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▫ Sunglass Storage ......................151
▫ Compass/Temperature Display ...........151
▫ Mini-Trip Computer ...................154
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .........................155
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
If Equipped .........................156

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped .........159
▫ Programming Homelink ................160
▫ Canadian Programming/Gate
Programming ........................163
▫ Using Homelink ......................164
▫ Erasing Homelink Buttons ...............164
▫ Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button . . . 164 ▫ Security ............................165

Power Sunroof — If Equipped .............165
▫ Express Open Feature ..................166
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................167
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................167

Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped .......168
▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off .......169

Convenience Tray Drawer And Cup Holders . . . 170
▫ Instrument Panel Cup Holders ............170
▫ Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker ’ s
Package Kit .........................171
▫ Rear Cupholders ......................17290 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

The rearview mirror contains the microphone for the
system and the control buttons that will enable you to
access the system. The diagram below shows the mirror
with the appropriate buttons. Individual button behavior
is discussed in the “ Operation ” Section.
The UConnect ™ system can be used with any Hands
Free Profile certified Bluetooth ™ cellular phone. If your cellular phone has a different profile (i.e. headset profile),
you will not be able to use any UConnect ™ features.
The UConnect ™ system is fully integrated into your
vehicle, including your vehicle ’ s stereo system. All voice
prompts as well as the other party ’ s voice in a conversa-
tion will be played over your vehicle ’ s stereo system. The
volume of the UConnect ™ system can be controlled
through your normal stereo controls.
The radio display will be used for visual prompts from
the UConnect ™ system such as caller ID.
Operation
Voice commands can be used in the operation of the
UConnect ™ system and to navigate through the UCon-
nect ™ menu structure. Voice commands should be given
after each UConnect ™ system prompt. You will be
prompted for a specific command and then guided
through the available options. There are two ways to give
commands to the UConnect ™ system:UConnect ™ Switches UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 97
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Interior light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the
OFF position (extreme bottom).
The interior lights will remain off
when the doors or liftgate are
open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control to the
first detent. This feature brightens
the odometer, radio and overhead
displays when the park lights or
headlights are on. Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns
your headlights ON or OFF based
on ambient light levels. To turn
the system ON, turn the headlight
switch to the extreme counter-
clockwise position. When the sys-
tem is ON, the Headlight Time
Delay feature is also ON. This
means your headlights will stay
ON for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition
switch OFF. To turn the Automatic System OFF, turn the
headlight switch clockwise to the OFF position.
NOTE: The engine must be running before the head-
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REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system is used to help drivers determine if an
obstacle is in the way of the vehicle while it is backing up
in addition to the use of inside rearview and outside
mirrors.
When the driver selects Reverse the system scans for
objects behind the vehicle using four sensors located in
the rear bumper. Objects can be detected from up to 71
inches (180 cm). A warning display above the rear
window provides both visible and audible warnings
indicating the range of the object. Rear Park Assist Indicator144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!Drivers must be careful when backing up even when
using the Rear Park Assist System. Always check
carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and
be sure to check for pedestrians, other vehicles,
obstructions, and blind spots before backing up.
Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury
or death.
The display contains two sets of yellow and red LEDs
that the driver can see in the rear view mirror. Each side
of the vehicle has its own warning LEDs. The system
provides a visual warning by illuminating one or more
yellow LEDs as the vehicle gets closer to the object. As
the vehicle continues to approaches the object, one red
LED is illuminated and the system emits a series of short beeps. The tone will remain constant and both red LEDs
are illuminated once the vehicle is within 12 inches (30.5
cm) of the object.
The system can be turned on or off through the electronic
vehicle information center (EVIC) when the vehicle is in
PARK. If the rear park assist system is turned off, a single
chime will sound and the EVIC will display the following
message “ REAR PARK ASSIST OFF ” , when the vehicle is
in reverse.
NOTE:
• Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris
to keep the system operating properly.
• Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could
affect the performance of the system.
If Service Park Assist System appears in the EVIC after
making sure the rear bumper is clean please see your
authorized dealer. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145
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• The pedals can be adjusted while driving.
• The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle is in R
(Reverse) or when the Speed Control System is ON.
The following messages will be displayed on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Sys-
tem (EVIC) if the pedals are attempted to be adjusted
when the system is locked out ( “ Adjustable Pedal
Disabled — Cruise Control Engaged ” or “ Adjustable
Pedal Disabled — Vehicle In Reverse ” ).
CAUTION!Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals
or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage
to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become
limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in
the adjustable pedal ’ s path. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator
operation at speeds greater than 30 mph (50 km/h).
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WARNING!Speed Control can be dangerous where the system
can ’ t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could
go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. An accident could be the result. Don ’ t use
Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE — IF EQUIPPED
The overhead console can contain courtesy/reading
lights, an optional universal garage door opener
(HomeLink  ), storage for sunglasses, compass/
temperature display, a mini-trip computer, optional elec-
tronic vehicle information center (EVIC), power sliding
door switches and an optional power liftgate switch. Courtesy/Reading Lights
At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/
reading lights.
Press the lens to turn these lights on. Press a second time
to turn the lights off. Overhead Console150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

The lights also turn on when a front door, a sliding door
or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with
Remote Keyless Entry, the lights will also turn on when
the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed.
The area around the instrument panel cupholders is also
illuminated from a light in the overhead console. This
light is turned on when the headlight switch is on and
will adjust in brightness when the dimmer control is
rotated up or down.
Sunglass Storage
At the rear of the overhead console, a compartment is
provided for the storage of two pair of sunglasses.
Press the door latch to open the compartment. The door
will slowly rotate to an open position. Compass/Temperature Display
This display provides the outside temperature and one of
eight compass readings to indicate the direction the
vehicle is facing.
WARNING!Even if the display still reads a few degrees above
32 ° F(0 ° C), the road surface may be icy, particularly
in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such
conditions to prevent an accident and possible per-
sonal injury or property damage.
Automatic Compass Calibration
This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the
need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is
new, the compass may appear erratic and the “ CAL ”
symbol will be displayed. After completing three 360 °UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 151
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turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects,
the “ CAL ” symbol will turn off and the compass will
function normally.
Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the “ CAL ” symbol
does not appear, you must put the compass into the
Calibration Mode manually.
To put into a Calibration Mode: Turn on the ignition
switch and set the display to Comp/Temp. Press the
RESET button on vehicles equipped with a Compass/
Mini Trip Computer for at least 10 seconds until the
“ CAL ” symbol appears. On vehicles equipped with
Compass/Temp press and hold the C/T and US/M
buttons for 10 seconds. Release the RESET button and
complete three 360 ° turns in an area free from large metal
objects. The “ CAL ” symbol will turn off and the compass
will function normally. CAUTION!Do not place any external magnets, such as magnetic
roof mount antennas, in the vicinity of the compass.
Do not use magnetic tools when servicing the over-
head console.
Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic
North and Geographic North. In some areas of the
country, the difference between magnetic and geographic
North is great enough to cause the compass to give false
readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set.
NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from
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To set the variance: Turn the ignition switch ON and set
the display to Comp/Temp. On vehicles equipped with a
Compass/Mini Trip Computer press the RESET button
for approximately 5 seconds. On vehicles equipped with
Compass/Temp press and hold the C/T and US/M
buttons for 5 seconds. The “ VA R ” symbol will light and
the last variance zone number will be displayed. Press
the STEP button on vehicles equipped with a Compass/
Mini Trip Computer or the US/M button on vehicles
equipped with Compass/Temp to select the proper vari-
ance zone as shown in the map. Press the RESET button
on vehicles equipped with a Compass/Mini Trip Com-
puter or the C/T button on vehicles equipped with
Compass/Temp to set the new variance zone and resume
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