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To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb
and then pull the key out with your other hand.
NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinders with either side up.Ignition Or Accessory On Message
Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or
ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind
you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the chime,
the ignition or accessory on message will display in the
cluster.
NOTE: With the Uconnect Touch™ system, the power
window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped),
and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature. The time for this
feature is programmable. Refer to “Uconnect Touch™
Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
Emergency Key Removal
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•RKE PANIC button not pressed.
•System not disabled from previous remote start event
•Vehicle theft alarm not active
•Ignition in OFF position
WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Car-
bon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious
injury or death when inhaled.
•Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the EVIC if the
vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema-
turely:
•Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
•Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset
The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is cycled
to the ON/RUN position.
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To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button on
the RKE transmitter twice within five seconds.
The vehicle doors will lock, parking lights will
flash and the horn will chirp twice (if pro-
grammed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle will
remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
•If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low, the
vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
•The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
•For security, power window and power sunroof op-
eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is
in the Remote Start mode.
•The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition must be cycled to the RUN position before
you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle
Press and release the REMOTE START button one time or
allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system
will disable the one time press of the REMOTE START
button for two seconds after receiving a valid Remote
Start request.
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
Before the end of 15 minute cycle, press and release the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock the
doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15 minute cycle,
press and release the START/STOP button.
NOTE: The message “Push Start Button” will display in
the EVIC until you push the START button.
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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
the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, then adjust the
sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting.
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by
pressing the TRUNK RELEASE button located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
NOTE:The transmission must be in PARK before the
button will operate. The trunk lid can be released from
outside the vehicle by pressing the
TRUNK button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
twice within five seconds or by
using the external release switch
located on the underside of the
decklid overhang. The release fea-
ture w ill function only when the
vehicle is in the unlock condition.
With the ignition in the ON/RUN 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 in the OFF position, the Trunk Open
symbol will display until the trunk is closed.
Trunk Release Button
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▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ....... 176
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 177
 Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If
Equipped ............................ 178
 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 179
 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped .......... 181
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 183
▫ To Activate ......................... 184
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 184
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 184
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 185
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 185
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 185
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped .......................... 186
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . 189
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . 189
▫ To Activate ......................... 190
▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed ............ 190
▫ To Cancel .......................... 192
▫ ToTurnOff ........................ 192
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 193
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 193
▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC .... 194
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ..... 196
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ....... 198
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▫Precautions While Driving With ACC ...... 200
▫ General Information .................. 204
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise
Control Mode ....................... 204
▫ Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped . . 206
 Parksense Park Assist — If Equipped ...... 209
▫ Parksense Sensors................... 209
▫ Parksense Warning Display ............ 210
▫ Parksense Display................... 211
▫ Enabling And Disabling Parksense ....... 214
▫ Service The Parksense Park Assist System . . 215
▫ Cleaning The Parksense System......... 216
▫ Parksense System Usage Precautions ...... 216
Parkview Rear Back Up Camera — If
Equipped ............................ 219
▫ Turning Parkview On Or Off — With Touch
Screen Radio ....................... 221
 Overhead Console ..................... 221
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ............. 222
▫ Sunglass Bin Door ................... 222
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 223
▫ Programming HomeLink .............. 224
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 227
▫ Using HomeLink ................... 227
▫ Reprogramming A Single
HomeLink Button................... 228
▫ Security ........................... 228
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4. Uconnect™ Phone will display an in process screen
while the system is connecting.
5. When the pairing process has successfully completed,
the system will prompt you to choose whether or not this
is your favorite phone. Selecting Yes will make this phone
the highest priority. This phone will take precedence over
other paired phones within range.Pair Additional Mobile Phones
•
Touch the “More” soft-key to begin,
•Touch the “Settings” soft-key,
•Next, touch the “Phone/Bluetooth” soft-key,
•Touch the “Add Device” soft-key,
•Search for available devices on your Bluetoothen-
abled mobile phone. When prompted on the phone,
enter the name and PIN shown on the Uconnect
Touch™ screen,
•Uconnect™ Phone will display an in process screen
while the system is connecting,
•When the pairing process has successfully completed,
the system will prompt you to choose whether or not
this is your favorite phone. Selecting Yes will make this
phone the highest priority. This phone will take pre-
cedence over other paired phones within range.
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•Uconnect™ Phone will display an in process screen
while the system is connecting,
•When the pairing process has successfully completed,
the system will prompt you to choose whether or not
this is your favorite device. Selecting Yes will make
this device the highest priority. This device will take
precedence over other paired devices within range.
NOTE: For devices which are not made a favorite, the
device priority is determined by the order in which it was
paired. The latest device paired will have the higher
priority.
You can also use the following VR command to bring up
a list of paired audio devices.
•“Show Paired Audio Devices”
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or
Audio Device
Uconnect™ Phone will automatically connect to the
highest priority paired phone and/or Audio Device
within range. If you would need to choose a particular
phone or Audio Device follow these steps:
•Touch the “Settings” soft-key,
•Touch the “Phone/Bluetooth” soft-key,
•Touch to select the particular Phone or the “Paired
Audio Sources” soft-key and then an Audio Device,
•Touch the X to exit out of the Settings screen.
Disconnecting A Phone or Audio Device
•
Touch the “Settings” soft-key,
•Touch the “Phone/Bluetooth” soft-key,
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