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4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to
the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child
restraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
WARNING!
•An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly
behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.
•If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove
slack in the strap.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
For vehicles equipped with the 3.6L or 5.7L use the
following engine break-in recommendations:
A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain
(engine, transmission, clutch, and rear axle) in your new
vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 mi (500 km). After
the initial 60 mi (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80
or 90 km/h) are desirable.
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vehicle speed reaches approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) or
higher and will alert the driver of vehicles in these areas.
NOTE:
•The BSM system does NOT alert the driver about
rapidly approaching vehicles that are outside the de-
tection zones.
•The BSM system detection zone DOES NOT change if
your vehicle is towing a trailer. Therefore, visually
verify the adjacent lane is clear for both your vehicle
and trailer before making a lane change. If the trailer or
other object (i.e., bicycle, sports equipment) extends
beyond the side of your vehicle, this may result in the
BSM warning light remaining illuminated the entire
time the vehicle is in a forward gear.
The area on the rear fascia where the radar sensors are
located must remain free of snow, ice, and dirt/road
contamination so that the BSM system can function
properly. Do not block the area of the rear fascia where
the radar sensors are located with foreign objects (bum-
per stickers, bicycle racks, etc.).
The BSM system notifies the driver of objects in the
detection zones by illuminating the BSM warning light
located in the outside mirrors in addition to sounding an
audible (chime) alert and reducing the radio volume.
Refer to “Modes Of Operation” for further information.
The BSM system monitors the detection zone from three
different entry points (side, rear, front) while driving to
see if an alert is necessary. The BSM system will issue an
alert during these types of zone entries.
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CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can or
balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a
TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
18. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator
Light — If Equipped
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Con-
trol (ESC) is off.
With Drive Modes the ESC OFF indicator will
be lit any time the Traction modes is set to Sport, Track or
Full OFF.
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•Save
Pressing the “Save” button will let you save the last run.
Any saved run over 10, will overwrite the last saved run
for Uconnect® System storage. The operation of the Save
feature is listed below:
•With a USB jump drive installed, press the “USB”
button to save to the jump drive.
•With an SD Card installed, press the “SD Card” to save
runs to the SD Card.
•Press the “Uconnect” button to save the runs to the
Owner web page.
•Press the “Cancel” button to view the last timer
“Ticket.”
The “Tickets” contain the timers listed below:
•Reaction Time
Measures the driver’s reaction time for launching the
vehicle against a simulated a drag strip timing light
(behavior modeled after 500 Sportsman Tree) displayed
in the Driver Information Display (DID).
NOTE:The Reaction Time, MPH,⅛and¼Mile timers
will be “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 MPH (0 km/h)
Performance Pages — Save
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Launch Control will abort before launch completion and
display “Launch Aborted” in the DID for any the follow-
ing conditions:
•The brake is applied during launch.
•The ESC system detects that the vehicle is no longer
moving in a straight line.
•The “ESC OFF” button is pressed to change the ESC
system to another mode if Launch Control is enabled.
NOTE:Launch mode is not available within the first 500
miles of engine break-in.
NOTE:Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels
are spinning and do not have traction. Damage to the
transmission may occur.
Drive Mode Set-Up
Pressing the “Drive Mode Set-Up” button on the touch-
screen within the Performance Control screen indicates
the real-time status of the various systems. Pressing the
“Sport Mode Set-Up” or “Default Mode Set-Up” buttons
Drive Mode Set-Up
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on the touchscreen, the driver can configure their indi-
vidual drive modes and see how those configurations
affect the performance of the vehicle.
NOTE:Not all of the options listed in this manual are
available on every vehicle, below is a chart with all
available Drive Mode vehicle configurations.
Available Mode Configurations
Transmission Engine Engine/Trans Steering Paddle Shifters Traction Control
AutoN/AXXXX
ManualXN/AXN/AX
Refer to the Sport and Default modes for their detailed
operation.
NOTE:These settings will remain in effect when using
the Launch Control feature.
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Default Mode
The vehicle will always start in Default Mode. This mode
is for typical driving conditions. While in Default Mode,
the Engine, Transmission and Traction will operate in
their Normal settings and cannot be changed. The Steer-
ing assist may be configured to Normal, Sport, or Com-
fort by pressing the corresponding buttons on the touch-
screen. The Paddle Shifters may be enabled or disabled
while in this mode.
Default Mode
Default Mode Set-Up
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Sport Mode
Sport Mode is a configuration set-up for typical enthusi-
ast driving. The Transmission and Steering are both set to
their Sport settings. The steering wheel paddle switches
are enabled. The Traction Control defaults to Normal.
Any of these four settings may be changed to the driver ’s
preferences by pressing the buttons on the touchscreen.
Push the Sport button on the instrument panel switch
bank to put the vehicle in Sport Mode and activate these
settings. The customized settings will only be active
when the Sport button is active.
Sport Mode
Sport Mode Set-Up
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Possible Drive Mode configurations are listed below with
accompanying descriptions. The information contained
in the list below can also be accessed from within the
mode Set-Up menus. To access the information, press the
“Info” button on the touchscreen from the mode Set-Up
menu, and use the left / right arrows to toggle through
available descriptions. The title for each system in the
Set-Up menu can be pressed, which provides the descrip-
tions for each function of that system.
Engine
•Sport
Press the “Sport” button on the touchscreen for improved
throttle response for an enhanced driving experience.
•Normal
Press the “Norm” button on the touchscreen for standard
throttle response for normal driving.
Engine
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▫Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission — If
Equipped...........................362
!AUTOSTICK®.........................369
▫Operation...........................369
!SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE
CONTROL............................372
!DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES.........372
▫Acceleration.........................372
▫Traction............................373
!DRIVING THROUGH WATER.............373
▫Flowing/Rising Water..................374
▫Shallow Standing Water.................374
!ELECTRIC POWER STEERING.............376
!FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L/6.4L ENGINES
ONLY — IF EQUIPPED..................377
!PARKING BRAKE......................377
▫Manual Transmission — If Equipped........378
▫Automatic Transmission — If Equipped......379
!BRAKE SYSTEM.......................381
!ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .381
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............382
▫Traction Control System (TCS)............384
▫Brake Assist System (BAS)...............385
▫Hill Start Assist (HSA).................385
▫Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..........386
▫ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light................390
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