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▫To Open The Trunk .................... 24
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 24
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 24
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement .......... 24
▫ General Information ................... 25
Remote Starting System .................. 26
▫ How To Use Remote Start ............... 26
Door Locks ........................... 28
▫ Manual Door Locks ................... 28
▫ Power Door Locks .................... 29
Windows ............................ 32
▫ Power Windows ...................... 32
▫ Wind Buffeting ....................... 33
Trunk Lock And Release ................. 33
Trunk Safety Warning ................... 34
▫ Trunk Emergency Release ............... 35
Occupant Restraints ..................... 35
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 37
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .... 41
▫ Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
Mode — If Equipped ................... 42
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped ...... 43
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 43
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 44
▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 45
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then immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button
until the windows lower to the level desired or until they
lower completely.
To Open The Trunk
Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two
times within five seconds to open the trunk.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at
least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on,
the headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will
pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a
second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 5 mph
(24 km/h) or greater.NOTE:
•The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition
switch to the ACC or RUN position while the Panic
Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and
horn will remain on.
•You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the
vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the
Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted
by the system.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
NOTE:
Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-
ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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AUTO-Down Feature
The driver’s door power window switch and passenger
door power window switch have an AUTO-down fea-
ture. Press the window switch to the second detent,
release, and the window will go down automatically.
To open the window part way, press the window switch
to the first detent and release it when you want the
window to stop.
To stop the window from going all the way down during
the AUTO-down operation, pull up on the switch briefly.
The power window switches will remain active for up to
60 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF.
Opening either door will cancel this feature. The time for
this feature is programmable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
one window open, then open the other window to
minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the
sunroof open, then adjust the sunroof opening to mini-
mize the buffeting.
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by
pressing the Trunk Release button. The button is located
on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
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NOTE:The transmission must be in PARK before the
button will operate. If equipped with a manual transmis-
sion, the vehicle speed must be under 5 mph (8 km/h)
before the button will operate.
The trunk lid can be released from
outside the vehicle by pressing the
Trunk Release button on the Re-
mote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter 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 OFF 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 Release
Button
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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.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems:
•Three-point lap and shoulder belts for the driver and
all passengers
•Advanced Front Airbags for driver and front passen-
ger
•Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)
for the driver and passengers seated next to a window —
if equipped
•An energy-absorbing steering column and steering
wheel
•Knee bolsters/blockers for front seat occupants
•Front seat belts incorporate pretensioners to enhance
occupant protection by managing occupant energy
during an impact event — if equipped
Emergency Release
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlets5 — Heated Seat Switch9 — Ignition Switch
2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — ESP OFF Switch10 — Trunk Release Button
3 — Glove Compartment 7 — Hazard Warning Switch11 — Headlight Switch
4 — Radio 8 — Climate Control
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Door Locks............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 137
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 259
Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 260
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 79
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 147
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 270
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 371
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 133
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 274
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 159
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 169
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 35
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 331 Hazard Warning Flasher
................. 316
Jump Starting ......................... 327
Overheating .......................... 316
Towing ............................. 332
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 35
Emission Control System Maintenance ......340,386
Engine ............................... 338
Air Cleaner .......................... 345
Block Heater ......................... 244
Break-In Recommendations ................ 68
Checking Oil Level ..................... 343
Compartment ......................... 338
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 354,383
Cooling ............................. 354
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 70,307
Fails to Start .......................... 243
Flooded, Starting ...................... 243
Fuel Requirements ..................... 304
Jump Starting ......................... 327
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Rear Window Defroster................... 152
Rear Window Features .................... 152
Recreational Towing ...................... 313
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 304
Refrigerant ............................ 349
Release, Hood .......................... 122
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 125
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 43
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 222
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 33
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 376
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 341
Replacement Tires ....................... 294
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 411 Restraint, Head
......................... 117
Restraints, Child ......................... 59
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 35
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 331
Rotation, Tires .......................... 296
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 71
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 72
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 411
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 70
Safety Information, Tire ................... 280
Safety Tips ............................. 69
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 217
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 216
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 386
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 368
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 43
Seat Belts .......................... 35,37,71
And Pregnant Women ................... 44
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