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equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle,
insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn the
switch to the ON position.
NOTE:
•The ignition switch must be in the ON position in
order to drive the vehicle.
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the message “Insert Key/
Turn to ON” will flash in the EVIC until you insert the
Key Fob. Once inserted, the message “Turn to ON”
will flash in the EVIC until you turn the Key Fob to
ON.
Cancel Remote Start
Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the following
occur:
•The engine stalls or engine speed exceeds 2500 rpm
•Any engine warning lights come on
•The hood is opened
•The hazard switch is pressed
•The shift lever is moved out of PARK
•The engine is allowed to run for the entire 15-minute
cycle
To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start
Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or
allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
NOTE:To avoid unintentional shutdowns while in the
Remote Start Mode, the system will not allow the Remote
Start button to shutdown the engine for two seconds after
receiving a valid Remote Start request.
When to Reset Remote Start
The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of
two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one
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Seats .............................. 126
▫ Manual Front And Second Row Seat
Adjuster ........................... 127
▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped ..... 128
▫ Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever —
If Equipped ........................ 129
▫ Eight–Way Power Seats — If Equipped ..... 130
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 131
▫ Adjusting Head Restraints .............. 132
▫ Stow ’n Go Seating — If Equipped ....... 136
▫ Easy Access Seating .................. 139
▫ Swivel ’n Go™ Premium Seating —
If Equipped ........................ 140
▫ Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped .... 148▫
Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped . . . 149
 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ........ 153
▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE
Transmitter To Memory ................ 154
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With
Memory Seat Only) ................... 156
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 158
 Lights ............................. 159
▫ Interior Lighting ..................... 160
▫ Parking Lights ...................... 161
▫ Headlights ......................... 161
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 162
▫ Headlights On With Wipers —
If Equipped ........................ 163
108 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument
panel, below the steering column.2. Move to the front of the vehicle and look inside the
center of the hood opening. Locate, then push the safety
catch lever to the right, while raising the hood at the same
time.
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position.
Hood ReleaseSafety Catch Location
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 12 in (30 cm) and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
All of the lights, except the Hazard Warning lights,
headlight high beams and flash-to-pass, are controlled by
switches to the left of the steering column on the instru-
ment panel.
Headlight Switch With Halo Control Assembly
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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the
“H”, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never get any part of your
body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need
to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
•If it is necessary to retrieve the spare tire from
under the vehicle on the side of the vehicle close to
moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to
avoid the danger of being hit.
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Preparations for Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of
the engine compartment.WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is on. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
•Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or
bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously injured.
•Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission
into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal accessories.
Positive Battery Post
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Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at anytime the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty orrusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of
the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves,
etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden
hose vertically down the face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock.
If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti-
freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery
bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE
CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453

Speedometer......................... 236
Tachometer .......................... 240
Gearshift .............................. 332
General Information .................. 16,26,378
Glass Cleaning .......................... 468
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 147
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............390,395
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............390,394
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 125
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 339
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 412
Head Restraints ......................... 132
Headlights ............................ 161
Cleaning ............................ 468
Lights On Reminder .................... 163
Passing ............................. 166 Time Delay
.......................... 163
Washers ............................. 163
Heated Mirrors ......................... 115
Heated Seats ........................... 131
Heater ............................... 303
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 329
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 166
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 398
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 192
Hood Release .......................... 158
Hook, Coat ............................ 214
Ignition ............................... 13
Key ............................... 12,13
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 13
Illuminated Entry ........................ 18
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint ........................ 87,89
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