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84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

3. Lift the hood prop rod that clips to the right side (left

side when standing in front of the hood) of the

engine compartment. Place the hood prop rod in the

hole of hood hinge to secure the hood in the open

position.

WARNING! (Continued)

could open when the vehicle is in motion and block

your vision. Failure to follow this warning could

result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood

to close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches

(30 cm) and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood

is fully closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle

unless hood is fully closed, with both latches en-

gaged.

LIGHTS

Multifunction Lever

Hood Prop Rod

In hot climates, the prop rod may be hot. Pick up the

prop rod at the foam on the end of the prop rod.

The multifunction lever, located on the left side of the

steering wheel, controls the operation of the headlights,

headlight beam selection, passing light and turn sig-

nals.

WARNING!

Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving

your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it

NOTE: The headlights can only be turned on with the

ignition in the ON/RUN position.

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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85

Headlights

Rotate the end of the multifunction lever

turn on the high beams. Pull the multifunction lever

toward the steering wheel to turn off the high beams.

Flash-To-Pass

upward to the first detent for headlight op-

eration.

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by

partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the

steering wheel. This will cause the high beam head-

lights to turn on until the lever is released.

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Parking Lights

To turn on the parking lights, remove the key

or turn the ignition to OFF/LOCK position

and turn on the headlights.

Daytime Running Lights

To activate the Daytime Running Lights (DRL), rotate

the end of the multifunction lever to the O symbol.

Headlight Operation

NOTE: When the headlights are turned on, the Daytime

Running Lights will be deactivated.

NOTE: The low beams and side/taillights will not be

on with DRL.

High Beams

If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle

was purchased the DRL function can be turned on or off

using the display menus. Refer to “Uconnect Settings”

in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further

information.

With the low beams activated, push the multi-

function lever towards the instrument panel to

86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Turn Signals

Lane Change Assist

Push the multifunction lever upward to signal a right

turn or downward to signal a left turn. The correspond-

ing indicator in the instrument cluster display will blink

to indicate the operation of the turn signal.

Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond

the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash

three times. Then, the turn signal (right or left) will

automatically turn off.

Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay

When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to

have the headlights remain on for a preset period of

time.

Activation

Remove the key or turn the ignition to the STOP

(OFF/LOCK) position, and pull the multifunction lever

toward the steering wheel within two minutes. Each

time the lever is pulled, the activation of the lights will

be extended by 30 seconds. The activation of the lights

can be extended to a maximum of 210 seconds.

Turn Signal Operation

NOTE: The indicators will automatically turn off when

the turn has been completed and the steering wheel is

returned to a straight position.

Deactivation

Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel

and hold it for more than two seconds.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87

Interior Lights

Interior Light Timing (Center Position)

The interior light switches are located in the overhead

console. The interior lights can be set to three different

positions (Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right

Position).

There are four different modes of operation that can be

activated in this position:

• When one door is opened, a three minute timer is

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activated.

Using the switch on the left overhead, push the switch

to the right from its center position and the lights are

always on. Push the switch to the left from its center

position and the lights are always off. Leave the switch

in the center position, and the lights are turned on and

off when the doors are opened or closed. The switch on

the right side of the overhead console controls the map

or reading function of the lights. Push the switch to the

right to turn on the right light and push the switch to

the left to turn on the left light.

• When the key is removed from the ignition (within

two minutes of the ignition being turned OFF), a

10 second timer is activated.

• When the doors are unlocked with the key fob, a

10 second timer is activated.

• When the doors are locked with the key fob, the

lights will turn off.

Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position)

• When all doors are closed a 15-minute timer is

activated.

CAUTION!

NOTE: The timer is deactivated when the key is moved

into the ON/RUN position.

Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the

switch is in the center position or that the lights are

off to avoid draining the battery.

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Cargo Area Lights

Fog Lights — If Equipped

There is also a courtesy light located in the rear cargo

area. Whenever the rear lift gate is opened, the light will

turn on and then turn off when the lift gate is closed.

The fog light switch is located on the center stack of the

instrument panel, just below the radio.

Fog Light Switch

Cargo Light Location

Push the switch once to turn the front fog lights on.

Push the switch a second time to turn the front fog

lights off.

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS

Windshield Wiper Off

The windshield wiper/washer lever is located on the

right side of the steering column.

This is the normal position of the wiper lever.

Intermittent Wiper Operation

NOTE: The windshield wipers/washers will only op-

erate with the ignition in the ON/RUN position.

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Push the lever downward to the first detent. The wipers

will operate intermittently.

Front Windshield Wiper Operation

NOTE: The Intermittent function only has one detent,

but wiper delay will vary with changes in vehicle

speed. As vehicle speed increases, the delay time will

decrease.

There are five different modes of operation for the front

windshield wipers. The windshield wiper lever can be

raised or lowered to access these modes:

Low Speed

Push the lever downward to the second detent. The

wipers will operate at low speed.

High Speed

Push the lever downward to the third detent. The

wipers will operate at high speed.

Manual High Speed/Mist

Push the lever upward from the off position. The wipers

will operate at high speed to clear off road mist or spray

from a passing vehicle. This operation will continue

Windshield Wiper Operation

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