feature thro...

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• the easy entry/easy exit feature is disabled when the driver seat position is less than 0.9 of an inch (22.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for easy exit or easy entry. Each stored memory setting will have an associated easy ent...

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Lights headlight switch the headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The head- light switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, cargo lights and fog lights (if equipped). To turn on the headlights...

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Headlights on automatically with wipers if your vehicle is equipped with automatic headlights, it also has this customer-programmable feature. When your headlights are in the automatic mode and the engine is running, they will automatically turn on when the wiper system is on. This feature is progra...

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Automatic headlight leveling — hid headlights only this feature prevents the headlights from interfering with the vision of oncoming drivers. Headlight leveling automatically adjusts the height of the headlight beam in reaction to changes in vehicle pitch. Headlight delay to aid in your exit, your v...

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“party” mode because it allows the doors to stay open for extended periods of time without discharging the vehi- cle’s battery. The brightness of the instrument panel lighting can be regulated by rotating the dimmer control up (brighter) or down (dimmer). When the headlights are on you can supplemen...

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Each light can be turned on by pushing a switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for night time visibility. To turn the lights off, push the switch a second time. The lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the remote keyless entry (rke) is pushed. Courtesy lights ...

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Turn signals move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. Note: if either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside l...

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Windshield wiper operation rotate the end of the lever to one of the first four detent positions for intermittent settings, the fifth detent for low wiper operation and the sixth detent for high wiper operation. Caution! Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades fro...

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If the end of the lever is pushed while the wipers are in the off position, the wipers will operate for several wipe cycles, then turn off. Warning! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to a collision. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing ...

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• transmission in neutral position — when the ignition is on, and the automatic transmission is in the neutral position, the rain sensing system will not operate until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h), or the gear selector is moved out of the neutral position. ...

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Power tilt/telescoping steering column — if equipped this feature allows you to tilt the steering column upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or shorten the steering column. The power tilt/telescoping steering column lever is located below the multifunction lever on the steering column...

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Note: the engine must be running for the heated steering wheel to operate. Vehicles equipped with remote start on models that are equipped with remote start, the heated steering wheel can be programmed to come on during a remote start through the uconnect system. Refer to “uconnect settings” in “und...

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Warning! Leaving the electronic speed control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system off when you are not using it. To set a desired speed turn the elec...

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• if the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established. Metric speed (km/h) • pushing the set - button once will result in a 1 km/h decrease in set speed. Each subsequent tap of the button results in a d...

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You can change the mode by using the cruise control buttons. The two control modes function differently. Always confirm which mode is selected. Warning! • adaptive cruise control (acc) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for active driving involvement. It is always the driver’s responsib...

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Note: any chassis/suspension or tire size modifications to the vehicle will effect the performance of the adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning system. Activating adaptive cruise control (acc) you can only engage acc if the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). The minimum set speed...

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Warning! Leaving the adaptive cruise control (acc) system on when not in use is dangerous. You could acciden- tally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the system off when you are not using it. To set a desired acc speed wh...

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Warning! The resume function should only be used if traffic and road conditions permit. Resuming a set speed that is too high or too low for prevailing traffic and road conditions could cause the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate too sharply for safe operation. Failure to follow these warnings can...

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• when you use the set - button to decelerate, if the engine’s braking power does not slow the vehicle sufficiently to reach the set speed, the brake system will automatically slow the vehicle. • the acc system applies the brake down to a full stop when following a target vehicle. If an acc host veh...

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Distance setting 2 bars (medium) distance setting 1 bar (short) 212 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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A proximity warning will alert the driver if acc predicts that its maximum braking level is not sufficient to maintain the set distance. If this occurs, a visual alert “brake” will flash in the did and a chime will sound while acc continues to apply its maximum braking capacity. Note: the “brake!” s...

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Adaptive cruise control ready when acc is activated but the vehicle speed setting has not been selected, the display will read “adaptive cruise control ready.” push the set + or the set- button (located on the steering wheel) and the following will display in the did: acc set when acc is set, the se...

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When the condition that deactivated the system is no longer present, the system will return to the “adaptive cruise control off” state and will resume function by simply reactivating it. Note: • if the “acc/fcw unavailable wipe front radar sensor” message occurs frequently (e.G. More than once on ev...

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Towing a trailer towing a trailer is not advised when using acc. Offset driving acc may not detect a vehicle in the same lane that is offset from your direct line of travel, or a vehicle merging in from a side lane. There may not be sufficient distance to the vehicle ahead. The offset vehicle may mo...

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Lane changing acc may not detect a vehicle until it is completely in the lane in which you are traveling. In the illustration shown, acc has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes and it may not detect the vehicle until it’s too late for the acc system to take action. Acc may not detect a vehic...

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General information this vehicle has systems that operate on radio frequency that comply with part 15 of the federal communications commission (fcc) rules and with industry canada standards rss- gen/210/220/310. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause harmfu...

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The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped. Refer to “under- standing your instrument panel” for more information. The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of u.S. (mph) or metric (km/h) units: u.S. Speed (mph) • pushing the set + button ...

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• the normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control on/off button is pushed. • the ignition is turned off. • you engage four-wheel drive low. • the adaptive cruise control (acc) on/off button is pushed. Forward collision warning (fcw) with mitigation — if equipped forward collision warning (fcw) wit...

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Note: • the minimum speed for fcw activation is 1 mph (2 km/h). • the fcw alerts may be triggered on objects other than vehicles such as guard rails or sign posts based on the course prediction. This is expected and is a part of normal fcw activation and functionality. • it is unsafe to test the fcw...

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Changing the active braking status to “off” prevents the system from providing autonomous braking, or addi- tional brake support if the driver is not braking ad- equately in the event of a potential frontal collision. Note: • the system will retain the last setting selected by the driver after ignit...

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The automatic braking function is intended to assist the driver in avoiding possible collisions with detected ob- stacles when backing up in reverse gear. Note: • the driver is always responsible for controlling the vehicle. • the system is provided to assist the driver and not to substitute the dri...

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If an obstacle is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single arc in the left and/or right rear region and the system will produce a tone. As the vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the display will show the single arc moving closer to the vehicle and the tone wil...

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Fast tone fast tone 238 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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Warning alerts rear distance (in/cm) greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-59 in (150-100 cm) 59-47 in (150-120 cm) 47-39 in (120-100 cm) 39-25 in (100-65 cm) 25-12 in (65-30 cm) less than 12 in (30 cm) audible alert chime none single 1/2 second tone slow slow fast fast continuous arcs-left none none none ...

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Service the parksense rear park assist system during vehicle start up, when the parksense rear park assist system has detected a faulted condition, the instrument cluster will actuate a single chime, once per ignition cycle, and it will display the “parksense unavailable wipe rear sensors” or the “p...

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Warning! (continued) to check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before backing up. You are responsible for safety and must continue to pay attention to your surroundings. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death. • before using parksense, it is str...

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Note: • the driver is always responsible for controlling the vehicle. • the system is provided to assist the driver and not to substitute the driver. • the driver must stay in full control of the vehicle’s acceleration and braking and is responsible for the vehicle’s movements. Refer to parksense sy...

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The system will indicate a detected obstacle by showing a single arc in the left and/or right rear regions based on the object’s distance and location relative to the vehicle. If an object is detected in the left and/or right rear region, the display will show a single arc in the left and/or right r...

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Fast tone for rear only fast tone 250 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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Warning alerts for rear rear distance (in/cm) greater than 79 in (200 cm) 79-59 in (150-100 cm) 59-47 in (150-120 cm) 47-39 in (120-100 cm) 39-25 in (100-65 cm) 25-12 in (65-30 cm) less than 12 in (30 cm) audible alert chime none single 1/2 second tone slow slow fast fast continuous arcs-left none n...

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Adjustable chime volume settings front and rear chime volume settings can be selected from the uconnect system. Refer to ⬙ uconnect settings” in “understanding your instrument panel” for further information. The chime volume settings include low, medium, and high. The factory default volume setting ...

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Parksense system usage precautions note: • ensure that the front and rear bumper are free of snow, ice, mud, dirt and debris to keep the parksense system operating properly. • jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could affect the performance of parksense. • when you turn parksense off, th...

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Warning! (continued) could detect the ball mount and hitch ball assem- bly, depending on its size and shape, giving a false indication that an obstacle is behind the vehicle. Parkview rear back up camera — if equipped your vehicle may be equipped with the parkview rear back up camera that allows you...

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Caution! • to avoid vehicle damage, parkview should only be used as a parking aid. The parkview camera is unable to view every obstacle or object in your drive path. • to avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be driven slowly when using parkview to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen. ...

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Courtesy lights the courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens a second time. Sunglasses bin door at the front of the console a compartment is provided for the storage of a pair of sunglasses. The storage compart- ment access is a “p...

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Before you begin programming homelink be sure that your vehicle is parked outside of the garage before you begin programming. For more efficient programming and accurate transmis- sion of the radio-frequency signal, it is recommended that a new battery be placed in the hand-held transmitter of the d...

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Firmly push and release the “learn” or “train- ing” button. On some garage door openers/devices there may be a light that blinks when the garage door opener/device is in the learn/train mode. Note: you have 30 seconds in which to initiate the next step after the learn button has been pushed. 6. Retu...

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Canadian/gate operator programming for programming transmitters in canada/united states that require the transmitter signals to “time-out” after several seconds of transmission: canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig- nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans- mission,...

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To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons for 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note: all channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be erased. The homelink universal transceiver is disabled when the vehicle security alarm is active. Troubleshooting tips if you are having ...

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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 acc or on/run mode. Occupants, parti...

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Sunshade operation the sunshade can be opened manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. Note: the sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open. Wind buffeting wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound ...

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The power shade switch is located to the right between the sun visors on the overhead console. 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 ign...

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Opening power shade — express push the shade switch rearward and release it within one-half second and the shade will open automatically from any position. The shade will open and stop auto- matically at the half-open position. Push the shade switch rearward again and release it within one-half seco...

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Ignition off operation note: • the power sunroof switch can remain active in acces- sory delay for up to approximately ten minutes after the vehicles ignition is placed to the off position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. • this feature is programmable using the uconnect system. ...

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The rear power outlet is located in the right rear cargo area. Note: the rear power outlet can be switched from switched “ignition” only to constant “battery” powered all the time. See your local authorized dealer for details. Rear power outlet power outlet right rear quarter panel fuse 282 understa...

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Caution! • 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 sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting. • ac...

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Cupholders there are two cupholders for the front seat passengers located in the center console. There are two cupholders for the rear seat passengers located in the fold-down center armrest. Front cupholders rear cupholders 286 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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Door storage large storage areas are built into the door panels for easy access. Console features the center console contains both an upper and a lower storage area. Door panel storage storage compartment 288 understanding the features of your vehicle.

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Your vehicle may have an optional cd or dvd player located in the center console. Warning! Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart- ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console compartment lid open may result in injury in a collision. Cargo area features rechargeable flashlight...

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Cargo storage bins there are up to four removable storage bins located in the rear cargo area. There are two storage bins located on either side of the cargo area. Note: if your vehicle is equipped with a rear sub- woofer, the passenger side cargo area will not be avail- able. Rear storage bin 292 u...

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Retractable cargo area cover — if equipped note: 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. Grasp the cover at the center handle. Pull it over the cargo area. 2. Insert the...

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Warning! • to help protect against personal injury, passengers should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and use seat belts. • cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a child seat t...

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If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned off, the wiper will automatically return to the “park” position. Rear window defroster the rear window defroster button is located on the climate control panel. Push this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside mir...

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Warning! Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Follow the roof rack cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack. Caution! • to prevent damage to the...

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▫ buttons on the touchscreen. . . . . . . . . . . . . .362 ▫ customer programmable features — uconnect 5.0 personal settings . . . . . . . . . . . .362 ▫ customer programmable features — uconnect 8.4 settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .382 䡵 uconnect radios — if equipped . . . . . .404 䡵 i...

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▫ yelp (8.4a/8.4an) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .461 ▫ siriusxm travel link (8.4a/8.4an). . . . . . . . .462 ▫ siri eyes free — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .463 ▫ do not disturb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .463 ▫ general information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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Instrument cluster instrument cluster 306 understanding your instrument panel.

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Warning! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see “maintaining your vehicle”. Follow the warnings unde...

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Air bag warning light red telltale light what it means air bag warning light this light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is palaced in the on/run position. If the light is either not on during startup, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspe...

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The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the brake warning light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a...

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Engine temperature warning light red warning light what it means engine temperature warning light this light warns of an overheated engine condition. As engine coolant temperatures rise and the gauge approaches h , this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound after reaching a set thr...

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Electronic throttle control (etc) warning light red telltale light what it means electronic throttle control (etc) warning light this light informs you of a problem with the electronic throttle control (etc) system. If a problem is detected while the engine is running, the light will either stay on ...

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Liftgate open warning light red telltale light what it means liftgate open warning light this indicator will turn on when the liftgate is open. Note: if the vehicle is moving, there will also be a single chime. Speed limit warning light — if equipped red warning light what it means speed limit warni...

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Warning! If you continue operating the vehicle when the trans- mission temperature warning light is illuminated you (continued) warning! (continued) could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust components and cause a fire. Hood open warning light red telltale light ...

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Caution! Prolonged driving with the malfunction indicator light (mil) on could cause damage to the engine 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. Warni...

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Electronic stability control (esc) off indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means electronic stability control (esc) off indicator light — if equipped this light indicates the electronic stability control (esc) is off. Tire pressure monitoring indicator light yellow telltale l...

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Illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse- quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys- tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. Tpms malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, includi...

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Low fuel indicator light yellow telltale light what it means low fuel indicator light when the fuel level reaches approximately 1.5 gal (5.8 l) this light will turn on, and remain on until fuel is added. Service stop/start system indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means serv...

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Low washer fluid indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means low washer fluid indicator light — if equipped this indicator will illuminate when the windshield washer fluid is low. Adaptive cruise control fault indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means ad...

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4wd low indicator light — if equipped yellow telltale light what it means 4wd low indicator light this light alerts the driver that the vehicle is in the four-wheel drive low mode. The front and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked together forcing the front and rear wheels to rotate at the same...

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Green telltale indicator lights park/headlight on indicator light green telltale light what it means park/headlight on indicator light this indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. Front fog indicator light — if equipped green telltale light what it means front fog...

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Stop/start active indicator light — if equipped green telltale light what it means stop/start active indicator light — if equipped this telltale will illuminate when the stop/start function is in “autostop” mode. Cruise control engaged indicator light — if equipped green telltale light what it means...

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Sport mode indicator light green telltale light what it means sport mode indicator light this light will turn on when sport mode is active. Blue telltale indicator lights high beam indicator light blue telltale light what it means high beam indicator light this indicator shows that the high beam hea...

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Hill decent control (hdc) indicator light — if equipped white telltale light what it means hill decent control (hdc) indicator light this indicator shows when the hill descent control (hdc) feature is turned on. The lamp will be on solid when hdc is armed. Hdc can only be armed when the transfer cas...

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Speed warning light — if equipped white telltale light what it means speed warning light each time the set speed is exceeded, an audible chime will sound for up to 10 seconds or until the speed is no longer exceeded, the telltale will change from white to yellow (on color displays), the telltale wil...

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The system allows the driver to select information by pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering wheel: • up arrow button push and release the up arrow button to scroll upward through the main menu and submenus. • down arrow button push and release the down arrow button to scroll downward...

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Seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Most of the messages of this type are then stored (as long as the condition that activated it remains active) and can be reviewed from the “messages” main menu item. Ex- amples of this message type are “right front turn signal lamp out” and “low tire ...

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• passenger seat belt unbuckled • traction control off • washer fluid low • oil pressure low • oil change due • fuel low • service anti-lock brake system • service electronic throttle control • service power steering • cruise off • cruise ready • acc override • cruise set to xxx mph • tire pressure ...

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• off road 1 ride height achieved • off road 2 ride height achieved • entry/exit ride height achieved • selected ride height not permitted • service air suspension system immediately • reduce speed to maintain selected ride height • air suspension system cooling down please wait • vehicle cannot be ...

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Fuel economy push and release the up or down ar- row button until the fuel economy menu icon/title is highlighted. Push and hold the ok button to reset feature. Push the left or right arrow button to select the different fuel economy sections. The fuel economy screen may be on the same screen as the...

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Speed warning — if equipped push and release the up or down ar- row button until the speed warning menu icon/title is highlighted in the did. Push and release the ok button to enter speed warning. Use the up or down arrow button to select a desired speed, then push and release the ok button to set t...

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The menu with (show/hide) means user can press ok button to choose show or hide this menu on the did display. Battery saver on/battery saver mode message — electrical load reduction actions — if equipped this vehicle is equipped with an intelligent battery sensor (ibs) to perform additional monitori...

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• the battery was discharged by an electrical load left on when the vehicle was parked. • the battery was used for an extended period with the engine not running to supply radio, lights, chargers, +12v portable appliances like vacuum cleaner’s, game consoles and similar devices. What to do when an e...

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Note: • fca or your dealer may contact you directly regarding software updates. • to help further improve vehicle security and minimize the potential risk of a security breach, vehicle owners should: • routinely check www.Driveuconnect.Com/software- update to learn about available uconnect software ...

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Buttons on the faceplate buttons on the faceplate are located below the uconnect system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition, there is a scroll/enter control knob located on the right side of the climate controls in the center of the instru- ment panel. Turn the control knob to scroll ...

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Note: to make changes to the ⬙ display brightness with headlights on ⬙ setting, the headlights must be on and the interior dimmer switch must not be in the ⬙ party ⬙ or ⬙ parade ⬙ positions. • display brightness with headlights off when in this display, you may select the overall screen brightness w...

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Clock & date after pressing the “clock & date” button on the touch- screen the following settings will be available: • set time & format when in this display, you may set the time and format manually. Press the “set time” button then choose from a “12 hour” or “24 hour format.” press the correspondi...

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• hill start assist — if equipped when this feature is selected, the hill start assist (hsa) system is active. Refer to “electronic brake control system” in “starting and operating” for system function and operating information. To make your selection, press the “hill start assist” button on the tou...

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Start point. To make your selection, touch the “lane departure warning” soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • lane departure warning (ldw) strength — if equipped when this f...

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Setting, press the “headlight off delay” button on the touchscreen, and choose either 0 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec or 90 seconds. • headlight illumination on approach when this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights remain on after the doors are unlocked with the...

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• horn w/remote start — if equipped when this feature is selected, the horn will sound when the remote start is activated. To make your selection, press the “horn w/remote start” button on the touch- screen and select from “on” or “off.” • remote door unlock when “remote door unlock” is selected, yo...

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• headlight off delay when this feature is selected, the driver can choose to have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when exiting the vehicle. Press the “headlight off delay” button on the touchscreen and choose from “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” seconds to select your desired time in...

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• compass calibration press “compass calibration” on the touchscreen to enter calibration. To start calibration of the compass, press the “yes” button on the touchscreen and complete one or more 360-degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects). A message will appear on the tou...

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• suspension display messages when all is selected, all the air suspension alerts will be displayed. When warnings only is selected only the air suspension warnings will be displayed. • tire jack mode when this feature is selected the air suspension system is disabled to prevent auto leveling of the...

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Clear personal data after pressing the “clear personal data settings” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail- able: • clear personal data when this feature is selected it will remove personal data including bluetooth devices and presets. To remove personal information, press ...

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• display brightness with headlights on when in this display, you may select the brightness with the headlights on. Adjust the brightness with the “+” and “–” setting buttons on the touchscreen or by selecting any point on the scale between the “+” and “–” buttons on the touchscreen. Note: to make c...

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• fuel consumption select from: “mpg” (us), “mpg” (uk), “l/100 km” or “km/l.” • pressure select from: “psi,” “kpa,” or “bar.” • temperature select from: “°c,” or “°f.” voice after pressing the “voice” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be available: • voice response length when in...

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Safety & driving assistance after pressing the “safety & driving assistance” button on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail- able: • forward collision warning sensitivity — if equipped the front collision warning (fcw) sensitivity feature provides an audible and/or visual warning to ...

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Soft-key until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu. • parksense the parksense system will scan for objects behind the vehicle when the transmission gear selector is in re- verse and the vehi...

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• tilt side mirrors in reverse when this feature is selected, the exterior side view mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the run position and the transmission gear selector is in the reverse position. The mirrors will move back to their previous position when the transmission is shift...

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The “hill start assist” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, indicating that the setting had been selected. • steering feel options — if equipped the steering feel options feature will allow you to adjust the steering effort and feel. Press the “sport” button on the...

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• auto door locks when this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto- matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h). To make your selection, press the “auto door locks” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been selected...

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• passive entry this feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicles door(s) without having to press the rke key fob lock or unlock buttons. To make your selection, press the “pas- sive entry” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been sel...

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Delay status press the “+” or “-” button on the touch- screen to select your desired time interval. • auto entry/exit suspension — if equipped when this feature is selected, the driver can choose to automatically lower the vehicle from ride height position when the vehicle is shifted to park. To cha...

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• suspension display messages when all is selected, all the air suspension alerts will be displayed. When warnings only is selected only the air suspension warnings will be displayed. • tire jack mode when this feature is selected the air suspension system is disabled to prevent auto leveling of the...

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To restore the settings to their default setting, press the “restore settings” button on the touchscreen and pop-up will appear asking ⬙ are you sure you want to reset your settings to default?” select “ok” to restore, or “cancel” to exit. Once the settings are restored, a pop-up appears stating ⬙ s...

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Getting started • screen(s) located in the rear of front seats : open the lcd screen cover by lifting up on cover. • place the ignition in the on or acc position. • your vehicle may be equipped with a blu-ray disc player. If equipped with a blu-ray disc player, the icon will be present on the player...

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• the system can be controlled by the front seat occu- pants utilizing either the touchscreen radio, or by the rear seat occupants using the remote control. Dual video screen note: typically there are two different ways to operate the features of the rear seat entertainment system. • the remote cont...

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Using the touchscreen radio 1. Rse channel 1 mode indicates the current source for screen 1/channel 1. This button will be highlighted when it is the active screen/ channel being controlled by the front user. If this button is not highlighted, select button to access controls for screen 1/channel 1 ...

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Play video games connect the video game console to the audio/video rca/hdmi input jacks located on the side of each seat. Audio/video rca/hdmi jacks (aux/hdmi jacks) on the side of each seat enable the monitor to display video directly from a video camera, connect video games for display on the scre...

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Using the touchscreen radio controls 1. Press the media button on the uconnect radio touch- screen. 2. Press the rear media button to display the rear media control screen. 3. Press the 1 or 2 buttons on the touchscreen, and the select source button on the touchscreen. Press the disc button on the t...

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Blu-ray disc player remote control — if equipped controls and indicators 1. Power — turns the screen and wireless headphone transmitter for the selected channel on or off. To hear audio while the screen is closed, push the power button to turn the headphone transmitter on. 2. Channel selector indica...

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Headphones operation the headphones receive two separate channels of audio using an infrared transmitter from the video screen. If no audio is heard after increasing the volume control, verify that the screen is turned on, the channel is not muted and the headphone channel selector switch is on the ...

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5. To cancel out of the mode selection menu, push the back button on the remote control. Replacing the headphone batteries each set of headphones requires two aaa batteries for operation. To replace the batteries: 1. Locate the battery compartment on the left ear cup of the headphones, and then slid...

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Display settings when watching a video source (blu-ray disc or dvd video with the disc in play mode, aux video, etc.), pushing the remote control’s setup button activates the display settings menu. These settings control the appear- ance of the video on the screen. The factory default settings are a...

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Dvd region codes the blu-ray disc player and many dvd discs are coded by geographic region. These region codes must match in order for the disc to play. If the region code for the dvd disc does not match the region code for the player, the disc will not play. Dvd audio support when a dvd-audio disc ...

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• other compression formats such as aac, mp3 pro, ogg vorbis, and atrac3 will not play. The blu-ray player will automatically skip the file and begin play- ing the next available file. • if you are creating your own files, the recommended fixed bit rate for mp3 files is between 96 and 192kbps and th...

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The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a push-button in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pushing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume, and pushing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume. Pushing the center button will ma...

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Nevertheless, the wireless radio will be used in such a manner that the radio is 20 cm or further from the human body. The internal wireless radio operates within guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recom- mendations, which reflect the consensus of the scientific community. The ...

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Buttons on the touchscreen the buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the uconnect system screen. Button descriptions (applies to both the buttons on the faceplate and the buttons on the touchscreen) 1. Max a/c button press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates w...

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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....

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• 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 demis- ter outlets. Note: bi-level mode is designed under comfort con- ditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the ...

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• if your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the front of the a/c condenser (lo- cated in front of the radiator), for an accumulation of dirt or insects. Clean with a gentle water spray from behind the radiator and through the condenser. Fabric front fascia protectors may ...

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• the temperature can be displayed in u.S. Or metric units by selecting the uconnect customer- programmable feature. Refer to the “uconnect set- tings” in this section of the manual. To provide you with maximum comfort in the automatic mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain on low un...

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Note: • recirculate without a/c should not be used for long periods, as fogging may occur. • automatic temperature controls (atc) will automati- cally adjust the climate control settings to reduce or eliminate window fogging on the front windshield. When this occurs, recirculation will be unavailabl...

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Personalized menu bar the uconnect features and services in the main menu bar are easily changed for your convenience. Simply follow these steps: 1. Press the “apps ” button to open the app screen. 2. Press and hold, then drag the selected app to replace an existing shortcut in the main menu bar. Th...

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If you see the icon on your touchscreen, you have the uconnect 8.4an system. If not, you have a uconnect 8.4a system. Get started all you need to control your uconnect system with your voice are the buttons on your steering wheel. 1. Visit uconnectphone.Com to check mobile device and feature compati...

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Basic voice commands the basic voice commands below can be given at any point while using your uconnect system. Push the vr button . After the beep, say: • cancel to stop a current voice session • help to hear a list of suggested voice commands • repeat to listen to the system prompts again notice t...

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Media uconnect offers connections via usb, sd, bluetooth and auxiliary ports (if equipped). Voice operation is only available for connected usb and ipod devices. (remote cd player optional and not available on all vehicles.) push the vr button . After the beep, say one of the following commands and ...

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Voice text reply uconnect will announce incoming text messages. Push the phone button and say listen. (must have com- patible mobile phone paired to uconnect system.) 1. Once an incoming text message is read to you, push the phone button . After the beep, say: “reply.” 2. Listen to the uconnect prom...

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Tip: voice text reply is not compatible with iphone, but if your vehicle is equipped with siri eyes free, you can use your voice to send a text message. Climate (8.4a/8.4an) too hot? Too cold? Adjust vehicle temperatures hands- free and keep everyone comfortable while you keep moving ahead. (if vehi...

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Uconnect access (8.4a/8.4an) warning! Always obey traffic laws and pay attention to the road. Some uconnect access services, including 9-1-1 and assist, will not work without an operable 1x (voice/data) or 3g (data) network connection. Note: your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho- rized by t...

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2. Press the “uconnect care” button on the touchscreen. 3. A helpful uconnect care agent will register your vehicle and handle all of the details. Signing up is easy! Simply follow the steps above. Or, press the “apps ” button on the touchscreen to “register by web” to complete the process using you...

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You must be registered with uconnect access and have a compatible map – enabled smartphone to use your voice to send a personalized text message. For details about map, visit uconnectphone.Com. Apple iphone ios6 or later supports reading incoming text messages only. To enable this feature on your ap...

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Tip: once you perform a search, you can reorganize the results by selecting either the best match, rating or distance tab on the top of the touchscreen display. Siriusxm travel link (8.4a/8.4an) need to find a gas station, view local movie listings, check a sports score or the 5 - day weather foreca...

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Automatic reply messages can be: • “i am driving right now, i will get back to you shortly.” • create a custom auto reply message up to 160 charac- ters. Note: only the first 25 characters can been seen on the touchscreen while typing a custom message. While in do not disturb, conference call can be...

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Starting and operating contents 䡵 starting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .473 ▫ automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474 ▫ keyless enter-n-go — ignition . . . . . . . . . . .474 ▫ normal starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .474 ▫ extreme cold weather (belo...

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▫ traction downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .522 ▫ after driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .522 䡵 electric power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . .523 䡵 fuel saver technology 5.7l engine only — if equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .524 䡵 parking brak...

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▫ gasoline/oxygenate blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . .586 ▫ e-85 usage in non-flex fuel vehicles . . . . . . .586 ▫ mmt in gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .587 ▫ materials added to fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .587 ▫ fuel system cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58...

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Starting procedures before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Warning! • before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic transmission into park and apply ...

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3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds. 4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again. Note: normal starting of either a cold or a war...

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Warning! (continued) • do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans- mission 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...

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Possible reasons the engine does not autostop prior to engine shut down, the system will check many safety and comfort conditions to see if they are fulfilled. Detailed information about the operation of the stop/ start system may be viewed in the did stop/start screen. In the following situations, ...

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To manually turn off the stop/start system 1. Push the stop/start off switch (located on the switch bank). The light on the switch will illuminate. 2. The “stop/start off” message will appear in driver information display (did). Refer to “driver information display (did)” in “understanding your inst...

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Warning! (continued) • unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into park, and make sure the keyless ...

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Fuel economy (eco) mode the fuel economy (eco) mode can improve the vehi- cle’s overall fuel economy during normal driving condi- tions. Push the “eco” switch in the center stack of the instrument panel to activate or disable eco mode. An amber light on the switch indicates when eco mode is disabled...

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Only shift from drive to park or reverse when the accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when shifting between these gears. The transmission gear selector provides park, re- verse, neutral, drive and manual (autostick) shift positions. ...

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Warning! • never use the park position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle move- ment and possible injury or damage. • your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not in park. Check by trying to move the tran...

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Note: if the gear selector cannot be moved to the park position (when pushed forward), it is probably in the autostick (+/-) position (beside the drive position). In autostick mode, the transmission gear (1, 2, 3, etc.) is displayed in the instrument cluster. Move the gear selec- tor to the right (i...

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Transmission limp home mode transmission function is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, transmission limp home mode is activated. In this mode, the transmission may operate only in certain gears, or may not shift at ...

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In autostick mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the driver (using the gear selector, or the shift paddles), unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition would result. It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen, exc...

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Quadra-trac ii operating instructions/precautions — if equipped the quadra-trac ii transfer case is fully automatic in the normal driving 4wd auto mode. The quadra-trac ii transfer case provides three mode positions: • 4wd hi • neutral • 4wd low this transfer case is fully automatic in the 4wd hi mo...

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Warning! You or others could be injured or killed if you leave the vehicle unattended with the power transfer unit in the neutral (n) position without first fully engaging the parking brake. The neutral (n) position disengages both the front and rear drive- shafts from the powertrain and will allow ...

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Note: if shift conditions/interlocks are not met, or a transfer case motor temperature protection condition exists, a “for 4x4 low slow below 3 mph (5 km/h) put trans in “n” press 4 low” message will flash from the driver information display (did). Refer to “driver in- formation display (did)” in “u...

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6. After the shift is completed and the neutral (n) light stays on, release the neutral (n) button. 7. Shift the transmission into reverse. 8. Release the brake pedal for five seconds and ensure that there is no vehicle movement. Note: if shift conditions/interlocks are not met, a “to tow vehicle sa...

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As one wheel begins to spin faster than the other, torque will automatically transfer from the wheel that has less traction, to the wheel that has traction. While the transfer case and axle coupling differ in design, their operation is similar. Follow the quadra-trac ii transfer case shifting inform...

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Note: activate the hill descent control or selec speed control for steep downhill control. See “electronic brake control system” in this section for further information. Driver information display (did) messages when the appropriate conditions exist, a message will appear in the did display. Refer t...

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Speed falls below 20 mph (32 km/h). The vehicle will enter aero mode, regardless of vehicle speed if the vehicle is in “sport” mode. • entry/exit mode (lowers the vehicle approximately 1.6 in (40 mm) – this position lowers the vehicle for easier passenger entry and exit as well as lowering the rear ...

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Air suspension modes the air suspension system has multiple modes to protect the system in unique situations: tire/jack mode to assist with changing a spare tire, the air suspension system has a feature which allows the automatic leveling to be disabled. Refer to “uconnect settings” in “under- stand...

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• off-road 2 (or2) – indicator lamps 4, 5, and 6 will be illuminated when the vehicle is in or2. • off-road 1 (or1) – indicator lamps 4 and 5 will be illuminated when the vehicle is in or1. • normal ride height (nrh) – indicator lamp 4 will be illuminated when the vehicle is in this position. • entr...

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Note: on summit models the lower front fascia is not removable. Lower front fascia removal: 1. Remove the seven quarter turn fasteners. 2. Starting on one side of the vehicle, disengage lower fascia from the upper fascia. Grasp the portion inside the wheel well. Pulling it downwards and toward you, ...

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5. Remove the plug from the protective connector and install on the sensor. 6. Insert the wiring harness connector into the protective connector. 7. Store sensor and bracket in a safe place. Note: all cruise control functions will be disabled when the radar sensor is disconnected. Radar sensor insta...

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Warning! (continued) driveshafts. Driving in 4wd-low on pavement will cause driveline binding; use only on wet or slippery surfaces. Driving through water although your vehicle is capable of driving through water, there are a number of precautions that must be considered before entering the water. N...

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Hill climbing note: before attempting to climb a hill, determine the conditions at the crest and/or on the other side. Before climbing a steep hill, shift the transmission to a lower gear and shift the transfer case to 4wd low. Use first gear and 4wd low for very steep hills. If you stall or begin t...

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• after extended operation in mud, sand, water, or similar dirty conditions, have the radiator, fan, brake rotors, wheels, brake linings, and axle yokes inspected and cleaned as soon as possible. Warning! Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking. ...

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Parking brake before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the gear selector in the park position. The foot operated parking brake is located below the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To apply the park brake, firmly push the park brake pedal full...

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Warning! (continued) • 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 acc or on/run mode. A child could operate power windows, other con- trols, or move the vehicle. • be sure...

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Anti-lock brake system (abs) the anti-lock brake system (abs) provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. The system automatically prevents wheel lock, and enhances vehicle control during braking. The abs performs a self-check cycle to ensure that the ab...

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Brake assist system (bas) the bas is designed to optimize the vehicle’s braking capability during emergency braking maneuvers. The system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- ing the rate and amount of brake application and then applies optimum pressure to the brakes. This can help reduce...

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Towing with hsa hsa will also provide assistance to mitigate roll back while towing a trailer. Warning! • if you use a trailer brake controller with your trailer, the trailer brakes may be activated and deactivated with the brake switch. If so, there may not be enough brake pressure to hold both the...

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Other, the system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is not spinning. Bld may remain enabled even if tcs and esc are in a reduced mode. Electronic stability control (esc) this system enhances directional control and stabilit...

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Esc operating modes note: depending upon model and mode of operation, the esc system may have multiple operating modes. Esc on this is the normal operating mode for the esc. When- ever the vehicle is started, the esc system will be in this mode. This mode should be used for most driving conditions. ...

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Esc activation/malfunction indicator light and esc off indicator light the “esc activation/malfunction indicator light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the on position. It should go out with the engine running. If the “esc activation/malfunction indicator...

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Trailer sway control (tsc) tsc uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an exces- sively swaying trailer and will take the appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway. Tsc will become active automatically once an excessively swaying trailer is recognized. Note that tsc cannot stop all trailers f...

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Hdc has three states: 1. Off (feature is not enabled and will not activate). 2. Enabled (feature is enabled and ready but activation conditions are not met, or driver is actively overriding with brake or throttle application). 3. Active (feature is enabled and actively controlling vehicle speed). En...

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• the parking brake is applied. • driver door opens. • the vehicle is driven greater than 20 mph (32 km/h) for greater than 70 seconds. • the vehicle is driven greater than 40 mph (64 km/h) (hdc exits immediately). • hdc detects excessive brake temperature. Feedback to the driver the instrument clus...

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And the level of set speed reduction depends on the magnitude of grade. The following summarizes the ssc set speeds: ssc target set speeds • 1st = .6 mph (1 km/h) • 2nd = 1.2 mph (2 km/h) • 3rd = 1.8 mph (3 km/h) • 4th = 2.5 mph (4 km/h) • 5th = 3.1 mph (5 km/h) • 6th = 3.7 mph (6 km/h) • 7th = 4.3 ...

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• the cluster icon and switch lamp will flash then extinguish when ssc deactivates due to overheated brakes. Warning! Ssc is only intended to assist the driver in control- ling vehicle speed when driving in off road condi- tions. The driver must remain attentive to the driving conditions and is resp...

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Tire sizing chart example: example size designation: p215/65r15xl 95h, 215/65r15 96h, lt235/85r16c, t145/80d18 103m, 31x10.5 r15 lt p = passenger car tire size based on u.S. Design standards, or ⴖ ....Blank.... ⴖ = passenger car tire based on european design standards, or lt = light truck tire based...

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Example: load identification: absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a standard load (sl) tire: • xl = extra load (or reinforced) tire, or • ll = light load tire or • c, d, e, f, g = load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a...

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Example: dot ma l9 abcd 0301 01 = number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) – 01 means the year 2001 – prior to july 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured. Example: 031 could represen...

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Example tire placard location (door) example tire placard location (b-pillar) 5 starting and operating 557.

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Note: under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross axle weight ratings (gawrs) for the front and rear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on gawrs, vehicle loading, and trailer towing, refer to “vehicle loading” in the “starting and operating” sec- tion of this manual. To determin...

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Warning! (continued) • unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicle to the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the right or left. • always drive with each tire inflated to the recom- mended cold tire inflation pressure. Both under-inflation and over-inflation affect the stability of the v...

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Tire pressure may increase from 2 to 6 psi (13 to 40 kpa) during operation. Do not reduce this normal pressure build up or your tire pressure will be too low. Tire pressures for high speed operation the manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds and within posted speed limits. Where speed limits ...

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Summer tires do not contain the all season designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. Use summer tires only in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. Warning! Do not use summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You could lose vehi...

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Spare tire matching original equipped tire and wheel — if equipped your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel equivalent in look and function to the original equipment tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for y...

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Tire spinning when stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not spin your vehicle’s wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop- ping. Refer to “freeing a stuck vehicle” in “what to do in emergencies” for further information. Warning! Fast spinning ti...

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Replacement tires the tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu- facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva- lent to the originals in size, quality and performance w...

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Warning! Using tires of different size and type (m+s, snow) between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable handling. You could lose control and have a collision. Caution! To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the following precautions: • because of restricted traction device cleara...

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Tire pressure monitor system (tpms) the tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) will warn the driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehicle recommended cold tire placard pressure. The tire pressure will vary with temperature by about 1 psi (7 kpa) for every 12°f (6.5°c). This means that when the...

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Note: • the tpms is not intended to replace normal tire care and maintenance, or to provide warning of a tire failure or condition. • the tpms should not be used as a tire pressure gauge while adjusting your tire pressure. • driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat ...

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Tire pressure monitoring low pressure warnings the tire pressure monitoring telltale light will illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au- dible chime will be activated, when one or more of the four active road tire pressures are low. In addition, the did will display a ⬙ tire low ⬙ message, a...

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Note: there is no tire pressure monitoring sensor in the spare tire. The tpms will not be able to monitor the tire pressure. If you install the spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the tire pressure monitori...

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5.7l engine — if equipped this engine is designed to meet all emissions regulations and provide sat- isfactory fuel economy and perfor- mance when using high-quality un- leaded gasoline having an octane range of 87 to 89 as specified by the (r+m)/2 method. The use of 89 octane “plus” gasoline is rec...

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If a non-ffv vehicle is inadvertently fueled with e-85 fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: • operate in a lean mode. • obd ii “malfunction indicator light” on. • poor engine performance. • poor cold start and cold drivability. • increased risk for fuel system component corrosio...

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Caution! (continued) • the use of fuel additives, which are now being sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended. Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle perfor- mance problems resulting from the use of such fuels or additives is not the respon...

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Note: in certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel door using the inside release button. Do not pry on the door. 3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe se...

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3. Grab popped up outboard edge with other hand to disengage snaps. 4. Remove the storage bin. 5. Pull the release cable to open the fuel door, push the release cable back to the home position to re-seat the fuel door latch to the closed position. Note: if the fuel door does not latch after the manu...

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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 inf...

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Exceed the gvwr. Refer to “vehicle loading/vehicle certification label” in “starting and operating” for further information. Gross trailer weight (gtw) the gtw is the weight of the trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables and equipment (permanent or tem- porary) loaded in or on the trailer ...

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Weight-distributing hitch a weight-distributing system works by applying lever- age through spring (load) bars. They are typically used for heavier loads to distribute trailer tongue weight to the tow vehicle’s front axle and the trailer axle(s). When used in accordance with the manufacturer’s direc...

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Trailer towing weights (maximum trailer weight ratings) the following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain: engine model frontal area max. Gtw (gross trailer wt.) max. Trailer tongue wt. (see note) 3.6l (std cooling) 4x2 55 sq ft (5.11 sq m) 3,500 lbs (...

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2. Pull the bottom of the cover outward (towards you), pull downwards to disengage the tabs located at the top of the hitch receiver cover. To reinstall the hitch receiver cover after towing repeat the procedure in reverse order. Note: be sure to engage all tabs of the hitch receiver cover in the bu...

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Warning! (continued) cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts can occur that may be difficult for the driver to control. You could lose control of your vehicle and have a collision. • when hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not overload your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a...

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Caution! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (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. • do not interconnect the hydraulic bra...

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Towing tips before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping and backing the trailer up in an area away from heavy traffic. Automatic transmission the drive range can be selected when towing. The transmission controls include a drive strategy to avoid frequent shifting when towing. However, ...

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Recreational towing (behind motorhome, etc.) towing this vehicle behind another vehicle towing condition wheels off the ground two-wheel drive models four-wheel drive models without 4wd low range four-wheel drive models with 4wd low range flat tow none not allowed not allowed see instructions • tran...

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5. Properly secure the rear wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer’s instructions. 6. Install a suitable clamping device, designed for tow- ing, to secure the front wheels in the straight position. Caution! Towing with the rear wheels on the ground will cause severe transmission damag...

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Warning! (continued) to roll, even if the transmission is in park. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. Use the following procedure to prepare your vehicle for recreational towing. Caution! It is necessary to follow these steps to be certain that the tran...

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Note: • steps 1 through 4 are requirements that must be met before pressing the neutral (n) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of these requirements are not met before press- ing the neutral (n) button or are no longer met during the shift, then the neutra...

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Note: • steps 1 through 5 are requirements that must be met before pressing the neutral (n) button, and must continue to be met until the shift has been completed. If any of these requirements are not met before press- ing the neutral (n) button or are no longer met during the shift, the neutral (n)...

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