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SECURITY SYSTEM MANUAL OVERRIDE
The Vehicle Security system will not arm if you lock
the doors using the manual door lock.
DOORS
POWER DOOR LOCKS
The power lock/unlock button has an LED that
indicates whether the doors are locked or
unlocked.
Push the lock button on the instrument panel.
The indicator light will illuminate to show the doors
are locked.
Push the lock button on the instrument panel a
second time to unlock the doors.
Lock Button On Instrument Panel
To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door
handle to the detent.
The load compartment power door lock switch is
located on the driver door trim panel. Use this
switch to lock or unlock the load compartment
doors.

Load Compartment Power Door Lock Switch

The load compartment lock/unlock button has an
LED that indicates whether the rear doors are
locked or unlocked.


LED ON:
Doors locked. Push the left side of the
central lock/unlock button once again to centrally
unlock all doors. The LED will switch off.

LED OFF: Doors unlocked. Push the right side of
the central lock/unlock button again to centrally
lock all doors. The doors will be locked only if all
the doors are properly closed. Once the doors have been locked with the key fob,
it will no longer be possible to unlock them by
pushing the central lock/unlock button.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup
may cause serious injury or death.
For personal security and safety in the event
of a collision, lock the vehicle doors as you
drive as well as when you park and leave the
vehicle.

Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the transmis
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sion into PARK, apply the parking brake, turn the
vehicle OFF, remove the key fobs from vehicle, and
lock all doors. and lock your vehicle.
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 seri -
ously or 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 Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ Ignition in the
ON/RUN position. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

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Swivel Seat — If Equipped
The swivel seat lever is located at the lower front
inboard side of the seat. The seat may be turned
through 180° toward the seat on the opposite side
and approximately 35° toward the door. The seat
may be locked in the driving position or at the
180° position. To swivel the seat, pull the swivel
seat inboard lever outward, turn the seat to the
desired position and release the lever.

Swivel Seat Lever

If the vehicle is equipped with interlocking swivel
seats, the seats must be locked in the facing
forward position while driving. If the seats are not
in the correct position, a warning will appear in the
instrument cluster display. If the driver or the passenger seats are not locked
in the facing forward position before the first
vehicle movement, shifting out of park is not
allowed until the seats are both locked in the
facing forward position. When the seats are not in
the right position and the first vehicle movement
after ignition START is attempted, a chime and a
message will appear in the instrument cluster
display. Rotate and lock the swivel seats in the
correct position before trying again.
If the driver or the passenger seats are not locked
in the facing forward position during movement
of the vehicle, a message will appear in the
instrument cluster display and an intermittent
chime will sound until key-off or until the swivel
seats are locked in the facing forward position.
Stop and move the swivel seats in the correct
position before proceeding.
If a fault is present in the system and it is not
possible to check the correct position of the swivel
seats, a message and the generic warning light
appears in the instrument cluster display to inform
about the failure. In these conditions, check the
status of the swivel seats and do not drive the
vehicle until the swivel seats are locked in the
facing forward position.
HEATED SEATS — IF EQUIPPED
On some models, the front driver and
passenger seats may be equipped with
heaters in both the seat cushions and
seatbacks. The controls for the front
heated seats are located on the lower outboard
side of the seat.

Heated Seat Switch

Push the switch once to turn on the heated seats.
Push the switch a second time to shut the heating
elements off.

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NOTE:The Digital Rearview Mirror is not as effective when
driving in the following conditions:
Nighttime in low light applications
Bad weather conditions (e.g. extreme haze,
snow/slush)
If it becomes difficult to see clearly in the display,
the camera may need to be cleaned. If snow, ice,
mud, or any foreign substance builds up on the
camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and
dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens.

Camera Location

OUTSIDE MIRRORS
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside
mirror(s) to center on the adjacent lane of traffic
with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
All outside mirrors are hinged and may be folded
forward or rearward to avoid damage. The hinges
have three detent positions:
Full forward position
Full rearward position
Normal position
OUTSIDE MIRRORS WITH TURN SIGNAL
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ND APPROACH LIGHTING —
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F EQUIPPED
Driver and passenger outside mirrors with turn
signal and approach lighting contain four LEDs,
which are located in the upper outer corner of each
mirror.

Three of the LEDs are turn signal indicators, which flash
with the corresponding turn signal lights in the front
and rear of the vehicle. Turning on the Hazard Warning
flashers will also activate these LEDs.

The fourth LED supplies illuminated entry lighting,
which turns on in both mirrors when you use the
key fob or open any door. This LED shines outward
to illuminate the front and rear door handles.
It also shines downward to illuminate the area in
front of the doors.

The illuminated entry lighting fades to off after about
30 seconds or it will fade to off immediately once the
ignition is placed into the ON/RUN position.

NOTE:The approach lighting will not function when the
gear selector is moved out of the PARK position.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on side
convex mirrors could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in a side convex mirror.
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Power/Manual Folding Mirror Positions

HEATED MIRRORS — IF EQUIPPED
These mirrors are heated to melt frost
or ice. This feature will be activated
whenever you turn on the rear window
defroster (if equipped) Ú page 40.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER
The multifunction lever controls the operation
of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals,
headlight beam selection and the passing lights.
The multifunction lever is located on the left side of
the steering column.

Multifunction Lever

HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the headlights, turn the end of the
multifunction lever to the headlight position.
When the headlight switch is on, the parking lights,
taillights, license plate light, clearance lights
and instrument panel lights are also turned on.
To turn off the headlights, turn the end of the
multifunction lever back to the O (off) position.
NOTE:On vehicles sold in Canada, the rear parking lights,
clearance lights, and Daytime Running Lights
(DRLs) will turn on when the headlight switch is
rotated to the O (off) position.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRLS) —
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F EQUIPPED
The Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will come on
when the ignition is in the ON position and the
vehicle is in DRIVE or NEUTRAL.
To activate the DRLs, rotate the end of the
multifunction lever to the O (off) position or the
AUTO position.
NOTE:
For vehicles sold in Canada, the Daytime
Running Lights will automatically deactivate
when the front fog lights are turned on.
The low beams and side/taillights will not be on
with DRLs.
On some vehicles, the Daytime Running Lights
may deactivate, or reduce intensity, on one side
of the vehicle (when a turn signal is activated on
that side), or on both sides of the vehicle (when
the hazard warning lights are activated).
1 — Normal Driving Position
2 — Fold In Position
3 — Fold Forward Position
CAUTION!
Leaving the mirror in a non-powered position,
accidental impact or manual fold, may cause
permanent damage to the mirror. Electrically
restore the mirror to its normal position, as soon
as practical.
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HIGH/LOW BEAM SWITCH

With the low beams activated, push the multifunction
lever toward the instrument panel to turn on the high
beams. The High Beam Indicator Light will illuminate in
the instrument cluster to indicated that the high beams
are on. Push the multifunction lever a second time to
switch the headlights back to low beam. When the
ignition is placed in the OFF position, both the high and
low beams will turn off.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP
C
ONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
system provides increased forward lighting at night
by automating high beam control through the use
of a digital camera mounted on the windshield.
This camera detects vehicle specific light and
automatically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
NOTE:
The multifunction lever must be in the high
beam position in order for the Automatic High
Beam Headlamp Control to activate.
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control
can be turned on or off through Uconnect
Settings Ú page 134.
Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and
taillights of vehicles in the field of view will
cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other obstruc
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tions on the windshield or camera lens will
cause the system to function improperly.
When set to AUTO, the system automatically
turns the headlights on or off based on ambient
light levels.
FLASH-TO-PASS
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights
by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you.
This will cause the high beam headlights to turn on,
and remain on, until the lever is released.
AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
To turn on the automatic headlights, turn the end
of the multifunction lever to the AUTO position. To
turn off the automatic headlights, turn the end of
the multifunction lever back to the O (off) position.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can be turned on, with the ignition
in the OFF position, by moving the end of the
multifunction lever to O (off) position and then to
the headlight position.
The indicator light in the instrument panel comes
on. The lights stay on until the next ignition cycle is
performed.
HEADLIGHT DELAY
When this feature is selected, the driver can
choose to have the headlights remain on for a
preset period of time after the engine is turned off.
Activation
To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in
the OFF position while the headlights are still on.
Then, rotate the multifunction lever to the O (off)
position within two minutes. The delay interval
begins when the headlight switch is turned from
O (off) to the low beam position. If the headlight
switch is in AUTO position and headlights were on
before the ignition is OFF, the delay interval begins
automatically.
Deactivation
The feature is disabled by turning on the
headlights, the parking lights or by placing the
ignition in the RUN position. If you shut off the
lights before the ignition is turned on, they will
turn off in the normal manner.

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Headlights with ignition in the OFF position.
With the ignition in the OFF position, the headlights
can be switched on for a maximum time of
8 minutes. To turn on the headlights with the
ignition in the OFF position, turn the end of the
multifunction lever to the headlight position.
NOTE:If the headlight delay function is disabled in the
Uconnect Setting, when you put the ignition in the
OFF position with the multifunction lever already
set in the headlight position, the headlights remain
on for 8 minutes.
FOG LIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
The fog light switch is located on the
instrument panel to the left of the
steering column.
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or the low beam headlights and push the
fog light button. To turn off the front fog lights,
push the fog light button a second time or turn
off the headlight switch. An indicator light in the
instrument cluster illuminates when the fog lights
are turned on.
NOTE:The fog lights will operate with the low beam head -
lights or parking lights on. Selecting the high beam
headlights will turn off the fog lights.
If the vehicle’s ignition is turned off, the fog lights
will also turn off.
Cornering Lights

The cornering lights are a feature to improve visibility at
night while turning the vehicle. When activated, a light
incorporated in the front fog light will illuminate on the
side of the vehicle the steering wheel is rotated or the
turn signal indicator is on. It can be activated through
the Uconnect system
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page 134.

TURN SIGNALS
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the
arrows on each side of the instrument cluster will
flash to show proper operation of the front and rear
turn signals.
NOTE:When the Daytime Running Lights are on and a
turn signal is activated, the Daytime Running Lamp
will turn off on the side of the vehicle in which the
turn signal is flashing. The Daytime Running Lamp
will turn back on when the turn signal is turned off. If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective
outside light bulb.
LANE CHANGE ASSIST

Lightly push the multifunction lever up or down, without
moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal will flash
five times then automatically turn off.

BATTERY SAVER
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, when
the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for
15 minutes, the interior lights will automatically
turn off.
NOTE:Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position.
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Side Cargo Lamp Location

The Rear and Side Cargo Lamps can be set to three
different positions by pushing the lens to the right,
left, or center positions.
Push the lens to the right from its center posi -
tion and the lamp is always off.
Leave the lens in the center position, and the
lamp is turned on and off when the sliding doors
or rear doors are opened or closed.
Push the lens to the left from its center position
and the lamp is always on.
Your vehicle may also be equipped with a cargo
lamp on the center of the ceiling of the cargo area.
Ceiling Cargo Lamp

The Ceiling Cargo Lamp can be set to three
different positions (off position, center position,
and on position).
Push the switch to the off position from its
center position and the light is always off.
Leave the switch in the center position, and the
light is turned on and off when the sliding doors
or rear doors are opened or closed. The Ceiling
Cargo Lamp is also equipped with a movement
sensor that will switch the light on when move -
ment is detected.
Push the switch to the on position from its
center position and the light is always on.
NOTE:
If the ignition is placed in the OFF position, the light will
stay on for about 15 minutes and then time out.

Dimmer Controls
The dimmer controls are located on the left side of
the instrument panel below the instrument cluster
display.

Dimmer Controls

Pushing the “+” or “–” button will increase or
decrease the brightness of the instrument panel
lights, cupholder lights, and footwell lights, as long
as the headlights or parking lights are on.
Dimming Of The Uconnect Touchscreen

The brightness of the Uconnect touchscreen can be
dimmed using the instrument panel dimmer control
when the parking lights or headlights are on.

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When Display Mode is set to Auto within the
Uconnect system, the brightness will automatically
adjust from daytime intensity to nighttime intensity
(and vice versa) based on ambient light levels
outside of the vehicle.
NOTE:The brightness of the Uconnect touchscreen
cannot be adjusted when the dimmer control is
at the maximum setting (interior lights on), even
when Display Mode is set to Auto within the
Uconnect Settings.
When Display Mode is set to Manual, the
brightness of the Uconnect touchscreen will adjust
to the set brightness (1 - 6) when the headlights
are either on or off. For more information on these
Uconnect Settings, see Ú page 134.
Ambient Light
The vehicle is equipped with ambient light on the
dome lamp. The ambient light will be on all the
time, with the option of dimming it with the dimmer
controls as long as the headlights are turned on.
Ambient LED Lighting — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with LED lighting
in the front footwells and center cup holders.
The brightness of the lights can be adjusted using
the dimmer controls, located on the left side of the
instrument panel, as long as the headlights are
turned on.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
key fob to unlock the doors or open any door.
They also turn on when unlocking or opening
manually from the driver door cylinder.
The lights will fade to off after approximately
30 seconds, or they will immediately fade to off
once the ignition switch is changed to the ON/RUN
position from the OFF position.
The dome lights illuminate in the following ways:
When the doors are unlocked, the dome light
will illuminate for approximately 27 seconds.
When one of the front doors is opened, the front
dome light will illuminate for approximately
three minutes.
When one of the rear doors is opened, the rear
dome light will illuminate for approximately
three minutes.
When the front doors are closed, the front dome
light will automatically shut off after approxi -
mately 27 seconds.
When the rear doors are closed, the rear dome
light will automatically shut off after approxi -
mately 27 seconds. The timing stops once the
ignition is placed in the RUN or ON position. The dome light will turn off under any of the
following conditions:

The dome light is disabled when the ignition is
placed in the RUN or ON position.
The dome lights will turn off automatically when
the doors are locked.
NOTE:
The front courtesy overhead console and door
courtesy lights will not turn off if the switch on
the overhead console is in the on position.
The illuminated entry system will not operate if
the switch on the overhead console is in the OFF
position.
WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on
the right side of the steering column. There are
five different modes of operation for the front
windshield wipers. The windshield wiper lever
can be raised or lowered to access the modes.
NOTE:The windshield wipers/washers will only operate
with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

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The Rain Sensing system has protection features
for the wiper blades and arms, and will not operate
under the following conditions:


Low Ambient Temperature
— When the ignition is
first placed in the ON position, the Rain Sensing
system will not operate until the wiper switch is
moved, vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph
(5 km/h), or the outside temperature is greater
than 32°F (0°C).

Transmission In NEUTRAL Position — When the
ignition is ON, and the automatic transmission
is in the NEUTRAL position, the Rain Sensing
system will not operate until the wiper switch is
moved, vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph
(5 km/h), or the gear selector is moved out of
the NEUTRAL position.
Remote Start Mode Inhibit — On vehicles
equipped with a Remote Start system,
Rain Sensing wipers are not operational when
the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
The user can activate the Rain Sensing Wipers in
three ways:
Moving the lever from the O (off) position to the
intermittent positions.
One Mist command actuation.
The vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h) and
the rain sensor detects the presence of rain.
NOTE:In the event of a rain sensor failure, a dedicated
telltale on the instrument cluster will appear to
warn the customer (if equipped).
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Climate Control system allows you to regulate
the temperature, air flow, and direction of air
circulating throughout the vehicle. The controls are
located on the touchscreen and on the instrument
panel below the radio.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
D
ESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS

Uconnect 5 NAV With 10.1-inch Display With Manual
Climate Controls Uconnect 5 With 7-inch Display With Manual Climate
Controls

MAX A/C Button — If Equipped
Press and release the MAX A/C button on
the touchscreen to change the current
setting to the coldest output of air.
The MAX A/C indicator illuminates when
MAX A/C is on. Pressing the button again will cause
the MAX A/C operation to exit.
A/C Button — If Equipped
Push the A/C button to engage the Air
Conditioning (A/C). The A/C indicator
illuminates when A/C is on.

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POWER OUTLETS
Passenger Compartment Power Outlet
The power outlet is located on the instrument
panel to the right of the radio. It only operates with
the ignition in the ON/RUN position.
Passenger Compartment Power Outlet

Load Compartment Power Outlet — If Equipped
The load compartment power outlet is located in
the rear cargo compartment. The outlet can be is
used for powering 12 Volt adapter accessories and
recharging communications devices.
Load Compartment Power Outlet

NOTE:Do not connect devices with power higher than
180 W to the socket. Do not damage the socket by
using unsuitable adapters.

Power Outlet Fuses — Under Hood

1 — F14 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Front Power Outlet
2 — F09 Fuse 15 Amp Blue Rear Power Outlet
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:

Only devices designed for use in this type of outlet
should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.

Do not touch with wet hands.
Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!

Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle's battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle's battery
will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these intermit -
tently and with greater caution.

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