Keys.............................................................. 95
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 96
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation................................................. 97
Doors and Locks........................................ 100
Door Locks................................................ 100
Power Door Locks..................................... 101
Delayed Locking........................................ 102
Programmable Automatic Door Locks........ 102
Rear Door Security Locks......................... 102
Lockout Protection..................................... 103
Liftgate (SUV)........................................... 104
Midgate
®(SUT)......................................... 105
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier........................ 108
Windows...................................................... 111
Power Windows........................................ 112
Sun Visors................................................ 115
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................. 115
Content Theft-Deterrent............................. 116
Passlock
®.................................................. 118Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 119
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 119
Ignition Positions....................................... 120
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 121
Starting the Engine.................................... 121
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 123
Automatic Transmission Operation............. 124
Tow/Haul Mode......................................... 127
Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive....................... 128
Parking Brake........................................... 133
Shifting Into Park (P) ................................. 134
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................. 135
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 136
Engine Exhaust......................................... 137
Running the Engine While Parked............. 138
Mirrors......................................................... 139
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display........ 139
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 142
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 143
Outside Heated Mirrors............................. 143
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with
Curb View Assist................................... 144
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Your vehicle has
one double-sided key
for the ignition and
all door locks.
If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be able
to assist you with obtaining replacements.
In an emergency contact roadside assistance. See
Roadside Assistance Program on page 542.Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system
operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Rules
and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modi cations to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
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At times you may notice a decrease in operating
range. This is normal for any RKE system. If
the transmitter does not work or if you have to
stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to
work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from
your vehicle. You may need to stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects
may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps
to the left or right, hold the transmitter
higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement”
underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 97.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer
or a quali ed technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
You can lock and unlock your doors from about
3 feet (1 m) up to 100 feet (30 m) away using the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
K(Unlock):Press this
button once to unlock
the driver’s door.
The interior lamps will
come on. Pressing
unlock again within
three seconds will cause
the remaining doors
to unlock.
You can choose different feedback options for
each press of the unlock button. See “Lock
Feedback” and “Unlock Feedback” underDIC
Vehicle Customization on page 234for more
information.
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There are several ways to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
To unlock the door from the outside, use the
keyless entry system or the key.
To unlock or lock the
door from the inside,
slide the manual
lever forward or
rearward.Power Door Locks
The power door lock
switches are located on
the driver’s and front
passenger’s armrests.
Q(Lock):Remove the ignition key and press the
lock symbol to lock all of the doors.
If the delayed locking feature is on, the doors will
not lock until ve seconds after the last door is
closed. Press the lock symbol twice to override this
feature and lock all of the doors immediately.
SeeDelayed Locking on page 102for more
information.
K(Unlock):To unlock the doors, press the
unlock symbol.
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Delayed Locking
When locking the doors with the power lock switch
or the keyless entry transmitter and a door or
the liftgate (if equipped) is open, the delayed
locking feature will delay locking the doors until
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 keyless entry transmitter twice will
override the delayed locking feature and
immediately lock all the doors.
You can turn the delayed locking feature off or
back on again by doing the following:
1. Press and hold the power door lock switch in
the lock position.
2. Press unlock twice on the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
This feature will not operate if the key is in the
ignition.
You can also program this feature using the DIC.
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 234.
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock/
unlock feature which enables you to program your
vehicle’s power door locks. You can program this
feature through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 234for
more information on DIC programming.
Rear Door Security Locks
With this feature, you can lock the rear doors so
they cannot be opened from the inside.
This feature is located
on the inside edge of
the rear doors.
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Liftgate (SUV)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with
the liftgate open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come into your
vehicle. You can not see or smell CO.
It can cause unconsciousness and even
death. If you must drive with the liftgate
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed
and select the control setting that will
force outside air into your vehicle.
SeeDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 197.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way. SeeEngine Exhaust on page 137.To lock and unlock the liftgate, use any of the
power door lock switches or the remote keyless
entry (RKE) transmitter.
To open the liftgate, do the following:
1. Move the spare tire carrier out of the way.
See “Opening the Spare Tire Carrier” under
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on page 108.
2. Pull the handle located in the center of
the door.
To close the liftgate, do the following:
1. Pull the liftgate down until it latches.
2. Move the spare tire carrier back into place.
See “Closing the Spare Tire Carrier” under
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on page 108.
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