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(Note:If two stage unlocking is disabled, all doors will unlock when you
press any button on the keyless entry keypad).
Activating Intelligent Access at the Trunk:If your Intelligent Access
Key is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the trunk, you can activate your
Intelligent Access system by pressing the exterior trunk release button,
hidden under the trim above the license plate. The trunk will release and
open.
Refer to theRemote entry systemin this section for more details on
how to use the lock, unlock, panic, or trunk buttons on the transmitter.
Your Intelligent Access system uses a RF signal to communicate with
your vehicle and authorize your vehicle to unlock when commanded
(either by pressing any keyless entry keypad button, the trunk button, or
a button on the transmitter itself). If excessive RF interference is
present in the area, or if your vehicle battery is low, it may be necessary
to mechanically unlock your door. The mechanical key blade in your
Intelligent Access Key can be used to open the driver’s door in this
situation (refer toIntelligent access keyin this chapter for more
information on the location and use of the mechanical key blade).
A mechanical key is needed for access if the Intelligent Access Key
battery or vehicle battery is low.
Push button startYour vehicle is equipped with a push button start
system, which allows you to start your vehicle without using a key. To
operate the push button start system and start your vehicle, your
Intelligent Access Key must be present inside the vehicle, either in the
passenger compartment or in the trunk. Refer toPush button startin
theDrivingchapter.
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock all the
doors.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this
feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned
on.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
•any door is open.
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2. Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or 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 instructions inside the
Intelligent Access Key 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 battery cover back onto the transmitter and install the
backup key.
Note:Replacement of the battery willnotcause the Integrated Keyhead
Transmitter or Intelligent Access Key to become deprogrammed from
your vehicle. They should operate normally after battery replacement.
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) or Intelligent
Access Keys
If you would like to have your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters or
Intelligent Access Keys reprogrammed because you lost one, or would
like to buy additional transmitters you can either reprogram them
yourself, or takeall transmittersto your authorized dealer for
reprogramming.
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) or
Intelligent Access Keys
To program a new Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or Intelligent Access
Keys yourself, refer toSecuriLock™ passive anti-theftsection of this
chapter.Note:At least two already programmed transmitters are
required to perform this procedure yourself.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or Intelligent Access Keys or the keyless
entry system keypad or Intelligent Access feature is used to unlock the
door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
•the ignition is turned on, or
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•thecontrol on the transmitter is pressed, or
•the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or
•the vehicle is locked using the key in the driver door cylinder, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
•any door is open.
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
With the remote entry system, the following items will illuminate when
the
control on the transmitter is pressed:
•Headlamps
•Park lamps
•Tail lamps
The lamps will automatically turn off:
•if the ignition switch is turned on, or
•the
control on the transmitter is pressed, or
•the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or
•the vehicle is locked using the key in the driver door cylinder, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
Note:On some vehicles, the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature
will not activate in daylight conditions.
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry
You may enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by
your authorized dealer.
You may also perform the following power door lock sequence to
enable/disable the perimeter lamps feature.Note:Before starting, ensure
the ignition is off and all vehicle doors are closed. You must complete
Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If
the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds
before beginning again.
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1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
5. Turn the ignition back on. The horn will chirp one time to confirm
programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. Press the power door unlock control twice within five seconds.
Note:The horn will chirp once to indicate the perimeter lighting feature
has been deactivated. The horn will chirp once and honk once (one short
and one long) to indicate the perimeter lighting feature has been
activated.
7. Turn the ignition off to exit the procedure.Note:The horn will chirp
once to confirm the procedure is complete.
Illuminated exit
•When all vehicle doors are closed, the ignition is turned off and the
key is removed from the ignition (IKT only), the interior dome lamps
(and the exterior mirror puddle lamps, if equipped) will illuminate.
The lights will turn off if all the doors remain closed and
•25 seconds elapse, or
•the key is inserted in the ignition (IKT only) or (if equipped with
Intelligent access with push button start feature) the start button is
pressed.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned off.
•If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control, the
battery saver will shut them off 10 minutes after the ignition has been
turned off.
•If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doors
or the trunk was opened, the battery saver will shut them off
10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
•The battery saver will shut off the headlamps 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned off.
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SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
The keypad, located near the driver’s window, is invisible until touched
and then it lights up so you can see and touch the appropriate buttons.
You can use the keyless entry
keypad to:
•lock or unlock the doors without
using a key.
•open the trunk.
•recall memory seat/power mirrors
and steering column positions (if
equipped).
•enable or disable the autolock
and autounlock features
•Activate Intelligent Access (if
equipped) at the driver door,
refer toIntelligent Accessin this
chapter.
The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; this
code is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and is
available from your authorized dealer. You can also create up to three of
your own 5–digit personal entry codes.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with the Intelligent Access feature,
your keypad will still function normally if you enter your personal entry
code or factory set code. However, if your transmitter is within range of
the driver’s door, a passive entry unlock will also occur each time you
press any number on the keypad. Note that this additional unlock will
not impact keypad functionality, and you can still enter your code and
perform all keypad functions (unlock, lock, trunk release).
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to
memory seats, mirrors and steering column (if equipped)
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory set code.
2. Within five seconds press the 1•2 on the keypad.
3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered
within five seconds of each other.
4. For memory recall feature, enter the sixth digit 1•2 to store driver 1
settings or 3•4 to store driver 2 settings.
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5. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least three
seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
6. Turn the ignition off and remove the second previously programmed
coded keyfrom the ignition.
7. Within 20 seconds of turning the ignition off and removing the
previously programmedcoded key,insert the new unprogrammed key
(new key/valet key) into the ignition.
8. Turn the ignition from off to on. Keep the ignition on for at least six
seconds.
9. Remove the newly programmedcoded keyfrom the ignition.
If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle’s engine
and will operate the remote entry system (if the new key is an Integrated
Keyhead Transmitter). The theft indicator light (if equipped) will illuminate
for three seconds and then go out to indicate successful programming.
If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start your
vehicle’s engine and/or will not operate the remote entry features. The
theft indicator light (if equipped) may flash on and off. Wait 20 seconds
and you may repeat Steps 1 through 8. If failure repeats, bring your
vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the new key(s) programmed.
To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait 20 seconds and
then repeat this procedure from Step 1.
Programming spare Intelligent Access Keys (if equipped)
If you have Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKT) or standard
SecuriLock™ coded keys, refer toProgramming spare Integrated
Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) keysin this section.
You must have two previously programmed Intelligent Access Keys inside
the vehicle and the new unprogrammed Intelligent Access Keys readily
accessible. If two previously programmed keys are not available, you
must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare
key(s) programmed.
Note:A maximum of four Intelligent Access Keys can be programmed to
your vehicle. If you would like to replace a previously programmed
access key with a new access key, or if you already have four access keys
programmed to your vehicle, you must take your vehicle and all access
keys to your authorized dealer to be erased and reprogrammed.
Ensure that the vehicle is off before beginning this procedure. Ensure
that all doors are closed before beginning this procedure and that all
doors remain closed throughout the procedure. Perform this procedure
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To operate the heated seats:
Press once to activate the high heat
setting (three indicator lights).
Continue pressing to scroll through
the other settings; medium heat
(two indicator lights), low heat (one
indicator light) or off.
If the engine falls below 350 RPMs while the heated seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated.
Cooled seats
The cooled seats will only function when the engine is running.
To operate the cooled seats:
Press once to activate the high cool
setting (three indicator lights).
Continue pressing to scroll through
the other settings; medium cool
(two indicator lights), low cool (one
indicator light) or off.
If the engine falls below 350 RPMs while the cooled seats are on, the
feature will turn itself off and will need to be reactivated.
Climate controlled seats air filter replacement
The climate controlled seat system includes air filters that must be
replaced periodically. Refer to thescheduled maintenance information
for more information.
•There is a filter located under
each front seat.
•The filter can be accessed from the rear of the seat. Move the front
seat to full up to ease access.
A/C
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Note:Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat
•Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the
seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.
The heated seat control is on the back of the front center console.
To operate the heated seats:
•Push the indicated side of the
control for maximum heat.
•Push again to deactivate.
•Push the indicated side of the
control for minimum heat.
•Push again to deactivate.
The heated seat module resets at every ignition on cycle. While the
ignition is on, activating the high or low heated seat switch enables
heating mode. When activated, they will turn off automatically when the
ignition is off.
The indicator light will illuminate when the heated seats have been
activated.
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Personal Safety System™
The Personal Safety System™ provides an improved overall level of
frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help
further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to
analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating
the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of
occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations.
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