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▫Using The Panic Alarm................. 22
▫Programming Additional Transmitters...... 23
▫RKE Transmitter Battery Service........... 23
▫General Information................... 24
Remote Starting System — If Equipped....... 25
▫How To Use Remote Start............... 25
Door Locks........................... 27
▫Manual Door Locks................... 27
▫Power Door Locks.................... 28
▫Passive Entry System — If Equipped....... 31
▫To Place An RKE Transmitter In The Vehicle
For Safekeeping – Vehicles Equipped With
Keyless Go Only...................... 32
▫Child Protection Door Lock.............. 33Windows............................ 35
▫Power Windows...................... 35
▫Wind Buffeting....................... 39
Trunk Lock And Release................. 39
Trunk Safety Warning................... 40
▫Trunk Emergency Release............... 40
Occupant Restraints..................... 41
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.................... 42
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.... 48
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners................. 48
▫Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 49
▫Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped.... 50
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▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women.......... 51
▫Seat Belt Extender..................... 51
▫Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag........... 51
▫Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 64
▫Child Restraints...................... 66
Engine Break-In Recommendations.......... 75
Safety Tips........................... 76▫Transporting Passengers................ 76
▫Lock Your Vehicle..................... 76
▫Exhaust Gas......................... 76
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle............................. 77
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle................... 78
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Ignition Key Removal
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the key to the LOCK
position and then remove the key.
NOTE:The power window switches, radio, power
sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain
active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is
turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is
programmable. Refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories
Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the
ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the
key.
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WARNING!
•For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
from the ignition and lock your vehicle. Unsuper-
vised use of vehicle equipment may cause severe
personal injuries and death.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in
the ignition. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Power Door Locks
A power door lock switch is on each front door trim
panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors.
Power Door Lock Switch
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same lock/unlock and chirping sound that you would
experience if you accidentally locked your RKE transmit-
ter in the vehicle.
2. Open the door and repeat Step 1 two more times (three
times total). The doors will remain locked; no audible
warnings will occur.
NOTE:Any RKE transmitter that is locked in the
vehicle either by a passive lock, another RKE lock, or the
door panel lock switch will be disabled from Keyless Go.
The disabled RKE transmitter(s) will be re-enabled after a
passive unlock or RKE unlock.
Child Protection Door Lock
To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a Child
Protection Door Lock system.
To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock System
1. Open the rear door.2. Insert the tip of the valet key (or alike) into the child
lock control and pull it upward.
NOTE:For valet key information, refer to “A Word
About Your Keys” in this section.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door.
Child Lock Control
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NOTE:When the Child Protection Door Lock system is
engaged, the door can be opened only by using the
outside door handle even though the inside door lock is
in the unlocked position.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the child protection locks are
engaged. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
NOTE:
•After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock sys-
tem, always test the door from the inside to make
certain it is in the desired position.
•For emergency exit with the system engaged, move
the door lock plunger to the UNLOCK position, roll
down the window and open the door with the outside
door handle.
To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock
System
1. Open the rear door.
2. Insert the tip of the valet key (or alike) into the child
lock control and pull it downward.
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3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the opposite rear door.
NOTE:After disengaging the Child Protection Door
Lock system, always test the door from the inside to
make certain it is in the desired position.
WINDOWS
Power Windows
The window controls on the driver’s door control all the
door windows.
Child Lock Control
Power Window Switches
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The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by
pressing the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter twice within five seconds.
With the ignition switch in the ON position, the Trunk
Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster
indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display
will reappear once the trunk is closed.
With the ignition switch in the LOCK position or the key
removed from the ignition switch, the Trunk Open sym-
bol will display until the trunk is closed.TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
heat stroke.
Trunk Emergency Release
The trunk of your vehicle is equipped with an emergency
release handle. It is located on the inside of the trunk lid,
near the latch, and is coated so that it glows in a darkened
trunk. Pull on the handle to open the trunk.
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