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EXTERIOR LIGHTS.................................................. 45 Multifunction Lever ..........................................45
Headlight Switch ..............................................45
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) ......................46
High/Low Beam Switch....................................46
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ..............47
Flash-To-Pass....................................................47
Automatic Headlights ......................................47
Parking Lights And Panel Lights ......................47
Automatic Headlights With Wipers..................47
Headlight Delay ................................................48
Lights-On Reminder..........................................48
Fog Lights — If Equipped ..................................48
Turn Signals ......................................................48
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..................48
Automatic Headlight Leveling — If Equipped ..49
Battery Saver ....................................................49
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................. 49
Courtesy Lights .................................................49
Front Map/Reading Lights —If Equipped ........49
Ambient Light — If Equipped ............................50
Dimmer Control ................................................50
Illuminated Entry ..............................................51
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .............. 51
Windshield Wiper Operation ...........................51
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ...............52
Rear Window Wiper/Washer ..........................53 CLIMATE CONTROLS..............................................53
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions
And Functions ...................................................53
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............59
Climate Voice Recognition ...............................59
Operating Tips .................................................60
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............... 61
Storage..............................................................61
USB/AUX Control .............................................63
Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped ..................65
Electrical Power Outlets ...................................65
Power Inverter — If Equipped ..........................67
Wireless Charging Pad —If Equipped .............68
WINDOWS ..............................................................68
Power Windows ................................................68
Wind Buffeting .................................................70
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ...................... 70
Opening And Closing The Sunroof...................70
Sunshade Operation ........................................71
Pinch Protect Feature ......................................71
Sunroof Maintenance ......................................71
Ignition Off Operation.......................................71
HOOD .......................................................................71
Opening The Hood............................................71
Closing The Hood .............................................72
LIFTGATE ................................................................. 72
Power Liftgate — If Equipped ...........................72
Cargo Area Features .......................................73
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED ............... 74
Deploying The Crossbars .................................75
Stowing The Crossbars ....................................76
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ........................................ 78Instrument Cluster Descriptions ..................... 79
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........................ 79
Location And Controls...................................... 80
Engine Oil Life Reset ....................................... 82
Display And Messages ..................................... 83
Instrument Cluster Display Menu Items ........ 84
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped ..................................... 87
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................... 88
Red Warning Lights ..........................................88
Yellow Warning Lights ...................................... 91
Yellow Indicator Lights ..................................... 94
Green Indicator Lights ..................................... 94
White Indicator Lights ...................................... 95
Blue Indicator Lights ........................................ 95
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ....... 96
Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ...................................... 96
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ........................................................... 96

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MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ......................................... 153
CYBERSECURITY ................................................. 153
UCONNECT SETTINGS ......................................... 153Customer Programmable Features .............. 154
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS .............. 176
Radio Operation ............................................ 176
Media Mode................................................... 176
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES...... 176
Regulatory And Safety Information .............. 176
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................. 177 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 177
Rear Seat Reminder Alert (RSRA) ................ 178
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ...... 178
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .......................... 183
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped..................................................... 183
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation ....................................................... 186
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 188
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................... 191
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ........ 191
Important Safety Precautions....................... 191
Seat Belt Systems ........................................ 192
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 198
Child Restraints ............................................. 210 SAFETY TIPS ....................................................... 225
Transporting Passengers .............................. 225Transporting Pets ......................................... 225
Connected Vehicles ...................................... 225
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................... 226
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 227
Exhaust Gas................................................... 228
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 228
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ........................ 229
SOS AND ASSIST MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED ..... 229
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........................ 232 Preparations For Jacking .............................. 232Jack Location ................................................. 233
Spare Tire Stowage ....................................... 234
Spare Tire Removal ....................................... 234
Jacking Instructions ..................................... 236
JUMP STARTING ................................................. 239
Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 240
Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 240
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY – IF EQUIPPED .. 242
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 243
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ................................... 243
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............................. 245
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........................ 246
Rear-Wheel Drive Models ............................. 247
All-Wheel Drive Models ................................. 247 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 248
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......................... 248
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................... 249
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 250
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 253
3.6L Engine ................................................... 253
5.7L Engine ................................................... 254
Checking Oil Level ......................................... 255
Adding Washer Fluid .................................... 255
Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 255
Pressure Washing ......................................... 256
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ..................................... 256
Engine Oil ...................................................... 256
Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 257Engine Air Cleaner Filter .............................. 257
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................... 258
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 260Body Lubrication ........................................... 261
Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 261
Exhaust System ............................................ 264
Cooling System.............................................. 265
Brake System ............................................... 268Automatic Transmission ............................... 269
Front/Rear Axle Fluid ................................... 269
Transfer Case ............................................... 270Fuses.............................................................. 270
Bulb Replacement ........................................ 278

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10 Liftgate Open Warning Light Úpage 90
Oil Pressure Warning Light Úpage 90
Oil Temperature Warning Light Úpage 90
Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light Úpage 90
Transmission Temperature Warning Light Úpage 90
Vehicle Security Warning Light Úpage 91
Red Warning Lights
Yellow Warning Lights
Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Warning Light (MIL) Úpage 92
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active Warning Light Úpage 91
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Warning Light Úpage 92
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light Úpage 92
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light Úpage 93
Low Fuel Warning Light Úpage 92
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Úpage 91

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL79
Use this QR code to access your
digital experience.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
D
ESCRIPTIONS

1. Tachometer

Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
3. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature. Any reading within the
normal range indicates that the engine
cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The pointer will likely indicate a higher
temperature when driving in hot weather,
up mountain grades, or when towing a
trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed
the upper limits of the normal operating
range. 4. Instrument Cluster DisplayThe instrument cluster display features a
driver interactive display Ú
page 79.5. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the
fuel tank when the Keyless Push Button
Ignition is in the ON/RUN position.
 The fuel pump symbol points to
the side of the vehicle where the
fuel door is located Ú page 135.
NOTE:The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb check
when the ignition is first cycled.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument cluster
display, which offers useful information to the
driver. Opening/closing of a door will activate the
display for viewing, and display the total miles, or
kilometers, in the odometer. Your instrument
cluster display is designed to display important
information about your vehicle’s systems and
features. Using a driver interactive display located
on the instrument panel, your instrument cluster
display can show how systems are working and
give you warnings when they are not. The steering
wheel mounted controls allow you to scroll through
the main menus and submenus. You can access
the specific information you want and make
selections and adjustments.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized
dealer for service if your vehicle overheats
Úpage 265.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the 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 an authorized dealer for
service.
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ENGINE OIL LIFE RESET
Use this QR code to access your
digital experience.
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an
engine oil change indicator
system. The “Oil Change
Required” message will display in
the instrument cluster display for five seconds
after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which
means the engine oil change interval may
fluctuate, dependent upon your personal driving
style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display
each time the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, push
and release the OK or arrow buttons. To reset the
oil change indicator system (after performing the
scheduled maintenance), refer to the following
procedure. Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ —
Ignition
Use the steering wheel instrument cluster display
controls for the following procedure(s):

1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button and place the
ignition in the ON/RUN position (do not start
the engine).

2. Push and release the down arrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu to
“Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the right arrow button to
access the ”Oil Life” screen.
4. Push and hold the OK button to reset oil life. If
conditions are met, the gauge and numeric
display will update to show 100%. If conditions
are not met a pop-up message of “To reset oil
life engine must be off with ignition in run” will
be displayed (for five seconds), and the user
will remain at the Oil Life screen.
5. Push and release the up or down arrow
button to exit the submenu screen.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you start
the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Secondary Method Of Resetting Engine Oil Life

1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start
the engine).

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the
ignition to the OFF position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you start
the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.

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DISPLAY AND MESSAGES
Includes the following, but not limited to:
The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the white or yellow telltales area on the left, and the green or red telltales area on the right.Front Seat Belts Unbuckled
Driver Seat Belt UnbuckledPassenger Seat Belt Unbuckled
Traction Control Off Washer Fluid LowOil Pressure Low
Oil Change Due Fuel LowService Anti-lock Brake System
Service Electronic Throttle Control Service Power SteeringCruise Off
Cruise Ready ACC OverrideCruise Set To XXX mph or km/h
Service Shifter Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s)Service Tire Pressure System
Park Brake Engaged Brake Fluid LowEngine Temperature Hot
Lights On Right Front Turn Signal Light OutRight Rear Turn Signal Light Out
Left Front Turn Signal Light Out Left Rear Turn Signal Light OutIgnition or Accessory On
Vehicle Not In Park Remote Start Active Push Start ButtonRemote Start Canceled Fuel Low
Remote Start Canceled Door Open Remote Start Canceled Hood OpenRemote Start Canceled Liftgate Open
Remote Start Canceled Time Expired Remote Start Disabled Start To ResetService Air Bag System
Service Air Bag Warning Light Door OpenLiftgate Open
Hood Open Shift Not AllowedVehicle Speed Too High To Shift to D
Vehicle Speed is Too High to Shift to R Vehicle Speed is Too High to Shift to PService Transmission
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in the PARK (P) position. The light should turn off.
If the light remains on with the vehicle running,
your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see
an authorized dealer for service as soon as
possible.
NOTE:This light may turn on if the accelerator and brake
pedals are pressed at the same time.
If the light continues to flash when the vehicle is
running, immediate service is required and you
may experience reduced performance, an
elevated/rough idle, or engine stall and your
vehicle may require towing. The light will come on
when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/
ON/RUN position and remain on briefly as a bulb
check. If the light does not come on during starting,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning
Light
This warning light warns of an
overheated engine condition. If the
engine coolant temperature is too high,
this indicator will illuminate and a single
chime will sound. If the temperature reaches the
upper limit, a continuous chime will sound for four
minutes or until the engine is able to cool,
whichever comes first.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over
and stop the vehicle. If the Air Conditioning (A/C) system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission
into NEUTRAL (N) and idle the vehicle. If the
temperature reading does not return to normal,
turn the engine off immediately and call for service
Ú
page 243.
Hood Open Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when the
hood is left open and not fully closed.
NOTE:If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a single
chime.
Liftgate Open Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when the
liftgate is open.
NOTE:If the vehicle is moving, there will also be a single
chime.
Oil Pressure Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to
indicate low engine oil pressure. If the
light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle, shut off the engine as soon as
possible, and contact an authorized dealer. A
chime will sound when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is
corrected. This light does not indicate how much oil
is in the engine. The engine oil level must be
checked under the hood.
Oil Temperature Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to
indicate the engine oil temperature is
high. If the light turns on while driving,
stop the vehicle and shut off the engine
as soon as possible. Wait for oil temperature to
return to normal levels.
Trailer Brake Disconnected Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate when the
Trailer Brake has been disconnected
Ú page 141.
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to warn
of a high transmission fluid temperature.
This may occur with strenuous usage
such as trailer towing. If this light turns
on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle or
slightly faster, with the transmission in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N), until the light turns off. Once the light
turns off, you may continue to drive normally.

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Vehicle Security Warning Light —
If Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for
approximately 15 seconds when the
vehicle security system is arming, and
then will flash slowly until the vehicle is
disarmed.
YELLOW WARNING LIGHTS
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning
Light
This warning light monitors the ABS. The
light will turn on when the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN
position and may stay on for as long as
four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while
driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake
system is not functioning and service is required as
soon as possible. However, the conventional brake
system will continue to operate normally,
assuming the Brake Warning Light is not also on.
If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition
is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position,
have the brake system inspected by an authorized
dealer.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active
Warning Light
This warning light will indicate when the
ESC system is Active. The ESC Indicator
Light in the instrument cluster will come
on when the ignition is placed in the ON/
RUN or ACC/ON/RUN position, and when ESC is
activated. It should go out with the engine running.
If the ESC Indicator Light comes on continuously
with the engine running, a malfunction has been
detected in the ESC system. If this warning light
remains on after several ignition cycles, and the
vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers)
at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an
authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the
problem diagnosed and corrected.
The ESC OFF Indicator Light and the ESC Indi -
cator Light come on momentarily each time the
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/
RUN position.
The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when it is active. This is normal; the
sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive.
This light will come on when the vehicle is in an
ESC event.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the
Transmission Temperature Warning Light is
illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over,
come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission
Temperature Warning Light illuminated will
eventually cause severe transmission damage
or transmission failure.
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4. If the engine fails to start after eight attempts,
allow the starter to cool for at least
10 minutes, then repeat the procedure.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START
If the engine fails to start after you have followed
the “Normal Starting” procedure and the vehicle
has not experienced an extended park condition
as defined previously, it may be flooded. Push the
accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold
it there while the engine is cranking. This should
clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
The starter motor will engage automatically, run for
10 seconds, and then disengage. Once this occurs,
release the accelerator pedal and brake pedal,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal
Starting” procedure.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
(B
ELOW –22°F OR −30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures,
use of an externally powered electric engine block
heater (available from an authorized dealer) is
recommended.
AFTER STARTING
The idle speed is controlled automatically, and it
will decrease as the engine warms up.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine
and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your
vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles
(500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are
desirable.
Brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of
local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory
is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant.
Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which vehicle operations
will occur. For the recommended viscosity and
quality grades see Ú page 307.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank
continuously for more than 10 seconds at a
time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This could result
in flash fire causing serious personal injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to
get it started. Vehicles equipped with an auto -
matic transmission cannot be started this
way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic
converter and once the engine has started,
ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.
If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start
from a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly Ú page 239.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not
continuously crank the engine for more than 10
seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before
trying again.
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral
Oil in the engine or damage may result.
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NOTE:A new engine may consume some oil during its first
few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in
and not interpreted as a problem. Please check
your oil level with the engine oil indicator often
during the break-in period. Add oil as required.
PARKING BRAKE
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the
parking brake is fully applied and place the gear
selector in the PARK (P) position.
The foot operated parking brake is located below
the lower left corner of the instrument panel. To
apply the parking brake, firmly push the parking
brake pedal fully. To release the parking brake,
press the parking brake pedal a second time and
let your foot up as you feel the brake disengage.

Parking Brake
When the parking brake is applied with the ignition
switch in the ON/RUN position, the Brake Warning
Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate.
NOTE:
When the parking brake is applied and the
transmission is placed in gear, the Brake
Warning Light will flash. If vehicle speed is
detected, a chime will sound to alert the driver.
Fully release the parking brake before
attempting to move the vehicle.
This light only shows that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake
application.
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the
front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade
and away from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply
the parking brake before placing the gear selector
in PARK, otherwise the load on the transmission
locking mechanism may make it difficult to move
the gear selector out of PARK.
WARNING!
Never use the PARK position as a substitute
for the parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when parked to guard
against vehicle movement and possible injury
or damage.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing chil -
dren to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
When leaving the vehicle, always make sure
the keyless ignition node is in the OFF posi -
tion, remove the key fob from the vehicle and
lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle
or in a location accessible to children, and do
not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ in the ACC or ON/
RUN position. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to
brake failure and a collision.
WARNING!

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