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WARNING!
If you are required to drive with the deck lid/liftgate
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.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the 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 (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it
checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
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.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
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 fuel, power steering fluid or brake
fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and
corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Mirrors...............................67
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror.................67
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped....67
▫Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If
Equipped............................68
▫Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature...........68
▫Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side............68
▫Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side..........68
▫Power Remote-Control Mirrors.............69▫Heated Remote Control Mirrors............70
▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors................70
Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) — If
Equipped.............................71
▫Operation............................72
▫Phone Call Features....................78
▫UConnect™ System Features..............81
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity.............85
▫Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™
System..............................87
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Seats.................................93
▫10–Way Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped . . .93
▫8–Way Driver’s Power Seat — If Equipped....93
▫4–Way Passenger’s Power Seat.............93
▫Adjustable Head Restraints...............94
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped..............94
▫Second Row Manual Seat Recliner..........96
▫Second Row Manual Seat Adjuster..........97
▫Second Row Fold & Tumble Seats...........98
▫Third Row Easy Exit....................99
▫Third Row Seating Flexibility.............101
▫Load Floor..........................102
▫Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer.............103Driver Memory System — If Equipped.......104
To Open And Close The Hood.............107
Lights...............................108
▫Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights.....108
▫Interior Lights.......................109
▫Multi-Function Lever...................109
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights.............................110
▫Automatic Headlights..................111
▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only).....111
▫Lights-On Reminder...................111
▫Headlight Time Delay..................111
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............112
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▫Turn Signals.........................112
▫Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........113
▫Passing Light........................113
Windshield Wipers And Washers...........113
▫Windshield Washers...................113
▫Mist Feature.........................114
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............114
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............114
▫Rear Window Wiper/Washer.............114
Tilt Steering Column....................116
Traction Control Switch — If Equipped.......116
Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped...........118
Electronic Speed Control..................119▫To Activate..........................119
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............120
▫To Deactivate........................120
▫To Resume Speed.....................120
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............120
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............121
Overhead Console — If Equipped...........122
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................122
▫Sunglasses Storage....................122
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........123
▫Programming Homelink................124
▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 126
▫Using Homelink......................127
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▫Erasing Homelink Buttons...............127
▫Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button . . . 128
▫Security............................128
Power Sunroof — If Equipped.............129
▫Express Open Feature..................129
▫Wind Buffeting.......................131
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................131
Electrical Power Outlets..................131
▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off.......132
Cupholders...........................133▫Front Seat Cupholders..................133
▫Second Row Seat Cupholders.............133
▫Third Row Seat Cupholders..............133
Storage..............................133
▫Console Features......................133
▫Rear Cargo Storage Bin.................134
▫Retractable Cargo Area Cover — If Equipped . 134
▫Cargo Tie-Down Hooks.................135
Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped..........137
Load Leveling System...................138
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical adjustment of the mirror.
Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
If the switch is in the “Auto” position the mirror will
automatically adjust for annoying headlight glare from
vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by
pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light in the
mirror will illuminate to indicate when this feature is on.
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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.
Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If
Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn this feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the
Rearview Mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions; full forward, full rearward, and
normal.
Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the portion of the mirror closest to
the vehicle. This type of mirror will give a much wider
view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your
vehicle.
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side 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 this convex mirror.
Power Remote-Control Mirrors
Use the mirror select switch, located on the driver’s door
trim panel above the power window switches, to adjust
the view obtained in the outside mirrors.Press the rocker switch to the L or R for Left or Right
mirror selection. Use the center off position to guard
against accidentally moving a mirror position.
Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for the
direction you want the mirror to move.
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Power mirror preselected positions can be controlled by
the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to “Memory
Seat” in section 3 of this manual.
Heated Remote Control Mirrors
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature
is activated whenever you turn on the Rear Window
Defrost.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
Sun Visor Extension
This feature has a pull out extension on the sun visor for
increased coverage.
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