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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

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O

UTSIDE

M

IRRORS

F

OLDING

F

EATURE

All outside mirrors are designed to be able to be

manually folded both forward and rearward to

prevent damage.

Folding Mirror

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

(HOMELINK®) — IF EQUIPPED

HomeLink® Buttons

Use this QR code to access your

digital experience.



HomeLink® replaces up to

three hand-held transmitters

that operate devices such as

garage door openers, motor

-

ized gates, lighting, or home

security systems. The HomeLink® unit is

powered by your vehicle’s 12 Volt battery.



The HomeLink® buttons that are located in the

overhead console or sunvisor designate the

three different HomeLink® channels.



To operate HomeLink®, push and release any

of the programmed HomeLink® buttons. These

buttons will activate the devices they are

programmed to with each press of the corre

-

sponding HomeLink® button.



The HomeLink® indicator light is located above

the center button

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B

EFORE

Y

OU

B

EGIN

P

ROGRAMMING

H

OME

L

INK

®

For efficient programming and accurate

transmission of the radio frequency signal, it is

recommended that a new battery be placed in the

hand-held transmitter of the device that is being

programmed to the HomeLink® system. Make

sure your hand-held transmitter is programmed to

activate the device you are trying to program your

HomeLink® button to.
Ensure that your vehicle is parked outside of the

garage before you begin programming.
It is recommended that you erase all the channels

of your HomeLink® before you use it for the first

time.

CAUTION!

It is recommended to fold the mirrors into the

full rearward position to resist damage when

entering a car wash or a narrow location.

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E

RASING

A

LL

T

HE

H

OME

L

INK

®

C

HANNELS

To erase the channels, follow this procedure:
1. Place the ignition switch into the ON/RUN

position.

2. Push and hold the two outside HomeLink®

buttons (I and III) for up to 20 seconds, or until

the HomeLink® indicator light flashes.

NOTE:

Erasing all channels should only be performed

when programming HomeLink® for the first time.

Do not erase channels when programming addi

-

tional buttons.

I

DENTIFYING

W

HETHER

Y

OU

H

AVE

A

R

OLLING

C

ODE

O

R

N

ON

-R

OLLING

C

ODE

D

EVICE

Before programming a device to one of your

HomeLink® buttons, you must determine whether

the device has a rolling code or non-rolling code.
Rolling Code Devices
To determine if your device has a rolling code, a

good indicator is its manufacturing date. Typically,

devices manufactured after 1995 have rolling

codes. A device with a rolling code will also have a

“LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the

antenna is attached to the device. The button may

not be immediately visible when looking at the

device. The name and color of the button may vary

slightly by manufacturer.

NOTE:

The “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button is not the button

you normally use to operate the device.
Non-rolling Code Devices
Most devices manufactured before 1995 will not

have a rolling code. These devices will also not

have a “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button.

P

ROGRAMMING

H

OME

L

INK

® T

O

A

G

ARAGE

D

OOR

O

PENER

To program any of the HomeLink® buttons to

activate your garage door opener motor, follow the

steps below:

NOTE:

All HomeLink® buttons are programmed using this

procedure. You do not need to erase all channels

when programming additional buttons.
1. Place the ignition switch into the ON/RUN

position.

2. Place the garage door opener transmitter 1 to

3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the

HomeLink® button you wish to program, while

keeping the HomeLink® indicator light in view.

3. Push and hold the HomeLink® button you

want to program while you push and hold the

garage door opener transmitter button you are

trying to replicate.

4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the

HomeLink® indicator light. The HomeLink®

indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly.

Once this happens, release both buttons.

NOTE:

Make sure the garage door opener motor is

plugged in before moving on to the rolling code/

non-rolling code final steps.
Rolling Code Garage Door Opener Final Steps

NOTE:

You have 30 seconds in which to initiate rolling

code final step 2, after completing rolling code

final step 1.
1. At the garage door opener motor (in the

garage), locate the “LEARN” or “TRAIN”

button. This can usually be found where the

hanging antenna wire is attached to the

garage door opener motor. Firmly push and

release the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button.

2. Return to the vehicle and push the

programmed HomeLink® button three times

(holding the button for two seconds each

time). If the garage door opener motor

operates, programming is complete.

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3. Push the programmed HomeLink® button to

confirm that the garage door opener motor

operates. If the garage door opener motor

does not operate, repeat the final steps for the

rolling code procedure.

Non-Rolling Code Garage Door Opener Final Steps
1. Push and hold the programmed HomeLink®

button and observe the HomeLink® indicator

light. If the HomeLink® indicator light stays

on constantly, programming is complete.

2. Push the programmed HomeLink® button to

confirm that the garage door opener motor

operates. If the garage door opener motor

does not operate, repeat the steps from the

beginning.

P

ROGRAMMING

H

OME

L

INK

® T

O

A

M

ISCELLANEOUS

D

EVICE

The procedure on how to program HomeLink® to a

miscellaneous device follows the same procedure

as programming to a garage door opener

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page 44. Be sure to determine if the device has

a rolling code, or non-rolling code before beginning

the programming process.

NOTE:

Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter

signals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds

of transmission, which may not be long enough for

HomeLink® to pick up the signal during

programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some

U.S. gate operators are designed to time-out in the

same manner. The procedure may need to be

performed multiple times to successfully pair the

device to your HomeLink® buttons.

R

EPROGRAMMING

A S

INGLE

H

OME

L

INK

® B

UTTON

To reprogram a single HomeLink® button that has

been previously trained, without erasing all the

channels, follow the procedure below. Be sure to

determine whether the new device you want to

program the HomeLink® button to has a rolling

code, or non-rolling code.
1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position,

without starting the engine.

2. Push and hold the desired HomeLink® button

until the HomeLink® Indicator light begins to

flash after 20 seconds. Do not release the

button.

3. Without releasing the button, proceed with

Step 2 in “Programming HomeLink® To A

Garage Door Opener”

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page 44, and follow

all remaining steps.

C

ANADIAN

/G

ATE

O

PERATOR

P

ROGRAMMING

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

signals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds

of transmission – which may not be long enough

for HomeLink® to pick up the signal during

programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some

U.S. gate operators are designed to time-out in the

same manner.
It may be helpful to unplug the device during the

cycling process to prevent possible overheating of

the garage door or gate motor.
1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
2. Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 inches

(3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button

you wish to program while keeping the

HomeLink® indicator light in view.

WARNING!



Your motorized door or gate will open and close

while you are programming the universal trans

-

ceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people

or pets are in the path of the door or gate.



Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or

confined area while programming the trans

-

ceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains

Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and

colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous

when inhaled and can cause you and others to

be severely injured or killed.

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3. Continue to press and hold the HomeLink®

button, while you press and release (cycle)

your hand-held transmitter every two seconds

until HomeLink® has successfully accepted

the frequency signal. The indicator light will

flash slowly and then rapidly when fully

trained.

4. Watch for the HomeLink® indicator to change

flash rates. When it changes, it is

programmed. It may take up to 30 seconds or

longer in rare cases. The garage door may

open and close while you are programming.

5. Press and hold the programmed HomeLink®

button and observe the indicator light.

NOTE:



If the indicator light stays on constantly,

programming is complete and the garage

door/device should activate when the

HomeLink® button is pressed.



To program the two remaining HomeLink®

buttons, repeat each step for each

remaining button. DO NOT erase the chan

-

nels.

If you unplugged the garage door opener/device

for programming, plug it back in at this time.

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button

(Canadian/Gate Operator)
To reprogram a channel that has been previously

trained, follow these steps:
1. Place the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button

until the indicator light begins to flash after

20 seconds. Do not release the button.

3. Without releasing the button, proceed with

“Canadian/Gate Operator Programming” step

2 and follow all remaining steps.

S

ECURITY

It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or

turn in your vehicle.
To do this, push and hold the two outside buttons

for 20 seconds until the indicator flashes. Note

that all channels will be erased. Individual

channels cannot be erased.
The HomeLink® Universal Transceiver is disabled

when the Vehicle Security system is active.

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

T

IPS

If you are having trouble programming

HomeLink®, here are some of the most common

solutions:



Replace the battery in the Garage Door Opener

hand-held transmitter.



Push the LEARN button on the Garage Door

Opener to complete the training for a Rolling

Code.



Did you unplug the device for programming and

remember to plug it back in?

If you have any problems, or require assistance,

please call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or, on the

Internet at HomeLink.com for information or

assistance.

WARNING!



Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a

dangerous gas. Do not run your vehicle in the

garage while programming the transceiver.

Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death.



Your motorized door or gate will open and

close while you are programming the universal

transceiver. Do not program the transceiver if

people, pets or other objects are in the path of

the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with

a garage door opener that has a “stop and

reverse” feature as required by Federal safety

standards. This includes most garage door

opener models manufactured after 1982. Do

not use a garage door opener without these

safety features.

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47

EXTERIOR LIGHTS

H

EADLIGHT

S

WITCH

The headlight switch is located on the left side of

the instrument panel. This switch controls the

operation of the headlights, parking lights,

automatic headlights (if equipped), instrument

panel light dimming, cargo light/trailer spotter

lights (if equipped), and fog lights (if equipped).

Headlight Switch

Headlight Switch (Vehicles Sold In Canada)

NOTE:

Vehicles sold in Canada are equipped with a head

-

light switch without the OFF position. In order to

turn the exterior lights off, the headlight switch

must be rotated to AUTO position.

To turn on the headlights, rotate the headlight

switch clockwise. When the headlight switch is on,

the parking lights, taillights, license plate light and

instrument panel lights are also turned on. To turn

off the headlights, rotate the headlight switch back

to the O (off) position.

NOTE:

For vehicles sold in Canada, rotate the headlight

switch clockwise from the parking lights and

instrument panel lights position to the first detent

to turn on headlights, parking lights, and

instrument panel lights. Rotate the headlight

switch to the second detent for the AUTO position.

M

ULTIFUNCTION

L

EVER

The multifunction lever is located on the left side of

the steering column.

Multifunction Lever

1 — Rotate Headlight Control
2 — Push Fog Light Switch
3 — Ambient Light Dimmer Control
4 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
5 — Push Cargo Light Switch

1 — Rotate Headlight Control
2 — Push Fog Light Switch
3 — Ambient Light Dimmer Control
4 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
5 — Push Cargo Light Switch

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D

AYTIME

R

UNNING

L

IGHTS

(DRL

S

)

The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) come on

whenever the engine is running, and the low

beams are not on. The lights will remain on until

the ignition is placed in the OFF or ACC position, or

the parking brake is engaged.

NOTE:



For vehicles sold in Canada, the Daytime

Running Lights will automatically deactivate

when the front fog lights are turned on.



If allowed by law in the country in which the

vehicle was purchased, the Daytime Running

Lights can be turned on and off using the

Uconnect system

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page 191.



On some vehicles, the Daytime Running Lights

may deactivate, or reduce intensity, on one side

of the vehicle (when a turn signal is activated on

that side), or on both sides of the vehicle (when

the hazard warning lights are activated).

H

IGH

/L

OW

B

EAM

S

WITCH

Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument

panel to switch the headlights to high beam.

Pulling the multifunction lever back toward the

steering wheel will turn the low beams back on.

A

UTOMATIC

H

IGH

B

EAM

H

EADLAMP

C

ONTROL

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control

system provides increased forward lighting at night

by automating high beam control through the use

of a camera mounted on the inside rearview mirror

or a windshield mounted camera. These cameras

detect vehicle specific light and automatically

switch from high beams to low beams until the

approaching vehicle is out of view.

NOTE:



The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control

can be turned on or off by selecting “ON” under

“Auto Dim High Beams” within your Uconnect

Settings

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page 191, as well as turning the

headlight switch to the AUTO position.



Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and

taillights of vehicles in the field of view will

cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to

the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other obstruc

-

tions on the windshield or camera lens will

cause the system to function improperly.



If the windshield or Automatic High Beam Head

-

lamp Control mirror is replaced, the mirror must

be re-aimed to ensure proper performance. See

a local authorized dealer.



To opt out of the Automatic High-Beam Sensi

-

tivity Control (default) and enter Reduced

High-Beam Sensitivity Control (not recom

-

mended), toggle the multifunction lever six full

on/off cycles within 10 seconds of ignition ON.

The system will return to the default setting

when the ignition is placed in the OFF position.

F

LASH

-T

O

-P

ASS

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights

by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.

This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on,

and remain on, until the lever is released.

A

UTOMATIC

H

EADLIGHTS

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

This system automatically turns your headlights on

or off based on ambient light levels. To turn the

system on, rotate the headlight switch to the AUTO

position.
When the system is on, the Headlight Delay feature

is also on. This means the headlights will stay on

for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition

into the OFF position. To turn the automatic

headlights off, turn the headlight switch out of the

AUTO position.

NOTE:

The engine must be running before the headlights

will come on in the Automatic mode.

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49

D

IRECTIONAL

LED H

EADLAMP

S

YSTEM

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

This is a system consisting of LED (low/high beam)

headlights that incorporate dynamic cornering with

5-degree inboard/15-degree outboard swivel. The

headlights continuously and automatically adapt

to the driving conditions around bends or when

cornering based on steering wheel angle.
The system directs the headlights to light up the

road in the best way, taking into account the speed

of the vehicle and the bend or corner angle, as well

as the speed of the vehicle while the steering

wheel is being turned.
The adaptive lights are automatically activated

when the vehicle is traveling above approximately

5 mph (8 km/h).
This system can be turned on/off through the

Uconnect Settings under “Steering Directed

Lights”

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page 191.

P

ARKING

L

IGHTS

To turn on the parking lights and instrument panel

lights, rotate the headlight switch clockwise. To

turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight

switch back to the O (off) position.

NOTE:

For vehicles sold in Canada, the first headlight

switch position is the parking lights and instrument

panel lights position (instead of the OFF position).

To turn off the parking lights, rotate the headlight

switch to the AUTO position.

H

EADLIGHTS

O

N

W

ITH

W

IPERS

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

programmable through the Uconnect system

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page 191.

If your vehicle is equipped with the Rain Sensing

Wiper system

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page 54, and it is activated, the

headlights will automatically turn on after the

wipers complete five wipe cycles within

approximately one minute, and they will turn off

approximately four minutes after the wipers

completely stop.

NOTE:

When your headlights come on during the daytime,

the instrument panel lights will automatically dim

to the lower nighttime intensity.

H

EADLIGHT

D

ELAY

To assist when exiting the vehicle, the headlight

delay feature will leave the headlights on for up to

90 seconds. This delay is initiated when the

ignition is placed in the OFF position while the

headlight switch is on, and then the headlight

switch is cycled off. Headlight delay can be

canceled by either turning the headlight switch on

then off, or by placing the ignition in the ON

position.

NOTE:



This feature can be programmed through the

Uconnect system

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page 191.



The headlight delay feature is automatically

activated if the headlight switch is left in the

AUTO position when the ignition is placed in the

OFF position.

L

IGHTS

-O

N

R

EMINDER

If the headlights, parking lights, or cargo lights are

left on after the ignition is placed in the OFF

position, a chime will sound and a message will

appear in the instrument cluster display when the

driver’s door is opened.

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F

RONT

F

OG

L

IGHTS

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking

lights or low beam headlights and push the fog

light switch located within the headlight switch.

Pushing the fog light switch a second time will turn

the front fog lights off.

Fog Light Switch

Fog Light Switch (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)

T

URN

S

IGNALS

Move the multifunction lever up or down to

activate the turn signals. The arrows on each side

of the instrument cluster flash to show proper

operation.

NOTE:

If either light remains on and does not flash, or

there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective

outside light bulb.

L

ANE

C

HANGE

A

SSIST

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

Lightly push the multifunction lever up or down,

without moving beyond the detent, and the turn

signal will flash three times then automatically turn

off.

C

ARGO

L

IGHTS

/T

RAILER

S

POTTER

L

IGHTS

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

The cargo lights (if equipped) and trailer spotter

lights (if equipped) are turned on by pushing the

cargo lights button located on the lower half of the

headlight switch.

Cargo Lights Button On Headlight Switch

Cargo Lights Button (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)

The cargo lights will turn on for approximately

60 seconds when a key fob unlock button is

pushed, as part of the Illuminated Entry feature.
When these lights are activated using the button

on the headlight switch, the trailer spotter lights

will remain illuminated when the vehicle

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transmission is in PARK, NEUTRAL, or REVERSE.

The trailer spotter lights will turn off when the

vehicle transmission is placed in DRIVE.

B

ATTERY

S

AVER

Timers are set to both the interior and exterior

lights to protect the life of your vehicle’s battery.
If the ignition is OFF, the interior lights will

automatically turn off when:



Any door is left ajar for 10 minutes.



The Dome Off button is pushed.



The cargo and spotter lights are manually acti

-

vated by the headlight switch.

NOTE:

Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is ON.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition is

placed in the OFF position, the exterior lights will

automatically turn off after eight minutes. If the

headlights are turned on and left on for eight

minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior lights

will automatically turn off.

INTERIOR LIGHTS

C

OURTESY

L

IGHTS

The courtesy, dome, and cargo lights are turned on

when any door is opened or the Dome On button is

pushed on the overhead console. Also, if your

vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry,

and the unlock button is pushed on the key fob, the

courtesy, dome, and cargo lights will turn on.

Courtesy/Reading Lights

The overhead console lights can also be operated

individually as reading lights by pushing the

corresponding buttons.

Front Courtesy/Reading Lights

Front Courtesy/Reading Lights

NOTE:

On vehicles equipped with an LED overhead

console, if both the Dome On and Dome Off

buttons are pushed, the Illuminated Entry with

door ajar feature will be disabled, but the Dome

Lights inside the vehicle will turn on.
Three types of Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights are

available for your vehicle:



Push button on/off



Push lens on/off



No on/off button, just Courtesy Light

1 — Driver’s Reading Light On/Off Button
2 — Dome Off Button
3 — Dome On Button
4 — Passenger’s Reading Light On/Off Button

1 — Driver’s Reading Light On/Off Button
2 — Dome Off Button
3 — Passenger’s Reading Light On/Off Button
4 — Dome On Button

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NOTE:

The Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights will remain on

until the switch is pushed a second time, so be

sure they have been turned off before exiting the

vehicle. If the interior lights are left on after the

ignition is turned off, they will automatically turn off

after 10 minutes.

Dimmer Controls

The dimmer controls are part of the headlight

switch and are located on the left side of the

instrument panel.

Dimmer Controls

Dimmer Controls (Vehicles Sold In Canada Only)

With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating

the right dimmer control upward will increase the

brightness of the instrument panel lights. Rotating

the left dimmer control will adjust the interior and

ambient light levels.

NOTE:

The ambient lights are only active when the head

-

lights or parking lights are on.

I

LLUMINATED

E

NTRY

The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the

key fob to unlock the doors (if the vehicle is

equipped with remote power door locks) or open

any door.
This feature also turns on the puddle lamps

located beneath the outside mirrors (if equipped).
The lights will fade to off after approximately 30

seconds, or they will immediately fade to off once

the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN from the

OFF position.
The front courtesy overhead console and door

courtesy lights will not turn off if the Dome On

button on the overhead console is pushed.
The illuminated entry system will not operate if the

Dome Off button on the overhead console is

pushed.

NOTE:

If your vehicle is equipped with Illuminated

Approach lights under the outside mirrors, they will

also be turned off by pushing the Dome Off button.

1 — Ambient Light Control
2 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control

1 — Ambient Light Control
2 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control

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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS

The windshield wiper/washer controls are located

on the multifunction lever on the left side of the

steering column. The front wipers are operated by

rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever.

Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever

W

INDSHIELD

W

IPER

O

PERATION

Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first

detent past the intermittent settings for low-speed

wiper operation. Rotate the end of the lever

upward to the second detent past the intermittent

settings for high-speed wiper operation.

Intermittent Wipers
The intermittent feature of this system was

designed for use when weather conditions make a

single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between

cycles, desirable. For maximum delay between

cycles, rotate the control knob upward to the first

detent.
The delay interval decreases as you rotate the

knob until it enters the low continual speed

position. The delay can be regulated from a

maximum of about 18 seconds between cycles, to

a cycle every one second. The delay intervals will

double in duration when the vehicle speed is

10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
Windshield Washers
To use the windshield washer, push the washer

knob, located on the end of the multifunction lever,

inward to the second detent. Washer fluid will be

sprayed and the wiper will operate for two to three

cycles after the washer knob is released from this

position.
If the washer knob is depressed while in the delay

range, the wiper will operate for several seconds

after the washer knob is released. It will then

resume the intermittent interval previously

selected. If the washer knob is pushed while in the

off position, the wiper will turn on and cycle

approximately three times after the wash knob is

released.

To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer

system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture

that meets or exceeds the temperature range of

your climate. This rating information can be found

on most washer fluid containers.

Mist
When a single wipe to clear off road mist or spray

from a passing vehicle is needed, push the washer

knob, located on the end of the multifunction lever,

inward to the first detent and release. The wipers

will cycle one time and automatically shut off.

NOTE:

The mist feature does not activate the washer

pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on

the windshield. The wash function must be used in

order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.
For information on wiper care and replacement,

see

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page 351.

1 — Push End Inward (Hold For Washer Or Short

Press For Mist)
2 — Rotate For Front Wiper Operation

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 of the windshield during freezing weather,

warm the windshield with the defroster before

and during windshield washer use.

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R

AIN

S

ENSING

W

IPERS

— I

F

E

QUIPPED

This feature senses rain or snowfall on the

windshield and automatically activates the wipers.

Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to one of

five detent positions to activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with

the multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is

the least sensitive, and wiper delay position 5 is

the most sensitive. Position 3 should be used for

normal rain conditions. Positions 1 and 2 can be

used if the driver desires less wiper sensitivity.

Positions 4 and 5 can be used if the driver desires

more sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in the

O (off) position when not using the system.

NOTE:

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The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when

the wiper switch is in the low or high-speed posi

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tion.



The Rain Sensing feature may not function prop

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erly when ice, or dried salt water is present on

the windshield.



Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or sili

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cone may reduce Rain Sensing performance.



The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and

off using the Uconnect system

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The Rain Sensing system has protection features

for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate

under the following conditions:



Low Ambient Temperature — When the ignition

is first placed in the ON position, the Rain

Sensing system will not operate until the wiper

switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater than

0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside temperature is

greater than 32°F (0°C).



Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the

ignition is ON, and the transmission is in the

NEUTRAL position, the Rain Sensing system will

not operate until the wiper switch is moved,

vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h),

or the gear selector is moved out of the

NEUTRAL position.



Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles

equipped with the Remote Start system, Rain

Sensing wipers are not operational when the

vehicle is in the Remote Start mode. Once the

operator is in the vehicle and has placed the

ignition switch in the RUN position, Rain Sensing

wiper operation can resume, if it has been

selected, and no other inhibit conditions

(mentioned previously) exist.

CLIMATE CONTROLS

The Climate Control system allows you to regulate

the temperature, air flow, and direction of air

circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are

located on the touchscreen (if equipped), on the

sides of the touchscreen, or on the instrument

panel below the radio.

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Uconnect 5/5 NAV With 8.4–inch Display Automatic

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Uconnect 5 NAV With 12–inch Display Automatic

Temperature Controls

NOTE:

Icons and descriptions can vary based upon

vehicle equipment.

MAX A/C Button

Press and release the MAX A/C button on

the touchscreen to change the current

setting to the coldest output of air. The

MAX A/C indicator illuminates when MAX

A/C is on. Pressing the button again will cause the

MAX A/C operation to exit. Pressing other settings

will also cause the MAX A/C to exit.

NOTE:



MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling

performance.



The MAX A/C button is only available on the

touchscreen.

A/C Button

Press and release this button on the

touchscreen, or push the button on the

faceplate to change the current setting.

The A/C indicator illuminates when A/C is

on.

Recirculation Button

Press and release this button on the

touchscreen, or push the button on the

faceplate, to change the system between

Recirculation mode and outside air

mode. The Recirculation indicator and the A/C

indicator illuminate when the Recirculation button

is pressed. Recirculation can be used when

outside conditions, such as smoke, odors, dust, or

high humidity are present. Recirculation can be

used in all modes. Recirculation may be

unavailable (button on the touchscreen greyed

out) if conditions exist that could create fogging on

the inside of the windshield. The A/C can be

deselected manually without disturbing the mode

control selection. Continuous use of the

Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy

and window fogging may occur. Extended use of

this mode is not recommended. Recirculation

mode may automatically adjust to optimize

customer experience for warming, cooling,

dehumidification, etc.

In cold weather, use of Recirculation mode may

lead to excessive window fogging. The

Recirculation feature may be unavailable if

conditions exist that could create fogging on the

inside of the windshield.

Auto Button

Set your desired temperature and press

AUTO. AUTO will achieve and maintain

your desired temperature by

automatically adjusting the blower speed

and air distribution. A/C may be active during AUTO

operation to improve performance. AUTO mode is

highly recommended for efficiency.
You can turn AUTO on in one of two ways:



Press and release this button on the touchscreen.



Push the button on the faceplate.

Toggling this function will cause the system to

switch between manual mode and automatic

mode

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Front Defrost Button

Press and release the Front Defrost

button on the touchscreen, or push and

release the button on the faceplate, to

change the current airflow setting to

Defrost mode. The Front Defrost indicator

illuminates when Front Defrost is on. Air comes

from the windshield and side window demist

outlets. When the defrost button is selected, the

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blower level may increase. Use Defrost mode with

maximum temperature settings for best

windshield and side window defrosting and

defogging. When toggling the front defrost mode

button, the climate system will return to the

previous setting.

Rear Defrost Button

Press and release the Rear Defrost

button on the touchscreen, or push and

release the button on the faceplate, to

turn on the rear window defroster and the

heated outside mirrors (if equipped). The Rear

Defrost indicator illuminates when the rear window

defroster is on. The rear window defroster

automatically turns off after 10 minutes.

Driver And Passenger Temperature Up And

Down Buttons

These buttons provide the driver and passenger

with independent temperature control.

Push the red button (or rotate knob if

equipped) on the faceplate or

touchscreen, or press and slide the

temperature bar towards the red arrow

button on the touchscreen for warmer

temperature settings.

Push the blue button (or rotate knob if

equipped) on the faceplate or

touchscreen, or press and slide the

temperature bar towards the blue arrow

button on the touchscreen for cooler temperature

settings.

NOTE:



The numbers within the temperature display will

only appear if the system is equipped with an

automatic climate control system.



Up and down buttons are only available on vehi

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cles equipped with a 12-inch display.

SYNC Button

Press the SYNC button on the

touchscreen to toggle the SYNC feature

on/off. The SYNC indicator illuminates

when SYNC is on. SYNC synchronizes the

passenger temperature setting with the driver

temperature setting. Changing the passenger’s

temperature setting while in SYNC will

automatically exit this feature.

NOTE:

The SYNC button is only available on the touch

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screen.

Blower Control

Blower Control regulates the amount of

air forced through the climate control

system. There are seven blower speeds

available. Adjusting the blower will cause

automatic mode to switch to manual operation.

The speeds can be selected using either the

blower control knob on the faceplate or the

buttons on the touchscreen.
Faceplate
The blower speed increases as you turn the blower

control knob clockwise from the lowest blower

setting. The blower speed decreases as you turn

the blower control knob counterclockwise.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these cautions can cause

damage to the heating elements:



Use care when washing the inside of the rear

window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners

on the interior surface of the window. Use a

soft cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping

parallel to the heating elements. Labels can

be peeled off after soaking with warm water.



Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or

abrasive window cleaners on the interior

surface of the window.



Keep all objects a safe distance from the

window.

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Touchscreen
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower

setting and the large blower icon to increase the

blower setting. Blower can also be selected by

pressing the blower bar area between the icons.

Mode Control

Select Mode by pressing one of the Mode

buttons on the touchscreen, or pushing

the Mode button on the faceplate, to

change the airflow distribution mode.

The airflow distribution mode can be adjusted so

air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor

outlets, defrost outlets, and demist outlets.
Faceplate
Push the Mode Button to change the airflow

distribution mode. The airflow distribution mode

can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument

panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost outlets and

demist outlets.
Touchscreen
Press one of the “MODE” buttons to change the

airflow distribution mode. The airflow distribution

mode can be adjusted so air comes from the

instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost

outlets and demist outlets.

Panel Mode

Air comes from the outlets in the

instrument panel. Each of these outlets

can be individually adjusted to direct the

flow of air. The air vanes of the center

outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and

down or side to side to regulate airflow direction.

There is a shut-off wheel located below the air

vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow

from these outlets.

Bi-Level Mode

Air comes from the instrument panel

outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount

of air is directed through the defrost and

side window demister outlets.

NOTE:

Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort condi

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tions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets

and warmer air from the floor outlets.

Floor Mode

Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight

amount of air is directed through the

defrost and side window demister

outlets.

Mix Mode

Air is directed through the floor, defrost,

and side window demister outlets. This

setting works best in cold or snowy

conditions that require extra heat to the

windshield. This setting is good for maintaining

comfort while reducing moisture on the

windshield.

Climate Control OFF Button

Press and release the OFF button on the

touchscreen, or push the OFF button on

the faceplate (if equipped) to turn the

Climate Control on/off.

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Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display Manual Temperature

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Uconnect 5 With 8.4-inch Display Manual Temperature

Controls

MAX A/C Setting

Set the temperature control knob to the

MAX A/C setting to change the current

setting to the coldest output of air.

Moving the temperature control knob

away from the MAX A/C setting causes the

MAX A/C operation to exit.

A/C Button

Push the A/C button to engage the Air

Conditioning (A/C). The A/C indicator

illuminates when A/C is on.

Recirculation Button

Push the Recirculation button to change

the system between recirculation mode

and outside air mode. The Recirculation

indicator and the A/C indicator illuminate

when the Recirculation button is pressed.

Recirculation can be used when outside

conditions, such as smoke, odors, dust, or

humidity are present. Recirculation can be used in

all modes except for Defrost. Recirculation may be

unavailable if conditions exist that could create

fogging on the inside of the windshield. The A/C

can be deselected manually without disturbing the

mode control selection. Continuous use of the

Recirculation mode may make the inside air stuffy

and window fogging may occur. Extended use of

this mode is not recommended.

On vehicles equipped with the Manual Climate

Controls system, the Recirculation mode is not

allowed in Defrost mode to improve window

clearing operation. Recirculation is disabled

automatically if this mode is selected. Attempting

to use Recirculation while in this mode causes the

LED in the control button to link, and then turn off.

Front Defrost Setting

Turn the mode control knob to the Front

Defrost mode setting. Air comes from the

windshield and side window demist

outlets. When the defrost button is

selected, the blower level may increase. Use

Defrost mode with maximum temperature settings

for best windshield and side window defrosting

and defogging.

Rear Defrost Button

Push and release the Rear Defrost

Control button to turn on the rear window

defroster and the heated outside mirrors

(if equipped). The Rear Defrost indicator

illuminates when the rear window defroster is on.

The rear window defroster automatically turns off

after 10 minutes.