A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
You can insert the double sided keys into the locks with
either side up.
The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key
code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can
be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ask
your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe
place.
Ignition Key Removal
The shift lever must be in PARK. Turn the key to the
LOCK position, then remove the key.
NOTE:The power window switches, radio, power
sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain
active for 10 minutes (programmable) after the ignition
switch has been turned off. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature. This feature is programmable
through the electronic vehicle information center (EVIC)
Vehicle KeyIgnition Key Positions
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To close the window part way, lift the window switch to
the first detent and release when you want the window to
stop.
The power window switches remain active for 10 min-
utes after the ignition switch has been turned off. The
time is customer programmable through the electronic
vehicle information center (EVIC)—if equipped. Refer to
“Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit”in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) section for
details. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
NOTE:If the window runs into any obstacle during
auto-closure it will reverse direction and then stop.
Remove the obstacle and use the window switch again to
close the window.
NOTE:Any impact due to rough road conditions may
trigger the auto reverse function unexpectedly during
auto closure. If this happens pull the switch lightly to the
first detent and hold to close window manually.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the window
is almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the
window before closing.
Reset
Any time the vehicle battery is disconnected or goes dead
the auto-up function will be disabled. To reactivate the
auto-up feature perform the following steps after vehicle
power is restored:
•Pull the window switch up to close window com-
pletely, then hold the switch for a second.
•Push the window switch firmly down to second detent
to open the window automatically until the window is
fully open.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
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open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front
and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front
airbags for both the driver and front passenger and, if so
equipped, left and right side curtain airbags for the
driver and passengers seated next to a window. If you
will be carrying children too small for adult-size belts,
your seat belts also can be used to hold infant and child
restraint systems.
Please pay close attention to the information in this
section. It tells you how to use your restraint system
properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as
possible.
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer
much greater injuries if you are not properly buck-
led up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or
other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the
vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your
vehicle are buckled up properly.
Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even
on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver
and cause a collision which includes you. This can
happen far away from home or on your own street.
Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they
can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some
of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown
from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of
ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the
inside of the vehicle.Everyonein a motor vehicle should
be belted at all times.
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WARNING!
•Do not put anything on or around the front airbag
covers or attempt to manually open them. You may
damage the airbags and you could be injured be-
cause the airbags are no longer functional. These
protective covers for the airbag cushions are de-
signed to open only when the airbags are inflating.
•If your vehicle is equipped with left and right side
curtain airbags, do not stack luggage or other cargo
up high enough to block the location of the side
curtain airbag. The area where the side curtain airbag
is located should remain free from any obstructions.
•If your vehicle is equipped with left and right side
curtain airbags, do not have any accessory items
installed which will alter the roof, including adding
a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that
require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for
installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the
roof of the vehicle for any reason.
•Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in
any way.
•Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster
such as alarm lights, stereos, citizens band radios etc.
Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along
with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instru-
ment panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection
for the driver and front passenger. Left and right side
curtain airbags also work with seat belts to improve
occupant protection.
The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy only in moderate
to severe frontal collisions. If your vehicle is so equipped,
the side curtain airbag on the crash side of the vehicle is
triggered in moderate to severe side collisions. In certain
types of collisions where the airbags deploy, you need the
seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags
to protect you properly.
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize
the risk of harm from a deploying airbag.
1. Children 12 years old and under should ride buckled
up in the rear seat. Infants in rear-facing child restraints
shouldNEVERride in the front seat of a vehicle with a
passenger front airbag. An airbag deployment could
cause severe injury or death to infants in that position.
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Traction Control System (TCS)—
If Equipped
..........................105
Brake Assist System (BAS)—If Equipped....106
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)—
If Equipped
..........................107
▫Synchronizing ESP....................109
Electronic Speed Control.................109
▫To Activate..........................110
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............110
▫To Deactivate........................110
▫To Resume Speed.....................110
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............110
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............111
Overhead Console—If Equipped..........112
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................112
▫Sunglasses Storage....................112
Garage Door Opener—If Equipped........113
▫Programming HomeLink................114
▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 116
▫Using HomeLink.....................117
▫Erasing HomeLink Buttons..............117
▫Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button . . . 117
▫Security............................118
Power Sunroof—If Equipped............118
▫Opening Sunroof - Express..............119
▫Closing Sunroof - Express...............119
▫Pinch Protect Feature...................119
▫Pinch Protect Override.................120
▫Venting Sunroof - Express...............120
▫Sunshade Operation...................120
▫Wind Buffeting.......................120
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................120
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▫Ignition Off Operation..................120
▫Sunroof Fully Closed...................121
Electrical Power Outlets.................121
▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off.......123
Cup Holders.........................124
▫Front Seat Cup Holders.................124▫Rear Seat Cup Holders.................124
Storage..............................125
▫Console Features......................125
▫Cargo Management System—If Equipped . . . 125
Roof Luggage Rack—If Equipped.........131
Load Leveling System—If Equipped.......133
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE—IF EQUIPPED
The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights,
an optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink),
storage for sunglasses, and optional power sunroof
switches.
Courtesy/Reading Lights
At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/
reading lights.
Press the lens to turn these lights on. Press a second time
to turn the lights off.
The lights also turn on when a front door, rear door, or
liftgate is opened. The lights will also turn on when the
unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is
pressed.
Sunglasses Storage
At the rear of the console a compartment is provided for
the storage of a pair of sunglasses.
The storage compartment access is apush/pushdesign.
Push the finger depression on the overhead console to
open. Push the finger depression to close.
Overhead Console
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Security
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies
by following the“Erasing HomeLink Buttons”instruc-
tions in this section.
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
HomeLinkis a trademark owned by Johnson Controls,
Inc.
POWER SUNROOF—IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located between the sun
visors on the overhead console.
Power Sunroof Controls
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