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The tilt function is adjusted by moving the control up or down.
Easy entry/exit feature
When you remove the key, the column will move, if this feature is
activated through the Message Center, to the full in and up position,
refer to theMessage Centerin theDriver Controlschapter. When the
key is inserted into the ignition, the column will return to the previous
setting.
Note:The easy entry/exit feature will prevent the steering wheel from
returning to the memory position until the key is inserted into the
ignition.
Memory feature
The steering column positions are saved when doing a memory set
function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality features
when a memory position is selected through the remote entry
transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver’s door
(if equipped with memory feature). Refer toMemory seats/steering
column/mirrors/adjustable pedalsin theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter.
If the steering column adjustment control is pressed during memory
recall it will cancel the automatic operation and the column will respond
to manual adjustment of the control.
Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving.
Steering column lock (if equipped)
The steering column will automatically lock when the key is removed
from the ignition. When the vehicle key is inserted into the ignition, the
steering column will automatically unlock.
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POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Select
to adjust the left
mirror or
to adjust the right
mirror.
2. Move the disk control in the
direction you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to
disable the adjust function.
Memory feature
The power side view mirror positions are saved when doing a memory
set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality
features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry
transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver’s door
(if equipped with memory feature). Refer toMemory seats/steering
column/mirrors/adjustable pedalsin theSeating and Safety
Restraintschapter.
Heated outside mirrors
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.
Do not remove ice from the
mirrors with a scraper or
attempt to readjust the mirror
glass if it is frozen in place.
These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.
Fold-away mirrors (if equipped)
Pull the side mirrors in carefully
when driving through a narrow
space, like an automatic car wash.
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POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
The accelerator and brake pedal
should only be adjusted when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P (Park) position.
Press and hold the rocker control
(located on the instrument panel) to
adjust accelerator and brake pedal.
•Press the top of the control to
adjust the pedals away from you.
•Press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals towards you.
Memory feature
The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a
memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle
personality features when a memory position is selected through the
remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the
driver’s door (if equipped with memory feature). Refer toMemory
seats/steering column/mirrors/adjustable pedalsin theSeating and
Safety Restraintschapter.
Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the
pedals while the vehicle is moving.
SPEED CONTROL
With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h)
or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speed
control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h).
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery or unpaved.
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Warnings Status
Low brake fluid level Warning returns after the ignition key
is turned from OFF to RUN
Check tail lamps
Check brake lamps
Check front turn lamps
Check side repeater lamps (if
equipped)
Check rear turn lamps
Check Traction Control
Check AdvanceTrac
(if
equipped)
Trunk ajar
Low washer fluid
Check AC (cabin) filter
Change oil soon
Oil change required
Service park brake
Apply park brake
Foot on brake
Data error
ENGINE POWER REDUCED.Displayed when the engine is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the
engine. If this warning stays on, contact your authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
PULL OFF ROAD SAFELY.Displayed when the engine is overheating.
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. If this
warning stays on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
TURN OFF IGNITION.Displayed when the engine is overheating. Turn
off the engine. If this warning stays on, contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
DRIVER’S DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the driver’s door is not
completely closed.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the passenger side door is
not completely closed.
DRIVER’S REAR DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the driver’s rear door
is not completely closed.
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INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
Press the remote trunk release
control on the instrument panel to
open the trunk.
You can render the switch
inoperable by locking the button
with your master key. Do this and
also lock your glove box before you
give your vehicle to the valet
personnel(do not give them the
master key or remote entry keyfob, only the gray valet key).
The remote trunk release control and power door locks will be disabled
when the vehicle perimeter alarm system is armed. This control will not
work until the vehicle perimeter alarm system is disarmed. Refer to
Perimeter Alarm Systemin theLocks and Securitychapter.
FUEL DOOR RELEASE
Press the remote fuel door release
control on the instrument panel to
open the fuel door.
The fuel door has a manual override
release located in the trunk. Pull the
tab to open the fuel door.
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KEYS
Your vehicle is equipped with two master keys and a valet key lock
system. The master key will access the driver’s door, trunk, glove box,
remote trunk release control and ignition. The valet key will access door
and ignition only.
Refer to theSecurilockpassive anti-theft systemsection later in this
chapter for information on Securilockkeys.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press the top of the control to
unlock all doors and the bottom to
lock all doors.
When the vehicle’s security system
is armed, the power door locks and
remote trunk release control are
disabled; these features will not
work until the security system is
disarmed.
Smart locks
With the key in any ignition position:
•The driver’s door will automatically unlock if it is locked by the
driver’s power lock control while the driver’s door is open.
•All doors will automatically unlock if the passenger’s door is locked by
the passenger’s power lock control while the passenger’s door is open.
The vehicle may still be locked with the key in the ignition, and
performing one of the following actions:
•Pressing the manual lock button on the door.
•Operating the remote entry transmitter.
•Operating the keyless entry keypad (with the driver’s door closed).
•Operating the driver’s door with a key.
Opening all windows and moonroof (if equipped)
You can open the vehicle’s windows and moonroof (if equipped) by using
the door key or the
control on the remote entry transmitter.
Press and hold the
control on the remote entry transmitter, or turn
the key toward the front of the vehicle and hold it for more than two
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seconds to begin to open all the windows and moonroof. Releasing
the
control on the remote entry transmitter, or returning the key to
the center position will stop all motion.
Note:The ignition must be in the 2 (OFF) position and the accessory
delay feature must not be activated in order for this feature to operate.
Closing all windows and moonroof (if equipped)
Note:This operation is only available using the door key in the driver
door lock cylinder.
You can close the vehicle’s windows and moonroof (if equipped) by using
the door key.
Turn the key toward the back of the vehicle and hold it for more than
two seconds to begin to close all the windows and moonroof. Releasing
the key to the center position will stop all motion.
Note:The ignition must be in the 2 (OFF) position and the accessory
delay feature must not be activated in order for this feature to operate.
The rear windows do not have a bounce-back feature. If an
obstruction occurs, turn the key toward the front of the vehicle
and hold for more than two seconds in order to reopen all the windows
and moonroof.
Before operating power windows and moonroofs, you should
verify that they are free of obstructions and ensure that children
and/or pets are not in the proximity of window openings.
Central locking/Two stage unlocking
When unlocking the driver door with the key, turn it once toward the
front of the vehicle to unlock that door only, if the two-stage unlocking is
enabled. Turn the key a second time to unlock all doors. When locking,
turn the key toward the back of the vehicle to lock all doors.
Two stage unlocking may be disabled and re-enabled (to allow all vehicle
doors to unlock simultaneously) by simultaneously pressing the
andcontrols on the remote entry transmitter for four seconds.
Note:The turn lamps will flash twice to confirm that a change to the
feature has occurred.
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To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from within the luggage
compartment, pull the illuminated
“T” shaped handle and push up on
the trunk lid. The handle is
composed of a material that will
glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.
The “T” shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys and remote
transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock
themselves in the trunk and risk
injury. Children should be taught
not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can
rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.
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