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level, it is not necessary to change the settings. You will
experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the
system to function automatically.
NOTE:It is not necessary to move the temperature
settings for cold or hot vehicles. The system automati-
cally adjusts the temperature, mode and fan speed to
provide comfort as quickly as possible.
Rear Blower Control
The rear blower control knob can be manually set to off,
or any fixed blower speed, by rotating the knob from low
Rear Climate Controls
1 — Blower Speed 3 — Rear MODE
2 — Rear Temperature 4 — Rear Temperature Lock
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to high. This allows the rear seat occupants to control the
volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Interior air enters the Rear Automatic Temperature
Control System through an intake grille, located in
the right side trim panel behind the third row seats.
The rear outlets are located in the right side trim
panel of the 3rd Row seat. Do not block or place
objects directly in front of the inlet grille or heater
outlets. The electrical system could overload causing
damage to the blower motor.
Rear Temperature Control
To change the temperature in the rear of the vehicle,
rotate the temperature knob counterclockwise to lowerthe temperature, and clockwise to increase the tempera-
ture. The rear temperature settings are displayed in the
Uconnect system.
When rear controls are locked by the Uconnect system,
the Rear Temperature Lock symbol on the temperature
knob is illuminated and any rear overhead adjustments
are ignored.
Rear Mode Control
Auto Mode
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The rear system automatically maintains the correct
mode and comfort level desired by the rear seat
occupants.
Headliner Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the headliner. Each
of these outlets can be individually adjusted to
direct the flow of air. Moving the air vanes of the outlets
to one side will shut off the airflow.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................424
▫ Automatic Transmission ................424
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go ...................425
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .425
▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F
Or 30°C) ......................... .427
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................427
▫ After Starting ....................... .429
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .429
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............429▫
Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............431
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .431
▫ Four-Speed Or Six-Speed Automatic
Transmission ........................ .431
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ .433
 AUTOSTICK ......................... .439
▫ Operation .......................... .439
 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED . .441
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........441
▫ Acceleration ........................ .441
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▫Traction ........................... .442
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............442
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................443
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................443
 POWER STEERING .....................444
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ..............445
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .446
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .449
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .450
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .450
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............450
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............450
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............452▫
Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............453
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................453
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............456
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........457
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ...............461
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..........462
▫ Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..............462
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............463
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .463
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........467
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........468
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........470
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........475
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK
or the manual transmission into REVERSE. Always
make sure the keyless ignition node is in the “OFF”
mode, remove the Key Fob from the vehicle and
lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in
a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
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WARNING! (Continued)
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
• 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 mode.
A child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
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and START. To change the ignition positions without
starting the vehicle and use the accessories follow these
steps:
•Starting with the ignition in the OFF position.
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to place
the ignition to the ACC position (EVIC will display
“ACC”).
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time
to place the ignition to the RUN position (EVIC will
display “ON/RUN”).
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to
return the ignition to the OFF position (EVIC will
display “OFF”).Extreme Cold Weather (Below –22°F Or 30°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails To Start
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.
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After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one
hour to have an adequate effect on the engine.
The engine block heater cord is bundled under the hood
between the headlight assembly and the Totally Inte-
grated Power Module (Fuse Box) on the driver’s side of
the vehicle.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the engine block heater
cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING!
•It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL
if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
and make sure the keyless ignition node is in the
OFF mode. Remove the Key Fob from the vehicle,
and lock the vehicle. When the ignition is in the
OFF mode, the transmission is locked in PARK,
securing the vehicle against unwanted movement.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children 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 transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A
child could operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
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CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after
the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
• Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEU-
TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle
speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while
shifting out of PARK.
Key Ignition Park Interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter-
lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK before the engine can be turned OFF. This helps the
driver avoid inadvertently leaving the vehicle without
placing the transmission in PARK.
This system also locks the transmission in PARK when-
ever the ignition switch is in the OFF position.
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK
unless the brakes are applied. To shift the transmission
out of PARK, the ignition switch must be turned to the
ON/RUN position (engine running or not) and the brake
pedal must be pressed.
Four-Speed Or Six-Speed Automatic
Transmission
The transmission gear position display (located in the
instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range.
You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever
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out of PARK (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Inter-
lock System” in this section). To drive, move the shift
lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
The electronically-controlled transmission provides a
precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are
self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new
vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal
condition, and precision shifts will develop within a few
hundred miles (kilometers).
Only shift from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE when the
accelerator pedal is released and the vehicle is stopped.
Be sure to keep your foot on the brake pedal when
shifting between these gears.
The transmission shift lever has PARK, REVERSE, NEU-
TRAL, DRIVE, and AutoStick (-/+) shift positions.
Manual shifts can be made using the AutoStick shift
control (refer to “AutoStick” in this section for further
information). Moving the shift lever into the AutoStick(-/+) position (below the Drive position) activates
Autostick mode, providing manual shift control and
displaying the current gear in the instrument cluster. In
AutoStick mode, tapping the shift lever left (-) or right (+)
will manually select the transmission gear.
Shift Lever
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