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8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the
seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect
the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether
strap. Refer to “Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil-
dren (LATCH) Restraint System” for directions to
attach a tether anchor.
9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by
pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt
path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm)
in any direction.
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the
belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching
Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped
1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating
position. For some second row seats, you may need to
recline the seat and / or raise the head restraint to get
a better fit.
2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the
retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child
restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt
path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a
“click.”
4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the
lap portion around the child restraint while you push
the child restraint rearward and downward into the
vehicle seat.
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Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether
Anchorage — Second Row Captains Chairs
1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to
install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage.
You may need to move the seat forward to provide
better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top
tether anchorage for that seating position (see the
charts above), move the child restraint to another
position in the vehicle if one is available.
2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path
for the strap between the anchor and the child seat.
If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head
restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible,
route the tether strap under the head restraint and
between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head
restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard
side of the head restraint.3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to
the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting
(Second Row Anchorage Shown)
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4. 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 could 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.
LATCH Anchorages (Third Row 60/40 Anchorage
Shown)
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COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY
INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED
Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for use as a
family vehicle and are not intended for carrying children
in the front passenger seat. However, if you must carry a
child in a vehicle without a rear seat, the passenger seat
should be moved to the full rearward position and the
child must be in a proper restraint system based on its
age, size and weight.
WARNING!
NEVER carry a child in a rear facing infant carrier in
a vehicle without rear seats. In a collision, serious
injury or death may occur from the deploying pas-
senger Air Bag.This vehicle is equipped with a child restraint tether
anchor located on the lower rear of the front passenger
seat.Use this tether anchor to secure only forward-
facing child restraints equipped with an upper tether
strap.Commercial Child Restraint Tether Anchor
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WARNING!
Rearward-facing infant restraints must never be se-
cured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a
passenger Air Bag. In a collision, a passenger Air Bag
may deploy causing severe injury or death to infants
riding in rearward-facing infant restraints.
Restraining Infants And Small Children In
Commercial Cargo Vehicles
There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult safety belt. Use the restraint that is
correct for your child:
•The forward-facing child seat is for children from
about 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg), and more than one year
old.•A convertible child seat, one that is designed to be
used for children who are too heavy for a rearward-
facing infant seat, may be used IN THE FORWARD
FACING POSITION ONLY, IT MUST NEVER BE IN-
STALLED FACING TO THE REAR IN A COMMER-
CIAL CARGO VEHICLE. When a convertible seat is
properly installed facing forward, the vehicle seat
should be adjusted to therear most position.
•Children more than 40 lbs (18 kg) should be secured in
the passenger seat in a child restraint or belt-
positioning booster seat with the seat adjusted to the
rear most position. Older children who do not use
child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats should
ride properly buckled in the passenger seat with the
seat adjusted to the rearmost position. Never allow
children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or
under their arm.
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Tether Installation For Commercial Cargo Vehicles
To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the
vehicle, follow the instructions shown:
1. Locate the child restraint tether anchor on the lower
rear of the front passenger seat.
2. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions
for proper use of connecting the child restraint to the
extended tether strap.
3. Route the tether strap under the head rest.
NOTE:Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is
centered between the headrest supports underneath the
head rest.
4.
Using the hook attached to the child restraint tether
strap, attach the child restraint tether strap to the metal
anchor on the lower rear of the front passenger seat.
5. Following the child seat manufacturer’s instructions,
tighten the child restraint tether strap.
6. Inspect the tether anchor strap for nicks, abrasions,
discoloration, and loose threads. If these, or any other
condition that might affect the performance of the
strap is observed, DO NOT USE. Contact your autho-
rized dealership for a replacement part.
WARNING!
The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used with
a child restraint only. It should not be used for any
other purpose. Before use, inspect the tether anchor
strap for nicks, abrasions, discoloration, and loose
threads. If these or any other condition that might
affect the performance of the strap is observed, DO
NOT USE that strap. Personal injury may result. Con-
tact your authorized dealer for a replacement part.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumesto seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS............................130
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped. . . .130
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . .131
▫Outside Mirrors......................132
▫Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming
Mirror — If Equipped..................132
▫Outside Mirrors Folding Feature..........132
▫Power Mirrors — If Equipped............133
▫Heated Mirrors — If Equipped...........134▫Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With
Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped.........134
▫Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped.......134
▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . .135
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF
EQUIPPED...........................136
▫Rear Cross Path......................142
▫Modes Of Operation...................143
Uconnect® Phone — IF EQUIPPED..........145
▫Operation...........................1473

▫Rear Wiper And Washer.................231
▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped........231
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .232
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF
EQUIPPED...........................234
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED......235
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF
EQUIPPED...........................237
▫To Activate..........................238
▫To Set A Desired Speed.................238
▫To Deactivate........................239
▫To Resume Speed.....................239
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............239
▫To Accelerate For Passing................240PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF
EQUIPPED...........................241
▫ParkSense™ Sensors...................241
▫ParkSense® Warning Display.............241
▫ParkSense® Display....................242
▫Enabling/Disabling ParkSense®...........246
▫Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist
System.............................246
▫Cleaning The ParkSense® System..........247
▫ParkSense® System Usage Precautions.......247
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED...........................249
▫Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With
Navigation/Multimedia Radio............251
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▫Turning ParkView® On Or Off — Without
Navigation/Multimedia Radio............251
OVERHEAD CONSOLES.................252
▫Front Overhead Console.................252
▫Courtesy/Interior Lighting..............253
▫Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only).......253
▫Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If
Equipped...........................255
▫Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped.....255
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .256
▫Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .258
▫Programming A Rolling Code.............258
▫Programming A Non-Rolling Code.........260▫Reprogramming A Single HomeLink®
Button.............................261
▫Canadian/Gate Operator Programming......261
▫Using HomeLink®.....................263
▫Security............................263
▫Troubleshooting Tips...................263
▫General Information....................264
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED........265
▫Opening Sunroof — Express..............266
▫Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode.........266
▫Closing Sunroof — Express...............267
▫Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode..........267
▫Pinch Protect Feature...................267
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