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REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
The intelligent access keys (IA key) comply 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.
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 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 transmitter allows you to:
•remotely unlock the vehicle doors
.
•remotely lock all the vehicle doors
.
•remotely open the power liftgate
.
•activate the personal alarm
.
•arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system.
•operate the illuminated entry feature.
•activate the global opening windows feature.
Refer toIntelligent Accessin this section for more features.
The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position
except while the vehicle is in the start position. The panic feature
operates with the ignition off.
If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take
ALL intelligent access keyswith you to the authorized dealer in order
to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
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Automatic disarming
The vehicle is disarmed immediately after the ignition is turned on.
Replacement of intelligent access keys
Note:Your vehicle comes equipped with two intelligent access keys.
The Intelligent Access Key functions as both a programmed key that
operates the driver door lock, activates Intelligent Access with Push
Button Start systems as well as a remote keyless entry transmitter. A
maximum of four intelligent access keys can be programmed to your
vehicle.
If your Intelligent Access Key are lost or stolen and you don’t have an
extra key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized
dealer. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new keys
will need to be programmed.
Replacing intelligent access keys can be very costly. Store an extra
programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent
any inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase
additional spare or replacement keys.
Programming spare intelligent access keys
You must have two previously programmed intelligent access keys inside
the vehicle and the new unprogrammed intelligent access keys readily
accessible. If two previously programmed keys are not available, you
must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare
key(s) programmed.
Note:A maximum of four intelligent access keys can be programmed to
your vehicle. If you would like to replace a previously programmed
access key with a new access key, or if you already have four access keys
programmed to your vehicle, you must take your vehicle and all access
keys to your authorized dealer to be erased and reprogrammed.
Ensure that the vehicle is off before beginning this procedure. Ensure
that all doors are closed before beginning this procedure and that all
doors remain closed throughout the procedure. Perform this procedure
exactly as described below, and perform all steps within 30 seconds of
starting the sequence. If any steps are performed out of sequence, stop
and wait for at least one minute before starting again.
Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.
1. Place the new unprogrammed intelligent access key in the pocket
inside the center console utility compartment.
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When you press the lock control twice within three seconds on your
transmitter, the horn will chirp once to let you know that all doors, the
hood and the liftgate are closed. If any of these are not closed, the horn
will chirp twice to warn you that a door, the hood or the liftgate is still
open.
•Press the driver or passenger
power door lock control while the
door is open, then close the door.
•Press and hold the 7•8 and 9•
0 controls on the keyless entry
pad at the same time to lock the
doors (driver’s door must be
closed).
•Lock the door by turning the key
in the door key cylinder.
There is a 20 second countdown
when any of the above actions occur
before the vehicle becomes armed.
Each door, the hood or the liftgate
is armed individually, and if any are
open, they must be closed for that
entry point to enter the 20 second
countdown.
The turn signal lamps will flash once when all doors, the hood or the
liftgate are closed indicating the vehicle is locked and entering the
20 second countdown.
Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
•Unlock the doors by using your transmitter.
•Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad.
•Unlock the driver door or all doors using the intelligent access.
•Unlock the driver’s door with a key. Turn the key toward the rear of
the vehicle to make sure the alarm disarms.
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Tilting head restraints (if equipped)
The front head restraints may have a tilting feature for extra comfort. To
tilt the head restraint, do the following:
1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving/riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward
towards your head to the desired
location.
After the head restraint reaches
the forward-most tilt position,
pivoting it forward again will then
release it to the rearward
un-tilted position.
Adjusting the front power seat
Ten-way power seats
Move the front of the control up or
down to tilt the seat cushion.
Move the rear of the control up or
down to raise or lower the seat
cushion.
Move the control in the directions
shown to move the seat forward or
backward.
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To remove the air filter:
1. Remove key from ignition.
2. Push up on the outside rigid edge
of the filter and rotate toward the
front of the vehicle once tabs are
released.
3. Remove filter.
To install the filter:
•Position the filter in itshousing
making sure that the far forward
end is all the way up in the
housing then push in on the
center of the outside edge of the
filter and rotate up into the
housing until it clips into position.
Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals/steering column
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat,
outside rearview mirrors, steering
column and adjustable pedals to two
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver door.
•To program position one, move
the driver seat, exterior mirrors
and adjustable pedals to the
desired positions using the associated controls. Press and hold control
button 1 for at least two seconds. A tone will be heard when the
memory save is complete.
•To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control
button 2.
A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park
(automatic transmission). A memory seat position may be programmed
at any time.
The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter
(unlock) control and the transmitter is
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4. To return the seatback to the
upright position
•Lift the seatback toward the rear
of the vehicle, and
•Rotate the seatback until you
hear a click, locking it in the
upright position.
Note:The seatback will not raise if
the rear latch hooks are not
properly engaged to the floor
striker. If the seatback does not raise, then repeat Steps 3 and 4.
5. If the seat has a head restraint, pull the head restraint back up to its
normal adjusted position.
2nd row PowerFoldand tumble seat
WARNING:Ensure that the seat is unoccupied when folding it
down. Folding the seat while occupied could result in occupant
injury or damage to the seat.
This feature is available for the right-hand seat on seven-passenger
vehicles and on both sides for six-passenger vehicles.
Press the control located at the
back of the rear door opening one
time to fold the seat back down and
tumble the seat forward for access
to the 3rd row.
Exiting the third row seat
1. Stow the second row center head restraint (if equipped) by pressing
the head restraint release button while sliding the head restraint fully
down.
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2. Pull on the strap located on the
back of the second row seat. This
will fold the seatback forward. Pull
the strap a second time to tumble
the seat forward, allowing easy exit
from the 3rd row seat.
3. To return the seatback to the
floor from tumbled position, rotate
the seat down until you hear it
latching to the floor.
4. To return the seatback to the
upright position
•Lift the seatback toward the rear
of the vehicle, and
•Rotate the seatback until you
hear a click, locking it in the
upright position.
Note:The seatback will not raise if
the rear latch hooks are not
properly engaged to the floor
striker. If the seatback does not raise, then repeat Steps 3 and 4.
5. If the seat has a head restraint, pull the head restraint back up to its
normal adjusted position.
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cooled seats. For instructions on how to use refer toFront-row heated
and cooled seatsearlier in this chapter.
Second-row climate controlled seats air filter replacement
The climate controlled seat system includes air filters that must be
replaced periodically. Refer to thescheduled maintenance information
for more information.
There is an air filter located under the rear of each second-row seat. You
can tumble the seat forward to access the filter.
For instructions on how to remove and install the air filter, seeClimate
controlled seats air filter replacementearlier in this chapter.
Stowing the third row seat
1. Remove all objects from the seat and stowage tub.
2. From the rear of the vehicle, stow
the head restraints by pulling the
strap located on the middle of the
seatback just below the head
restraint, then fold seatback by
pulling and holding the number 1
strap while pushing the seatback
forward. Release strap once
seatback starts rotating forward.
3. Release the cushion latches by
pulling the number 2 strap while
pulling on the strap located at the
top of the seatback to tumble the
seat all the way into the tub in the
floor.
Note:Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs.
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