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Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with blind spot information mirrors. See
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS
) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA)in theDrivingchapter.
Fold-away mirrors
Pull the side mirrors in carefully
when driving through a narrow
space, like an automatic car wash.
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
The accelerator and brake pedal
should only be adjusted when the
vehicle is stopped and the gearshift
lever is in the P (Park) position.
Press and hold the rocker control
(located on the instrument panel) to
adjust accelerator and brake pedal.
•Press the top of the control to
adjust the pedals away from you.
•Press the bottom of the control to adjust the pedals towards you.
WARNING:Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with
feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving.
Memory feature (if equipped)
The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a
memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle
personality features when a memory position is selected through the
remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the
driver’s door (if equipped with memory feature). Refer toSeatsin the
Seating and Safety Restraintschapter.
SPEED CONTROL
With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keeping
your foot on the accelerator pedal.
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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 to the on position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to time out
in three minutes.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the off
position.
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.
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals
The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) or Intelligent Access Key
allows you to recall the memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals
feature.
Press
on the transmitter to automatically move the seat, mirrors and
adjustable pedals to the desired memory position.
Note:The seat will not travel to its final position if the key is not in the
ignition (if equipped) and the easy entry feature is enabled.
Activating the memory feature
To activate this feature:
1. Position the seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedals to the desired
positions.
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2. Press and hold either the 1 or 2
control located on the seat side
shield for five seconds. (A tone will
be heard after 1
12seconds when the
memory store is done) continue to
hold until a second tone is heard
after five seconds.
3. Within three seconds press
the
on the transmitter.
4. A tone will be heard when the
activation is complete.
5. Repeat this procedure for another transmitter if desired.
Deactivating the memory feature
To deactivate this feature:
1. Press and hold either the 1 or 2 control on the driver’s door for five
seconds. (A tone will be heard after 1
12seconds when the memory store
is done) continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds.
2. Within three seconds press the
on the transmitter.
3. A tone will be heard when the deactivation is complete.
4. Repeat this procedure for another transmitter if desired.
Replacing the battery
The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) or Intelligent Access key (IA
key) uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent.
To replace the battery:
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
(IKT)
1. Twist a thin coin in the slot near
the key ring to remove the battery
cover.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on
the battery terminals on the back
surface of the circuit board.
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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.
Note:If you enter your entry code too fast on the keypad, the unlock
function may not work. Re-enter your entry code more slowly.
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 adjustable pedals 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, an Intelligent Access 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 adjustable pedals (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.
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3. Remove filter.
To install a filter:
1. First, position the filter in it’s
housing making sure that the far
forward end is all the way up in the
housing.
2. Push in on the center of the
outside edge of the filter and rotate
up into the housing until it clips into
position.
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat, power
mirrors, and adjustable pedals to
two programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the seat side shield.
•To program position 1, move the
driver seat, mirrors and
adjustable pedals to the desired
position using the associated
controls. Press and hold control button 1 for at least two seconds.
•To program position 2, repeat the previous procedure using control
button 2.
A position can be recalled:
•in any gearshift position if the ignition isnoton.
•only in P (Park) or N (Neutral) if the ignition is on.
A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
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The memory positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter
(unlock) control (if the transmitter is programmed
to a memory position) or, when you enter a valid personal entry code
that is programmed to a memory position.
To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter and for
more information on how to use the keypad, refer toRemote entry
systemin theLocks and Securitychapter.
Easy entry/exit feature (if equipped)
This feature automatically moves the steering wheel all the way up and
in and moves the driver’s seat rearward 2 in (5 cm) when:
•the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
•the key is removed from the ignition cylinder or the push button start
system (if equipped) is switched off (refer toPush button start
systemin theDrivingchapter).
The seat and steering wheel will move to the original position when:
•the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
•the key is placed in the ignition cylinder or when the push button
start system (if equipped) is put in accessory mode (refer toPush
button start systemin theDrivingchapter).
The easy entry feature can be turned off or on through the vehicle
message center. Refer toMessage centerin theDriver controlschapter.
REAR SEATS
Non-adjustable second-row outboard head restraints
Your vehicle is equipped with second row outboard head restraints that
are non-adjustable.
WARNING:To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in
and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its
proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint
while the vehicle is in motion.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
8 10A Low beam headlamps (right)
9 15A Interior lights, Cargo lamps
10 15A Switch illumination, Puddle lamps
11 10A All wheel drive (AWD) module
12 7.5A Passive entry/passive start (PEPS)
module
13 5A Memory seats, Mirrors, Keypad, PEPS
receiver, Driver’s door module
14 10A Navigation display, Memory seat,
SYNC
, Center information display,
GPS, Driver seat
15 10A Climate control
16 15A Electronic finish panel, Ambient
lighting
17 20A Trunk release, Moon roof, Smart
windows, Lock/unlock
18 20A Rear heated seats
19 25A Audio amplifier
20 15A Diagnostic connector (OBDII),
Adjustable pedal motor
21 15A Daytime running lamps (DRL) control
22 15A Park lamps, License plate lamps,
Auxiliary lamps
23 15A High beam headlamps
24 20A Horn
25 10A Demand lighting (battery saver)
26 10A Instrument panel cluster, Heads up
display
27 20A Ignition switch, PEPS, Front wipers,
One-touch integrated start (OTIS)
28 5A Start relay/Audio mute
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Hood ..........................................327
I
Ignition ...............................234, 363
Illuminated visor mirror .............75
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................190
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing
........................................353
Instrument panel
cleaning
...................................322
cluster
........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior
.......................................64
Intelligent Access Key
..............110
Intelligent Access with push
button start
...............................120
J
Jack
............................................287
positioning
...............................287
storage
.....................................287
Jump-starting your vehicle
......304
K
Keyless entry system
autolock
...................................112
keypad
.....................................127
locking and unlocking
doors
........................................128
programming entry code
.......127
Keys
...................................109, 131
positions of the ignition
.........234L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................59
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................67
daytime running light ...............63
headlamps .................................59
headlamps, flash to pass ..........63
instrument panel, dimming .....64
interior lamps .....................66, 68
replacing bulbs .........................68
LATCH anchors .........................194
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........242
Load limits .................................223
Locks
autolock ...................................112
childproof ................................116
doors ........................................111
Lubricant specifications ...........360
Lug nuts ....................................302
Lumbar support, seats .....143, 147
M
Massage seats ............................144
Message center ...........................19
english/metric button ...............24
system check button ................24
warning messages .....................24
Mirrors ...................................82–83
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................83
fold away ...................................84
heated ........................................84
programmable memory ..........122
side view mirrors (power) .......83
Moon roof ....................................96
Index
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