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Resuming a set speed
Press and release RES. This will automatically return the vehicle to the
previously set speed.
Increasing speed while using speed control
To increase the set speed:
•Press and hold SET/ACCEL until you get to the desired speed, then
release. You can also use SET/ACCEL to operate the tap-up function.
Press and release SET/ACCEL to increase the vehicle set speed in
1 mph (1.6 km/h) increments.
•Use the accelerator pedal to get to the desired speed. When the
vehicle reaches that speed, press and release SET/ACCEL.
Reducing speed while using speed control
To reduce the set speed:
•Press and hold COAST until you get to the desired speed, then
release. You can also use COAST to operate the tap-down function.
Press and release COAST to decrease the vehicle set speed in 1 mph
(1.6 km/h) increments.
•Press the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is reached, then
press and release SET/ACCEL.
Turning off speed control
To turn off the speed control, press OFF or turn off the ignition.
Note:When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed
control set speed memory is erased.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
SYNCsystem hands free
control feature (if equipped)
Press
briefly to use the voice
command feature. You will hear a
tone and LISTENING will appear in
the radio display. Press and
hold
to exit voice command.
Press
to activate phone mode or answer a phone call. Press and
hold
to end a call or exit phone mode.
For further information on the SYNCsystem, refer to theSYNC
supplement.
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Navigation system/SYNChands
free control features (if
equipped)
Press
control briefly until the
voice
icon appears on the
Navigation display to use the voice
command feature.
Press
to activate phone mode or answer a phone call. Press and
hold
to exit phone mode or end a call.
For further information on the Navigation system/SYNCsystem, refer to
theNavigation SystemandSYNCsupplements.
UPFITTER CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
the Upfitter option package which
will provide four switches, mounted
in the center of the instrument
panel, labeled AUX 1, AUX 2, AUX 3
and AUX 4. These switches will only
operate while the ignition is in the
on position, whether the engine is
running or not. It is, however, recommended that the engine remain
running to maintain battery charge when using the Upfitter switches for
extended duration or higher current draws.
When switched on by the operator they provide 10 amps, 15 amps or
30 amps of electrical battery power for a variety of personal or
commercial uses.
If your vehicle is equipped with this option, a relay/fuse kit will be
included. This kit contains the required fuses and relays that need to be
installed into the Power Distribution Box located under the hood. Refer
to the instruction sketch included in the kit andFuses and Relaysin
theRoadside Emergencieschapter. See your authorized dealer for
service.
There will also be one power lead for each switch found as a blunt-cut
and sealed wire located in the underhood cowl shield above the engine
block PCM.
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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.
POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED)
Press control to unlock all doors.
Press control to lock all doors.
Memory lock
If you lock your doors with the power lock switch or the remote
transmitter while the sliding door is open, the door will automatically
lock after it is closed.
Autolock feature
Note: Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature disabled.
The autolock feature will lock all the doors when:
•all the doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the on position,
•you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and
•the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h) for greater
than two seconds.
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The autolock feature repeats when:
•any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the on position
and the vehicle speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and
•the vehicle then attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h) for
greater than two seconds.
Deactivating/activating autolock feature
Your vehicle comes with the autolock feature disabled; there are three
methods to enable/disable this feature:
•Through your authorized dealer, or
•by using a power door unlock/lock procedure, or
•by using the instrument cluster message center (if equipped). Refer to
Message centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Note:The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently
of the autounlock feature.
Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure
Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicle
doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the
procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be
repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the on position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition from the on
position to the off position.
4. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the on position. The horn will chirp one time
to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. To enable/disable the autolock feature, press the unlock control, then
press the lock control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was
deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was
activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the off position. The horn will chirp once to
confirm the procedure is complete.
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Autounlock feature
After the autolock feature has locked the doors, the autounlock feature
will unlock all the doors when:
•the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned off or to
accessory; and
•the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being
turned off or to accessory.
Note:The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been
electronically locked before the driver door is opened.
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature
Your vehicle comes with the autounlock features disabled; there are
three methods to enable/disable this feature:
•Through your authorized dealer, or
•by using a power door unlock/lock sequence, or
•by using the instrument cluster message center (if equipped). Refer to
Message centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Note:The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated
independently of the autolock feature.
Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure
Before starting, ensure the ignition is off and all vehicle doors are closed.
You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a
minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition off.
4. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
5. Turn the ignition back on. The horn will chirp one time to confirm
programming mode has been entered and is active.
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6. To enable/disable the autounlock feature, press the lock control, then
press the unlock control. The horn will chirp once if autounlock was
deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was
activated.
7. Turn the ignition off. The horn will chirp once to confirm the
procedure is complete.
Back cargo door lock (if equipped)
The passenger side rear cargo door
has a power door lock control
mounted on the inside of the door.
When this lock is pressed, all doors
will lock/unlock.
E-Guard Cargo Protection System™ (if equipped)
The E-Guard Cargo Protection System™ insures that the side and cargo
doors are double locked for extra security.
E-Guard Cargo Protection System™ features
•The E-Guard Cargo Protection System™ is available with either power
or manual door locks.
•The E-Guard Cargo Protection System™ provides extra security via a
double-locked design.
•The cargo doors can only be unlocked from the outside by using the
keys.
•The power unlock feature (if equipped with power door locks) will
only unlock the front doors.
•The E-Guard Cargo Protection System™ is equipped with an
emergency unlock handle installed in the door inner panel.
E-Guard Cargo Protection System™ procedure
For vehicles equipped with power door locks:
•Lock the vehicle with the key, manual door lock, key fob or use the
power door lock on the front door trim panel. The front doors are
locked and the cargo doors are double-locked.
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The remote entry system allows you
to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
without a key.
Note:The lock and unlock features
work when the ignition is in any
position. The panic feature is active
regardless of the ignition positions.
If there are problems with the
remote entry system, make sure to
takeALL remote entry
transmitterswith you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in
troubleshooting the problem.
Note:If the vehicle is equipped with the E-Guard Cargo Protection
System™ the remote transmitter Unlock command will only unlock the
front doors; the only way to unlock the side or rear cargo doors from
outside the vehicle is with the key.
Two step door unlocking
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate if the control on the overhead lamp isnotset to
theoffposition.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to unlock the
passenger doors and the rear cargo doors.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamp 10 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the off position.
One step door unlocking
If the one step door unlocking feature is activated, press
and release
once to unlock the passenger doors and the rear cargo 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.
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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 park 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.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors. If all doors are closed the
parking lamps illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all
the doors are closed and locked.Note:The doors will lock again, the
turn lamps will flash and the horn will chirp once. If any door is ajar the
lamps will not flash and the horn will chirp twice.
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. Press the control again, or turn the
ignition to the accessory or on position to deactivate the alarm.
Note:The panic alarm will operate regardless of the ignition position.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.
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