Keyless Enter-N-Go (Passive
Entry) (for versions/markets,
where provided)
This feature allows you to lock and
unlock the vehicle’s door(s) without
having to press the RKE transmitter
lock or unlock buttons. To make your
selection, press and release the SE-
LECT button until a check-mark ap-
pears next to the feature showing the
system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the
system has been deactivated. Refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle”.
Easy Exit Seat (for versions/
markets, where provided)
This feature provides automatic
driver seat positioning to enhance
driver mobility when entering and ex-
iting the vehicle. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the SELECT
button until a check-mark appears
next to the feature showing the system
has been activated or the check-mark
is removed showing the system has
been deactivated.NOTE:
The seat will return to the memo-
rized seat location (if Recall
Memory with Remote Key Unlock
is set to ON) when the RKE trans-
mitter is used to unlock the door.
Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in
“Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
Tilt Mirror In Reverse (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
When this feature is selected and the
vehicle is placed in a reverse gear, the
driver's side mirror will tilt downward
to allow the driver to see into the
previous blind spot and avoid objects
in close proximity to the rear of the
vehicle. To make your selection, press
and release the SELECT button until
a
check-mark appears next to the fea-
ture showing the system has been ac-
tivated or the check-mark is removed
showing the system has been deacti-
vated. Blind Spot Alert (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
There are three selections when oper-
ating Blind Spot Alert (“Blind Spot
Alert Lights”, “Blind Spot Alert
Lights/CHM”, “Blind Spot Alert
Off”). The Blind Spot Alert feature
can be activated in “Blind Spot Alert
Lights” mode, when this mode is se-
lected the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
system is activated and will only show
a visual alert in the outside mirrors.
The Blind Spot Alert feature can be
activated in “Blind Spot Alert Lights/
CHM” mode, in this mode the Blind
Spot Monitor (BSM) will show a vi-
sual alert in the outside mirrors as
well as an audible alert when the turn
signal is on. When “Blind Spot Alert
Off” is selected the Blind Spot Moni-
tor (BSM) system is deactivated.
To make your selection, press and re-
lease the SELECT button until a
check-mark appears next to the fea-
ture showing the system has been ac-
tivated or the check-mark is removed
showing the system has been deacti-
vated.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO (for versions/markets, where provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
NORMAL STARTING — GASOLINE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
EXTREME COLD WEATHER (BELOW 29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
AFTER STARTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
NORMAL STARTING – DIESEL ENGINE . . . . 228
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 KEY IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK . . . . . . . . 230
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION SHIFTINTERLOCK SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . 231
GEAR RANGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES . . . . . . . . . 236 ACCELERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
TRACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
DRIVING THROUGH WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 FLOWING/RISING WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
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STARTING
PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust
your seat, adjust the inside and out-
side mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and
if present, instruct all other occupants
to buckle their seat belts.WARNING!
Never leave children alone in avehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of rea-
sons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the shift lever.
Do not leave the key fob in or near
the vehicle, and do not leave a
vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/
RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle. AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
The shift lever must be in the NEU-
TRAL or PARK position before you
can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may oc-
cur if the following precautions are
not observed:
Shift into PARK only after the ve-
hicle has come to a complete stop.
Shift into or out of REVERSE
only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop and the engine is
at idle speed.
Do not shift from REVERSE,
PARK, or NEUTRAL into any for-
ward gear when the engine is
above idle speed.
Before shifting into any gear,
make sure your foot is firmly on
the brake pedal. Using Fob With Integrated Key
(Tip Start)
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or
a warm engine is obtained without
pumping or pressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
Do not
press the accelerator. Use the
Fob with Integrated Key to briefly
turn the ignition switch to the START
position and release it as soon as the
starter engages. The starter motor will
continue to run, and it will disengage
automatically when the engine is run-
ning. If the engine fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically in
10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the
ignition switch to the LOCK position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
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KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO
(for versions/markets,
where provided)This feature allows
the driver to oper-
ate the ignition
switch with the
push of a button,
as long as the EN-
GINE START/
STOP button is installed and the Re-
mote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is in the passenger com-
partment.
Installing And Removing The
ENGINE START/STOP Button
Installing The Button
1. Remove the key fob from the igni-
tion switch.
2. Insert the ENGINE START/STOP
button into the ignition switch with
the lettering facing up and readable.
3. Press firmly on the center of the
button to secure it into position. Removing The Button
1. The ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton can be removed from the ignition
switch for key fob use.
2. Insert the metal part of the emer-
gency key under the chrome bezel at
the 6 o’clock position and gently pry
the button loose.
NOTE:
The ENGINE START/STOP button
should only be removed or in-
serted with the ignition in the
LOCK position (OFF position for
Keyless Enter-N-Go).
NORMAL STARTING —
GASOLINE ENGINE
Using The ENGINE START/STOP
Button
NOTE:
Normal starting of either a cold or
a warm engine is obtained without
pumping or pressing the accelera-
tor pedal.
To start the engine, the transmission
must be in PARK or NEUTRAL. Press
and hold the brake pedal while press-ing the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton once. The system takes over and
attempts to start the vehicle. If the
vehicle fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 sec-
onds. If you wish to stop the cranking
of the engine prior to the engine start-
ing, press the button again.
To Turn Off The Engine Using
ENGINE START/STOP Button
1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then
press and release the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
2. The ignition switch will return to
the OFF position.
3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the
ENGINE START/STOP button must
be held for two seconds and vehicle
speed must be above 8 km/h before
the engine will shut off. The ignition
switch position will remain in the
ACC position until the shift lever is in
PARK and the button is pressed twice
to the OFF position. If the shift lever is
not in PARK and the ENGINE
START/STOP button is pressed once,
the EVIC (for versions/markets,
where provided) will display a “Ve-226
hicle Not In Park” message and the
engine will remain running. Never
leave a vehicle out of the PARK posi-
tion, or it could roll.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the
ACC or RUN (engine not running)
position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automati-
cally time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will
switch to the OFF position.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Functions –
With Driver’s Foot OFF The
Brake Pedal (In PARK Or
NEUTRAL Position)
The Keyless Enter-N-Go feature oper-
ates similar to an ignition switch. It
has four positions, OFF, ACC, RUN
and START. To change the ignition
switch positions without starting the
vehicle and use the accessories follow
these steps. Starting with the ignition switch in
the OFF position:
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition
switch to the ACC position (EVIC
displays “IGNITION MODE AC-
CESSORY”),
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the
ignition switch to the RUN position
(EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE
RUN”),
Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the
ignition switch to the OFF position
(EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE
OFF”).
EXTREME COLD
WEATHER (BELOW 29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these
temperatures, use of an externally
powered electric engine block heater
is recommended. IF ENGINE FAILS TO
START
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flam-
mable liquids into the throttle
body air inlet opening in an at-
tempt to start the vehicle. This
could result in a flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
Do not attempt to push or tow
your vehicle to get it started. Ve-
hicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started
this way. Unburned fuel could en-
ter the catalytic converter and
once the engine has started, ignite
and damage the converter and ve-
hicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables
may be used to obtain a start from
a booster battery or the battery in
another vehicle. This type of start
can be dangerous if done improp-
erly. Refer to “Jump Starting” in
“What To Do In Emergencies” for
further information.
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AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSIONCAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may oc-
cur if the following precautions are
not observed:
Move the shift lever into PARKonly after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
Shift into or out of REVERSE
only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop and the engine is
at idle speed.
Do not move the shift lever be-
tween PARK, REVERSE, NEU-
TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine
is above idle speed.
Before moving the shift lever into
any gear, make sure your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
NOTE:
You must press and hold the brake
pedal down while shifting out of
PARK.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to move the shift lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if
the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not
firmly pressing the brake pedal,
the vehicle could accelerate
quickly forward or in reverse. You
could lose control of the vehicle
and hit someone or something.
Only shift into gear when the en-
gine is idling normally and when
your foot is firmly pressing the
brake pedal.
Unintended movement of a ve-
hicle could injure those in or near
the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle
while the engine is running. Be-
fore exiting a vehicle, always ap-
ply the parking brake, shift the
transmission into PARK, and re-
move the key fob. Once the key
fob is removed, the shift lever is
locked in the PARK position, se-
curing the vehicle against un-
wanted movement.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
Never leave children alone in a
vehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of rea-
sons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the shift lever.
Do not leave the key fob in or near
the vehicle, and do not leave a
vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/
RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
KEY IGNITION PARK
INTERLOCK
This vehicle is equipped with a Key
Ignition Park Interlock which re-
quires the shift lever to be placed in
PARK before the ignition switch can
be turned to the LOCK/OFF position.
The key fob can only be removed from
the ignition when the ignition is in the
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The foot operated parking brake is
positioned below the lower left corner
of the instrument panel. To apply the
park brake, firmly push the park
brake pedal fully. To release the park-
ing brake, press the park brake pedal
a second time and let your foot up as
you feel the brake disengage.
When the parking brake is applied
with the ignition switch in the ON
position, the “Brake Warning Light”
in the instrument cluster will illumi-
nate.
NOTE:
When the parking brake is ap-plied and the automatic trans-
mission is placed in gear, the
“Brake Warning Light” will
flash. If vehicle speed is de-
tected, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the
parking brake before attempting
to move the vehicle.
This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does
not show the degree of brake ap-
plication.
When parking on a hill, it is important
to turn the front wheels toward the
curb on a downhill grade and away
from the curb on an uphill grade. For
vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission, apply the parking brake
before placing the shift lever in PARK,
otherwise the load on the transmis-
sion locking mechanism may make it
difficult to move the shift lever out of
PARK. The parking brake should al-
ways be applied whenever the driver
is not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake.
Always apply the parking brake
fully when parked to guard
against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the key fob from the igni-
tion and lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a
vehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of rea-
sons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the shift lever.
Do not leave the key fob in or near
the vehicle, and do not leave a
vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/
RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light
remains on with the parking brake
released, a brake system malfunc-
tion is indicated. Have the brake
system serviced by an authorized
dealer immediately.
Parking Brake
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FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
M9 — 20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seat (for versions/markets, where provided)
M10 — 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw — Video System, Satellite Radio, DVD,
Hands-Free Module, Universal Garage Door Opener, Vanity
Lamp, Streaming Video Module
M11 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Off Draw – Climate Control System
M12 — 30 Amp Green Amplifier (AMP)/Radio
M13 — 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw— Instrument Cluster, SIREN, Clock Mod-
ule, Multi-Function Control Switch/ITM
M14 — 20 Amp Yellow Spare Fuse
M15 — 20 Amp Yellow Rear View Mirror, Instrument Cluster, Multi-Function Con-
trol Switch, Tire Pressure Monitor, Glow Plug Module – Ex-
port Diesel Only, Assy-Shifter (Hall Effect), Acoustic Noise
Cancellation
M16 — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module/Occupant Classification Module
M17 — 15 Amp Blue Left Tail/License/Park Lamp, Running Lamps
M18 — 15 Amp Blue Right Tail/Park/Run Lamp
M19 — 25 Amp Natural Automatic Shutdown #1 and #2
M20 — 15 Amp Blue Instrument Cluster Interior Light, Switch Bank, Steering
Column Module, Switch Steering Wheel
M21 — 20 Amp Yellow Automatic Shutdown #3
M22 — 10 Amp Red Right Horn (HI/LOW)
M23 — 10 Amp Red Left Horn (HI/LOW)
M24 — 25 Amp Natural Rear Wiper
M25 — 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump, Diesel Lift Pump – Export Only
M26 — 10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch, Driver Window Switch
M27 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch, Wireless Control Module, Keyless Entry
Module, Steering Column Lock
M28 — 10 Amp Red Powertrain Control Module, Transmission Feed, Transmis-
sion Control Module
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