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Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold

During an active call, press the Hold or Call On

Hold button on the Phone main screen.

Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In

Progress

You can place a call on hold by pressing the

Hold button on the Phone main screen, then

dial a number from the keypad (if supported by

your mobile phone), recent calls, SMS Inbox or

from the phonebooks.

Toggling Between Calls

Uconnect 3 With 5-inch Display

If two calls are in progress (one active and one

on hold), press the Swap Calls button on the

phone main screen. Only one call can be placed

on hold at a time.

You can also push the Phone button to toggle

between the active and held phone call.

Join Calls

When two calls are in progress (one active and

one on hold), press the Join/Merge Calls button

on the Phone main screen to combine all calls

into a conference call.

Call Termination

To end a call in progress, momentarily press the

End Call button on the touchscreen or the Phone

End button on the steering wheel. Only the active

call(s) will be terminated and if there is a call on

hold, it will become the new active call.

Redial

Push the VR button and after the “Listening”

prompt and the following beep, say “Redial.”
The Uconnect Phone will call the last number

that was dialed from your mobile phone.

Call Continuation

Call continuation is the progression of a phone

call on the Uconnect Phone after the vehicle

ignition has been switched to OFF.

NOTE:

The call will remain within the vehicle audio

system until the phone becomes out of range

for the Bluetooth® connection. It is recom

-

mended to press the Transfer button on the

touchscreen when leaving the vehicle.

Advanced Phone Connectivity

Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone

The Uconnect Phone allows ongoing calls to be

transferred from your mobile phone without

terminating the call. To transfer an ongoing call

from your connected mobile phone to the

Uconnect Phone or vice versa, press the

Transfer button on the Phone main screen.

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Things You Should Know About Uconnect

Phone

Voice Command

For the best performance:



Always wait for the beep before speaking



Speak normally, without pausing, just as you

would speak to a person sitting a few feet/

meters away from you



Ensure that no one other than you is

speaking during a voice command period



Low-To-Medium Blower Setting



Low-To-Medium Vehicle Speed



Low Road Noise



Smooth Road Surface



Fully Closed Windows



Dry Weather Conditions

Even though the system is designed for many

languages and accents, the system may not

always work for some.

NOTE:

It is recommended that you do not store names

in your Favorites phonebook while the vehicle is

in motion.

Number and name recognition rate is optimized

when the entries are not similar. You can say

“O” (letter “O”) for “0” (zero).
Even though international dialing for most

number combinations is supported, some

shortcut dialing number combinations may not

be supported.

Audio Performance
Audio quality is maximized under:



Low-To-Medium Blower Setting



Low-To-Medium Vehicle Speed



Low Road Noise



Smooth Road Surface



Fully Closed Windows



Dry Weather Conditions



Operation From The Driver's Seat

Performance such as audio clarity, echo, and

loudness to a large degree rely on the phone

and network, and not the Uconnect Phone.
Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced

by lowering the in-vehicle audio volume.
Phone Voice Commands
Making and answering hands-free phone calls

is easy with Uconnect. When the Phonebook

button is illuminated on your touchscreen, your

system is ready. Check UconnectPhone.com

for mobile phone compatibility and pairing

instructions.

WARNING!

ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the

wheel. You have full responsibility and

assume all risks related to the use of the

Uconnect features and applications in this

vehicle. Only use Uconnect when it is safe

to do so. Failure to do so may result in an

accident involving serious injury or death.

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Push the Phone button and wait for the beep

to say a command. See some examples below:



“Call John Smith”



“Dial 123 456 7890”



“Redial” (call previous outgoing phone number)



“Call back” (call previously answered

incoming phone number)

Did You Know: When providing a Voice
Command, push the Phone button and say

“Call”, then pronounce the name exactly as it

appears in your phonebook. When a contact

has multiple phone numbers, you can say

“Call John Smith work”.
Voice Text Reply — If Equipped
Uconnect can announce incoming text
messages. Push the VR button or Phone
button and say:

1. “Listen” to have the system read an

incoming text message. (Must have

compatible mobile phone paired to

Uconnect system.)

2. “Reply” after an incoming text message has

been read.
Listen to the Uconnect prompts. After the

beep, repeat one of the predefined messag

-

es and follow the system prompts.

NOTE:

Only use the numbering listed in the provided

table. Otherwise, the system will not transpose

the message.

Did You Know: Your mobile phone must have the full

implementation of the Message Access Profile

(MAP) to take advantage of this feature. For details

about MAP, visit UconnectPhone.com.
Apple® iPhone® iOS 6 or later supports reading

incoming text messages only. For further

information on how to enable this feature on

your Apple® iPhone®, refer to your iPhone’s®

“User Manual”.
Did You Know: 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.
Siri® Eyes Free — If Equipped
When used with your Apple® iPhone® connected

to your vehicle via Bluetooth®, Siri lets you use

your voice to send text messages, select media,

place phone calls and much more. Siri uses your

natural language to understand what you mean

and responds back to confirm your requests.

PRE-DEFINED VOICE TEXT REPLY

RESPONSES

Yes.

Stuck in

traffic.

See you later.

No.

Start without

me.

I’ll be late.

Okay.

Where are

you?

I will be 5 <or

10, 15, 20,

25, 30, 45,

60> minutes

late.

Call me.

Are you there

yet?

I’ll call you

later.

I need

directions.

See you in 5

<or 10, 15,

20, 25, 30,

45, 60>

minutes.

I’m on my

way.

Can’t talk

right now.

I’m lost.

Thanks.

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The system is designed to keep your eyes on the

road and your hands on the wheel by letting Siri

help you perform useful tasks.
To enable Siri, push and hold, then release the

Uconnect Voice Recognition (VR) button on the

steering wheel. After you hear a double beep,

you can ask Siri to play podcasts and music, get

directions, read text messages, and many other

useful requests.

Bluetooth® Communication Link

Mobile phones may lose connection to the Uconnect

Phone. When this happens, the connection can

generally be re-established by restarting the mobile

phone. Your mobile phone is recommended to

remain in Bluetooth® ON mode.

Power-Up

After switching the ignition key from OFF to either

the ON/RUN or ACC position, or after a language

change, you must wait at least 15 seconds prior

to using the system

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RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES

Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being

on in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy

performance from your radio. This condition may be

lessened or eliminated by relocating the mobile

phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to

the radio. If your radio performance does not

satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the

antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume

be turned down or off during mobile phone

operation when not using Uconnect (if equipped).

R

EGULATORY

A

ND

S

AFETY

I

NFORMATION

USA/CANADA
Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation
The radiated output power of the internal

wireless radio is far below the FCC and IC radio

frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the

wireless radio will be used in such a manner

that the radio is 8 in (20 cm) or further from the

human body.

The internal wireless radio operates within

guidelines found in radio frequency safety

standards and recommendations, which reflect

the consensus of the scientific community.
The radio manufacturer believes the internal

wireless radio is safe for use by consumers.

The level of energy emitted is far less than the

electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless

devices such as mobile phones. However, the

use of wireless radios may be restricted in some

situations or environments, such as aboard

airplanes. If you are unsure of restrictions, you

are encouraged to ask for authorization before

turning on the wireless radio

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OFF-ROAD PAGES — IF EQUIPPED

Your vehicle may be equipped with Off-Road

Pages which display vehicle information related

to the drivetrain, transfer case, and coolant/oil

gauges.
To access Off-Road Pages, press the Apps

button on the touchscreen, and then select

Off-Road Pages.

Main Menu

O

FF

-R

OAD

P

AGES

S

TATUS

B

AR

The Off-Road Pages Status Bar is located along

the bottom of Off-Road Pages and is present in

each of the three selectable page options. It

provides information for the following items:

1. Transfer Case Status

2. Latitude/Longitude

3. Altitude of the vehicle

4. Status of Hill Descent Control and Speed in

MPH (km/h)

Status Bar 2WD/4WD

1 — Uconnect Apps Button
2 — Off-Road Pages App

1 — Transfer Case Status
2 — Latitude/Longitude
3 — Altitude
4 — Hill Descent Control Status

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V

EHICLE

D

YNAMICS

The Vehicle Dynamics page displays

information concerning the vehicle’s transfer

case and steering angle.
The following information is displayed:

1. Status of Transfer Case

2. Status of Front Axles — If Equipped

3. Status of the Rear Axles

4. Steering angle in degrees

Drivetrain Menu 2WD/4WD

A

CCESSORY

G

AUGE

The Accessory Gauge page displays the current

status of the vehicle’s Coolant Temperature, Oil

Temperature, Oil Pressure, Transmission

Temperature, and Battery Voltage.

Accessory Gauge Menu 2WD/4WD

1 — Transfer Case Status
2 — Front Axle Locker Status
3 — Steering Angle
4 — Rear Axle Locker Status

1 — Coolant Temperature
2 — Oil Temperature
3 — Oil Pressure
4 — Transmission Temperature
5 — Battery Voltage

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P

ITCH

& R

OLL

The Pitch & Roll page displays the vehicle’s

current pitch (angle up and down) and roll

(angle side to side) in degrees.The Pitch & Roll

gauge provide a visualization of the current

vehicle angle.

Pitch & Roll Menu 2WD/4WD

F

ORWARD

F

ACING

C

AMERA

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Forward

Facing Camera that allows you to see an

on-screen image of the front view of your

vehicle. The image will be displayed on the

touchscreen along with a caution note “Check

Entire Surroundings” across the top of the

screen.
To activate, press the Forward Facing Camera

button on the touchscreen.

Forward Facing Camera Button

1 — Current Pitch
2 — Current Roll

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SAFETY FEATURES

A

NTI

-L

OCK

B

RAKE

S

YSTEM

(ABS)

The 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 ABS is working properly each time the

vehicle is started and driven. During this

self-check, you may hear a slight clicking sound

as well as some related motor noises.
ABS is activated during braking when the

system detects one or more wheels are

beginning to lock. Road conditions such as ice,

snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose

debris, or panic stops may increase the

likelihood of ABS activation(s).

You also may experience the following normal

characteristics when ABS activates:



The ABS motor noise or clicking sounds (you

may continue to hear for a short time after

the stop)



Brake pedal pulsations



A slight drop of the brake pedal at the end of

the stop

ABS is designed to function with the Original

Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) tires. Modification

may result in degraded ABS performance.

WARNING!



The ABS contains sophisticated electronic

equipment that may be susceptible to inter

-

ference caused by improperly installed or

high output radio transmitting equipment.

This interference can cause possible loss of

anti-lock braking capability. Installation of

such equipment should be performed by

qualified professionals.



Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminish

their effectiveness and may lead to a collision.

Pumping makes the stopping distance longer.

Just press firmly on your brake pedal when you

need to slow down or stop.



The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of

physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can

it increase braking or steering efficiency

beyond that afforded by the condition of the

vehicle brakes and tires or the traction

afforded.



The ABS cannot prevent collisions,

including those resulting from excessive

speed in turns, following another vehicle

too closely, or hydroplaning.



The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle

must never be exploited in a reckless or

dangerous manner that could jeopardize

the user’s safety or the safety of others.

WARNING!

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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning

Light

The yellow ABS Warning Light will turn on when

the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode and

may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS Warning Light remains on or comes

on while driving, it indicates that the anti-lock

portion of the brake system is not functioning

and that service is required. However, the

conventional brake system will continue to

operate normally if the ABS Warning Light is on.
If the ABS Warning Light is on, the brake system

should be serviced as soon as possible to

restore the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the

ABS Warning Light does not come on when the

ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode, have

the light repaired as soon as possible.

E

LECTRONIC

B

RAKE

C

ONTROL

(EBC)

S

YSTEM

Your vehicle is equipped with an advanced

Electronic Brake Control (EBC) system. This

system includes Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),

Brake Assist System (BAS), Electronic Brake

Force Distribution (EBD), Hill Start Assist (HSA),

Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM), Electronic

Stability Control (ESC), and Traction Control

System (TCS). These systems work together to

enhance both vehicle stability and control in

various driving conditions.
Your vehicle may also be equipped with Trailer

Sway Control (TSC) and Hill Descent Control

(HDC).

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 sensing the rate and amount

of brake application and then applies optimum

pressure to the brakes. This can help reduce

braking distances. The BAS complements the

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). Applying the

brakes very quickly results in the best BAS

assistance. To receive the benefit of the system,

you must apply continuous braking pressure

during the stopping sequence (do not “pump” the

brakes). Do not reduce brake pedal pressure

unless braking is no longer desired. Once the

brake pedal is released, the BAS is deactivated.

Brake System Warning Light

The red Brake System Warning Light will turn on

when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode

and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the Brake System Warning Light remains on or

comes on while driving, it indicates that the

brake system is not functioning properly and

that immediate service is required. If the Brake

System Warning Light does not come on when

the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN mode,

have the light repaired as soon as possible.

WARNING!

The Brake Assist System (BAS) cannot prevent

the natural laws of physics from acting on

the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction

afforded by prevailing road conditions.

BAS cannot prevent collisions, including those

resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving

on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning.

The capabilities of a BAS-equipped vehicle

must never be exploited in a reckless or

dangerous manner, which could jeopardize

the user's safety or the safety of others.

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Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

EBD manages the distribution of the braking

torque between the front and rear axles by

limiting braking pressure to the rear axle. This is

done to prevent overslip of the rear wheels to

avoid vehicle instability, and to prevent the rear

axle from entering ABS before the front axle.

Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)

ERM anticipates the potential for wheel lift by

monitoring the driver’s steering wheel input and

the speed of the vehicle. When ERM determines

that the rate of change of the steering wheel

angle and vehicle’s speed are sufficient to

potentially cause wheel lift, it then applies the

appropriate brake and may also reduce engine

power to lessen the chance that wheel lift will

occur. ERM can only reduce the chance of

wheel lift occurring during severe or evasive

driving maneuvers; it cannot prevent wheel lift

due to other factors, such as road conditions,

leaving the roadway, or striking objects or other

vehicles.

NOTE:

ERM is disabled any time the ESC is in “Full Off”

mode (if equipped). For a complete explanation

of the available ESC modes, see

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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC enhances directional control and stability

of the vehicle under various driving conditions.

ESC corrects for oversteering or understeering

of the vehicle by applying the brake of the

appropriate wheel(s) to counteract the above

conditions. Engine power may also be reduced

to help the vehicle maintain the desired path.



Oversteer — when the vehicle is turning more

than appropriate for the steering wheel position.



Understeer — when the vehicle is turning less

than appropriate for the steering wheel position.

ESC uses sensors in the vehicle to determine

the vehicle path intended by the driver and

compares it to the actual path of the vehicle.

When the actual path does not match the

intended path, ESC applies the brake of the

appropriate wheel to assist in counteracting the

oversteer or understeer condition.
The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light

located in the instrument cluster will start to flash

as soon as the ESC system becomes active.

The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light

also flashes when the TCS is active. If the ESC

Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light begins to

flash during acceleration, ease up on the

accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible.

Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the

prevailing road conditions.

WARNING!

Many factors, such as vehicle loading, road

conditions and driving conditions, influence

the chance that wheel lift or rollover may occur.

ERM cannot prevent all wheel lift or roll overs,

especially those that involve leaving the

roadway or striking objects or other vehicles.

The capabilities of an ERM-equipped vehicle

must never be exploited in a reckless or

dangerous manner which could jeopardize

the user's safety or the safety of others.

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ESC Operating Modes

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

system. Whenever the vehicle is started, the ESC

system will be in this mode. This mode should be

used for most driving conditions. Alternate ESC

modes should only be used for specific reasons

as noted in the following paragraphs.
Partial Off
This mode may be useful if the vehicle becomes

stuck. This mode may modify TCS and ESC

thresholds for activation, which allows for more

wheel spin than normally allowed.
To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily

push the ESC OFF button and the ESC OFF

Indicator Light will illuminate. To turn the ESC

on again, momentarily push the ESC OFF button

and the ESC OFF Indicator Light will turn off.

WARNING!



Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot

prevent the natural laws of physics from acting

on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction

afforded by prevailing road conditions. ESC

cannot prevent accidents, including those

resulting from excessive speed in turns, driving

on very slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC

also cannot prevent accidents resulting from

loss of vehicle control due to inappropriate

driver input for the conditions. Only a safe,

attentive, and skillful driver can prevent acci

-

dents. The capabilities of an ESC equipped

vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or

dangerous manner which could jeopardize the

user’s safety or the safety of others.



Vehicle modifications, or failure to properly

maintain your vehicle, may change the

handling characteristics of your vehicle, and

may negatively affect the performance of the

ESC system. Changes to the steering system,

suspension, braking system, tire type and size

or wheel size may adversely affect ESC perfor

-

mance. Improperly inflated and unevenly worn

tires may also degrade ESC performance.

Any vehicle modification or poor vehicle main

-

tenance that reduces the effectiveness of the

ESC system can increase the risk of loss of

vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury

and death.

WARNING!

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NOTE:

For vehicles with multiple partial ESC modes,

the push and release of the button will toggle

the ESC modes. Multiple attempts may be

required to return to "ESC On" mode.

Full Off — If Equipped
This mode is intended for off-highway or

off-road use only and should not be used on any

public roadways. In this mode, TCS and ESC

features are turned off. To enter the “Full Off”

mode, push and hold the ESC OFF button for

five seconds while the vehicle is stopped with

the engine running. After five seconds, a chime

will sound, the ESC OFF Indicator Light will

illuminate, and the “ESC OFF” message will

display in the instrument cluster. To turn ESC on

again, momentarily push the ESC OFF button.

NOTE:

System may switch from ESC “Full Off” to

“Partial Off” mode when vehicle exceeds a

predetermined speed. When the vehicle speed

slows below the predetermined speed the

system will return to ESC “Full Off”.

ESC modes may also be affected by drive

modes (if equipped).

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 is placed in the ON

mode. It should go out with the engine

running. If the ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator

Light comes on continuously with the engine

running, a malfunction has been detected in the

ESC system. If this light remains on after several

ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven

several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than

30 mph (48 km/h), see an authorized dealer as

soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed

and corrected.

WARNING!



When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS function

-

ality of ESC, except for the limited slip

feature described in the TCS section, has

been disabled and the ESC OFF Indicator

Light will be illuminated. When in “Partial

Off” mode, the engine power reduction

feature of TCS is disabled, and the enhanced

vehicle stability offered by the ESC system is

reduced.



Trailer Sway Control (TSC) is disabled when

the ESC system is in the “Partial Off” mode.

WARNING!



In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine

torque reduction and stability features are

disabled. Therefore, enhanced vehicle

stability offered by the ESC system is

unavailable. In an emergency evasive

maneuver, the ESC system will not engage

to assist in maintaining stability. ESC “Full

Off” mode is intended for off-highway or

off-road use only.



The Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

cannot prevent the natural laws of physics

from acting on the vehicle, nor can it

increase the traction afforded by prevailing

road conditions. ESC cannot prevent all

accidents, including those resulting from

excessive speed in turns, driving on very

slippery surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also

cannot prevent collisions.

WARNING!

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The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light

starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction

and the ESC system becomes active. The ESC

Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light also

flashes when TCS is active. If the ESC Activation/

Malfunction Indicator Light begins to flash during

acceleration, ease up on the accelerator and

apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to

adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing

road conditions.

The ESC OFF Indicator Light indicates

that the Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) is in a reduced mode.

NOTE:



The ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator

Light and the ESC OFF Indicator Light come

on momentarily each time the ignition is

placed in the ON position.



Each time the ignition is placed in the ON

position, the ESC system will be on even if it

was turned off previously.



The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking

sounds when it is active. This is normal; the

sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive

following the maneuver that caused the ESC

activation.

Hill Descent Control (HDC) — If Equipped

HDC is intended for low speed off-road driving

while in 4WD Low. HDC maintains vehicle speed

while descending hills during various driving

situations. HDC controls vehicle speed by

actively controlling the brakes.
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).

Enabling HDC
HDC is enabled by pushing the HDC switch, but

the following conditions must also be met to

enable HDC:



The driveline is in 4WD Low.



The vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h).



The parking brake is released.



The driver door is closed.

Activating HDC
Once HDC is enabled it will activate

automatically if driven down a grade of

sufficient magnitude. The set speed for HDC is

selectable by the driver, and can be adjusted by

using the gear shift +/-. The following

summarizes the HDC set speeds:
HDC Target Set Speeds



P = No set speed. HDC may be enabled but

will not activate.



R = 0.6 mph (1 km/h)



N = 1.2 mph (2 km/h)



D = 0.6 mph (1 km/h)



1st = 0.6 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 mph (7 km/h)

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

8th = 5.0 mph (8 km/h)



9th = 5.6 mph (9 km/h) – If Equipped

NOTE:

During HDC the +/- shifter input is used for HDC

target speed selection, but will not affect the

gear chosen by the transmission. When actively

controlling HDC the transmission will shift

appropriately for the driver-selected set speed

and corresponding driving conditions.

Driver Override
The driver may override HDC activation with

throttle or brake application at any time.
Deactivating HDC
HDC will be deactivated but remain available if

any of the following conditions occur:



Driver overrides HDC set speed with throttle

or brake application.



Vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h)

but remains below 40 mph (64 km/h).



Vehicle is on a downhill grade of insufficient

magnitude, is on level ground, or is on an uphill

grade.



Vehicle is shifted to PARK.

Disabling HDC
HDC will be deactivated and disabled if any of

the following conditions occur:



The driver pushes the HDC switch.



The driveline is shifted out of 4WD Low.



The parking brake is applied.



The 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 cluster has an HDC icon and the

HDC switch has an LED icon, which offers

feedback to the driver about the state HDC is in.



The cluster icon and switch lamp will illumi

-

nate and remain on solid when HDC is

enabled or activated. This is the normal oper

-

ating condition for HDC.



The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for

several seconds then extinguish when the

driver pushes the HDC switch but enable

conditions are not met.



The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash for

several seconds then extinguish when HDC

disables due to excess speed.



The cluster icon and switch lamp will flash

when HDC deactivates due to overheated

brakes. The flashing will stop and HDC will

activate again once the brakes have cooled

sufficiently.

WARNING!

HDC is only intended to assist the driver in

controlling vehicle speed when descending

hills. The driver must remain attentive to the

driving conditions and is responsible for

maintaining a safe vehicle speed.

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SAFETY

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Hill Start Assist (HSA)

HSA is designed to mitigate roll back from a

complete stop while on an incline. If the driver

releases the brake while stopped on an incline,

HSA will continue to hold the brake pressure for

a short period. If the driver does not apply the

throttle before this time expires, the system will

release brake pressure and the vehicle will roll

down the hill as normal.
The following conditions must be met in order

for HSA to activate:



The feature must be enabled.



The vehicle must be stopped.



The parking brake must be off.



The driver door must be closed.



The vehicle must be on a sufficient grade.



The gear selection must match vehicle uphill

direction (i.e., vehicle facing uphill is in

forward gear; vehicle backing uphill is in

REVERSE gear).



HSA will work in REVERSE gear and all forward

gears. The system will not activate if the trans

-

mission is in PARK or NEUTRAL. For vehicles

equipped with a manual transmission, if the

clutch is pressed, HSA will remain active.

Disabling And Enabling HSA

This feature can be turned on or turned off. To

change the current setting, proceed as follows:



If disabling HSA using your instrument cluster

display, see

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page 90 for further information.



If disabling HSA using Uconnect Settings, see

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page 228 for further information.

Towing With HSA

HSA will also provide assistance to mitigate roll

back while towing a trailer.

WARNING!

There may be situations where the Hill Start

Assist (HSA) will not activate and slight rolling

may occur, such as on minor hills or with a

loaded vehicle, or while pulling a trailer. HSA is

not a substitute for active driving involvement.

It is always the driver’s responsibility to be

attentive to distance to other vehicles, people,

and objects, and most importantly brake

operation to ensure safe operation of the

vehicle under all road conditions. Your

complete attention is always required while

driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in a

collision or serious personal injury.

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 vehicle and the trailer on a hill

when the brake pedal is released. In order to

avoid rolling down an incline while resuming

acceleration, manually activate the trailer

brake or apply more vehicle brake pressure

prior to releasing the brake pedal.

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Traction Control System (TCS)

TCS monitors the amount of wheel spin of each

of the driven wheels. If wheel spin is detected,

the TCS may apply brake pressure to the

spinning wheel(s) and/or reduce engine power

to provide enhanced acceleration and stability.

A feature of the TCS, Brake Limited Differential

(BLD), functions similarly to a limited slip

differential and controls the wheel spin across a

driven axle. If one wheel on a driven axle is

spinning faster than the other, the system will

apply the brake of the spinning wheel. This will

allow more engine power to be applied to the

wheel that is not spinning. BLD may remain

enabled even if TCS and Electronic Stability

Control (ESC) are in reduced modes.

Trailer Sway Control (TSC)

TSC uses sensors in the vehicle to recognize an

excessively swaying trailer and will take the

appropriate actions to attempt to stop the sway.

NOTE:

TSC cannot stop all trailers from swaying.

Always use caution when towing a trailer and

follow the trailer tongue weight recommenda

-

tions

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page 200.

When TSC is functioning, the ESC Activation/

Malfunction Indicator Light will flash, the engine

power may be reduced and you may feel the

brakes being applied to individual wheels to

attempt to stop the trailer from swaying. TSC is

disabled when the ESC system is in the “Partial

Off” or “Full Off” modes.

AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS

F

ORWARD

C

OLLISION

W

ARNING

(FCW)

W

ITH

M

ITIGATION

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F

E

QUIPPED

FCW with Mitigation provides the driver with

audible warnings, visual warnings (within the

instrument cluster display), and may apply a

brake jerk to warn the driver when it detects a

potential frontal collision. The warnings and

limited braking are intended to provide the

driver with enough time to react, avoid or

mitigate the potential collision.

NOTE:

FCW monitors the information from the forward

looking sensors as well as the Electronic Brake

Controller (EBC), to calculate the probability of a

forward collision. When the system determines

that a forward collision is probable, the driver

will be provided with audible and visual warn

-

ings as well as a possible brake jerk warning.

If the driver does not take action based upon

these progressive warnings, then the system

will provide a limited level of active braking to

help slow the vehicle and mitigate the potential

forward collision. If the driver reacts to the warn

-

ings by braking and the system determines that



HSA is not a parking brake. Always apply

the parking brake fully when exiting your

vehicle. Also, be certain to place the trans

-

mission in PARK.



Failure to follow these warnings can result

in a collision or serious personal injury.

WARNING!

(Continued)

WARNING!

If TSC activates while driving, slow the vehicle

down, stop at the nearest safe location, and

adjust the trailer load to eliminate trailer

sway.

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