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Autostick Operation
.................................................... 91Axle Fluid....................................................... 307Axle Lubrication............................................. 307
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Back-Up......................................................... 108Battery.................................................... 70, 254Charging System Light................................. 70Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 14Location.................................................... 254Belts, Seat..................................................... 223Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 184BluetoothConnecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing
................154Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 260B-Pillar Location............................................. 285Brake Assist System...................................... 179Brake Control System.................................... 179Brake Fluid.......................................... 265, 307Brake System...................................... 265, 301Fluid Check..................................... 265, 307Master Cylinder......................................... 265Parking........................................................ 82Warning Light..................................... 70, 301
Brake/Transmission Interlock......................... 87Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle....... 82Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 45Bulb Replacement........................................ 276Bulbs, Light.......................................... 225, 276
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Camera, Rear................................................ 108Capacities, Fluid........................................... 305Caps, FillerFuel.......................................................... 109Oil (Engine)............................................... 251Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 264Car Washes................................................... 298Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 225CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 110CD................................................................. 148Cellular Phone.............................................. 177Certification Label......................................... 110Chains, Tire................................................... 295Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 281Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............................ 77Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 223Checks, Safety.............................................. 223Child Restraint.............................................. 208
Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 211Child Seat Installation............................... 221How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt..... 217Infant And Child Restraints....................... 210Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 213Older Children And Child Restraints.......... 210Seating Positions...................................... 212Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 303CleaningWheels...................................................... 294Climate Control................................................48Cold Weather Operation...................................81Compact Spare Tire...................................... 292Contract, Service........................................... 309Controls........................................................ 140Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 264Cooling System............................................. 262Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 263Coolant Level................................... 262, 264Cooling Capacity....................................... 305Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 264Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 262Inspection................................................. 264Points To Remember................................ 264Pressure Cap............................................ 264Radiator Cap............................................. 264Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 263, 305, 306
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314 Corrosion Protection
...................................... 298Cruise Control.................................................. 93Cruise Control (Speed Control)........................ 94Cruise Light.............................................. 75, 76Customer Assistance..................................... 308Customer Programmable Features................120Cybersecurity................................................. 119
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Daytime Running Lights................................... 42Dealer Service............................................... 254Deck Lid Power Release............................................ 59Defroster, Windshield.................................... 223De-Icer, Remote Start...................................... 20Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.............................. 46Deleting A Phone........................................... 155Diagnostic System, Onboard........................... 76Dimmer SwitchHeadlight..................................................... 42DipsticksOil (Engine)................................................ 253Disabled Vehicle Towing................................ 244Disc Drive...................................................... 148Disconnecting................................................ 155DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 264Disturb........................................................... 157
Door Ajar.......................................................... 71Door Ajar Light................................................. 71Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 24Doors............................................................... 21Drag & Drop.................................................. 138Drive Modes.................................................. 173Driver Memory Presets................................. 145Driver’s Seat Back Tilt...................................... 29DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 179Anti-Lock Brake System............................ 178Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 179, 183Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 37Electrical Power Outlets................................... 54
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)... 268
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........ 94Electronic Stability Control (ESC).................. 180Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......... 71Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 243Jacking..................................................... 229Jump Starting......................... 238, 239, 240Towing...................................................... 244
Emission Control System Maintenance............77Engine.................................................. 251, 252Air Cleaner................................................ 256Block Heater................................................81Break-In Recommendations........................82Checking Oil Level.................................... 253Compartment.................................. 251, 252Compartment Identification...................... 251Coolant (Antifreeze).................................. 262Cooling...................................................... 262Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 225Fails To Start................................................81Flooded, Starting.........................................81Fuel Requirements................................... 302Jump Starting......................... 238, 239, 240Oil...........................................255, 305, 306Oil Filler Cap............................................. 251Oil Filter.................................................... 256Oil Selection..................................... 255, 305Oil Synthetic.............................................. 255Overheating.............................................. 241Starting.................................................78, 79
Enhanced Accident Response Feature... 206, 245
Ethanol.......................................................... 303Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 225Exhaust System................................... 225, 261Exterior Lighting...............................................41Exterior Lights........................................ 41, 225

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Filler Location Fuel
........................................ 109Filters Air Cleaner................................................. 256Air Conditioning.................................. 52, 258Engine Oil........................................ 256, 306Engine Oil Disposal................................... 256Flashers......................................................... 226Hazard Warning......................................... 226Turn Signals................................ 44, 75, 225Flash-To-Pass.................................................. 43Flooded Engine Starting.................................. 81Fluid Capacities............................................. 305Fluid Leaks.................................................... 225Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 265Cooling System.......................................... 262Engine Oil.................................................. 253Transfer Case............................................ 267Fluid, Brake................................................... 307Fog Lights........................................................ 44Fold-Flat Seats.......................................... 29, 30Forward Collision Warning............................. 187Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 243
Fuel............................................................... 302Additives................................................... 303Clean Air................................................... 303Ethanol..................................................... 303Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................................. 109Gasoline................................................... 302Materials Added....................................... 303Methanol.................................................. 303Octane Rating.................................. 302, 306Requirements........................................... 302Specifications........................................... 306Tank Capacity........................................... 305Fueling.......................................................... 109Fuses............................................................ 267
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 38Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap).............................. 109Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 303Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 303Gear Ranges.................................................... 88Glass Cleaning.............................................. 300Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 111, 112Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 110, 111GVWR............................................................ 110
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 118Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 226Head Restraints........................................34, 35Head Rests............................................... 34, 35HeadlightsAutomatic....................................................43Cleaning.................................................... 298High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........42Lights On Reminder.....................................43On With Wipers............................................43Passing........................................................43Switch..........................................................41Time Delay...................................................43Washers.................................................... 253Heated Mirrors.................................................38Heated Seats...................................................32Heater..............................................................48Heater, Engine Block........................................81
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch.. 42
Hill Start Assist.............................................. 182HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 113HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................38Hood Prop........................................................58Hood Release...................................................5811

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318 Materials Added To
................................... 256Pressure Warning Light............................... 71Recommendation............................ 255, 305Synthetic................................................... 255Viscosity.................................................... 305Onboard Diagnostic System............................ 76Operating Precautions..................................... 76Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 311Outside Rearview Mirrors................................ 37Overheating, Engine...................................... 241
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Paddle Shift Mode........................................... 91Paddle Shifters................................................ 91Paint Care...................................................... 298Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To A
Mobile Phone
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......................................... 152Parking Brake.................................................. 82ParkSense System, Rear............................... 103Passenger SeatEasy Entry................................................... 34Passing Light................................................... 43Performance.................................................... 65Performance Shift Indicator............................. 64Personalized Main Menu Bar........................ 138
Pets.............................................................. 223Phone Mode................................................. 150Pinch Protection.............................................. 57Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 285PowerBrakes...................................................... 301Deck Lid Release......................................... 59Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 272Door Locks.................................................. 22Mirrors......................................................... 37Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 54Seats........................................................... 31Steering....................................................... 93Sunroof........................................................ 56Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column................ 25Windows...................................................... 56Power SeatsForward....................................................... 31Lumbar........................................................ 31Rearward..................................................... 31Power Steering Fluid..................................... 307Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 197Preparation For Jacking................................ 230Presets......................................................... 145PretensionersSeat Belts................................................. 198Programmable Features............................... 120
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 289Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 264RadioPresets..................................................... 145Radio Controls.............................................. 140Radio Mode................................................... 140Radio Operation................................... 140, 177Radio Remote Controls................................. 139Rain Sensitive Wiper System...........................47Rear Camera................................................. 108Rear ParkSense System................................ 103Rear Seats, Folding..........................................30Recreational Towing...................................... 117Reformulated Gasoline................................. 303Refrigerant.................................................... 258Release, Hood..................................................58Reminder, Lights On........................................43Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 194Remote ControlStarting System...........................................17Remote Keyless Entry......................................13Arm The Alarm.............................................20Programming Additional Key Fobs...............15Unlatch The Trunk.......................................14Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 139

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320 Specifications Fuel (Gasoline)
.......................................... 306Oil.............................................................. 306Speed ControlAccel/Decel.......................................... 94, 95Cancel......................................................... 95Resume....................................................... 95Set............................................................... 94Speed Control (Cruise Control)........................ 94Sport Mode...................................................... 92Starting..................................................... 78, 79Automatic Transmission.............................. 78Button......................................................... 16Cold Weather.............................................. 81Engine Fails To Start................................... 81Remote....................................................... 17Starting And Operating............................. 78, 79Starting Procedures.................................. 78, 79Steering........................................................... 24Column Lock............................................... 24Power.......................................................... 93Tilt Column........................................... 24, 25Wheel, Heated............................................. 25Wheel, Tilt............................................ 24, 25
Steering Wheel Audio Controls..................... 139Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System...... 139Storage...................................................53, 298Storage, Vehicle......................................52, 298Store Radio Presets...................................... 145Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 298Stuck, Freeing............................................... 243Sun Roof................................................... 56, 58Venting........................................................ 57Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag.... 201Symbol Glossary.............................................. 10Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 255System, Remote Starting................................. 17
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Telescoping Steering Column................... 24, 25Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............. 51Tilt Steering Column................................. 24, 25Time DelayHeadlight..................................................... 43Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 285Tire Markings................................................ 280Tire Safety Information................................. 279Tire Service Kit............................ 234, 235, 236
Tires.................................. 225, 288, 292, 296Aging (Life Of Tires)................................... 290Air Pressure.............................................. 288Chains...................................................... 295Changing......................................... 229, 231Compact Spare......................................... 292General Information........................ 288, 292High Speed............................................... 289Inflation Pressure..................................... 288Jacking............................................. 230, 231Life Of Tires.............................................. 290Load Capacity........................................... 285
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).... 74, 189
Quality Grading......................................... 296Radial....................................................... 289Replacement............................................ 291Rotation.................................................... 296Safety.............................................. 279, 288Sizes......................................................... 281Snow Tires................................................ 292Spare Tires.............................230, 292, 293Spinning................................................... 290Trailer Towing........................................... 115Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 290Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 301

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To Open Hood
.................................................. 58Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight....................... 114Towing........................................................... 111Disabled Vehicle........................................ 244Guide......................................................... 113Recreational.............................................. 117Weight....................................................... 113Towing Behind A Motorhome......................... 117Traction......................................................... 117Traction Control............................................. 183Trailer Towing................................................ 111Hitches...................................................... 113Minimum Requirements............................ 114Tips........................................................... 116Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 114Wiring........................................................ 116Trailer Towing Guide...................................... 113Trailer Weight................................................ 113Transfer Case Fluid................................................ 267, 307Maintenance............................................. 267Transmission................................................... 87Automatic.................................... 86, 87, 266Fluid.......................................................... 307Maintenance............................................. 266Manual........................................................ 83Shifting........................................................ 86
Transporting Pets.......................................... 223Tread Wear Indicators.................................. 290Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)......................................... 59Trunk Release Remote Control........................ 59Turn Signals.............................................. 44, 75
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UconnectPhone Call Features
................................. 156Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect Phone................................... 159Uconnect Settings....................................... 19Uconnect Phone.................................. 152, 154Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress..................... 157Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call —No Call Currently In Progress................ 157Bluetooth Communication Link................ 160Call Continuation...................................... 158Call Controls............................................. 156Call Termination....................................... 158Cancel Command..................................... 152Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing............... 154Help Command......................................... 152Join Calls.................................................. 158
Making A Phone Or Audio DeviceA Favorite............................................. 155Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress........................................ 158Managing Your Favorites.......................... 156Natural Speech......................................... 152Operation.................................................. 151Overview................................................... 150Pair (Link) Uconnect Phone To AMobile Phone....................................... 152
Pair A Bluetooth Streaming Audio Device... 154
Phonebook Download............................... 155Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold............... 158Power-Up.................................................. 161Recent Calls.............................................. 157Redial....................................................... 158To Remove A Favorite............................... 156Toggling Between Calls............................. 158Touch-Tone Number Entry........................ 157Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone.. 159Voice Command....................................... 159Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features..............19
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