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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 31
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 84
3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 29
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
6. Speed Control pg. 32
7. Ignition
8. Shift Lever
9. Audio System (Touchscreen Radio Shown) pg. 44
10. Automatic Climate Controls pg. 37
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows youto limit the highest available transmis-
sion gear, and can be activated during any
driving condition. When towing a trailer or
operating the vehicle in off-road condi-
tions, using ERS shift control will help you
maximize both performance and engine
braking.
• To shift from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, move the shift lever to the left (-) once.
The current gear will be maintained as the
top gear. To disable ERS, simply press and
hold the shift lever to the right (+) until “D”
is displayed in the instrument cluster
odometer.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE
•The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can im-
prove the vehicle’s overall fuel economy
during normal driving conditions.
• Press the ECON switch in the center stack of the instrument panel and a green light
will indicate the ECON mode is engaged.
• When the ECON Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will be able to
change the following:• The transmission will upshift sooner
and downshift later.
• The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to
operate at lower speeds.
• The torque converter clutch may en- gage sooner (lower engine rpm’s) and remain on longer.
• The engine idle speed will be lower.
• The overall driving performance will be more conservative.
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Air Conditioning (A/C)
• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in AUTO mode, the system will exit AUTOmode and stay in A/C. The mode and blower will go to the previous user setting.
SYNC Temperature Button
• Push the SYNC button once to control driver and passenger temperatures simultane-ously. Push the SYNC button a second time to control the temperatures individually.
Air Recirculation
• Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the Recirculation button off.
• If the Recirculation button is pressed when the system is in Defrost mode the Recircu-lation LED indicator will flash three times to indicate Recirculation mode is not allowed.
Heated Mirrors
The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on
the rear window defroster.
Rear Window Defroster
• Pressing the rear window defroster button will turn on the defroster for approximately10 minutes. An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is
on. For an additional 10 minutes of operation, press the button a second time.
Activating Rear Automatic Temperature Control
• Pressing the REAR LOCK button for the Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)System from the front lower ATC panel, illuminates a LOCK symbol in the rear display.
The rear temperature and air source are controlled from the front lower ATC panel.
• Rear second row occupants can only adjust the rear ATC control when the REAR LOCK button is turned off.
• The Rear ATC system is located in the headliner, near the center of the vehicle.
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PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST
• If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a warningwill display in the instrument cluster and a tone will sound, (closer the object the faster
the tone) that changes speed depending on the distance of the object from the bumper,
will sound.
• When the Instrument Cluster reads either “Clean Sensor” or “Blinded”, clean off the bumper sensors to see if the condition is corrected.
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put
into REVERSE. The ParkView® Rear Back-Up Camera image will be displayed on the radio
display screen, located on the center stack of the instrument panel.
If the radio display screen appears foggy, clean the camera lens located on the liftgate.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up; even when using the ParkView® Rear Back-Up
Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for pedestri-
ans, animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before backing up. You must
continue to pay attention while backing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or
death.
BLIND SPOT MONITORING WITH REAR CROSS PATH
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-based sensors, located insidethe rear bumper fascia, to detect Highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks,
motorcycles etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light, located in the outside mirrors, will illuminate if a vehicle moves into a blind spot zone.
• The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify you of objects that have entered the detection zones.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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Uconnect® 130
NOTE:
• Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience for you and yourpassengers.
• Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving.
Clock Setting
1. Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink.
2. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the hours.
3. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until the minutes begin to blink.
4. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the minutes.
5. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save the changes.
6. Press any button/knob or wait five seconds to exit.
Equalizer, Balance And Fade
1. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and “BASS” will display.
2. Rotate the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select the desired setting.
3. Continue pressing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to display and set “MID RANGE,”
“TREBLE,” “BALANCE” and “FADE.”
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Radio Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through radio stations in AM or FM bands.
• Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping.
Store Radio Presets
• Press the SET/RND or SET (depending on the radio) button once and SET 1 will show in thedisplay. Then select a preset button (1–6).
• A second station may be added to each push button. Press the SET/RND or SET (depending on the radio) button twice and SET 2 will show in the display. Then select a
preset button (1–6).
CD/DISC Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through CD tracks.
• Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping.
SET/RND Or RND (Depending On Radio) Button (Random Play)
• Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
• This feature plays the selections on the CD in random order to provide an interestingchange of pace.
Audio Jack Operation
The AUX/Audio Jack provides a means to connect a portable audio device, such as an MP3
player or an iPod®, to the vehicle’s sound system. This requires the use of a 3.5 mm stereo
audio patch cable.
• Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack isconnected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the vehicle's
speakers.
The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons, not the
buttons on the radio. However, the volume may be controlled using the radio or portable
device.
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Equalizer, Balance And Fade
1. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and “BASS” will display.
2. Rotate the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select the desired setting.
3. Continue pressing the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to display and set “MID RANGE,”“TREBLE,” “BALANCE” and “FADE.”
Radio Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands.
• Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping.
Store Radio Presets
• Press the SET/RND or SET (depending on the radio) button once and SET 1 will show in thedisplay. Then select a preset button (1–6).
• A second station may be added to each push button. Press the SET/RND or SET (depending on the radio) button twice and SET 2 will show in the display. Then select a
preset button (1–6).
Music Type
NOTE:
The Music Type function only operates when in FM mode.
• Press the MUSIC TYPE button to activate this mode. Press the MUSIC TYPE button again or turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select the desired music type (Adult Hits,
Country, Jazz, Oldies, Rock, etc.).
• When a music type is chosen and the Music type is displayed, press either SEEK button and the radio will only search for stations with the selected music type.
SETUP Button
• Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between items that are available in that particular mode.
• Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll through the entries. Push the AUDIO/ SELECT button to select an entry and make changes.
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Uconnect® 430/430N
NOTE:
• Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect® Voice Command and Uconnect®Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command
button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message
on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available” if you do not.
• Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they
take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving.
Clock Setting
1. Turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the time is displayed.
2. Touch the “User Clock” soft-key or the time display (Navigation radio only).
3. To adjust the hours, touch either the “Hour Forward” or “Hour Backward” soft-key.
4. To adjust the minutes, touch either the “Minute Forward” or “Minute Backward” soft-key.
5. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where the word “Save” is displayed.
Menu
• Press the MENU hard-key to access the System Setup menu and the My Files menu.
• Press the MENU hard-key in an active mode (SAT, CD, AUX, etc.) to change mode specificsettings.
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Equalizer, Balance And Fade
Audio Control Menu
• Press the AUDIO hard-key on the rightside of the radio.
• Use either the “arrow” soft-keys or the sliders on the screen to adjust BASS, MID,
and/or TREBLE.
• Touch the “BAL/FADE” soft-key and use either the “arrow” soft-keys or the cross-
hair on the screen to change Balance and
Fade. The “Center” soft-key resets the
settings.
Display Settings
• Press the MENU hard-key and touch the “Display Settings” soft-key to access the
Display Settings menu.
• Select the “Daytime Colors” soft-key to switch to manual daytime mode and to
adjust the brightness of the display using
daytime colors.
• Select the “Nighttime Colors” soft-key to switch to manual nighttime mode and to
adjust the brightness of the display using nighttime colors.
• Select the “Auto Color Mode” soft-key to switch to automatic daytime/nighttime mode and to control the brightness of the display using the dimmer switch of the vehicle.
• Touch the “Exit” soft-key to save your settings.
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CD/DVD Disc Operation
• Press the MEDIA hard-key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen.Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “DISC” or “AUX” media source soft-key tab.
NOTE:
Your Touchscreen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when
something is first connected or inserted into the system.
Insert A CD/DVD Disc
• To insert a disc, press the LOAD hard-key.
• With the printed side upwards, insert the disc into the disc slot of the radio. The radio pulls the disc in automatically and closes the flip screen. The radio selects the appropri-
ate mode after the disc is recognized, and starts playing the first track. The display
shows “Reading...” during this process.
Seek Up/Seek Down
• Press the SEEK UP or SEEK DOWN hard-keys to seek through tracks in Disc Mode. Holding the SEEK UP soft-key will fast forward through the track until the beginning of the track is
reached; if still held it will fast-forward through the next sequential track(s) (if random
play node is not active) until released. Holding the SEEK DOWN soft-key will fast-reverse
through the track until the beginning of the track is reached; if still held it will fast-reverse
through the next sequential track(s) (if random play node is not active) until released.
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