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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate
• Press the LOCK button once to lock allthe doors and the liftgate. Press the
UNLOCK button once to unlock the
driver’s door only and twice within five
seconds to unlock all the doors and
liftgate.
• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK
button. Refer to Programmable
Features in this guide.
Panic Alarm
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the
panic alarm off.
Express Window Feature
• To remotely lower both front door windows at the same time, press and release theUNLOCK button and then immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button until
the windows lower to the level desired or until they lower completely.
WARNING!
Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons.
A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the
key in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
REMOTE START
• Press the REMOTE START buttonx2wice within five seconds. Pressing the
REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the key in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition key is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the key after two consecutive timeouts.
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WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gascontains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or
death.
THEFT ALARM
To Arm
• Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door is
open.
To Disarm
• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button and turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
SEAT BELT
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack inthe lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too
tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of
sliding under the belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your
shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt
snugly.
• A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been
damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
• The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a
collision.
• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed airbag must be replaced immediately.
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WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you
are not buckled up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other
passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and
others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIRBAGS
• This vehicle has Advanced Front Airbags for both the driver and right frontpassenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front
Airbags will not deploy in every type of collision.
• Advanced Front Airbags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on the severity
and type of collision. Advanced Front Airbags are not expected to reduce the risk
of injury in rear, side, or rollover collisions.
• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains to protect the driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.
• If the Airbag Warning Light
is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center
immediately.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
WARNING!
• Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision.The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, the airbags won't deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even
though you have airbags.
• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Airbag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Airbags
need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the
steering wheel or instrument panel.
• Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.
• Do not drive your vehicle after the airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
• Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position.
• Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
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Air Conditioning (A/C)
• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicatorlight may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled
automatically.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the air recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator lightmay flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
PARKSENSE®REAR PARK ASSIST
• If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, awarning will display in the EVIC.
• When the Instrument Cluster reads either “Clean Sensor” or “Blinded”, clean off the bumper sensors to see if the condition is corrected.
POWER SUNROOF
• The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console.
Opening Sunroof
Express
• Press the switch rearward and release. The sunroof will fully open and stop automatically.
Closing Sunroof
Express
• Press the switch forward and release. The sunroof will close automatically from any position.
Manual Open/Close
• Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Anyrelease of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a
partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again.
Venting Sunroof
• Press and release the "VENT" button, and the sunroof will open to the ventposition. This is called “Express Vent” and will occur regardless of sunroof
position. During Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the
sunroof.
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WIND BUFFETING
• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. Ifbuffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows
together.
• If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This will minimize buffeting.
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Integrated Power Module (fuses)
• The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near thebattery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
J1 – –
J2 30 Amp Pink Transfer Case/Pwr Liftgate Module
J3 – –
J4 25 Amp Natural Driver Door Node
J5 25 Amp Natural Passenger Door Node
J6 40 Amp Green Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Pump/ESP
J7 30 Amp Pink Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Valve/ESP
J8 40 Amp Green Power Memory Seat (If Equipped)
J9 – –
J10 – –
J11 30 Amp Pink Anti-Theft Module Lock-Unlock
J13 60 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Main
J14 40 Amp Green EBL (Rear Window Defogger)
J15 40 Amp Green Front Blower
J17 40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
J18 20 Amp Blue Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Trans Range
J19 60 Amp Yellow Radiator Fan
J20 30 Amp Pink Front Wiper LO/HI
J21 20 Amp Blue Front/Rear Washer
J22 25 Amp Natural Sunroof Module
M1 15 Amp Blue Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)/Brake Switch
M2 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Lighting
M3 20 Amp Yellow Frt/Rear Axle Lockers
M4 10 Amp Red Trailer Tow
M5 25 Amp Natural Inverter
M6 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #1/Rain Sensor
M7 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet #2 (BATT/ACC
SELECT)
M8 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seat
M9 ––
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
M25 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump (FUEL PUMP), Diesel
Lift Pump (DSL LIFT PUMP) —
Export Only
M26 10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch (PWR MIRR
SW), Driver Window Switch (DRVR
WIND SW)
M27 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch (IGN SW), Window
Module (WIN MOD)
M28 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller (NGC),
Transmission Feed (TRANS FEED),
J1962
M29 10 Amp Red Occupant Classification Module
(OCM)
M30 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper Module (RR WIPER
MOD), Power Folding Mirror (PWR
FOLD MIR)
M31 20 Amp Yellow Back-Up Lamps (B/U LAMPS)
M32 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC), TT EUROPE
M33 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller (NGC),
Global Powertrain Engine Controller
(GPEC)
M34 10 Amp Red Park Assist (PRK ASST), Heater
Ventilation, Air Conditioning
Module (HVAC MOD), Headlamp
Wash (HDLP WASH), Compass
(COMPAS)
M35 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors
M36 ––
M37 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),
Electronic Stability Program (ESP),
Stop Lamp Switch (STP LP SW),
Fuel Pump Rly Hi Control
M38 25 Amp Natural Lock/Unlock Motors (LOCK/
UNLOCK MTRS)
CAUTION!
• When installing the integrated power module cover, it is important to ensure
the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow
water to get into the integrated power module and possibly result in a
electrical system failure.
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Air Conditioning.......... 20,21
Airbag .................. 10
AirbagLight ............... 52
Alarm, Panic ............... 8
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .... 51
Arming Theft System (Security
Alarm) ................... 9
Automatic Temperature Control
(ATC) ................... 20
Automatic Transmission FluidType .............. 65
AxleFluid ................ 65
Battery Charging System Light ....... 51
Belts, Seat ................ 9
BrakeFluid ............... 65
Brake System WarningLight ............ 50
Bulb Replacement ........... 74
Calibration, Compass ......... 40
Cargo Area Features .......... 46
CargoLoadFloor ............ 46
Cargo Tie-Downs ............ 46
Change Oil Indicator .......... 52
Charging System Light ......... 51
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light) ............. 51
Child Restraint ............. 11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 11
ClimateControl ............. 20
Clock Setting ............ 28,31
Compass Calibration .......... 40
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 65
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 19
CruiseLight ............... 19
Customer Assistance .......... 75
Defects, Reporting ........... 76
Defroster, Rear Window ........ 20
Defroster, Windshield ......... 20
Dimmer Control ............. 17
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 17
Disarming, Theft System ........ 9
Driver Cockpit .............. 4 ECO ................... 40
Electronic Speed Control
(CruiseControl) ............. 19
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . 49
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light ................... 51
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................ 39,40
Engine
Compartment ............. 63
Malfunction Indicator
(CheckEngine) ............ 51
Oil Selection ............. 65
Overheating ............. 52
EventDataRecorder .......... 61
Express Down Windows ......... 8
Exterior Lights ............. 74
Flash-To-Pass .............. 17
Fluid Capacities ............ 65
Fluids .................. 65
FogLights ................ 17
Folding Front Passenger Seat ..... 13
FoldingRearSeat ........... 14
Four Wheel Drive Operation ...... 45
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 60
Front Heated Seats ........... 15
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ......... 52
Specifications ............ 65
Fuses .................. 69
Garage

Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..42
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ....... 52
Hard Disk Drive ............. 31
Headlights ............... 17 Dimmer Switch ........... 17
HighBeam .............. 17
Heated Seats .............. 15
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch ............ 17
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 42
Hood Release .............. 62
InstrumentCluster ............ 6
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Changing ............... 54
FlatChanging ............ 54
Jacking ................ 54
PressureWarningLight ....... 49
Towing .................. 47 24-Hour Towing Assistance ..... 49
Disabled Vehicle ........... 59
Recreational ............. 48
Towing Vehicle Behind a
Motorhome ............... 48
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ..... 47
Trailer Weight .............. 47
Transfer Case Fluid ................. 65
Transmission Fluid ................. 65 TurnSignals ............... 18
Uconnect™Phone ........... 36
USBPort ................ 32
Voice Command
............ 38
WarningLights ............. 49
Washer,Rear .............. 18
Washers, Windshield .......... 18
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ...... 73
Wind Buffeting ............. 23
Windows, Express Down ......... 8
Windshield Washers .......... 18
Windshield Wipers ........... 18
Wiper,Rear ............... 18
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