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•Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
•Remote Start Aborted — System Fault
The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is cycled
to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-
onds. The parking lights will flash and the horn
will chirp twice (if programmed). Then, the
engine will start and the vehicle will remain in the
Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
•If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and
then shut down 10 seconds later.
•For security, power window operation is disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
•The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15 minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN
position before you can repeat the start sequence for a
third cycle.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
•The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
•Any engine warning lamps come on
•Low Fuel Light turns on
•The hood is opened
•The hazard switch is pressed
•The transmission is moved out of PARK
•The brake pedal is pressed
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29

▫Commands ........................ 130
▫ Voice Training ...................... 134
 Seats .............................. 134
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ............. 135
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 137
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments .......... 139
▫ Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster —
If Equipped ........................ 140
▫ Reclining Seats ...................... 140
▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped .......... 141
▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat ........... 142
▫ Head Restraints ..................... 143
▫ Folding Rear Seat .................... 146 ▫
Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest ........ 147
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 148
 Lights ............................. 150
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 150
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 150
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 151
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 151
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 152
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 152
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 152
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 153
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 153
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 154
92 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 under the left side
of the instrument panel.2. Lift the secondary latch located under the front edge
of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
on the left underside of the hood.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Catch
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the prop rod
in its proper location.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of
the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
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.
Hood Prop Rod Hole Location
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•Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
chime)
•RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with a
single chime)
•Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle Not In PARK
•Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle in Motion
•Door Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which door
is open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
•Doors Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which doors
are open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
•Trunk Open (with vehicle graphic showing an open
trunk and A single chime )
•Lights On
•Key In Ignition
•Remote start aborted — Door ajar
•Remote start aborted — Hood ajar
•Remote start aborted — Trunk ajar
•Remote start aborted — Fuel low
•Remote start disabled — System fault
•Oil Change Required (with a single chime)
•Low Tire (with a graphic of the car showing which
tire(s) is/are low - with a single chime). Refer toTi re
Pressure Monitoring System inStarting and Operat-
ing.
•Check TPM System (with a single chime) Refer to Ti re
Pressure Monitoring System inStarting and
Operating.
214 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
•If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
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.
Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — If
Equipped
During sustained high-speed driving or trailer tow up
long grades on a hot day, the engine oil temperature may
become too hot. If this happens, the “HOTOIL” message
flashes in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be
reduced to 53 mph (85 km/h) until the engine oil
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 393

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. 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive
(+)
battery post. To remove the cover, press the locking
tab and pull upward on the cover.
4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Locking Tab
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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 LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at anytime the igni-
tion 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 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 engine coolant (anti-
freeze). 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.
Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a
considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a
reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough
rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly
dispose of the old engine coolant (antifreeze).
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
436 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Odometer.......................... 200
Tachometer ......................... 200
Gear Ranges ........................ 304,312
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 411
General Information ................. 18,129,364
General Maintenance ..................... 422
Glass Cleaning .......................... 451
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............376,379
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............376,378
GVWR ............................... 376
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 99
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 322
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 392
Head Restraints ......................... 143
Headlights ............................ 459
Bulb Replacement .................... 459 Cleaning
........................... 449
High Beam ...................... 152,209
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 152
On With Wipers ..................... 159
Passing ............................ 153
Switch ............................ 150
Heated Seats ........................... 137
Heater ............................... 279
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 301
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 380
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 164
Hood Release .......................... 148
Ignition ............................... 13
Key ............................. 12,13
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 13
Illuminated Entry ........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 16
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