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POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) (IF EQUIPPED)
With this option, you can power open or close the liftgate with the
provided controls.
•overhead console button
•remote entry transmitter button
•outside release handle
•liftgate trim-mounted switch (closing)
Opening and Closing the PLG:
The PLG controls will operate without having the key in the ignition. The
transaxle must be in PARK to power operate the PLG, when the key is in
the ignition and turned to the ON position. When the liftgate is being
power closed, a chime will sound three times before the liftgate begins to
power close. A single chime indicates a problem with the close request.
A faster chime indicates there is an excessive load on the liftgate (snow,
bike rack, etc.) or a possible strut malfunction. If the excessive load is
removed and you still have a faster chime, have the system serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate
area before using the power liftgate controls to open or close the
liftgate.
Keep the keys out of the reach of children. Do not allow children
to play on or near an open or moving power liftgate.
Exercise care, when power opening or closing the PLG in a garage or
other enclosed area with a low ceiling or close to a wall/garage door. The
PLG could be damaged from the contact.
Do not attempt to manually force the PLG to travel faster than the
power system will permit.
When power operating the PLG at temperatures below 32° F (0° C), the
PLG may stop about 5 inches (12.7 cm) from the full open position. The
PLG can be fully opened by pushing it upward to the maximum open
position.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available from your dealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.
Refer to theSecuriLockpassive anti-theft systemsection in this
chapter for more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press the top portion of the control
to unlock all doors and the bottom
portion to lock all doors.Note:
When the perimeter alarm is armed,
the power door locks “inhibit” state
is enabled and this switch is
disabled.
Memory lock
If you lock your doors with the power lock switch, the keyless entry
system or the remote entry transmitter while the sliding door is open,
the door will automatically lock after it is closed.
Smart locks (if equipped)
This feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your
key is still in the ignition.
When you open the driver’s door and you lock the vehicle with the
power door lock control, all the doors will lock, then the driver’s door
will automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the
ignition.
The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the
manual lock button on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key, by
simultaneously pressing button 7•8 and the 9•0 controls on the
remote entry keypad (if equipped), or using the lock button on the
remote entry transmitter (if equipped).
Unlocking the liftgate during a battery failure
In the event of a vehicle power failure affecting the liftgate latch, the
liftgate can be unlocked manually.
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1. Locate the liftgate trim access
panel in the center of the liftgate.
2. Using your key, a small
screwdriver or knife, pry off the
access panel.
3. Using your key, a small
screwdriver or knife, poke or cut a
hole in the liftgate door foam as
large as the access window and
move the lock/unlock lever
accordingly:
•For vehicles without power
liftgate, pull the lock/unlock lever
to the right (drivers side).
•For vehicles with power liftgate,
pull the lock/unlock lever toward
you (toward the front of the
vehicle).
Once the lock/unlock lever has been
moved, you can open the liftgate
from the outside liftgate handle.
Autolock
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when:
•all doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the 4 (ON) position,
•the brake is pressed before reaching 5 mph (8 km/h), and
•the vehicle increases to more than 5 mph (8 km/h).
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Relock
The autolock feature repeats when:
•an “autolock” occurrence has already taken place,
•the brake is depressed while vehicle speed is less than 5 mph
(8 km/h),
•all vehicle doors become closed again, and
•the vehicle increases to more than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature
The autolock feature can be enabled or disabled by the keyless entry
keypad (if equipped) on your door, driver configuration mode or by your
authorized dealer.
Deactivating/reactivating the autolock feature using the keypad
(if equipped)
Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature activated. To
deactivate/reactivate this feature:
1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position.
2. Close all the doors.
3. Enter the 5-digit entry code.
4. Press and hold the 7•8. While holding the 7•8, press the 3•4.
5. Release the 3•4.
6. Release the 7•8.
The horn will chirp once when the system has been successfully
deactivated.
The horn will chirp twice (one short and one long chirp) when the
system has been successfully reactivated.
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door
unlock control
You must close all the vehicle doors and complete Steps 1-7 within
30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure
needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds.
1. Turn the ignition key to the 4 (ON) position.
2. Press the power door unlock control three times.
3. Turn the ignition key from the 4 (ON) position to the 3 (OFF)
position.
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•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle, or
•other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
•3–button remote
•5–button remote
•6–button remote
The remote entry system allows you to:
•lock or unlock all vehicle doors and liftgate without a key.
•unlock/open a driver’s side power sliding door and/or passenger side
power sliding door (if equipped).
•unlock/open the power liftgate (PLG) (if equipped).
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Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring. DO
NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER
AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE
FRONT HOUSING OF THE
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
2. Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals on the back
surface of the circuit board.
3. Remove the old battery.Note:Please refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.
4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry
transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery
down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing
cavity.
5. Snap the two halves back together.
Note:Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter
to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter
should operate normally after battery replacement.
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters
If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed
because you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entry
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transmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or takeall
remote entry transmittersto your authorized dealer for
reprogramming.
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters
You must haveall remote entry transmitters(maximum of six)
available before beginning this procedure.
Note:Ensure the brake pedal is not
depressed during this sequence.
To reprogram the remote entry
transmitters:
1. Ensure the vehicle is electronically unlocked.
2. Put the key in the ignition.
3. Turn the key from the 3 (OFF) position to 4 (ON).
4. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 3 (OFF)
position and 4 (ON).Note:The eighth turn must end in the 4 (ON)
position.
5. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been activated.
6. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter.
Note:If more than 20 seconds have passed you will need to start the
procedure over again.
7. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that this remote entry
transmitter has been programmed.
8. Repeat Step 6 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.
9. Turn the ignition to the 3 (OFF) position after you have finished
programming all of the remote entry transmitters.
10. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the key in the driver’s door lock
cylinder (if equipped with perimeter alarm), the keyless entry system or
3
1
2
5
4
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the remote entry transmitter is used to unlock the door(s), power sliding
doors (if equipped) or liftgate.
The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
•the ignition switch is turned to the 4 (ON) position, or
•the keyless entry system or the remote entry transmitter lock control
is pressed, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The panel dimmer control mustnotbe set to the off position for the
illuminated entry system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the panel dimmer control, or
•any door, power sliding door (if equipped) or the liftgate is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the
last door is closed, even if the panel dimmer control is left on.
Illuminated exit
•The interior lights will illuminate when the key is removed from the
ignition.
•When the headlamp control is on the “sleeping baby mode”, only the
lower interior lights will illuminate.
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds. The panel dimmer
control mustnotbe set to the off position for the illuminated exit to
operate.
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry (if equipped)
The exterior lamps illuminate when the vehicle is unlocked using the
remote entry transmitter, keyless keypad, or the driver’s door key lock
cylinder (if equipped with perimeter alarm). The following items will
illuminate:
•Puddle lamps
•Head lamps
•Park lamps
•Tail lamps
The system will automatically turn off if:
•the vehicle is locked using the remote entry system, the keyless entry
keypad, or
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