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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 light should come on and remain on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
not lit during starting, see your authorized
dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, 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
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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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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.
• Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always
properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have
been removed for cleaning.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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.
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 positive 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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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ........................... .108
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................108
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .109
▫ Outside Mirrors ......................110
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature ..........110
▫ Power Mirrors .......................111
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............112
▫ Vanity Mirrors ........................112
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors ..............112▫
“Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun
Visor ..............................112
Uconnect® PHONE — IF EQUIPPED .........113
▫ Operation ...........................115
▫ Phone Call Features ....................123
▫ Uconnect® Phone Features ..............126
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ............130
▫ Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect®
Phone ............................. .132
▫ General Information ...................1433
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VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED ........143
▫ Voice Command System Operation .........143
▫ Commands ........................ .145
▫ Voice Training ....................... .149
SEATS ............................. .149
▫ Power Seats ........................ .150
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............152
▫ Manual Forward Or Rearward Adjustment . . .153
▫ Manual Front Seatback Recline ............154
▫ Passenger Seat Easy Entry ...............155
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .155
▫ Folding Rear Seat .....................157
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........159
LIGHTS ............................ .161
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ...........161
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......162
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............162
▫ Headlight Time Delay ..................162
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....163
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................164
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............164
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................165
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .165
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................166
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................166
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▫Flash-To-Pass ....................... .166
▫ Map/Reading Lights ...................166
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .167
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......168
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............169
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .169
▫ Windshield Washers ...................169
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............170
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .171
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .172
▫ To Activate ......................... .173
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................173 ▫
To Deactivate ....................... .174
▫ To Resume Speed .....................174
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............174
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................175
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .176
▫ ParkSense® Sensors ....................176
▫ ParkSense® Warning Display .............177
▫ ParkSense® Display ....................177
▫ Enabling/Disabling ParkSense® ...........181
▫ Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist
System ............................ .181
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..........182
▫ ParkSense® System Usage Precautions .......182
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE ..................184
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ...............184
▫ Sunglasses Storage ....................185
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .185
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .186
▫ Programming A Rolling Code ............186
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........188
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .....190
▫ Using HomeLink® ....................191
▫ Security ........................... .191
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................191
▫ General Information ....................192
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........193▫
Opening Sunroof — Express ..............194
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........194
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............195
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........195
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................195
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ..............195
▫ Sunshade Operation ....................196
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .196
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................196
▫ Ignition Off Operation ..................196
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...........197
CUPHOLDERS ....................... .201
▫ Front Cupholders .....................201
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▫Rear Cupholders .....................201
CONSOLE FEATURES ...................202
▫ Sliding Center Console Armrest ...........202▫
Console Storage ...................... .202
REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............203
▫ Rear Window Defroster .................203
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A single ball joint mirror is provided in the vehicle. It is
a twist on mirror that has a fixed position at the wind-
shield. The mirror installs on the windshield button with
a counterclockwise rotation and requires no tools for
mounting. 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 the small control under the
mirror is set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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