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. Press
on any programmed intelligent access key.
2. Place the new unprogrammed intelligent access key in the pocket
inside the center console utility compartment.
3. Press the driver or passenger power door unlock control three times.
4. Press and release the brake pedal one time.
5. Press the driver or passenger power door lock control three times.
6. Press and release the brake pedal one time. The indicator on the
Start/Stop button should begin to rapidly flash, indicating that
programming mode has been entered and two programmed intelligent
access keys have been detected in the vehicle.
7. Within one minute, press the start/stop button. A message will be
displayed on the message center indicating that the new intelligent access
key was programmed. If four intelligent access keys have already been
programmed to your vehicle, you cannot program anymore and the message
MAX # OF KEYS LEARNED will be displayed on the message center.
8. Remove intelligent access key from utility compartment pocket and
press
on the newly programmed intelligent access keys to exit
programming mode.
9. Verify that the remote entry functions operate (lock, unlock) and that
the vehicle starts with new intelligent access key.
If the intelligent access key has been successfully programmed, it can be
used to activate the Intelligent Access with Push Button Start feature
and can be used to start your vehicle.
Note:To program MyKeyfeatures, refer toMyKeyin this chapter.
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM
The perimeter anti-theft system will help protect your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL Intelligent Access Keysare brought to the authorized
dealer to aid in troubleshooting.
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Arming the system
When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is
attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the
turn signal lamps and will sound the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is off. Any of the
following actions will prearm the alarm system:
•Press the
control on the transmitter.
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.
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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.
•Turn ignition on.
•Press the
control on the transmitter. This will only shut off the
horn and parking lamps when the alarm is sounding. The alarm system
will still be armed.
Pressing the power door unlock control within the 20 second prearmed
mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state.
Triggering the anti-theft system
The armed system will be triggered if:
•Any door, the hood or the liftgate is opened without using the door
key, keypad or intelligent access key.
•Turn the ignition on with an invalid SecuriLockkey.
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To remove the air filter:
1. Make sure the vehicle is off.
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 its housing
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 memory features to the
desired positions using the
associated controls. Press and hold 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 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
programmed to a memory seat position or when you enter a valid
customer code 1 or 2 on the keypad.
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To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry systemin theLocks and Security chapter..
Note:The seat will not travel to its final position if the key is not in the
ignition and the easy entry feature is enabled.
Easy access/easy out feature
This feature automatically moves the steering wheel all the way up and
in and moves the driver’s seat rearward 2 in. (5 cm) when:
•the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
•the ignition is turned off
The seat and steering wheel will move to the original position when:
•the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
•the ignition is put in accessory mode/started
The easy entry feature can be turned off or on through the vehicle message
center. Refer toMessage centerin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
REAR SEATS
Second and third row head restraints
WARNING:To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a
crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in
and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its
proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint
while the vehicle is in motion.
Second row outboard seat head restraints–The outboard head
restraints are non adjustable, but they can be removed.
The non-adjustable head restraints
consist of :
•a trimmed energy absorbing foam
and structure (1),
•two steel stems (2),
•and two guide sleeve
unlock/remove buttons (3).
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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 power fold and 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.
Note:When the ignition is in turned off, the power fold feature will work
until the battery saver will turns it off after 10 minutes. You can
reactivate the power seats by pressing
on the remote entry key fob
or by using the unlock procedure on the keyless entry keypad. Refer to
SecuriCode™ keyless entry systemin theLocks and Securitychapter.
Keeping the key in accessory or run positions will prevent the feature
from timing out.
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Second-row heated and cooled seats (if equipped)
Note:For a list of warnings regarding personal injury and damage to the
seat, refer toFront-row heated and cooled seatsearlier in this chapter.
The second-row heated and cooled seat controls are located on the rear
of the floor console. They function the same as the front-row heated and
cooled seats. For instructions on 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.
PowerFoldthird-row seat
The third row seat features a power one-touch operation that allows you
to adjust the Left, Right, or Both seats into a NORMAL, STOW, FOLD, or
TAILGATE position with just one touch of a button. The third row seat
also includes obstacle detection that allows the seat to stop and reverse
direction if it hits an obstacle so that the obstacle can be removed.
The third row power seat buttons are located behind the third row seats
on the left-hand quarter trim panel.
Note:The power fold seats work only when the vehicle is in P (Park)
and the tailgate is open. If the ignition is off and the feature is still
running, the battery saver will turn it off after 10 minutes. You can
reactivate the power seats by pressing
on the remote entry key fob
or by using the unlock procedure on the keyless entry keypad. Refer to
SecuriCode™ keyless entry systemin theLocks and Securitychapter.
Keeping the key in accessory or run positions will prevent the feature
from timing out.
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Note:If you are using MyKey, the Belt-Minderwarning will not
expire. Refer toMyKeyin theLocks and Securitychapter.
If... Then...
The driver’s and front
passenger’s safety belts are
buckled before the ignition
switch is turned to the on
position or less than
1-2 minutes have elapsed since
the ignition switch has been
turned to on...The Belt-Minderfeature will not
activate.
The driver’s or front
passenger’s safety belt is not
buckled when the vehicle has
reached at least 3 mph
(5 km/h) and 1-2 minutes have
elapsed since the ignition
switch has been turned to on...The Belt-Minderfeature is activated
- the safety belt warning light
illuminates and the warning chime
sounds for six seconds every
30 seconds, repeating for
approximately five minutes or until
the safety belts are buckled.
The driver’s or front
passenger’s safety belt becomes
unbuckled for approximately
one minute while the vehicle is
traveling at least 3 mph
(5 km/h) and more than
1-2 minutes have elapsed since
the ignition switch has been
turned to on...The Belt-Minderfeature is activated
- the safety belt warning light
illuminates and the warning chime
sounds for six seconds every
30 seconds, repeating for
approximately five minutes or until
the safety belts are buckled.
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