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Personalization Menus
The following list of features may be
available:
.Time and Date
.Rear Seat Reminder
.Language
.Valet Mode
.Radio
.Vehicle
.Bluetooth
.Apple CarPlay
.Android Auto
.Voice
.Display
.Rear Camera
.Return to Factory Settings
.Software Information
.Wi-Fi
Each menu is detailed in the following
information.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See "Time /
Date" under Settings (8 Inch Screen) 0129.
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and a message when
the rear door has been opened before or
during operation of the vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Language
Select Language, then select from the
available language(s).
Valet Mode
To turn Valet Mode on and off, see “Valet
Mode” inSettings (8 Inch Screen) 0129.
Radio
To manage the radio features, see “Radio”in
Settings (8 Inch Screen) 0129.
Vehicle
Select and the following may be displayed:
.Collision/Detection Systems
.Comfort and Convenience
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Collision/Detection Systems
Select and the following may be displayed:
.Rear Cross Traffic Alert
.Side Blind Zone Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Select Off or On. See Rear Vision Camera
(RVC) 0190.
Side Blind Zone Alert
Select Off or On. See Side Blind Zone Alert
(SBZA) 0194.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following may be displayed:
.Chime Volume
.Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the chime
volume level.
Touch + or −to adjust the volume.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
When on and the front wiper is on, the rear
wiper will automatically activate when the
vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse).
Select Off or On.

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Wi-Fi
Select and the following may display:
.Wi-Fi
.Manage Wi-Fi Networks
Wi-Fi
This feature allows Wi-Fi networks to be
turned off or on.
Select Off or On.
Manage Wi-Fi Networks
Select to manage Wi-Fi networks. Wi-Fi must
be on for this feature to be accessed.
Vehicle Personalization (7 Inch
Screen)
The following are all possible vehicle
personalization features. Depending on the
vehicle, some may not be available.
To see if your vehicle has the 7 inch screen,
see Overview (7 Inch Screen) 0138.
For System and Apps features and functions,
see Settings (7 Inch Screen) 0154.
To access the vehicle personalization menu: 1. Touch the Settings icon on the Home Page of the infotainment display. 2. Touch Vehicle to display a list of
available options.
3. Touch to select the desired feature setting.
4. Touch
9orRto turn a feature off or on.
5. Touch
zto go to the top level of the
Settings menu.
The menu may contain the following:
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and a message when
the rear door has been opened before or
during operation of the vehicle.
Touch Off or On.
Collision/Detection Systems
Touch and the following may display:
.Rear Cross Traffic Alert
.Side Blind Zone Alert
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This allows the Rear Cross Traffic Alert
feature to be turned on or off. See Rear
Vision Camera (RVC) 0190.
Touch Off or On. Side Blind Zone Alert
Select Off or On. See
Side Blind Zone Alert
(SBZA) 0194.
Comfort and Convenience
Touch and the following may display:
.Chime Volume
.Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
Chime Volume
This determines the chime volume level.
Touch the controls on the infotainment
display to adjust the volume.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
When on and the front wiper is on, the rear
wiper will automatically activate when the
vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse).
Touch Off or On.
Lighting
Touch and the following may display:
.Vehicle Locator Lights
.Exit Lighting

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2. Push the plastic hooks back to engagethe grille slats.
3. Repeat for all hooks to fully engage cover to grille.
4. Make sure all clips remain engaged during installation. The cover should be
stretched to a tight fit when properly
installed.
Engine Heater
Vehicles may have an engine heater. The
engine heater can help in cold weather
conditions at or below −18 °C (0 °F) for easier
starting and better fuel economy during
engine warm-up. Plug in the heater at least
four hours before starting the vehicle. An internal thermostat in the plug end of the
cord will prevent engine heater operation at
temperatures above
−18 °C (0 °F).
{Warning
Do not plug in the engine block heater
while the vehicle is parked in a garage or
under a carport. Property damage or
personal injury may result. Always park
the vehicle in a clear open area away
from buildings or structures.
To Use the Engine Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical
cord. The cord is in the driver side of the
engine compartment, near the battery.
It is shipped from the factory with a tie
holding it in place. Use care in removing
the tie so that the cord is not damaged.
Check the heater cord for damage. If it is
damaged, do not use it. See your dealer
for a replacement. Inspect the cord for
damage yearly.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
{Warning
Improper use of the heater cord or an
extension cord can damage the cord and
may result in overheating and fire.
.Plug the cord into a three-prong
electrical utility receptacle that is
protected by a ground fault detection
function. An ungrounded outlet could
cause an electric shock.
.Use a weatherproof, heavy-duty,
15 amp-rated extension cord if needed.
Failure to use the recommended
extension cord in good operating
condition, or using a damaged heater
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Warning (Continued)
Failure to use proper care when driving
may result in injury, death, or vehicle
damage. SeeDefensive Driving 0165.
Under many conditions, these systems
will not:
.Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
or animals.
.Detect vehicles or objects outside the
area monitored by the system.
.Work at all driving speeds.
.Warn you or provide you with enough
time to avoid a crash.
.Work under poor visibility or bad
weather conditions.
.Work if the detection sensor is not
cleaned or is covered by ice, snow,
mud, or dirt.
.Work if the detection sensor is
covered up, such as with a sticker,
magnet, or metal plate.
.Work if the area surrounding the
detection sensor is damaged or not
properly repaired. (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Complete attention is always required
while driving, and you should be ready to
take action and apply the brakes and/or
steer the vehicle to avoid crashes.
Audible Alert
Some driver assistance features alert the
driver of obstacles by beeping. To change
the volume of the warning chime, see
“Comfort and Convenience” underVehicle
Personalization (8 Inch Screen) 089 or
Vehicle Personalization (7 Inch Screen) 094.
Cleaning
Depending on vehicle options, keep these
areas of the vehicle clean to ensure the best
driver assistance feature performance. Driver
Information Center (DIC) messages may
display when the systems are unavailable or
blocked.
.Front and rear bumpers and the area
below the bumpers
.Front grille and headlamps
.Front camera lens in the front grille or
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
On vehicles with the RCTA, a warning
triangle with a left or right pointing arrow
may appear on the infotainment display to
warn of traffic coming from the left or the
right. Three beeps will sound from the
speaker on that side. This system detects
objects coming from up to 20 m (65 ft) from
the left or right side behind the vehicle. The
RCTA system will not work properly if ice,
snow, mud, or anything else builds up on
the rear bumper sensors.
Park Assist
If equipped, the Front and Rear Park Assist
(FRPA) system assists you with parking and
avoiding objects. FRPA operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). The sensors on
the front and rear bumper detect objects up
to 1.2 m (4 ft) in front of the vehicle, 2.5 m
(8 ft) behind the vehicle, and at least 25 cm
(10 in) off the ground and below liftgate
level. This detection distance may be less
during warmer or humid weather.
{Warning
The Park Assist system does not detect
children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals,
or objects located below the bumper or
that are too close or too far from the
vehicle. It is not available at speeds
greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). To prevent
injury, death, or vehicle damage, even
with Park Assist, always check the area
around the vehicle and check all mirrors
before moving forward or backing.
How the System Works
When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse)
the front and rear sensors are automatically
turned on. After the vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), the rear sensors are turned off
and the front sensors stay on until the
vehicle is above a speed of 8 km/h (5 mph).
For the front Park Assist system to be active
again without shifting into R (Reverse),
X
must be pressed. See“Turning the System
On and Off” later in this section.
When the vehicle is in N (Neutral), the
system may be active. If the vehicle is in a
car wash, the sensors may detect objects in the car wash. See
“Turning the System On
and Off” later in this section to turn the
system off.
When an object is first detected in the rear,
one beep will be heard from the rear. When
an object is very close (<0.6 m (2 ft) in the
vehicle rear or <0.3 m (1 ft) in the vehicle
front), five beeps will sound from the front
or rear depending on object location. Beeps
for FPA are higher pitched than for RPA.
Objects Detected by Both the Front and Rear
Sensors
In general, if objects are detected at the
same time near both the front and rear
bumpers while backing up, the beeps only
sound to indicate that objects are close to
the rear bumper.
However, if an object comes within 0.3 m
(1 ft) of the front bumper while the vehicle
is backing up and at the same time there is
another object further than 0.3 m (1 ft) from
the rear bumper, then higher-pitched beeps
only sound to indicate the front object.
Turning the System On and Off
The FRPA system can be turned on and off
by pressing
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Unnecessary Alerts
FCA may provide unnecessary alerts to
turning vehicles, vehicles in other lanes,
objects that are not vehicles, or shadows.
These alerts are normal operation and the
vehicle does not need service.
Cleaning the System
If the FCA system does not seem to operate
properly, this may correct the issue:
.Clean the outside of the windshield in
front of the rearview mirror.
.Clean the entire front of the vehicle.
.Clean the headlamps.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
If equipped, the SBZA system is a
lane-changing aid that assists drivers with
avoiding crashes that occur with moving
vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot)
areas. The SBZA warning display will light
up in the corresponding outside side mirror
and will flash if the turn signal is on.
{Warning
SBZA does not alert the driver to vehicles
rapidly approaching outside of the side
blind zones, pedestrians, bicyclists,
or animals. It may not provide alerts
when changing lanes under all driving
conditions. Failure to use proper care
when changing lanes may result in injury,
death, or vehicle damage. Before making
a lane change, always check mirrors,
glance over your shoulder, and use the
turn signals.
SBZA Detection Zones
The SBZA sensor covers a zone of
approximately one lane over from both
sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m (11 ft). The
height of the zone is approximately between
0.5 m (1.5 ft) and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground.
This zone starts at approximately the middle
of the vehicle and goes back 5 m (16 ft).
How the System Works
The SBZA symbol lights up in the side
mirrors when the system detects a moving
vehicle in the next lane over that is in the
side blind zone. This indicates it may be
unsafe to change lanes. Before making a
lane change, check the SBZA display, check
mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and use
the turn signals.
Left Side Mirror DisplayRight Side Mirror Display
When the vehicle is started, both outside
mirror SBZA displays will briefly come on to
indicate the system is operating. When the
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right-side mirror display will light up if a
moving vehicle is detected in that blind
zone. If the turn signal is activated in the
same direction of a detected vehicle, this
display will flash as an extra warning not to
change lanes.
SBZA can be disabled through vehicle
personalization. See“Collision/Detection
Systems” underVehicle Personalization (8
Inch Screen) 089 or
Vehicle Personalization (7 Inch Screen) 094.
If SBZA is disabled by the driver, the SBZA
mirror displays will not light up.
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
SBZA displays may not come on when
passing a vehicle quickly or for a stopped
vehicle. SBZA may alert to objects attached
to the vehicle, such as a bicycle, or object
extending out to either side of the vehicle.
This is normal system operation; the vehicle
does not need service.
SBZA may not always alert the driver to
vehicles in the side blind zone, especially in
wet conditions. The system does not need
to be serviced. The system may light up due to guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other
non-moving objects. This is normal system
operation; the vehicle does not need service.
SBZA may not operate when the SBZA
sensors in the left or right corners of the
rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt,
snow, ice, or slush, or in heavy rainstorms.
For cleaning instructions, see "Washing the
Vehicle" under
Exterior Care0258. If the DIC
still displays the system unavailable
message after cleaning both sides of the
vehicle toward the rear corners of the
vehicle, see your dealer.
If the SBZA displays do not light up when
vehicles are in the blind zone and the
system is clean, the system may need
service. Take the vehicle to your dealer.
When SBZA is disabled for any reason other
than the driver turning it off, the Side Blind
Zone Alert On option will not be available
on the personalization menu.
Radio Frequency Information
See Radio Frequency Statement 0290.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
If equipped, LDW may help avoid crashes
due to unintentional lane departures. LDW
uses a camera sensor to detect the lane markings at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or
greater. It may provide an alert if the
vehicle is crossing a lane without using a
turn signal in that direction. LDW light will
not alert if the turn signal is active in the
direction of lane departure, or if LDW
detects that you are accelerating, braking or
actively steering.
{Warning
The LDW system does not steer the
vehicle. The LDW system may not:
.Provide enough time to avoid a crash.
.Detect lane markings under poor
weather or visibility conditions. This
can occur if the windshield or
headlamps are blocked by dirt, snow,
or ice; if they are not in proper
condition; or if the sun shines directly
into the camera.
.Detect road edges.
.Detect lanes on winding or hilly roads.
If LDW only detects lane markings on one
side of the road, it will only warn you
when departing the lane on the side
where it has detected a lane marking.
Always keep your attention on the road (Continued)