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A/CSee: Climate Control.........................................109About This Manual...........................................7ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................164ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................164Accessories....................................................443Exterior Style.......................................................443Interior Style........................................................443Lifestyle.................................................................443Peace of Mind.....................................................443AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................12ACCSee: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............179Active Park Assist...........................................171Automatic Steering into ParkingSpace..................................................................173Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........173Troubleshooting the System..........................174Using Active Park Assist...................................172Adjusting the Headlamps.........................255Horizontal Aim Adjustment...........................256Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................255Adjusting the Pedals....................................69Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................66Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................66Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................67End of Travel Position.........................................67Memory Feature....................................................67Airbag Disposal...............................................45Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control.........................................109Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............259AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................65All-Wheel Drive..............................................157
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................65Arming the Alarm.................................................65Disarming the Alarm...........................................65Appendices....................................................465Apps..................................................................415...................................................................................415SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link....................417At a Glance........................................................16Audible Warnings and Indicators.............88Headlamps On Warning Chime.....................88Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................88Keyless Warning Alert........................................88Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................88Audio Control...................................................67MEDIA.......................................................................67Seek, Next or Previous........................................67Audio Input Jack...........................................325Audio System.................................................315General Information..........................................315Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD....................................................................316Menu Structure...................................................318Audio Unit - Vehicles With: PremiumAM/FM/CD..................................................320Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD............................................................321Autolamps.........................................................73Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps.........................................................73Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Premium AM/FM/CD......................111Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWith: Sony Audio System........................113Automatic Climate Control - VehiclesWithout: Touchscreen Display..............110Automatic High Beam Control..................75Activating the System.........................................75Manually Overriding the System....................76Automatic Transmission............................153Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning.............................................................155Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................154If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow...................................................................155SelectShift Automatic™Transmission...................................................153Understanding the Positions of YourAutomatic Transmission.............................153
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Climate............................................................399Climate Control............................................109Climate Controlled Seats..........................128Cooled Seats........................................................128Heated Seats........................................................128Collision Warning System..........................197PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION............................197Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................243Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......44Creating a MyKey............................................52Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................52Cross Traffic Alert.........................................193False Alerts...........................................................196Switching the System Off and On...............196System Errors.......................................................196System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts..................................................................195System Limitations............................................195Using the System...............................................193Cruise Control.................................................68Principle of Operation.......................................178Type 1........................................................................68Type 2.......................................................................68Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................178Customer Assistance..................................219
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording..........................................10Service Data Recording........................................9Daytime Running Lamps.............................74Direction Indicators........................................76Doors and Locks..............................................57Driver Alert......................................................186PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION...........................186USING DRIVER ALERT.....................................186Driver and Passenger Airbags...................39Children and Airbags..........................................39Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment........................................................39Driving Aids.....................................................186Driving Hints.....................................................211Driving Through Water................................212
DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................74
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Economical Driving.......................................211Emission Control System..........................150On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).....................151Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.....................................................151End User License Agreement.................465VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSEAGREEMENT (EULA) ................................465Engine Block Heater.....................................141Using the Engine Block Heater......................142Engine Coolant Check................................243Adding Coolant..................................................244Coolant Change.................................................245Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement..................................................246Fail-Safe Cooling...............................................245Recycled Coolant...............................................245Severe Climates.................................................245Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................64Engine Oil Check...........................................241Adding Engine Oil...............................................242Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0LEcoBoost™..................................................241Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5LEcoboost™..................................................241Engine Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................297Drivebelt Routing...............................................297Engine Specifications - 3.5LDuratec..........................................................297Drivebelt Routing...............................................298Engine Specifications - 3.5LEcoboost™.................................................298Drivebelt Routing...............................................298Entertainment..............................................389AM/FM Radio......................................................390Apps.......................................................................398Bluetooth Stereo or USB.................................397CD (If equipped)................................................396HD Radio™ Information (IfAvailable)........................................................393
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Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance....................................214Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance....................................214Roadside Emergencies...............................214Running-InSee: Breaking-In...................................................211Running Out of Fuel....................................146Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................146Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................146
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Safety Canopy™............................................43Safety Precautions.......................................143Satellite Radio...............................................322Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN).................................................................323Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............323SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service..................323Troubleshooting.................................................324Scheduled Maintenance Record...........455Scheduled Maintenance...........................447Seatbelt Extension........................................36Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................33Seatbelt Reminder........................................34Belt-Minder™........................................................34Seatbelts...........................................................30Principle of Operation........................................30Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................33Conditions of operation.....................................33Seats..................................................................119Security..............................................................64Settings............................................................418911 Assist...............................................................423Ambient Lighting...............................................428Bluetooth..............................................................420Clock.......................................................................419Display...................................................................429General...................................................................427Media Player.........................................................419Mobile Apps.........................................................426Navigation............................................................424Phone.....................................................................420Radio......................................................................423Sound.....................................................................418
Valet Mode...........................................................430Vehicle...................................................................428Voice Control......................................................430Wi-Fi.......................................................................428Side Airbags.....................................................42Sitting in the Correct Position...................119Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................286Special Notices................................................12New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12On Board Diagnostics Data LinkConnector............................................................13Special Instructions..............................................12Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................453Exceptions............................................................454Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................178Stability Control............................................167Principle of Operation.......................................167Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch............................................137Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................138Automatic Engine Shutdown........................140Failure to Start.....................................................140Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes.................141Important Ventilating Information................141Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving.................................................................141Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary.........................................................140Vehicles with an Ignition Key..........................138Vehicles with Keyless Start.............................139Starting and Stopping the Engine..........137General Information...........................................137Steering............................................................196Electric Power Steering....................................196Steering Wheel...............................................66Storage Compartments.............................136SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................82Sun Shades.......................................................81Sun Visors..........................................................81Illuminated Vanity Mirror....................................81Supplementary Restraints System.........38Principle of Operation........................................38Symbols Glossary.............................................7
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Using Cruise Control....................................178Switching Cruise Control Off..........................179Switching Cruise Control On..........................178Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................55Using Snow Chains.....................................286Using Stability Control...............................168Using Summer Tires...................................286Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer............................................................349Accessing Your Play Menu.............................354Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port..........................................................349Media Menu Features.......................................352Media Voice Commands..................................351System Settings.................................................356What's Playing?.................................................350Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............332Accessing Features Through the PhoneMenu..................................................................336Accessing Your Phone Settings.....................341Making a Call.......................................................335Pairing a Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................332Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................333Phone Options during an Active Call.........335Phone Voice Commands................................333Receiving Calls....................................................335System Settings.................................................342Text Messaging...................................................339Using Traction Control...............................166Switching the System Off...............................166System Indicator Lights andMessages..........................................................166Using a Switch.....................................................166Using the Information DisplayControls.............................................................166Using Voice Recognition...........................329Audio Voice Commands.................................383Climate Voice Commands.............................384Initiating a Voice Session................................329Mobile App Voice Commands......................387Navigation Voice Commands.......................386Phone Voice Commands................................384SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................387System Interaction and Feedback..............330Voice Settings Commands............................388
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................222
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Vehicle Care..................................................260General Information.........................................260Vehicle Certification Label.......................303Vehicle Identification Number................302Vehicle Storage............................................265Battery...................................................................266Body........................................................................265Brakes....................................................................266Cooling system...................................................266Engine....................................................................265Fuel system.........................................................266General..................................................................265Miscellaneous.....................................................266Removing Vehicle From Storage.................266Tires........................................................................266VentilationSee: Climate Control.........................................109VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............302Voice Control...................................................68
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................85Adaptive Cruise Control....................................85Anti-Lock Braking System................................85Automatic High Beam Control.......................85Battery......................................................................85Blind Spot Monitor..............................................85Brake System........................................................86Cruise Control.......................................................86Direction Indicator...............................................86Door Ajar.................................................................86Engine Coolant Temperature..........................86Engine Oil................................................................86Fasten Seatbelt....................................................86Front Airbag...........................................................86Front Fog Lamps..................................................86Heads Up Display.................................................87High Beam...............................................................87Lane Keeping Aid..................................................87Low Fuel Level.......................................................87Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................87
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