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Action
Message
Select park for the system to restart the engine.
Auto StartStop Shift to
P Restart Engine
The system is not functioning. A manual restart is required.
Auto StartStop Manual
Restart Required
Displays when conditions are not met for the Auto StartStopsystem to function properly See Start-Stop (page 150).
Auto StartStop Not
Available
StartStop has shutoff the engine automatically.
Engine Stopped
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steering wheel is being turned.
Engine On due to Vehicle
Maneuvering
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the steering wheel is being turned.
Engine On due to
Steering Wheel Maneuv- ering
Engine may be on to support high demand for electrical
accessories, such as operating power windows, rear defroster, or when using the power point.
Engine On due to
Accessory Usage
Engine is on to support normal vehicle operation. Includesexternal vehicle conditions, such as altitude, traffic, low
ambient temperature. Also includes battery outside optimal
operating conditions (state of charge and temperature), and inadequate brake vacuum (can occur if the brake pedal is depressed a number of times in succession).
Engine On Normal Oper-
ation
Engine is on to achieve or maintain interior compartment at an acceptable level.
Heating or Cooling
Engine is on, which is required to support the use of the power outlet (110V).
Power Outlet in Use
Automatic Engine Shutdown Action
Message
Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off.
Engine Shuts Off in XX
Seconds
Displays when the engine has shut off to help increase fuel economy.
Engine Shut Off for Fuel
Economy
Displays when the engine is getting ready to shut off. You can
press OK on the left steering wheel button to override the shut down.
Engine Shuts Off in XX
Seconds Press Ok to Override
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Fan speed control:
Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Adjust
to select the desired fan speed or switch off. If you switch the fan off, the
windshield may fog up. Light bars on the dial illuminate to indicate fan speed.
A
A/C:
Press the button to switch the air conditioning off and on. To improve air
conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open
for two to three minutes. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling
performance and efficiency.
B
Power:
Press the button to turn the system off and on. When the system is off,
outside air cannot enter the vehicle.
C
Heated rear window:
Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page 126).
D
Temperature control:
Controls the temperature of the airflow in your vehicle.
Adjust to select the desired temperature.
E
MAX Defrost:
Turn the temperature control dial all the way past the full heat
position to turn on. The system distributes outside air through the windshield
air vents, the air conditioning automatically turns on, the fan automatically
adjusts to the highest speed and the temperature dial returns to the full heat
position. When MAX defrost is on, recirculated air cannot be selected (to prevent
fogging). The heated rear window is automatically switched on when MAX
defrost is selected.
F
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MAX A/C: Turn the temperature control dial all the way past the full cool
position. The system distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel
air vents, the air conditioning automatically turns on, the fan speed automatically
adjusts to the highest speed and the temperature dial returns to the full cool
position. This re-cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient.
G
Air distribution control:
Press these buttons to turn airflow from the
windshield, instrument panel and footwell vents. The system can distribute air
through any combination of these air vents. At least one of these buttons
remains on while the system is on.
H
Heated seats (if equipped):
Turn the driver or passenger heated seats on
and off. See Heated Seats (page 135).
I
Recirculated air:
Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the
passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool
the interior (when used with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from entering
your vehicle. Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes
except MAX A/C to reduce the possibility of fogging.
J
Fan speed indicators:
Illuminate to indicate fan speed.
K
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MAX A/C: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air.
When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the passenger compartment
recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool the interior (when used
with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes except MAX
A/C to reduce the possibility of fogging.
M
A/C: Press the button to turn air conditioning off and on. To improve air
conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open
for two to three minutes. Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling
performance and efficiency.
N
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL
(IF EQUIPPED)
Note: You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See
Settings
(page 355). Driver heated seat control:
Turn the driver heated seat off and on. See
Heated Seats (page 135).
A
Driver temperature control:
Press + or - to increase or decrease the air
temperature for the driver side of the vehicle. This control also adjusts the
passenger side temperature when dual zone operation is disengaged.
B
Power:
Press to turn the system off and on. When the system is off, outside
air cannot enter the vehicle.
C
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Fan speed control: Press on either side of the fan icon to increase or decrease
the volume of air circulated in your vehicle.
D
Passenger temperature controls: Press + or - to increase or decrease the
air temperature for the passenger side of the vehicle.
E
Passenger heated seat control:
Turn the passenger heated seat off and on.
See Heated Seats (page 135).
F
Recirculated air:
Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the
passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool
the interior (when used with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from entering
your vehicle. Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes
except MAX A/C to reduce the possibility of fogging.
G
A/C:
Press the button to turn air conditioning off and on. To improve air
conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open
for two to three minutes. Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling
performance and efficiency.
H
MAX A/C: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air.
When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the passenger compartment
recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool the interior (when used
with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes except MAX
A/C to reduce the possibility of fogging.
I
AUTO:
Press the button to turn on fully automatic operation. Select the desired
temperature using the temperature control. The system automatically adjusts
fan speed, air distribution, A/C operation, and outside or recirculated air, to heat
or cool the vehicle to maintain the selected temperature.
J
Heated rear window:
Turns the heated rear window on and off. See Heated
Windows and Mirrors (page 126).
K
Defrost:
Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and de-mister
vents. You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windshield of a thin
covering of ice.
L
MAX Defrost:
Press to switch on. The system distributes outside air through
the windshield air vents, the air conditioning automatically turns on, and the
fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed. When MAX defrost is on,
recirculated air cannot be selected (to prevent fogging). The heated rear window
is automatically switched on when MAX defrost is selected.
M
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:
You can switch temperature units
between Fahrenheit and Celsius. See
Settings (page 355). AUTO:
Press the button to turn on fully automatic operation. Select the desired
temperature using the temperature control. The system automatically adjusts
fan speed, air distribution, A/C operation, and outside or recirculated air, to heat
or cool the vehicle to maintain the selected temperature.
A
CLIMATE: Press to turn the climate control system on and off. When the system
is off, outside air cannot enter the vehicle.
B
MAX A/C: Press the button to switch between outside air and recirculated air.
When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the passenger compartment
recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool the interior (when used
with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes except MAX
A/C to reduce the possibility of fogging.
C
A/C:
Press the button to turn air conditioning off and on. To improve air
conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open
for two to three minutes. Use A/C with recirculated air to improve cooling
performance and efficiency.
D
Recirculated air:
Press the button to switch between outside air and
recirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the air currently in the
passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce the time needed to cool
the interior (when used with A/C) and may reduce unwanted odors from entering
your vehicle. Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes
except MAX A/C to reduce the possibility of fogging.
E
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Heating the Interior Quickly
Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicle With Manual Climate Control
Press the AUTO button.
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
speed setting.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
highest setting (not MAX defrost).
2
Select the footwell air vents using the
air distribution buttons.
3
Recommended Settings for Heating Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicle With Manual Climate Control
Press the AUTO button.
Adjust the fan speed to the center
setting.
1
Adjust the temperature to a comfortable
setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the hot settings (not
MAX defrost).
2
Select the footwell air vents and wind-
shield air vents position using the air
distribution buttons.
3
Cooling the Interior Quickly Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicle With Manual Climate Control
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
MAX A/C position.
1
Drive with the windows open for 2-3
minutes.
2
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Recommended Settings for Cooling
Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicle With Manual Climate Control
Press the AUTO button.
Adjust the fan speed to the middle speed
setting.
1
Adjust the temperature to a comfortable
setting.
Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the cold settings.
2
Select the instrument panel air vents
using the air distribution buttons.
3
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather Vehicle With Automatic Climate Control
Vehicle With Manual Climate Control
Press the defrost button.
Select the instrument panel and footwell
air vents positions through the air distri-
bution control.
1
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
Press the A/C button.
2
Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
3
Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.
4
Direct the instrument panel side air vents
toward the side windows.
5
Close the instrument panel center vents.
6
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)
Heated Rear Window
Note: You must switch the ignition on to
use this feature. Press the button to clear the rear window
of thin ice and fog. Press the button again
within 10 minutes to switch it off. It
switches off automatically after 10
minutes, or when you switch the ignition
off.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp
objects to clean the inside of the rear
window or to remove decals from the
inside of the rear window. This may
cause damage to the heated grid lines.
Your warranty does not cover this
damage.
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HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING
People who are unable to feel pain
to their skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal
cord injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions,
must exercise care when using the heated
seat. The heated seat may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if
used for long periods of time. Do not place
anything on the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the heated seat to overheat.
Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles
or other pointed objects. This may damage
the heating element which may cause the
heated seat to overheat. An overheated
seat may cause serious personal injury. Do not do the following:
•
Place heavy objects on the seat.
• Operate the heated seat if water or any
other liquid is spilled on the seat. Allow
the seat to dry thoroughly.
• Operate the heated seats unless the
engine is running. Doing so can cause
the battery to lose charge. Press the heated seat symbol to cycle
through the various heat settings and off.
Warmer settings are indicated by more
indicator lights. VENTILATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
The ventilated seats will only function
when the engine is running.
To operate the ventilated seats: Press the ventilated seat symbol to cycle
through the various cooling settings and
off. Cooler settings are indicated by more
indicator lights.
If the engine falls below 350 RPM while
the ventilated seats are on, the feature will
turn itself off and will need to be
reactivated.
Heated and ventilated seat air
filter replacement (if equipped)
The climate controlled seat system
includes air filters. You must replace them
periodically.
The filters are located under each front
seat. You can access them from the
second row foot-well area. Move the front
seats all the way forward and to the full
up positions to ease access.
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Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working.
Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing-up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113
km/h) during the first 500 miles (800
kilometers).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 miles (80
kilometers).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
gearshift in position P (automatic
transmission) or neutral (manual
transmission) to aid engine and
transmission cooling and to help A/C
performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling. •
Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
•Turn the steering wheel to point
your vehicle tires away from traffic
flow.
• Set your vehicle parking brake.
• Place the automatic transmission
in position
P or manual
transmission in a low gear.
• Place wheel chocks in front and
back of the trailer wheels. (Chocks
not included with vehicle.)
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before
backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after
you remove the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than 6 inches (15 centimeters) above
the bottom edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
• Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting drivability, emissions, and
reliability.
Any time the rear axle submerges in water,
replace the rear axle lubricant. Water may
contaminate the rear axle lubricant, which
is not a normal maintenance inspection
item unless there is a possibility of a leak
or other axle repair is required.
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