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The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is
in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if
there is an emission control system malfunction.
Also, the engine will turn off during a remote
vehicle start if the coolant temperature gets too
high or if the oil pressure gets low.
Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature
are shipped from the factory with the remote
vehicle start system enabled. The system may be
enabled or disabled through the DIC. See
“REMOTE START” underDIC Vehicle
Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 264
for additional information.Remote Start Ready
If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle
start feature, it may have the remote start
ready feature. This feature allows your dealer to
add the manufacturer’s remote vehicle start
feature.
If your vehicle has the remote start ready feature,
your RKE transmitter will have extended range
that will allow you to lock or unlock your vehicle
from approximately 197 feet (60 m) away.
See your dealer if you would like to add the
manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature to your
vehicle.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers — especially
children — can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving vehicle.
When a door is locked, the handle will
not open it. You increase the chance of
being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors are not locked. So,
wear safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A
child can be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent injuries or
even death from heat stroke. Always
lock your vehicle whenever you
leave it.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop your vehicle. Locking your
doors can help prevent this from
happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your
vehicle.
From the outside, use the remote keyless
entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the
driver’s door.
From the inside, use the power door locks or
manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with
the manual locks, push down or pull up on the
manual lock knob.
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Power Door Locks
The power door lock switches are located on the
armrest on the front doors.
K(Unlock):Press the side of the switch with the
unlock symbol to unlock the doors.
Q(Lock):Press the side of the switch with the
lock symbol to lock the doors.
Delayed Locking
When locking the doors with the power lock switch
or the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter
and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will
lock ve seconds after the last door is closed. You
will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed
locking feature is in use.
Pressing the power lock switch or the lock button
on the RKE transmitter twice will override the
delayed locking feature and immediately lock all
the doors.This feature will not operate if the key is in the
ignition.
You can program this feature using the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See DELAY DOOR
LOCK underDIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons) on page 264.
Programmable Automatic Door
Locks
Your vehicle has an automatic lock/unlock feature
which enables you to program the vehicle’s
power door locks. You can program this feature
through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)
on page 264for more information on DIC
programming.
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Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle has rear door security locks. These
prevent passengers from opening the rear
doors from the inside.
The rear door security
locks are located on the
inside edge of each
rear door. You
must open the rear
doors to access them.
The label depicting
lock and unlock
positions is located near
the lock.
To set the locks, do the following:
1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and
turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.When you want to open a rear door when the
security lock is on, do the following:
1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless
entry transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the
power door lock switch, or by lifting the
rear door manual lock.
2. Open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door security lock, do the
following:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the security lock slot
and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position.
Lockout Protection
This feature protects you from locking the key in
the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and
a front door is open.
If the driver’s side power door lock switch is
pressed when the driver’s door is open and the
key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and
then the driver’s door will unlock.Security Lock Label
shown
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If the passenger’s side power door lock switch is
pressed when the front passenger’s door is
open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors
will lock and then the front passenger’s door
will unlock.
Liftgate/Liftglass
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
liftglass or liftgate open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come into your
vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It
can cause unconsciousness and even
death.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
If you must drive with the liftglass or
liftgate open, or if electrical wiring or
other cable connections must pass
through the seal between the body and
the liftglass or liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed
with the recirculation mode off. That
will force outside air into your vehicle.
SeeClimate Control System on
page 210orDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 213.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all
the way.
If your vehicle has a power liftgate,
disable the power liftgate function.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 155.
If your vehicle has a power liftgate, seePower
Liftgate on page 125.
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To unlock the liftgate, use the power door lock
switch or press the door unlock button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry System Operation
on page 113.
To open the liftglass, press the button on the
underside of the license pocket applique (A).
The liftglass can also be opened by pressing the
liftglass release button on the RKE.To open the entire liftgate, press the touchpad
on the underside of the liftgate handle (B).
The vehicle must be in PARK (P) to open the
liftgate. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup or
pull strap as an aid.
The liftgate or liftglass cannot be opened if the
rear wipers are in motion. Attempting to open the
liftgate or liftglass while the rear wipers are in
motion will cause the release of the liftglass
or liftgate to delay until the wipers are moved off
the liftglass.
Both the liftglass and liftgate have an electric
latch. If the battery is disconnected or has
low voltage, the liftglass and liftgate will not open.
The liftglass and liftgate will resume operation
when the battery is reconnected and charged.
If the battery is properly connected and has
adequate voltage, and the liftgate or liftglass still
will not function, your vehicle should be taken to a
dealership for service.
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Power Liftgate
Power Liftgate Operation
Your vehicle may have a power liftgate. The
vehicle must be in PARK (P) to power open or
close the liftgate.
The liftgate must be completely closed to power
open or completely open to power close.
The taillamps will ash and a chime will sound at
the beginning of each power operation cycle.
{CAUTION:
You or others could be injured if caught in
the path of the power liftgate. Make sure
there is no one in the way of the liftgate
as it is closing.
Notice:If you open the liftgate without
checking for overhead obstructions such as
a garage door, you could break the liftgateglass. Always check to make sure the area
above the liftgate is clear before opening it.
To open and close the liftgate, press and hold the
power liftgate button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter until the liftgate starts
moving. Press the RKE button a second time during
liftgate operation to reverse that operation. See
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 113for more information.
The liftgate can also be
opened and closed by
pressing the power
liftgate button on
the overhead console.
Press the button a
second time during
liftgate operation
to reverse that
operation.
Power Liftgate Button
on Overhead Console
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Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the
sun visor from the center mount and slide it
along the rod from side-to-side to cover the driver
or passenger side of the front window. Swing
the sun visor to the side to cover the side window.
It can be moved along the rod from side-to-side
in this position also.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
Your vehicle may have lighted visor vanity mirrors
on both the driver’s and passenger’s sun visors.
Pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to
turn the lamps on.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some
cities. Although your vehicle has a number of
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent
alarm system.
To activate the theft-deterrent system, do the
following:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. The security light should
come on and ash. The door does not need to
be open.
If the delayed locking feature is active, the
alarm will not be activated until all doors are
closed and the security light goes off.
3. Close all doors. The security light will stop
ashing and go off after approximately
30 seconds. The content theft deterrent alarm
is not armed until the security light goes off.
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