Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Doors and Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9Central Door Unlocking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10Programmable Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
Theft-Deterrent Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18Valet Lockout Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18Content Theft-Deterrent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21PASS-Key®III+ Electronic ImmobilizerOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24Engine Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26Automatic Transmission Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27Performance Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31Shifting Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32Parking Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-33Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35
Mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39Outside Convex Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39Outside Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-39
Section 3 Features and Controls
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Q(Lock):Press to lock all the doors. If enabled
through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parkinglamps may flash once to indicate locking has occurred.
The horn may chirp whenQis pressed again within
five seconds. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization onpage 4-80for additional information.
PressingQmay arm the content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 3-19.
K(Unlock):Press once to unlock the driver door.
IfKis pressed again within five seconds, all remaining
doors unlock. The interior lamps come on and stayon for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. Ifenabled through the DIC, the parking lamps flash twiceto indicate unlocking has occurred. SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 4-80. PressingKmay disarm
the content theft-deterrent system. SeeContentTheft-Deterrent on page 3-19.
V(Remote Trunk Release):Press and hold for
about one second to unlock the trunk. The transmissionmust be in P (Park).
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and release
to locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps flash andthe horn sounds three times.
Press and holdLfor more than two seconds to
activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps flashand the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds.The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to
ON/RUN orLis pressed again. The ignition must be
in LOCK/OFF for the panic alarm to work.
The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Eachtransmitter will have a number on top of it, “1” or “2”.These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle.For example, the memory seat position for driver 1will be recalled when using the transmitter labeled “1”,if enabled through the DIC. SeeMemory Seat,Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-6andDICVehicle Customization on page 4-80for moreinformation.
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Programming the Power Windows
If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged,disconnected, or is not working, you will need toreprogram each front power window for the express-upfeature to work. Before reprogramming, replace orrecharge the vehicle’s battery.
To program each front window, follow these steps:
1. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN, orwhen Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active,close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power window switch until thewindow is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up until the window isfully closed.
4. Continue holding the switch up for approximatelytwo seconds after the window is completelyclosed.
The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the processfor the other windows.
Window Lockout
o(Window Lockout):The rear window lockout
button is located on the driver door near the windowswitches.
Press the right side of the button to disable the rearwindow controls. The light on the button will illuminate,indicating the feature is in use. The rear windowsstill can be raised or lowered using the driver windowswitches when the lockout feature is active.
To restore power to the rear windows, press the buttonagain. The light on the button will go out.
Sun Visors
Swing down the visor to block out glare. The visors alsohave side-to-side slide capability.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
Pull the visor down and lift the cover to view the mirror.The light will come on when the cover is opened. Itwill go out when you close the cover. If your vehicle hasthe adjustable lighting feature, slide the switch up ordown to brighten or dim the light.
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Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearviewmirror with a compass display. Automatic dimmingreduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle.The dimming feature comes on and the indicator lightilluminates each time the vehicle is started.
O(On/Off):Press and holdOfor about three
seconds to turn the dimming feature and compassdisplay on or off.
AUTO3(Vehicles with Intellibeam™):Press and
hold for approximately three seconds to turn thecompass display on or off. SeeExterior Lamps onpage 4-25for more information.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use asoft towel dampened with water.
Compass
Compass Operation
PressOor AUTO3, depending on the vehicle, to
turn the compass on or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are on, aftera few seconds, the mirror will display the compassheading. The compass automatically calibrates as thevehicle is driven.
Compass Calibration
If after a few seconds, the display does not show thecorrect direction, (for example, N for North), theremay be a strong magnetic field interfering with thecompass. Interference can be caused by a magneticantenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or asimilar magnetic item.
The compass can be placed in calibration mode
manually by pressing and holdingOor AUTO3,
depending on the vehicle, until a C is shown inthe compass display.
The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle incircles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the displayreads a direction.
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Compass Variance
The compass is set to zone eight. If you do not live inzone eight or drive out of the area, the compassvariance needs to be changed to the appropriate zone.
To adjust for compass variance:
1. Find the current location and variance zone numberon the following zone map.
2. Press and holdOor AUTO3until a zone
number displays.
3. Once the zone number displays, pressOor
AUTO3repeatedly until the correct zone number
displays. Stop pressing the button and the mirrorwill return to normal operation. If C appears inthe compass window, the compass may needcalibration. See “Compass Calibration” listedpreviously.
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
Controls for the outsidepower mirrors are locatedon the driver doorarmrest.
Press the selector switch (A) or (B) to choose either theleft or right outside mirror. Then press the control padto move the mirror to the desired direction.
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Mirror Adjustment
1. Press (C) to unfold the mirrors out to the drivingposition.
2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors toward the vehicle.
Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors
Reset the power foldaway mirrors if:
•The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while
folding.
•They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded.
•The mirrors do not stay in the unfolded position.
•The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using the mirrorcontrols to reset them to their normal position. Anoise may be heard during the resetting of the powerfoldaway mirrors. This sound is normal after a manualfolding operation.
Turn Signal Indicator (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a turn signal indicator lamp thatis built into the mirror. The turn signal lamp flasheswith the use of the vehicle’s turn signal and hazardflashers.
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
If the vehicle has this feature, the driver side mirroradjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you.This feature is controlled by the on and off settings onthe automatic dimming rearview mirror.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
If the vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)system, seeSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 3-43for more information.
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Park Tilt Mirrors
If your vehicle is equipped with memory mirrors, it iscapable of performing the park tilt mirror feature. Thisfeature allows the driver and passenger side mirror to tiltto a factory programmed position when the vehicle is inR (Reverse). This feature may be useful in allowing youto view the curb when you are parallel parking.
When the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse) andeither a five-second delay has occurred, or the ignitionis turned to LOCK/OFF, the driver and passengerside mirror will return to its original position.
This feature can be enabled/disabled through the DriverInformation Center (DIC). SeeDIC VehicleCustomization on page 4-80for more information.
Outside Convex Mirror
{WARNING:
A convex mirror can make things, like other
vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If
you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit
a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convexmirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen fromthe driver seat.
Outside Heated Mirrors
=(Rear Window Defogger):Press to heat the
mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” underDualClimate Control System on page 4-36for moreinformation.
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Object Detection Systems
Ultrasonic Front and Rear Parking
Assist (UFRPA)
For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Front and Rear ParkingAssist (UFRPA) system, it operates at speeds lessthan 8 km/h (5mph), and assists the driver with parkingand avoiding objects. It can determine how closeobjects are to the front bumper, up to 1.2 m (4 ft.) infront of the vehicle and the rear bumper, up to2.5 m (8 ft.) behind the vehicle. The distance sensorsare located on the front and rear bumper.
{WARNING:
The Ultrasonic Front and Rear Park Assist
(UFRPA) system does not replace driver vision.
It cannot detect:
•objects that are below the bumper,
underneath the vehicle, or if they are tooclose or far from the vehicle
•children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets.
If you do not use proper care before movingforward and while backing; vehicle damage, injury,or death could occur. Even with UFRPA, alwayscheck in front of the vehicle before moving forwardand behind the vehicle before backing up. Whilemoving forward and backing, be sure to look forobjects and check the vehicle’s mirrors.
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