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On vehicles with memory feature, to prevent damage to the steering
column, the steering column is designed to set a stopping position just
short of the end of the column position. If the steering column
encounters an object while moving up or down, a new stopping position
will be set. To reset the steering column to its normal stopping position:
•After encountering the new stopping position, press the steering
column control again to override.
•Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the column
position.
•A new soft stop will be automatically set. The next time the steering
column is tilted it will stop just short of the end of the column
position.
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamp.
Slide-on-rod feature
Rotate the visor towards the side
window and extend it rearward for
additional sunlight coverage.
Note:To stow the visor back into
the headliner, visor must be
retracted before moving it back
towards the windshield.
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Power sliding back window (if equipped)
The control is located on the
overhead console.
Press and hold the
control to
open the window all the way to the
full open position.
Pull and hold the
control to
close the window.
WARNING:When operating the power sliding back window you
must ensure all rear seat occupants and/or cargo are not in the
proximity of the back window.
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and
do not let children play with the power sliding back window.
They may seriously injure themselves.
Accessory delay (if equipped)
With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to
10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the off position or until
any door is opened.
INTERIOR MIRROR
The interior rearview mirror has two pivot points on the support arm
which lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from side to side.
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion.
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)
The interior rear view mirror has an auto-dimming function (optional on
the driver’s side exterior mirror). The electronic day/night mirror will
change from the normal (high reflective) state to the non-glare
(darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the interior mirror.
When the interior mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, the
interior rear view mirror and the driver’s side exterior mirror (if
equipped) will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare.
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The mirrors will automatically return to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when
backing up.
Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear
view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance.
Note:A rear center passenger and/or raised rear center headrest (if
equipped) may also block the light from reaching the sensor.
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
Note:If equipped with a rearview camera system, a video image will
display in the mirror or the navigation system display (if equipped) when
the vehicle is put in R (Reverse). As you shift into any other gear from R
(Reverse), the image will remain for a few seconds and then turn off.
Refer toRearview camera systemin theDrivingchapter.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors (if equipped)
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion.
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Rotate the control clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and rotate
the control counterclockwise to
adjust the left mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.
Memory feature (if equipped)
The power side view mirror positions are saved when doing a memory
set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle personality
features when a memory position is selected through the remote entry
transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the driver’s seat.
Refer toFront seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter.
Automatic dimming feature (if equipped)
The driver’s side view mirror has an auto-dimming function. For more
information, refer toAutomatic dimming interior rear view mirrorin
this chapter.
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Fold-away mirrors
Fold the side mirrors in carefully
before driving through a narrow
space, like an automatic car wash.
Power-folding mirrors (if
equipped)
With power-folding mirrors, you can
fold the side mirrors using the
power mirror switch.
1. Rotate the switch to the
center/neutral position.
2. Momentarily pull the switch
rearward to auto fold in.
3. Momentarily pull the switch rearward again to fold back to design
position.
The power-folding mirrors may be moved inward/outward manually.
However, if a mirror is moved manually, it will need to be reset. A mirror
which has not been reset may appear to be loose. To reset: with the
switch in the center position, momentarily pull the switch rearward to
fold the mirrors in. An audibleclickwill be heard indicating
re-synchronization. If the click is not heard, use the switch to fold the
mirrors out, then in, until the click is heard. After that, the mirrors will
operate normally until they are again moved manually.
Note:10 or more switch activations within one minute, or repeated
folding/unfolding of the mirrors while holding the switch rearward during
full travel, may cause the system to disable the fold/unfold function to
protect motors from overheating. Should this occur, wait approximately
three minutes with the vehicle running and up to 10 minutes with the
vehicle off, for the system to reset and for function to return to normal.
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)
Heated mirrors remove ice, mist and
fog. To activate the heated mirrors,
press the rear defrost button
R
located on the climate control panel.
Refer toRear window defrosterin
theClimate Controlschapter for
more information.
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On vehicles not equipped with rear defrost, press the heated mirror
control
located on the climate control panel. For more information
refer to theClimate Controlschapter.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with the auto dimming feature, the
driver’s side mirror glass is thicker and will take longer to defrost.
Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to
readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place. These actions
could cause damage to the glass and mirrors.
Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh
abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning products.
Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped)
When the vehicle turn signal is
activated, the lower portion of the
mirror housing will blink.
This feature provides an indicator to
the driver that the vehicle turn
signal is working properly.
Telescoping trailer tow mirrors (if equipped)
The telescoping feature allows the
mirror to extend approximately
3.5 inches (90 mm). This feature is
especially useful to the driver when
towing a trailer. Pull the mirrors
inward carefully when driving
through a narrow space.
Blind spot mirrors (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with blind spot mirrors. Refer toBlind
spot mirrorsin theDrivingchapter.
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Switching from two step to one step door unlocking
Your vehicle comes with two step unlocking enabled. 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. The hazard 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. Press
and release to lock all the doors. The parking lamps will
illuminate if all the doors are closed and locked.
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
horn will chirp once, and the parking lamps will illuminate once more.
If any of the doors are not properly closed the horn will make two quick
chirps and the parking lamps will not flash.
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 again or turn the ignition to on to
deactivate.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is off.
Memory feature (seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals)
The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) allows you to recall the
memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals feature.
Press
to automatically move the driver seat, power mirrors and
adjustable pedals to the desired memory position. (The seat position
corresponds to the transmitter being used).
Programming memory feature to transmitter
To activate this feature:
1. Move the driver seat, power mirrors, and adjustable pedals to the
desired positions using the associated controls.
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The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.
Move the switch to raise or lower
the front or rear portion of the seat
cushion.
Move the switch to move the seat
forward, backward, up or down.
Power recline (if equipped)
Move the switch to recline the
seatback forward or rearward.
Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals/steering column
(if equipped)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat, power
mirrors, adjustable pedals, and
steering column to two
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver’s seat.
•To program position 1, move the
memory features to the desired
positions using the associated
controls. Press and hold button 1 for at least two seconds. A chime
will sound confirming that a memory position has been set.
•To program position 2, repeat the previous procedure using button 2.
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When towing, the reverse camera system will only see what is being
towed behind the vehicle. This might not provide adequate coverage as it
usually provides in normal operation and some objects might not be
seen.
Fixed guidelines and visual park aid alert features are only available
when the vehicle is in R (Reverse).
Manual zoom
The manual zoom feature assists drivers with connecting their vehicle to
a trailer for the purpose of towing. It allows the driver to manually zoom
closer to an object behind the vehicle. The zoomed image keeps the
bumper in the image to provide a reference.
If equipped with touch screen display: To turn the manual zoom feature
on or off, do the following:
1. Place the vehicle in R (Reverse).
2. Select Zoom on the touch screen display.
Press
orto manually adjust
the zoom levels. You can choose
from OFF, Level 1, Level 2 and
Level 3. The selected level will
appear between the buttons (i.e.
Level 1). When activating manual
zoom mode, the system always
starts from OFF.
If equipped with rearview mirror display and optional instrument cluster:
To turn the manual zoom feature on or off, do the following:
1. Place the vehicle in R (Reverse).
2. A rear park aid menu will appear. Select either ON or OFF by using
the steering wheel controls to scroll up or down and the OK button to
make a selection. A selection must be made in order to get to the
camera zoom menu.
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