The airbags are a supplemental restraint system and are designed to
work with the safety belts to help protect the driver and right front
passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate
slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag.
Note:You will hear a loud bang and see a cloud of harmless powdery
residue if an airbag deploys. This is normal.
The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag
deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell
the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to
lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result
from the combustion process that inflates the airbag. Small amounts of
sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes,
but none of the residue is toxic. While the system is designed to help
reduce serious injuries, contact with a deploying airbag may also cause
abrasions or swelling. Temporary hearing loss is also a possibility as a
result of the noise associated with a deploying airbag. Because airbags
must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of
death or serious injuries, such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or
internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly
restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag
deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly
restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while
maintaining vehicle control.
Routine maintenance of the airbags is not required.
SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™
The system flashes the turn signal lamps and sounds the horn
(intermittently) in the event of a serious impact that deploys an airbag
equipped on your vehicle, such as front, side, side curtain or Safety
Canopy.
The horn and lamps will turn off when:
•the hazard control button is pressed
•the panic button (if equipped) is pressed on the remote entry
transmitter, or
•the vehicle runs out of power.
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5. Carefully pry out the battery with a flat object.
6. Install a new battery with the+facing downward.
7. Assemble the two halves of the transmitter back together.
8. Install the key blade.
Intelligent Access Key (Type 2)
1. Remove the backup key from the transmitter.
2. Twist a thin coin in the slot
hidden behind the backup key slot
to remove the battery cover.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert a new battery with the+facing downward. Press the battery
down to make sure it is fully in the housing.
5. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter and install the
backup key.
Car Finder
Press the lock button on the key twice within three seconds. The horn
will chirp and the turn signals will flash. It is recommended that this
method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic
alarm.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock
and unlock the vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is
located on the instrument panel
near the radio.
Press the control to lock or unlock
the doors. When the light on the
button is on it indicates that all
doors and the luggage compartment
are locked. When the light is off it
indicates one or more doors are unlocked.
Rear Door Unlocking and Opening
Pull the interior door release handle twice to unlock and open the rear
door. The first pull unlocks the door and the second pull will unlatch the
door.
Central Locking and Unlocking
To centrally lock or unlock all doors (from the driver’s side only) using
the key from the outside when they are closed:
•Turn the key counterclockwise to lock all doors. The turn signal lamps
will flash twice.
•Turn the key clockwise once to unlock the driver’s door or twice to
unlock all doors. The turn signal lamps will flash once.
If the central locking function fails to
operate, the doors can be individually locked
using the key in the position shown.
On the driver’s side, turn the key clockwise
to lock. On the passenger’s side, turn the key
counterclockwise to lock.
Remote Control
The remote control can be used anytime the vehicle is not running.
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Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)
Type 1
Type 2
Press the button to unlock the driver’s door.
Press the button again within three seconds to unlock all doors. The turn
signals will flash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons on the remote control
for four seconds to disable or enable two-stage unlocking. Disabling
two-stage unlocking allows all vehicle doors to unlock with one press of
the button. The turn signals will flash twice to indicate the unlocking
mode was changed. The unlocking mode will be applied to the remote
control and intelligent access (if equipped).
Intelligent access at the driver’s door will unlock all doors when
two-stage unlocking is disabled.
Locking the doors
Type 1
Type 2
Press the button to lock all the doors. The turn signals will illuminate.
Press the button again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors
are closed. The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the turn
signals will illuminate if all the doors and the liftgate/trunk are closed.
Note:If any door or the liftgate/trunk is not closed, or if the hood is not
closed on vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm or remote start, the
horn will chirp twice and the lamps will not flash.
Opening the luggage compartment
Press twice to open the luggage compartment.
Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your vehicle.
Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall out or block
the driver’s rear view.
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Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)
The outer portion of the appropriate mirror housing will blink when the
turn signal is activated.
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors
WARNING:Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they
appear.
Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex mirror built into the upper
outboard corner of the exterior mirrors. They are designed to assist you
by increasing visibility along the side of your vehicle.
Check the main mirror first before a lane change, then check the blind
spot mirror. If no vehicles are present in the blind spot mirror and the
traffic in the adjacent lane is at a safe distance, signal that you are going
to change lanes. Glance over your shoulder to verify traffic is clear, and
carefully change lanes.
The image of the approaching
vehicle is small and near the inboard
edge of the main mirror when it is at
a distance. The image becomes
larger and begins to move outboard
across the main mirror as the vehicle
approaches (A). The image will
transition from the main mirror and
begin to appear in the blind spot
mirror as the vehicle approaches
(B). The vehicle will transition to
your peripheral field of view as it
leaves the blind spot mirror (C).
A
B
C
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Brake System
It will illuminate when the parking brake is engaged and the
ignition is on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking
brake is not engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates
low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING:Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.
Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause
brake failure and the risk of personal injury.
Cruise Control (if equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch this feature on.
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on. If the indicators flash faster, check
for a burned out bulb.
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine running or when you are
driving, this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level.
Note:Do not resume your journey if it illuminates despite the level
being correct. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.
Fasten Safety Belt
It will illuminate and a chime will sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt.
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SIRIUSTroubleshooting Tips
Radio Display Condition Possible Action
Invalid Channel Channel no longer
available.Tune to another
channel or choose
another preset.
Unsubscribed Channel Subscription not
available for this
channel.Contact SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474 to
subscribe to the
channel, or tune to
another channel.
No Signal Loss of signal from the
SIRIUSsatellite or
SIRIUStower to the
vehicle antenna.The signal is currently
being blocked. When
you move into an open
area, the signal should
return.
Updating Update of channel
programming in
progress.No action required.
The process may take
up to three minutes.
Call SIRIUS
1–888–539–7474Satellite service has
been deactivated by
SIRIUSSatellite
Radio.Call SIRIUSat
1–888–539–7474 to
reactivate or resolve
subscription issues.
No Channels Available All the channels in the
selected category are
skipped or locked.Using the channel
guide, unlock or
unskip the channels.
Subscription Updated SIRIUShas updated
the channels available
for your vehicle.No action required.
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Using Active Park Assist
Press the button; the touch screen
displays a message and a
corresponding graphic to indicate
it’s searching for a parking space.
Use the turn signal to indicate
which side of the vehicle you want
the system to search on.
Note:If the turn signal is not on, the system automatically searches on
the vehicle’s passenger side.
When a suitable space is found, the touch screen displays a message and
a chime sounds. Slow down and stop at approximately position (A), then
follow the instructions on the touch screen.
Note:You must observe that the selected space remains clear of
obstructions at all times in the maneuver.
Note:Vehicles with overhanging loads (e.g. a bus or a truck), street
furniture and other items may not be detected by active park assist. You
must ensure the selected space is suitable for parking.
Note:The vehicle should be driven as parallel to other vehicles as
possible while passing a parking space.
Note:The system always offers the last detected parking space (i.e. if
the vehicle detects multiple spaces while you are driving, it offers the
last one).
Note:If driven above approximately 20 mph (35 km/h), the touch
screen shows a message to alert the driver to reduce vehicle speed.
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