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While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.

The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes
should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions
under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Mainte-
nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”

CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.

NOTE:

A new engine may consume some oil during its

first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and
not interpreted as a problem.

SAFETY TIPS

Transporting Passengers

NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.

WARNING!

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,

inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

Exhaust Gas

WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can

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eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO),
follow these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in

confined areas any longer than needed to move
your vehicle in or out of the area.

• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/

rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is
set at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation
mode.

• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the

engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.

The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.

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Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle

Seat Belts

Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for
cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system.

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

Air Bag Warning Light

The Air Bag warning light

will turn on for four to

eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch
is first turned to ON/RUN. If the light is either not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,
have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. This light will illuminate with a
single chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning
Light has been detected, it will stay on until the fault
is cleared. If the light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving, have an authorized dealer

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service the vehicle immediately. Refer to “Occupant
Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.

Defroster

Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.

Floor Mat Safety Information

Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.

WARNING!

Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
• Always make sure that floor mats are properly

attached to the floor mat fasteners.

• Never place or install floor mats or other floor

coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and interfer-
ing with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.

• Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top

of already installed floor mats. Additional floor
mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the
pedal area and interfere with the pedals.

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WARNING! (Continued)

• Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always

properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have
been removed for cleaning.

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the

driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.

• If required, mounting posts must be properly in-

stalled, if not equipped from the factory.

Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle

Tires

Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.

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Lights

Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.

Door Latches

Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.

Fluid Leaks

Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected. The cause
should be located and corrected immediately.

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CONTENTS

䡵 MIRRORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . .121
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .121
▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

▫ Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And

Approach Lighting — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .123

▫ Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . .124

▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . .124

䡵 BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF

EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

▫ Rear Cross Path. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
▫ Modes Of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
▫ General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

䡵 Uconnect PHONE (Uconnect 200) . . . . . . . . . . .135

▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
▫ Uconnect Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147

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▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . .153
▫ Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect

Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

䡵 UCONNECT PHONE (8.4/8.4N) . . . . . . . . . . . .165

▫ Uconnect 8.4/8.4Nav . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
▫ Phone Call Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
▫ Uconnect Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . .189
▫ Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201

䡵 VOICE COMMAND (Uconnect 200) . . . . . . . . .201

▫ Voice Command System Operation . . . . . . . . .201
▫ Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
▫ Voice Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207

䡵 VOICE COMMAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207

▫ Uconnect 8.4/8.4 Nav . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
▫ Uconnect Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209

䡵 SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219

▫ Power Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
▫ Manual Front Seat Forward/Rearward

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222

▫ Manual Front Seat Recline Adjustment . . . . . .223
▫ Manual Seat Height Adjustment — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224

▫ Front Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .224

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▫ Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
▫ Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230

䡵 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD . . . . . . . . .231
䡵 LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234

▫ Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . .235
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With

Automatic Headlights Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . .235

▫ Headlight Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236

▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . .237
▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238

▫ Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
▫ Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
▫ High/Low Beam Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
▫ Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .240
▫ Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241

䡵 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS . . . . . .243

▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
▫ Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
▫ Mist Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
▫ Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245

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▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With

Automatic Headlights Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . .246

▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped . . . . . . . .246

䡵 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .248
䡵 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF

EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249

䡵 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF

EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250

▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
▫ To Set A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252
▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253

䡵 PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF

EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254

▫ ParkSense Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
▫ ParkSense Warning Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
▫ ParkSense Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense . . . . . . . . .262
▫ Service The ParkSense Rear Park Assist

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262

▫ Cleaning The ParkSense System . . . . . . . . . . .264
▫ ParkSense System Usage Precautions. . . . . . . .264

䡵 PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF

EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266

䡵 OVERHEAD CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268

▫ Front Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . .269

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▫ Sunglass Bin Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270

䡵 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .270

▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink . . .271
▫ Programming A Rolling Code . . . . . . . . . . . . .272
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code . . . . . . . . .274
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming . . . . . .275
▫ Using HomeLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
▫ Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
▫ General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278

䡵 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . .279

▫ Opening Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . . .280

▫ Closing Sunroof — Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .280
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . .281
▫ Pinch Protect Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
▫ Pinch Protect Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . .281
▫ Sunshade Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282
▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282

䡵 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF

EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .282

䡵 CUPHOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286

▫ Front Seat Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286
▫ Rear Seat Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287

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䡵 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287

▫ Glove Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287
▫ Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
▫ Door Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .289
▫ Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped . . . .290

䡵 CARGO AREA FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291

▫ Cargo Area — 60/40 Split-Folding Rear

Seat — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291

▫ Ski Pass-Through. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293

䡵 REAR WINDOW FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294

▫ Rear Window Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294

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MIRRORS

Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped

The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right
for various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to
center on the view through the rear window.

Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced
by moving the small control under the mirror to the night
position (toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror
should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward
the windshield).

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped

This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. This feature will be defaulted
on, and only be disabled when the vehicle is moving in
reverse.

Adjusting Rearview Mirror

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CAUTION!

To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.

Outside Mirrors

To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight
overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.

NOTE:

The passenger side convex outside mirror will

give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the
lane next to your vehicle.

WARNING!

Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

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Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped

Some models have outside mirrors that are hinged. The
hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to
resist damage. The hinge has three detent positions: full
forward, full rearward and normal.

Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach
Lighting — If Equipped

Driver and passenger outside mirrors with turn signal
and puddle lamp contain three LEDs.

Two of the LED’s are used as turn signal indicators,
which flash with the corresponding turn signal lights in
the front and rear of the vehicle. Turning on the Hazard
Warning flashers will also activate these LEDs.

The third LED supplies illuminated entry lighting, which
turns on in both mirrors when you use the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open any door. This
LED shines downward to illuminate the ground adjacent
to the Front and Rear Doors.

The Illuminated Entry lighting fades to off after about 30
seconds or it will fade to off immediately once the
ignition is placed into the RUN position.

NOTE:

The approach lighting will not function when the

shift lever is moved out of the PARK position.

Power Mirrors

The power mirror controls are located on the drivers door
trim panel.

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