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Resuming a set speed
Press RES and release it. This will
automatically return the vehicle to
the previously set speed.
Increasing speed while using speed control
There are two ways to set a higher
speed:
•Press and hold SET + until you
get to the desired speed, then
release the control. You can also
use the SET + control to operate
the Tap-Up function. Press and
release this control to increase
the vehicle set speed in small
amounts by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
•Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the
vehicle reaches that speed, press and release the SET + control.
Reducing speed while using speed control
There are two ways to reduce a set
speed:
•Press and hold – until you get to
the desired speed, then release
the control. You can also use the
– control to operate the
Tap-Down function. Press and
release – to decrease the vehicle
set speed in small amounts by
1 mph (1.6 km/h).
SETRES
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•Depress the brake pedal until the
desired vehicle speed is reached,
press SET +.
Turning off speed control
Press OFF.
Note:When you turn off the speed
control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
The following functions can be operated with the steering wheel
controls:
Volume
•Volume up: Press the top button
on the back of the remote
control.
•Volume down: Press the bottom
button on the back of the remote
control.
SETRES
VOICE
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VOL
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Seek
Move the SEEK switch up or down:
•In radio mode, this will locate the
next radio station up or down the
frequency band.
•In CD mode, it will select the
next or previous track.
Mode
Briefly press the button on the side:
•In radio mode, this will locate the
next pre-set radio station; or
press and hold to change the
band (AM, FM).
•In CD mode, this will select the
next CD when equipped with a
CD changer.
•In all modes to abort a traffic
message during broadcasting
Voice
To select or deselect voice control,
press the button on the top. For
further information see the
supplemental information on the
Bluetoothfeature.
VOICE
S
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VOL
MODE
VOICE
S
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VOL
VOL
MODE
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DUAL REAR DOORS
Open the right hand door first from
either the outside (1) or inside (2)
the vehicle.
Open the left hand door second by
squeezing the handle to unlatch the
door and pulling it open.
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Note:The dual rear doors should be closed before driving your vehicle.
Leaving the doors open could cause serious damage to them and their
components. The left door must be closed first.
Opening the doors fully
Push the yellow button located on
the door and swing it open. The
check arms will automatically
re-engage when the doors are
closed.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. You should always carry a
second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an
emergency.
If your vehicle is equipped with the SecuriLockPassive Anti-theft
system, your keys are electronically coded to your vehicle; using a
non-coded key will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your
dealer supplied keys, replacement keys are available through your
authorized dealer.
Central unlocking/locking
•To unlock the front and sliding doors, turn the key towards the front
of the vehicle.
•To lock all doors, turn the key towards the rear of the vehicle.
Note:Your vehicle can be configured to unlock only the front doors, see
your authorized dealer for more details.
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
•When these locks are set, the
sliding doors cannot be opened
from the inside.
•The sliding doors can be opened
from the outside when the doors
are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each sliding door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
•Insert the key and turn to the
lock position to engage the
childproof locks.
•Insert the key and turn to the
unlock position to disengage the
childproof locks.
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OPENING THE SLIDING DOOR
Note: the right-hand sliding door is inhibited from opening fully
when the fuel filler flap is unlocked and open.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Remote entry receiver certification numbersCountry Part Label/Type Approval Canada SIEMENSVDO 5WK4 7899
IC: 267T - 5WK47899
USA SIEMENSVDO 5WK4 7899
FCC ID: KR55WK47899
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is
approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could
be caused by:
• weather conditions,
• nearby radio towers,
• structures around the vehicle, or
• other vehicles parked next to
your vehicle.
The remote entry system allows you
to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
and cargo door without a key.
Note: The lock and unlock buttons
work only when the ignition is the off
position. The cargo door button works
when the ignition is any position.
If there are problems with the
remote entry system, make sure to
take ALL remote entry
transmitters with you to the
authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
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Two-step door unlocking
•Press
and release to unlock the front and sliding doors.
•Within three seconds, press
and release again to unlock all the
doors.
Note:The interior lamps will illuminate if the control on the overhead
lamp isnotset to theoffposition.
One-step door unlocking
If the one step door unlocking feature is activated, press
and release
once to unlock all the doors.Note:The interior lamps will illuminate
(refer to theIlluminated entryfeature later in this section), if the
control on the overhead lamp isnotset to theoffposition.
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking
Your vehicle comes with two step unlocking enabled. With the vehicle
locked, unlocking can be switched between two step and one step door
unlocking by pressing and holding both the
andbuttons
simultaneously on the remote entry transmitter for approximately four
seconds and release. The turn signal lamps will flash twice to indicate
that the vehicle has switched to one step unlocking. Repeat the
procedure to switch back to two-step unlocking.
Unlocking cargo doors
•Press
to unlock the cargo doors.
•Within three seconds, press
again to unlock all the vehicle
doors.
Ensure that the cargo doors are closed and latched before driving your
vehicle. Failure to properly latch the cargo doors may cause objects to
fall out.
Locking the doors
•Pressand release to lock all the doors. If all doors are closed the
turn signal lamps will flash twice.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.
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