Key
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L I F T G AT E
•
To open, pull up on the handle and
raise the liftgate.
•
To close, push liftgate down until it
securely locks, but do not slam.
S TA rTI nG T hE E nGI nE
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
•
Start the engine by pushing the start knob in and turning it (like a
normal key) while depressing the brake pedal.
•
Shut the engine OFF by turning the star t knob to the ACC position
and then pushing in and turning to the Lock position.
•
The KE y indicator light will show green when the advanced key is
detected. If the KE y indicator light flashes green, the advanced key
transmitter battery power is low.
P OWE r LIFTGATE
•
To open or close using the keyless transmitter, push and hold the
open/close button for one second or more.
•
To open or close from the driver’s seat, push and hold the power liftgate
switch on the dashboard (see Driver’s View) for one second or more.
•
To close when the liftgate is open, push and hold the power liftgate
switch located on the lower edge of the liftgate panel for one second
or more. Liftgate
h andle
Liftgate handle
Power Liftgate Switch
ADVA nCED KE yLESS E nTry S ySTEM
• This system allows you to lock and unlock
the doors, open the liftgate and even start
the engine without taking the key out.
While Carrying the Advanced Key…
• Unlock the driver’s door by pushing
the driver’s door request switch once.
• Unlock all doors by pushing the
driver’s door request switch twice
OR by pushing the passenger’s door
request switch.
• Lock or unlock the liftgate by
pushing the lif tgate request switch once.
•
Lock all doors by pushing the driver’s
door or passenger door request
switch once.
• Open the front windows and
moon roof by pushing the unlock
button on the advanced keyless
entry transmitter and then pushing
again and holding; release to stop.
• Close front windows and moon roof
by pushing and holding the driver’s
door request switch; release to stop.
KE yLESS E nTry S ySTEM
This system remotely locks and unlocks the doors and the liftgate, and opens
the power windows and moon roof.
r elease Button
• Push to extend key.
• Push & fold to retract key.
Lock
• Push once to lock all
doors and liftgate.
•
Push twice (within five
seconds) for horn sound
verification that all doors
are locked.
Unlock
• Push once to unlock
driver’s doors.
•
Push twice (within three
seconds) to unlock all
doors and liftgate.
•
Push twice and hold to open
front windows and moon roof.
Panic Alarm
• Push for one second or
more to activate alarm.
•
Push Lock, Unlock, or
Panic Alarm to turn
alarm off.
Liftgate r equest Switch
With the Auxiliary Key…
1 To start engine, remove the
Star t knob cover by pushing
both release buttons and
pulling the cover off.
2 Push the key release to
remove the auxiliary key.
3 Inser t the auxiliar y key into
the key cylinder and turn
it to start the engine.
Liftgate
Panic Alarm
Lock
Unlock
Door r
equest Switch
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Feature Highlights
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Auto-Dimming Mirror
• Auto-dimming will automatically darken your rearview mirror to reduce
headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
•
Auto-dimming is activated every time the vehicle is started.
n OTE:
In addition to the auto-dimming mirror’s rear light sensor, there is also a
front light sensor (not shown). Do not place or hang any objects over the front or rear
mirror light sensors, otherwise, the auto-dimming mirrors will not operate properly.
homeLink®
•
This feature provides a convenient way to replace up to three
transmitters such as garage door openers, home lighting remotes
and other radio frequency devices.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual for complete programming details.
A UTO -DIMMI nG MI rrOr AnD hOME LInK®
Auto-Dimming
Indicator LightAuto-Dimming
On
homeLinkLight
SensorAuto-Dimming
Off
On Off
SPO rT A/T MAnUAL S hIFT MODE
The Sport AT Manual Shift Mode gives you the
feel of driving a manual transmission by allowing
you to manually shift to control engine rpm and
torque when more control is desired.
To Use Manual Shift Mode:
• Shift lever from D to M.
n OTE:
Changing to manual mode can be
done while driving the vehicle.
To Shift Up to a higher Gear:
• Tap shift lever back (+) once.
To Shift Down to a Lower Gear:
• Tap shift lever forward (-) once.
Lower Gear
h igher Gear
Your aluminum wheels have a protective
coating on them. Only use a mild soap or
neutral detergent with a sponge or sof t
cloth to clean them. Using a wire brush,
polishing compound, solvent, or any type
of abrasive cleaner may damage the
protective coating.
ALUMI nUM W hEEL CA rE
FUE L DOOr rELE ASE (located on floor inside driver’s side door)
To open, pull the remote fuel
door release.
n OTE :
Fuel requirement 87 Octane.
Fuel Door
To avoid scratching the paint during
refueling, secure the fuel filler cap
tether over the hook as shown.
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