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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op-
erating procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-
tions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from
outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This
number also appears underbody, on the right side of the
frame rail near the center of the vehicle, as well as on the
Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a
window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient
record of your vehicle identification number and optional
equipment.8 INTRODUCTION
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▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........26
▫ General Information ....................26
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........27
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................28
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................28
DOORS ..............................31
▫ Upper Half Door Window Removal — If
Equipped ............................31
▫ Upper Half Door Window Installation — If
Equipped ............................31
▫ Front Door Removal ....................32
▫ Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models) ......34 DOOR LOCKS .........................36
▫ Manual Door Locks ....................36
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........38
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ...............................40
WINDOWS ...........................41
▫ Power Windows — If Equipped ...........41
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................43
REAR SWING GATE .....................44
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................45
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................48
▫ Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor
Lockout — Four-Door Models Only .........54
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....5512 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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3. Push the ignition key inward.
4. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position, and
remove the key.
WARNING!• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re-
move the Key Fob from the ignition. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. 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. (Continued) WARNING! (Continued)• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, and
do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN
position. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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WARNING! (Continued)• Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the EVIC if the
vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start pre-
maturely:
• Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — System Fault The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned
to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-
onds. The vehicle doors will lock, the parking
lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice
(if programmed). Then, the engine will start and the
vehicle will remain in the Remote Start mode for a
15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window operation is disabled
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DOORS
CAUTION!Careless handling and storage of the removable door
panels may damage the seals, causing water to leak
into the vehicle’s interior.
Upper Half Door Window Removal — If Equipped
Grasp the half door window and pull upward.
Upper Half Door Window Installation —
If Equipped
1. Grasp the half door window and line up the pins with
the pockets in the lower door.
2. Push down to ensure the half door window is fully
seated. Upper Half Door Window
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Front Door Removal
WARNING!Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the
doors removed as you will lose the protection that
they can provide. This procedure is furnished for use
during off-road operation only.
1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any damage.
2. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and
lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torx head driver).
NOTE: The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in
the rear cargo tray located under the rear loadfloor. 3. Unplug the wiring harness connector under the instru-
ment panel by pressing the tab at the top of the
connector and pulling to disconnect.
NOTE: If the red latch on the connector is locked, push
the red latch down until you can only see the latch on one
end (top) of the connector. This will unlock the connector Hinge Pin Screw32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)
WARNING!Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the
doors removed as you will lose the protection that
they can provide. This procedure is furnished for use
during off-road operation only.
1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any damage.
2. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and
lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torx head driver).
NOTE: The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in
the rear cargo tray located under the rear loadfloor. 3. Slide the front seat(s) fully forward.
4. Remove the trim access door from the bottom of the
B-pillar. Hinge Pin Screw34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTE: The ignition key that is used to start the vehicle
is used to lock or unlock the doors, swing gate, glove
compartment, and console storage. WARNING!• For personal security reasons and safety in a colli-
sion, lock the vehicle doors when you drive, as well
as when you park and leave the vehicle.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key
Fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. 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 in or near the vehicle. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.Manual Door Lock (Half Doors)
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