INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
Press the remote trunk release
control on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo net (if equipped)
The cargo net secures lightweight
objects in the cargo area. Attach the
net to the anchors provided. Do not
put more than 50 lb. (22 kg) in the
net.
WARNING:This net is not
designed to restrain objects
during a collision.
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trunk. When the alarm is armed, if the Intelligent Access Key is detected
in the trunk, the decklid will automatically be released when you attempt
to close it, and the horn will chirp, as a reminder that the Intelligent
Access Key is inside. If you would like to intentionally lock your
Intelligent Access Key in the trunk of your vehicle, first disarm the
perimeter alarm by unlocking the vehicle, then place the Intelligent
Access Key in the trunk, close the trunk, and rearm your perimeter
alarm system by locking the vehicle using your keyless entry keypad or
another Intelligent Access Key. For more information on
arming/disarming of the perimeter alarm system, refer toPerimeter
alarm systemin this chapter.
Opening all windows and moon roof (if equipped)
You can open the vehicle’s windows, and (if equipped) vent the moon
roof (power shade opens) by using the door key in the driver door key
cylinder and/or the
control on the transmitter.
Press and hold the
control on the transmitter for at least two
seconds, or turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle (unlock position)
and hold it for more than two seconds to begin to open all the windows
and vent the moon roof (power shade opens). For the driver door key
cylinder, returning the key to the center position will stop all motion. For
the transmitter, pressing either the
orcontrol on the transmitter
will stop all motion.
Note:The ignition must be off and the accessory delay feature must not
be activated in order for this feature to operate.
Closing all windows and moon roof (if equipped)
You can close the vehicle’s windows and moon roof (if equipped) by
using the door key in the driver door key cylinder or the
control on
the transmitter.
Press and hold the
control on the transmitter for at least two
seconds, or turn the key toward the front of the vehicle and hold it for
more than two seconds to begin to close all the windows and moon roof.
Returning the key in the driver door key cylinder to the center position
will stop all motion.
Note:The ignition must be off and the accessory delay feature must not
be activated in order for this feature to operate.
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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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The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 10 minutes after
the ignition is turned off.
Two stage unlocking may be disabled or re-enabled by simultaneously
pressing the
andcontrols on the transmitter for four seconds
(disabling two stage unlock allows all vehicle doors to unlock
simultaneously). The turn lamps will flash twice to indicate that
two-stage unlock was enabled or disabled.
If equipped with Intelligent Access Key, when two stage unlocking is
disabled, Intelligent Access at the driver’s door results in an unlock of all
doors (not just the driver door).
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors. The turn lamps will flash.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all
the doors are closed.Note:The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp
and the turn lamps will flash once if all the doors and trunk are closed.
Note:If any door or the trunk is not closed, the horn will chirp twice
and the lamps will not flash.
Car finder
Press
twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn
lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate
your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. The horn will sound and the turn lamps
will flash for a maximum of three minutes. Press again or turn the
ignition on to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to time out in three
minutes.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is off.
Opening the trunk
Press
twice within three seconds to open the trunk.
•Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your
vehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall
out or block the driver’s rear view.
The remote entry system allows you to open the trunk while the ignition
is in any position. However, if the ignition is on and the gearshift is in D
(Drive), the trunk will only open if the vehicle is moving 3 mph (5 km/h)
or slower.
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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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3. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake, shift into gear and
drive.
Note:If the engine does not start on the first try, turn the key to the off
position, wait 10 seconds and try step 2 again. If the engine still fails to
start, press the accelerator to the floor and try step 2 again, keeping the
accelerator on the floor until the engine begins to accelerate above
cranking speeds; this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off
in case the engine is flooded with fuel.
Push button start system (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the
push button start system, you can
start your vehicle by pressing the
start button in combination with the
brake pedal rather than using a key.
The start button is located on the
instrument panel to right of the
steering wheel.
In order to operate the Push Button
Start system and start your vehicle,
your Intelligent Access Key (IA
Key) must be present inside the vehicle, either in the passenger
compartment or in the trunk.
1. To put the vehicle in Accessory mode, press and release the start/stop
button without applying the brake pedal. This allows electrical
accessories such as the radio to operate while the engine is not running.
“Accessory Power Active” and “Press Brake to Start” will be displayed in
the message center. Refer toMessage centerin theDriver Controls
chapter for more information.
2. To put the vehicle in on mode, press and hold the start/stop button for
at least one second without applying the brake pedal. This will power
your vehicle’s electrical system and the warning lights in the instrument
cluster will illuminate, but the engine will remain off.
Note:You cannot immediately start your vehicle from the on mode. If
you would like to start the vehicle and you are in on mode, you must
first switch the vehicle off by pressing the start/stop button.
3. To start your vehicle’s engine, press the start/stop button (for any
length of time) while applying the brake pedal.
4. To switch off your vehicle when it is in accessory or on modes or
when the engine is running, press and release the start/stop button.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Components
9 15A Courtesy lamps
10 15A Illumination switch, Puddle lamps
11 10A All Wheel Drive (AWD)
12 7.5A Passive Entry/Passive Start
(PEPS) module
13 5A Memory/seats/mirrors/steering
column, keypad, DZM
14 10A CID, MGM
15 10A Climate control
16 15A Electronic finish panel (EFP)
17 20A Global windows, door locks and
trunk release (less PEPS)
18 20A DRHSM (battery)
19 25A Not used (spare)
20 15A Diagnostic connector
21 15A Fog lamps
22 15A Park lamps, License lamps
23 15A High beam headlamps
24 20A Horn
25 10A Demand lamps
26 10A Instrument panel cluster
27 20A Ignition Switch, PEPS
28 5A Radio mute, Radio start signal
29 5A Instrument panel cluster (R/S)
30 5A Not used (spare)
31 10A Auto high beam
32 10A Restraint control module
33 10A Adaptive Lighting
34 5A IVD, Yaw rate sensor, ACCM
35 10A AWD, DRHSM, DFHSM, Park aid
(R/S)
36 5A PATS module
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Starting your vehicle ........208–210
jump starting ..........................256
push button start system .......211
Steering wheel
controls ......................................72
tilting .........................................53
Stereo
6-CD in dash .............................16
CD-MP3 .....................................16
SYNC ............................................31
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................53
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........248
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....192
Tires ...........................176–177, 248
alignment ................................184
care ..........................................180
changing ..........................248, 251
checking the pressure ............180
inflating ...................................178
label .........................................191
replacing ..................................182
rotating ....................................184
safety practices .......................183
sidewall information ...............186
snow tires and chains ............197
spare tire .................................249
terminology .............................177
tire grades ...............................177
treadwear ........................176, 181
Towing .......................................204
recreational towing .................207
trailer towing ..........................204wrecker ....................................262
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............311
lubricant specifications ..........311
Transmission .............................222
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....222
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................307
Trunk .........................................100
remote release ..................90, 105
Turn signal ..................................47
U
USB port ......................................25
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................314
Vehicle loading ..........................198
Ventilating your vehicle ...........213
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................282
Water, Driving through .............238
Windows
power .........................................56
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................52
checking and adding fluid .....282
replacing wiper blades ...........283
Wrecker towing .........................262
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