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uuCustomized Features u
Continued
Features
Lighting SetupInterior Light Dimming Time
Headlight Auto Off Timer
Auto Interior Illumination Sensitivity
Auto Headlight On with Wiper On
Auto Light Sensitivity*
Door SetupAuto Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock
Key and Remote Unlock Mode
Keyless Lock Answer Back
Security Relock Timer
Wireless Charging*
Default
Tailgate Power Locking
Maintenance Info
* Not available on all models

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Meter
SetupTurn by Turn Display
*Selects whether the turn-b
y-turn display comes on
during the route guidance. On*1/
Off
Display km/Miles Selects the trip computer units. Auto
/km /Miles
*1
(U.S.)
Auto /km*1/Miles
(Canada)
Driving
Position
Setup
*
Easy Entry/Exit Moves the seat rearward wh
en you get in/get out of
the vehicle. Changes the setting for this feature. On*1/
Off
Memory Position Link Turns the driving position memory system on and off. On
*1/Off
Keyless
Access
Setup Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Driver Door Only
*1/
All Doors
Keyless Access Light FlashCauses some exterior lights to flash when you unlock/
lock the doors. On
*1/
Off
Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to sou
nd when you unlock/lock the
doors. On
*1/
Off
Remote Start System On/
Off Turns the remote engine start feature on and off.
On
*1/Off
Walk Away Auto Lock Changes the settings for the automatic locking the
doors when you walk away
from the vehicle while
carrying the keyless remote. Enable
/Disable
*1
* Not available on all models

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
VehicleLighting
SetupInterior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors.
60 sec
/30 sec
*1/15 sec
Headlight Auto Off Timer Changes the length of time the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door. 60 sec/
30 sec/
15 sec
*1/ 0 sec
Auto Interior Illumination
Sensitivity Changes the sensitivity of the brightness of the
instrument panel when the headlight switch is in
the
AUTO position. Min
/Low /Mid
*1/
High /Max
Auto Headlight On with
Wiper On Changes the settings fo
r the wiper operation
when the headlights automatically come on
while the headlight switch is in the AUTO
position. Off
/On
*1
Auto Light Sensitivity*Changes the timing for the headlights to come
on. Max
/High /Mid*1/
Low /Min
Door
Setup Auto Door Lock Changes the setting for the automatic locking
feature. With Ve
hicle
Speed
*1/ Shift from P /
Off
* Not available on all models

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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Door
SetupAuto Door Unlock
Changes the setting for when the doors unlock
automatically. All Doors with
Driver’s Door
Opens
*1/
All Doors
with Shift to P /All
Doors with IGN Off /
Off
Key and Remote Unlock
Mode Sets up either the driver’s door or all doors to unlock
on the first push of the remote or built-in key. Driver Door
*1/
All
Doors
Keyless Lock Answer Back LOCK/UNLOCK- The exterior lights flash.
LOCK (2nd push)- The beeper sounds. On
*1/
Off
Security Relock Timer Changes the time it takes for the doors to relock
and the security system to set after you unlock
the vehicle without opening any door.
90 sec
/60 sec /30 sec
*1
Tailgate Power Locking Changes the setting for the tailgate locking
feature. Enable
/Disable*1
Wireless Charging*Turns the wireless charger feature on and off.ON*1/OFF
Maintenance InfoResets the engine oil life display when you have
performed the maintenance service.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all cust omized items in the
Vehicle group as default.Yes/No
* Not available on all models

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uuBefore Driving uDriving Preparation
Driving
• Store or secure all items on board properly.
u Carrying too much cargo, or improperly storing it, can affect your vehicle’s
handling, stability, sto pping distance, and tires, and make it unsafe.
2Maximum Load Limit P. 367
•Do not pile items higher than the seat height.
u They can block your view and may be thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking.
• Do not place anything in the front seat footwells. Make sure to secure the floor
mat.
u An object or unsecured floor mat can in terfere with your brake and accelerator
pedal operation while driving.
• If you have any animals on board, do not let them move around in the vehicle.
u They may interfere with driving and a crash could occur.
• Securely close and lock all doors.
2Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside P. 127
•Adjust your seating position properly.
u Adjust the head restraint, too.
2Seats P. 166
2 Adjusting the front head restraint positions P. 171
•Adjust the mirrors and steering wheel properly.
u Adjust them while sitting in the proper driving position.
2 Adjusting the Steering Wheel P. 163
2 Mirrors P. 164
■Interior Checks1Interior Checks
The headlight aim is set by the factory, and does not
need to be adjusted. Howeve r, if you regularly carry
heavy items in the cargo area or tow a trailer, have
the aiming readjusted at a dealer or by a qualified
technician.

Index
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Index
Index
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System).................. 470
AC Power Outlet ...................................... 191
Accessories and Modifications ................ 535
Accessory Power Sockets ......................... 182
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 438
Indicator ................................................... 91
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 504
Engine Oil ............................................... 499
Washer ................................................... 507
Adjusting Armrest .................................................. 174
Front Seats.............................................. 166
Head Restraints ............................... 171, 172
Mirrors.................................................... 164
Rear Seats ............................................... 169
Steering Wheel ....................................... 163
Temperature ........................................... 113
Agile Handling Assist ............................... 414
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 195
Changing the Mode................................ 195
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows .............................................. 196
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 528
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 196
Sensor .................................................... 201
Synchronized Mode ................................ 198
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 195
Air Pressure ...................................... 517, 575 Airbags
........................................................ 44
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 50
After a Collision ......................................... 47
Airbag Care ............................................... 58
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 47
Indicator .............................................. 55, 82
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 56
Sensors ...................................................... 44
Side Airbags .............................................. 52
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 54
All-wheel drive (AWD) Indicator ............... 88
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 236
Android Auto ............................................ 273
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 470
Indicator .................................................... 82
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 269
Armrest ..................................................... 174
Audio Remote Controls ............................ 209
Audio System ............................................ 204
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 229
Audio/Information Screen ........................ 212
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 207
Changing the Home Screen Icon Layout ................................................... 216
Closing Apps ........................................... 226
Display Setup ........................................... 230
Error Messages ........................................ 278
General Information ................................ 281
Home Screen ........................................... 219
Limitations for Manua l Operation ............ 231 MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 256
Reactivating ............................................ 208
Remote Controls ..................................... 209
Security Code .......................................... 208
Selecting an Audio Source ....................... 231
Status Area ............................................. 225
Theft Protection ...................................... 208
Truck Bed Audio...................................... 277
USB Flash Drives .............................. 256, 282
USB Port.................................................. 205
Wallpaper Setup...................................... 217
Audio/Information Screen ....................... 212
Authorized Manuals ................................ 584
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 130
Customize ....................................... 315, 316
Auto High-Beam ....................................... 154
Indicator.................................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 406
OFF Button .............................................. 407
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) ............... 89
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 89
Automatic Intermittent Wipers ............... 158
Automatic Lighting .................................. 150
Automatic Transmission ........................... 394
Creeping ................................................. 394
Fluid ................. .....................

.................. 506
Kickdown ................................................ 394
Operating the Shift Button ...................... 397
Shifting ................................................... 395
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 207

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Index
Creeping (Automatic Transmission)........ 394
Cross Traffic Monitor ............................... 477
Cup Holders .............................................. 179
Customer Service Information ................ 585
Customized Features ............................... 299
D
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 153
Dead Battery ............................................ 552
Defaulting All the Settings ...................... 323
Defogger/Heated Door Mirror ................ 159
Defrosting the Windshield and
Windows ................................................. 196
Devices that Emit Radio Waves ............... 577
Dimming
Headlights .............................................. 149
Rearview Mirror ...................................... 164
Dipstick (Engine Oil) ................................ 500
Directional Signals (Turn Signal) ............. 148
Display Button .......................................... 212
Door Mirrors ............................................. 165
Doors ........................................................ 117
Auto Door Locking.................................. 130
Auto Door Unlocking .............................. 130
Door Open Message ........................... 36, 96
Key ......................................................... 117
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside................................ 16, 127
Locking/Unlocking the Doors
from the Outside................................... 120 Lockout Prevention System ...................... 126
DOT Tire Quality Grading ........................ 519
Driving ....................................................... 363
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ................ 438
Automatic Transmission ........................... 394
Braking .................................................... 468
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............... 383
Shifting ................................................... 395
Starting the Engine .................................. 385
Driving Guidelines for Your Utility Vehicle ..................................................... 392
Driving Position Memory System ............. 161
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 528
E
Eco Assist® System ...................................... 12
ECON Button ............................................. 403
ECON Mode Indicator ................................ 92
Electric Power Steering (EPS) System Indicator ............................................ 85, 559
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 412
Emergency ................................................ 568
Emergency Trunk Opener ........................ 135
Emissions Testing (Readiness Codes) ....... 579
Engine Coolant ................................................... 504
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 552
Oil ........................................................... 499
Remote Engine Start ................................ 387
Starting ................................................... 385 Engine Compartment Cover
.................... 498
Engine Coolant ......................................... 504
Adding to the Radiator ............................ 505
Adding to the Reserve Tank..................... 504
Overheating ............................................ 555
Temperature Gauge ................................ 110
Engine Oil ................................................. 499
Adding .................................................... 501
Checking................................................. 500
Displaying Oil Life .................................... 491
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 557
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 499
ENGINE START/STOP Button .................... 145
EPS (Electric Power Steering) System
Indicator............................................ 85, 559
Exhaust Gas Hazard (Carbon Monoxide) .................................. 74
Exterior Care (Cleaning) ........................... 531
Exterior Mirrors ........................................ 165
F
Features.................................................... 203
Filters
Dust and Pollen ....................................... 528
Oil ........................................................... 502
Flat Tire ..................................................... 539
Floor Mats ................................................. 530
Fluids Automatic Transmission .......................... 506
Brake ...................................................... 507

592
Index
Light Switches ......................................... 149
Lights On Indicator .................................... 86
Turn Signals ............................................. 148
Load Limits ................................................ 367
Locking/Unlocking .................................... 117
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 130
Childproof Door Locks ............................. 129
From Inside .............................................. 127
From Outside ........................................... 120
Key .......................................................... 117
Using a Key ............................................. 126
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 126
Low Battery Charge .................................. 557
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 82
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 557
Low Tire Pressure Indicator ........................ 85
Lower Anchors ............................................ 64
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 575
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............. 367
Lumbar Support ........................................ 166
M
M (sequential mode) Indicator/Sequential
Mode Gear Selection Indicator ................ 80
Maintenance ............................................. 487
Battery..................................................... 525
Brake Fluid............................................... 507
Cleaning .................................................. 529
Climate Control System ........................... 528
Coolant ................................................... 504 Maintenance Minder
TM............................ 491
Oil ........................................................... 500
Precautions ............................................. 488
Radiator .................................................. 505
Remote Transmitter ................................. 527
Replacing Light Bulbs .............................. 508
Safety...................................................... 489
Service Items ........................................... 494
Tires ........................................................ 516
Transmission Fluid ................................... 506
Under the Hood ...................................... 496
Wiper Blades ........................................... 514
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 79, 558
Map Lights ................................................ 176
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 367
Meters, Gauges ......................................... 110
Mirrors ...................................................... 164
Adjusting ................................................ 164
Door ....................................................... 165
Exterior ................................................... 165
Interior Rearview ..................................... 164
Modifications (and Accessories) .............. 535
Moonroof ................................................. 143
MP3 ........................................................... 256
MP3/WMA/AAC ........................................ 256
Multi-Information Display ....................... 111
Multi-View Rear Camera .......................... 481
N
Numbers (Identification).......................... 576
O
Odometer................................................. 112
Off-Highway Driving Guidelines ............. 383
Oil (Engine) .............................................. 499
Adding ................................................... 501
Checking ................................................ 500
Displaying Oil Life ................................... 491
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 79, 557
Recommended Engine Oil ....................... 499
Viscosity.................................................. 499
Open Source Licenses .............................. 297
Opening/Closing Hood ...................................................... 497
Moonroof ............................................... 143
Power Windows...................................... 139
Tailgate................................................... 132
Trunk ...................................................... 133
Outside Temperature Display ................. 113
Overheating ............................................. 555
P
Paddle Shifters (Sequential Mode) ... 22, 402
Pandora® ................................................. 254
Panic Mode ............................................... 138
Parking ..................................................... 472
Parking Brake ........................................... 468
Parking Brake and Brake System Indicator ........................................... 78, 559
Parking Sensor System ............................. 473
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator ................. 56

594
Index
Specifications............................................ 574
Specified Fuel .................................... 483, 574
Speedometer ............................................. 110
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 47
Starting Assist Brake Function ................. 411
Starting the Engine .................................. 385
Does Not Start ......................................... 549
If the Battery Is Dead ............................... 552
Remote Engine Start ................................ 387
Steering Wheel ......................................... 163
Adjusting ................................................. 163
Heater ..................................................... 187
Stopping .................................................... 472
Summer Tires ............................................ 524
Sunglasses Holder ..................................... 181
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 47
Indicator .................................................... 82
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ......... 6, 7, 145
SYNC Mode ............................................... 198
System Message Indicator .......................... 87
T
Tachometer............................................... 110
Tailgate ..................................................... 131
Unable to Unlock ..................................... 570
Temperature Gauge ..................................................... 110
Outside Temperature Display ................... 113
Temperature Gauge ................................. 110 Temperature Sensor
......................... 113, 201
Tie-down Anchors .................................... 193
Time (Setting) ........................................... 116
Tire Fill Assist .................................... 416, 560
Tires ........................................................... 516
Air Pressure ..................................... 517, 575
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 516
Inspection ............................................... 516
Labeling .................................................. 517
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 539
Regulations ............................................. 519
Rotation .................................................. 523
Spare Tire ........................................ 539, 575
Summer .................................................. 524
Tire Chains .............................................. 524
Wear Indicators ....................................... 521
Winter..................................................... 524
Tools .......................................................... 538
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 372
Equipment and Accessories ..................... 375
Load Limits .............................................. 372
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 382
Emergency .............................................. 568
TPMS with Tire Fill Assist ......................... 416
Indicator............................................ 85, 560
Tire Fill Assist ........................................... 560
Trailer Stability Assist ............................... 380
Transmission ............................... 21, 394, 395
Automatic ................................. 21, 394, 395
Fluid ........................................................ 506
Number................................................... 576 Sequential Mode..................................... 401
Shift Position Indicator ...................... 80, 397
Transmission System Indicator ................. 561
Trip Meter ................................................ 113
Troubleshooting ...................................... 537
Blown Fuse ..................... 562, 564, 565, 566
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 27
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 28
Emergency Towing ................................. 568
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 549
Noise When Braking ................................. 28
Overheating ............................................ 555
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 539
Rear Door Won’t Open ..................... 27, 129
Warning Indicators.................................... 78
Truck Bed Audio ...................................... 277
Trunk ........................................................ 133
Lid .......................................................... 133
Main Switch............................................ 134
Turn Signals .............................................. 148
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 85
Turn-by-Turn Directions .......................... 114U
Unlocking the Doors................................ 120
Unlocking the Front Doors
from the Inside ................................. 16, 127
USB Flash Drives ............................... 256, 282
USB Port .................................................... 205