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both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the
hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam
selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, the passing lights, and the fog lights. The multifunction
lever is located on the left side of the steering column.Headlights And Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
to turn on the parking lights. Turn the end of the lever to
the second detent to turn on the headlights.
Multifunction Lever
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer control lever is
located on the right side of the steering column.
The front wipers are operated by rotating a
switch, located on the end of the lever. For information
on the rear wiper/washer, refer to “Rear Window Fea-
tures” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
Wiper/Washer Control Lever
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TILT STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. The tilt steering column lever is
located on the left side of the steering column, below the
turn signal lever.
Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column.
With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the
steering column up or down, as desired. Push the lever
up to lock the steering column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
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Tilt Steering Column Lever
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the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the
right side of the steering wheel.
Electronic Speed Control Buttons
1 — ON/OFF 3 — SET -
2 — RES + 4 — CANCEL
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear wiper/washer is controlled by a rotary switch
located on the center portion of the control lever. The
control lever is located on the right side of the steering
column.Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to
the first detent position for rear wiper operation.
Rear Wiper/Washer Control Lever
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▫Connecting The iPod® Or External USB
Device ............................ .297
▫ Using This Feature .....................298
▫ Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device
Using Radio Buttons ...................299
▫ Play Mode ......................... .299
▫ List Or Browse Mode ...................300
▫ Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) .......302
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ......303
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .304▫
CD Player .......................... .305
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........305
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .306
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................306
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning ......307
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped ...........................311
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .317
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30. Hill Descent Indicator — If EquippedThe symbol illuminates (is armed) when the
4WD Lock switch is activated and the trans-
mission range indicator is in LOW or REVERSE
position (Off-Road Mode).
MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED
The Mini-Trip Computer is located in the instrument
cluster and features a driver-interactive trip information
and temperature display.
NOTE:The system will display the last known outside
temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to
be driven several minutes before the updated tempera-
ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the
displayed temperature; therefore, temperature readings
are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.
Control Buttons
STEP Button
Press the STEP button located on the steering wheel to
scroll through sub menus (i.e., Temperature, Trip Func-
tions: Odometer, Trip A, Trip B).
Mini-Trip Control Buttons
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RESET Button
To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the
ON position, then press and hold the RESET button
located on the steering wheel.
The following displays can be reset or changed:
•Trip A
• Trip B
Trip Odometer (ODO)
This display shows the distance traveled since the last
reset. Press and release the STEP button on the instru-
ment cluster to switch from odometer, to Trip A or Trip B. Trip A
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last
reset.
Trip B
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last
reset.
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The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:MENU Button
Press and release the MENU button to scroll
through the main menus (Fuel Economy, Warn-
ings, Timer, Units, System, Personal Settings)
or to exit sub-menus.
COMPASS Button
Press and release the COMPASS button to
display one of eight compass readings and the
outside temperature or to exit sub-menus.
SELECT Button Press and release the SELECT button for access
to main menus, sub-menus or to select a per-
sonal setting in the setup menu.
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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device first, then it will get streamed to the Uconnect®
phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the
Uconnect® phone system, but just one can be selected
and played.
Selecting A Different Audio Device
1. Press the PHONE button to begin.
2. After theReadyprompt and following the beep, say
Setup, then say Select Audio Devices.
3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Uconnect® phone system to list the audio devices.
Next Track
Use the SEEK UP button, or press the VR button on the
radio and say “Next Track,” to jump to the next music
track on your cellular phone.
Previous Track
Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on
the radio and say “Previous Track,” to jump to the
previous music track on your cellular phone.
Browse
Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth® Streaming
Audio (BTSA) device. Only the current song that is
playing will display info.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.
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