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Care should be taken when attempting to climb

steep hills or driving diagonally across a hill or

slope. If natural obstacles force you to travel

diagonally up or down a hill, choose a mild angle

and keep as little side tilt as possible. Keep the

vehicle moving and make turns slowly and

cautiously.
If you must back down a hill, back straight down

using REVERSE gear. Never back down in

NEUTRAL or diagonally across the hill.
When driving over sand, mud, and other soft

terrain, shift to low gear and drive steadily. Apply

the accelerator slowly to avoid spinning the

wheels.
Do not reduce the tire pressures for this type of

driving.

After Driving Off-Road

Off-road operation puts more stress on your

vehicle than does most on-road driving. After going

off-road, it is always a good idea to check for

damage. That way you can get any problems taken

care of right away and have your vehicle ready

when you need it.

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Completely inspect the underbody of your

vehicle. Check tires, body structure, steering,

suspension, and exhaust system for damage.

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Inspect the radiator for mud and debris and

clean as required.

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Check threaded fasteners for looseness, partic

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ularly on the chassis, drivetrain components,

steering, and suspension. Retighten them, if

required, and torque to the values specified in

the Service Manual.

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Check for accumulations of plants or brush.

These things could be a fire hazard. They might

hide damage to fuel lines, brake hoses, axle

pinion seals, and propeller shafts.

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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.

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If you experience unusual vibration after driving

in mud, slush or similar conditions, check the

wheels for impacted material. Impacted mate

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rial can cause a wheel imbalance and freeing

the wheels of it will correct the situation.

WARNING!

Abrasive material in any part of the brakes may

cause excessive wear or unpredictable braking.

You might not have full braking power when you

need it to prevent a collision. If you have been

operating your vehicle in dirty conditions, get

your brakes checked and cleaned as necessary.

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UCONNECT SYSTEMS

For detailed information about your Uconnect

3 With 5-inch Display

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For detailed information about your Uconnect

5/5 NAV With 8.4-inch Display system or your

Uconnect 5 NAV With 12-inch Display system, refer

to your Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement.

NOTE:

Uconnect screen images are for illustration

purposes only and may not reflect exact software

for your vehicle.

CYBERSECURITY

Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may

be equipped with both wired and wireless

networks. These networks allow your vehicle to

send and receive information. This information

allows systems and features in your vehicle to

function properly.

Your vehicle may be equipped with certain security

features to reduce the risk of unauthorized and

unlawful access to vehicle systems and wireless

communications. Vehicle software technology

continues to evolve over time and FCA US LLC,

working with its suppliers, evaluates and takes

appropriate steps as needed.
The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to

your vehicle systems may still exist, even if the

most recent version of vehicle software (such as

Uconnect software) is installed.

NOTE:

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To help further improve user experience,

features, stability, etc., and minimize the poten

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tial risk of a security breach, vehicle owners

should:

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Routinely check

www.driveuconnect.com

(US Residents) or

www.driveuconnect.ca

(Canadian Residents) to learn about avail

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able Uconnect software updates.



Only connect and use trusted media

devices (e.g. personal mobile phones,

USBs, CDs).

WARNING!

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ONLY insert trusted devices/components into

your vehicle. Media of unknown origin could

possibly contain malicious software, and if

installed in your vehicle, it may increase the

possibility for vehicle systems to be breached.

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As always, if you experience unusual vehicle

behavior, take your vehicle to your nearest

authorized dealer immediately.

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UCONNECT SETTINGS

The Uconnect system uses a combination of

buttons on the touchscreen and buttons on the

faceplate located on the center of the instrument

panel. These buttons allow you to access and

change the Customer Programmable Features.

Many features can vary by vehicle.
Buttons on the faceplate are located below and/or

beside the Uconnect system in the center of the

instrument panel. In addition, there is a SCROLL/

ENTER control knob located on the right side. Turn

the control knob to scroll through menus and

change settings. Push the center of the control

knob one or more times to select or change a

setting.
Your Uconnect system may also have SCREEN OFF

and MUTE buttons on the faceplate.
Push the SCREEN OFF button on the faceplate to

turn off the Uconnect screen. Push the button

again or tap the screen to turn the screen on.
Press the Back Arrow button to exit out of a Menu

or certain option on the Uconnect system.
For the Uconnect 5 systems, push and hold the

Power button on the radio’s faceplate for a

minimum of 15 seconds to reset the radio.

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Uconnect 5 NAV With 12-inch Display Touchscreen And

Faceplate Buttons

For the Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display, the

Uconnect 5/5 NAV With 8.4-inch Display, and

Uconnect 5 NAV With 12-inch Display
For the Uconnect 3 system, push the SETTINGS

button on the top of the faceplate. In this menu,

the Uconnect system allows you to access all of the

available programmable features.
For the Uconnect 5 systems, press the Vehicle

button, then press the Settings tab at the top of the

touchscreen. In this menu, the Uconnect system

allows you to access all of the available

programmable features.

NOTE:

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Only one touchscreen may be selected at a

time.

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Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature

settings may vary.

When making a selection, only press one button at

a time to enter the desired menu. Once in the

desired menu, press and release the preferred

setting option until a check mark appears next to

the setting, showing that setting has been

selected. Once the setting is complete, press the X

button on the touchscreen to close out of the

settings screen. Pressing the Up or Down Arrow

button on the right side of the screen will allow you

to toggle up or down through the available settings.

1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen
2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate

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My Profile

When the My Profile button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays options related to the vehicle’s profiles.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Language

This setting will change the language of the Uconnect system and Instrument

Cluster Display. The available languages are English, Français, and Español.

Display Mode

This setting will adjust the display for the radio to “Auto” or “Manual”.

“Manual” allows for more customization with the radio display.

Display Brightness Headlights On

This setting will allow you to set the brightness when the headlights are on. To

access this setting, Display Mode must be set to “Manual”. The “+” setting will

increase the brightness; the “-” will decrease the brightness.

Display Brightness Headlights Off

This setting will allow you to set the brightness when the headlights are off. To

access this setting, Display Mode must be set to “Manual”. The “+” setting will

increase the brightness; the “-” will decrease the brightness.

Set Theme

This setting will allow you to change the display theme.

Units

This setting will allow you to change the units to “US”, “Metric”, or “Custom”.

The available options within Custom are “Speed” (MPH or km/h), “Distance”

(mi or km), “Fuel Consumption” (MPG [US], MPG [UK], L/100 km, or km/L),

“Pressure” (psi, kPa, or bar), “Temperature” (°C or °F), Power” (HP [US], Gal

HP [UK], or kW), and “Torque” (lb-ft or Nm) units of measurement

independently.

Touchscreen Beep

This setting will allow you to turn the touchscreen beep on or off.

Show Main Category Bar Labels

This setting will allow the main category bar labels to be shown on or off.

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Navigation Next Turn Pop-ups Displayed in Cluster

This setting will display navigation prompts in the Instrument Cluster Display.

Phone Pop-ups Displayed In Cluster

This setting will display smartphone notifications and messages in the

Instrument Cluster Display.

Time Format

This setting will allow you to set the time format (AM/PM). Sync Time With GPS

must be “Off” for this setting to be available. The “12 hrs” setting will set the

time to a 12-hour format. The “24 hrs” setting will set the time to a 24-hour

format.

Voice Options

This setting will allow you to change the voice options for the radio to “Male”

or “Female”.

Wake Up Word

This setting will allow you to set the system “Wake Up” word. The available

options are “Off”, “Hey, Uconnect”, and “Hey, Ram”.

Voice Barge-in

This setting will allow Voice Barge-in to be turned on or off.

Show Command List

This setting will allow the Command List to be shown. The options are “On”

and “Off”.

Navigation Settings

This setting will redirect to the list of Navigation settings. Refer to your

Owner’s Manual Supplement for further information.

Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Heated Steering Wheel

This setting will activate the vehicle’s comfort system and heated seats or

heated steering wheel when the vehicle is remote started or ignition is

started. The “Off” setting will not activate the comfort systems. The “Remote

Start” setting will only activate the comfort systems when using Remote Start.

The “All Start” setting will activate the comfort systems whenever the vehicle

is started.

Radio Power Off

This setting will keep certain electrical features running after the engine is

turned off. When any door is opened, the electronics will deactivate. The

available settings are “0 sec”, “45 sec”, “5 min”, and “10 min”.

Setting Name

Description

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Radio Off With Door

This setting will allow you to determine if the radio shuts off when any of the

doors are opened.

Audio Settings

This setting will open the submenu, containing the audio settings

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App Drawer Favoriting Pop-ups

This setting will allow you to favorite app drawer pop-ups with “On” and “Off”

options.

App Drawer Unfavoritings Pop-ups

This setting will allow you to unfavorite app drawer pop-ups with “On” and

“Off” options.

New Text Message Pop-ups

This setting will allow you to have pop-up notifications for new text messages.

Setting options are “On” and “Off”.

Missed Calls Message

This setting will allow you to have pop-up notifications for missed calls. Setting

options are “On” and “Off”.

Navigation Pop-ups

This setting will allow you to have pop-up notifications for Navigation. Setting

options are “On” and “Off”.

Reset App Drawer to Default Order

This setting will reset the app drawer to its factory default layout.

Restore Settings to Default

This setting will return all the previously changed settings to their factory

default.

Trip B

This setting will turn the Trip B feature in the cluster on or off.

Audio Info On Cluster

This setting will turn the audio info on the cluster on or off.

Digital Speed On All Cluster Screens

This setting will show the digital speedometer on all cluster screens.

Consumption Bar On Cluster Screen

This setting will show the digital fuel consumption bar on all cluster screens.

Custom Areas On Cluster

This setting will allow you to customize the information displayed on the

cluster.

Head Up Display

This setting will turn the Head Up Display (HUD) on or off.

Setting Name

Description

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Display

HUD Brightness

This setting will adjust the brightness of the Head Up Display.

HUD Height

This setting will adjust the Head Up Display height.

HUD Content

This setting will adjust the amount of content displayed on the Head Up

Display. The available options are “Simple”, “Standard”, and “Advanced”.

Audio Repetition

This setting will turn the system audio repetition on or off.

More Profile Options

This setting will give access to more profile options.

Setting Name

Description

When the Display button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display the options related to the theme (if equipped), brightness, and color of the

touchscreen. The available settings are:

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Language

This setting will change the language of the Uconnect system and Instrument

Cluster Display. The available languages are English, Français, and Español.

Display Mode

This setting will allow you to set the brightness manually or have the system

set it automatically. The “Auto” setting has the system automatically adjust

the display brightness. The “Manual” setting will allow the user to adjust the

brightness of the display.

Display Brightness With Headlights ON/Brightness

This setting will allow you to set the brightness when the headlights are on. To

access this setting, Display Mode must be set to Manual. The “+” setting will

increase the brightness; the “-” will decrease the brightness.

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Display Brightness With Headlights OFF/Brightness

This setting will allow you to set the brightness when the headlights are off. To

access this setting, Display Mode must be set to Manual. The “+” setting will

increase the brightness; the “-” will decrease the brightness.

Set Theme

This setting will allow you to change the display theme.

Units

This setting will allow you to change the units. The available options are

“Speed” (MPH or km/h), “Distance” (mi or km), “Fuel Consumption” (MPG

[US], MPG [UK], L/100 km, or km/L), “Pressure” (psi, kPa, or bar),

“Temperature” (°C or °F), Power” (HP [US], Gal HP [UK], or kW), and “Torque”

(lb-ft or Nm) units of measurement independently.

Touchscreen Beep

This setting will allow you to turn the touchscreen beep on or off.

Control Screen Timeout

This setting allows you to set the Control Screen to turn off automatically after

five seconds or stay open until manually closed.

Navigation Next Turn Pop-ups Displayed in Cluster

This setting will display navigation prompts in the Instrument Cluster Display.

Phone Pop-ups Displayed In Cluster

This setting will display smartphone notifications and messages in the

Instrument Cluster Display.

Fuel Saver Display

This setting will enable fuel saver mode in the Instrument Cluster Display.

Ready To Drive Pop-ups

This setting will enable the Ready To Drive Pop-ups in the Instrument Cluster

Display.

Setting Name

Description

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Safety/Driving Assistance

When the Safety/Driving Assistance button is selected on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s safety settings. These

options will differ depending on the features equipped on the vehicle. The settings may display in list form or within subfolders on the screen. To access a

subfolder, select the desired folder; the available options related to that feature will then display on the screen.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Forward Collision Warning Sensitivity

This setting will change the distance at which the Forward Collision Warning

(FCW) alert sounds. The “Medium” setting will have the FCW system signal

when an object is in view, and the possibility of a collision is detected. The

“Near” setting will have the FCW system signal when the object is closer to the

vehicle. The “Far” setting will have the FCW system signal when an object is at

a far distance from the vehicle.

Forward Collision Warning

This setting will turn the Forward Collision Warning system on or off. The “Off”

setting will deactivate the FCW system. The “Warning Only” setting will provide

only an audible chime when a collision is detected. The “Warning + Active

Braking” setting will provide an audible chime and apply some brake pressure

when a collision is detected.

Pedestrian Emergency Braking

This setting will turn the Pedestrian Emergency Braking system on or off.

LaneSense Warning

This setting will change the distance at which the steering wheel will

provide lane departure feedback. The available settings are “Early”,

“Medium”, and “Late”.

LaneSense Strength

This setting will change the strength of the steering wheel feedback during a

lane departure. The available settings are “Low”, “Medium”, and “High”.

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ParkSense

This setting will change the type of ParkSense alert when a close object is

detected and provide both an audible chime and a visual display.

Front ParkSense Volume

This setting adjusts the volume of the Front ParkSense system. The available

settings are “Low”, “Medium”, and “High”.

Rear ParkSense Volume

This setting adjusts the volume of the Rear ParkSense system. The available

settings are “Low”, “Medium”, and “High”.

Rear ParkSense Braking Assist

This setting will turn the Rear ParkSense Braking Assist on or off.

Blind Spot Alert

This setting will change the type of alert provided when an object is detected

in a vehicle’s blind spot. The “Off” setting will turn off Blind Spot Alert. The

“Lights” setting will activate the Blind Spot Alert lights on the outside mirrors.

The “Lights & Chime” setting will activate both the lights on the outside

mirrors and an audible chime.

Trailer Length For Blind Spot Alert

This setting will auto detect the length of an attached trailer. The “Auto”

setting will have the system automatically set the trailer length. The “Max”

setting will always set the length to the maximum 39.5 ft (12 m).

Hill Start Assist

This setting will turn the Hill Start Assist system on or off.

ParkView Backup Camera Delay

This setting will add a timed delay to the ParkView Backup Camera when

shifting out of REVERSE.

ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines

This setting will turn the ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines on or off.

ParkView Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines

This setting will turn the ParkView Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines on or off.

Tire Fill Assist

This setting will turn Tire Fill Assist on or off.

Power Side Steps

This setting will raise and lower or stow the power side steps. The available

options are “Automatic” to raise and lower the power side steps and “Stow” to

deactivate the power side steps.

Setting Name

Description

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Clock

When the Clock button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the different options related to the vehicle’s internal clock.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Sync Time With GPS

This setting will sync the time to the GPS receiver in the system. The system

will control the time via the GPS location.

Set Time And Format/Time Format

This setting will allow you to set the time format (AM/PM). Sync Time With GPS

must be off for this setting to be available. The “12 hrs” setting will set the

time to a 12-hour format. The “24 hrs” setting will set the time to a 24-hour

format.

Set Time Hours

This setting will allow you to set the hours. Sync Time With GPS must be

off for this setting to be available. The “+” setting will increase the hours.

The “-” setting will decrease the hours.

Set Time Minutes

This setting will allow you to set the minutes. Sync Time With GPS must be off

for this setting to be available. The “+” setting will increase the minutes.

The “-” setting will decrease the minutes.

Show Time in Status Bar

This setting will place the time in the radio’s status bar.

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Phone/Bluetooth®

When the Phone/Bluetooth® button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to Bluetooth® connectivity from an external audio

device or smartphone. The list of paired audio devices or smartphones can be accessed from this menu.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Device Manager

This setting will open the Device Manager main screen.

Do Not Disturb All

This setting will open the Do Not Disturb settings menu. The available options

are “On” and “Off”.

Enable Two Active Phones

This setting will enable or disable two active phones within the vehicle. The

setting options are “On” and “Off”.

Phone Pop-Ups Displayed In Cluster

This setting will activate phone message pop-ups in the Instrument Cluster

Display.

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Voice

Navigation

When the Voice button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s Voice Recognition feature.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Voice Options

This setting will allow you to change the system’s voice to either “Male” or

“Female”.

Wake Up Word

This setting will allow you to set the system’s “Wake Up” word. The available

options are “Off”, “Hey, Uconnect”, and “Hey, Ram”.

Voice Barge-In

This setting allows you to respond to a Voice Response before the statement

is completed by the system. The available options are “On” and “Off”.

Show Command List

This setting will allow you to turn the Command List on or off. The “Always”

setting will always show the Command List. The “With Help” setting will show

the Command List and provide a brief description of what the command does.

The “Never” setting will turn the Command List off.

When the Navigation button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays options related to the vehicle’s built-in Navigation system. These settings can

change which icons display on the map, how “time to arrival is calculated”, and route types.
For more information on Navigation and settings, refer to your Uconnect Owner’s Manual Supplement.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

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Trailer Brake/Trailer — If Equipped

When the Trailer Brake/Trailer button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system will display settings related to trailer towing.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Trailer 1

Options for each Trailer are “Use This Trailer”, “Braking” (Light Electric, Heavy

Electric, Light Electric over Hydraulic, and Heavy Electric over Hydraulic),

“Trailer Name”, and “Tire Pressure” (Setup All Tires, Replace Single Tire, Set

Target Tire Pressure, Delete Tire Settings).

Trailer 2

Options for each Trailer are “Use This Trailer”, “Braking” (Light Electric, Heavy

Electric, Light Electric over Hydraulic, and Heavy Electric over Hydraulic),

“Trailer Name”, and “Tire Pressure” (Setup All Tires, Replace Single Tire, Set

Target Tire Pressure, Delete Tire Settings).

Trailer 3

Options for each Trailer are “Use This Trailer”, “Braking” (Light Electric, Heavy

Electric, Light Electric over Hydraulic, and Heavy Electric over Hydraulic),

“Trailer Name”, and “Tire Pressure” (Setup All Tires, Replace Single Tire, Set

Target Tire Pressure, Delete Tire Settings).

Trailer 4

Options for each Trailer are “Use This Trailer”, “Braking” (Light Electric, Heavy

Electric, Light Electric over Hydraulic, Heavy Electric over Hydraulic), “Trailer

Name”, and “Tire Pressure” (Setup All Tires, Replace Single Tire, Set Target

Tire Pressure, Delete Tire Settings).

Trailer Surround Camera

This setting will let you access options related to the “Trailer Surround

Camera”.

Trailer Select

Select from “Trailer 1”, “Trailer 2”, “Trailer 3”, and “Trailer 4”. These trailer

designations can be used to save different trailer settings.

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Camera

Trailer Brake Type

This setting will set the system to a specific trailer type. The available options

are “Light Electric”, “Heavy Electric”, “Light Electric-Over-Hydraulic”, and

“Heavy Electric-Over-Hydraulic”.

Trailer Name

This setting will personalize the trailer name depending on the type of trailer

you are hauling. Select the trailer name from the following list: trailer, boat,

car, cargo, dump, equipment, flatbed, gooseneck, horse, livestock,

motorcycle, snowmobile, travel, utility, and 5th wheel.

Setting Name

Description

When the Camera button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s camera features.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Surround View Camera Delay

This setting will add a timed delay to the Surround View Camera when shifting

out of REVERSE.

Surround View Camera Guidelines

This setting will turn the Surround View Camera Guidelines on or off.

ParkView Backup Camera Delay

This setting will add a timed delay to the ParkView Backup Camera when

shifting out of REVERSE.

ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines

This setting will turn the ParkView Backup Camera Active Guidelines on or off.

ParkView Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines

This setting will turn the ParkView Backup Camera Fixed Guidelines on or off.

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Mirrors & Wipers

When the Mirrors & Wipers button is pressed on the touchscreen, the system displays the options related to the vehicle’s mirrors and wipers.

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle’s options, feature settings may vary.

Setting Name

Description

Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse

This setting will tilt the outside side-view mirrors when the ignition is in the

ON/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 shifted out of REVERSE. The available settings are “On” and

“Off”.

Rain Sensing Auto Wipers

This setting will turn the Rain Sensing Auto Wipers on or off.

Headlights With Wipers

This setting will turn the headlights on when the wipers are activated.