
TRUNK RELEASE
Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter to open the trunk from
outside the vehicle. From inside the
vehicle the trunk lid can be released by
pressing the TRUNK RELEASE button
located on the instrument panel to the
left of the steering wheel.
NOTE: The shift lever must be in PARK for this switch to
operate.
With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, the
word “dECK” will display in place of the odometer
display indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer
display will reappear once the trunk is closed or if the
trip button is depressed. With the ignition switch in the LOCK position or with the
key out, the word “dECK” will display until the trunk is
closed.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, the words “Trunk Ajar” will display.
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
heat stroke.
Trunk Release
Button
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SELECT ButtonPress and release the SELECT Button to accept
a selection. The SELECT Button also resets
various Trip Functions.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime
after one mile traveled)
• Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
• Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
chime)
• Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) •
RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with a
single chime)
• Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle Not In PARK
• Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle in Motion
• Door Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which door is
open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
• Doors Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which doors
are open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
• Trunk Open (with vehicle graphic showing an open
trunk and A single chime )
• Lights On
• Key In Ignition
• Remote start aborted — Door ajar4
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Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the automatic transaxle is in PARK.
Press and release the MENU button until “Personal
Settings” displays in the EVIC.
Press and release the DOWN button to display the
following programmable features:
Language
When in this display you may select different languages
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions.
Pressing the SELECT button while in this display selects
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Dutch de-
pending on availability. As you continue, the displayed
information will be shown in the selected language.
Auto Unlock On Exit
When ON is selected and the transaxle is in the PARK or
NEUTRAL position, all doors will unlock when the
driver’s door is opened. To make your selection, press the
SELECT button until ON or OFF appears.
RKE Unlock
When “Driver Door 1st Press” is selected, only the
driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When
Driver Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passen-
ger’s doors. When “All Doors 1st Press” is selected, all of
the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection,
press and release the SELECT button until “Driver Door
1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Press” appears.4
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Key-Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect® phone (if equipped), and
power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
Opening either front vehicle door will cancel this feature.
To make your selection, press the SELECT button until
Off, 45 sec., 5 min., or 10 min. appears.
Illumin. Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter. To
make your selection, press the SELECT button until
“OFF,” “30 sec,” “60 sec,” or “90 sec” appears.
Display Units In
The EVIC and odometer can be changed between English
and Metric units of measure. To make your selection,
press and release the SELECT button until “U.S.” or
“METRIC” appears.
Compass Variance
Refer to “Compass Display” for more information.
Calibrate Compass
Refer to “Compass Display” for more information.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239

Jack Location........................... .400
Jack Operation .......................... .399
Jump Starting ............................411
Key-In Reminder ..........................15
Keyless Entry System .......................22
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) .................22
Key, Programming .........................17
Key, Replacement ..........................17
Keys ...................................12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................16
Knee Bolster ..............................60
Lane Change and Turn Signals ................219
Lane Change Assist ....................... .168
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................45
Latches ............................... .101
Hood ............................... .163
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .368Leaks, Fluid
............................ .101
Life of Tires ............................ .355
Light Bulbs ............................. .101
Lights ................................ .101
Airbag ................................67
Back-Up ............................. .473
Battery Saver ......................... .171
Brake Assist Warning ....................334
Brake Warning ........................ .214
Bulb Replacement ...................... .470
Daytime Running ...................... .169
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....334
Engine Temperature Warning ...............213
Exterior ............................. .101
Fog ................................ .169
Headlights ........................... .165
Headlights On With Wipers ................167
Headlight Switch ...................... .165
High Beam Indicator .....................224
504 INDEX

Rear Seat, Folding........................ .161
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .108
Rear Window Defroster .....................203
Rear Window Features .....................203
Recorder, Event Data .......................73
Recreational Towing ...................... .393
Reformulated Gasoline .....................368
Refrigerant ............................. .438
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................58
Remote Control Door Locks ............................22
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................22
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) .................22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........273
Remote Starting System ......................28
Remote Trunk Release .......................40
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .469
Replacement Keys .........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .429Replacement Tires
........................ .356
Reporting Safety Defects ....................491
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................217
Restraint, Head .......................... .157
Restraints, Child ...........................74
Rotation, Tires .......................... .358
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................99
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................101
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................491
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................98
Safety Information, Tire .....................335
Safety Tips ...............................97
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................263
Schedule, Maintenance .....................478
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .461
Seat Belt Reminder .........................58
Seat Belts ................................99
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................51
508 INDEX

Autostick............................ .318
Transmission ........................... .452
Automatic ........................... .299
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry)....26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .181
Transporting Pets ..........................96
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .354
Trip Computer .......................... .225
Trip Odometer .......................... .215
Trip Odometer Reset Button ..................218
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................41
Trunk Release Remote Control .................40
Turn Signals ............................ .167
UCI Connector .......................... .266
Uconnect® Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............130
Operation .............................115
Phone Call Features .....................122 Phone Features
........................ .125
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect®
Phone .............................. .132
Uconnect® 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode ........249
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............243
Operating Instructions Radio Mode ..........240
Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio Playing MP3 Files ...................... .258
Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone) ...............113
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ...........208
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................493
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .266
Universal Transmitter ..................... .181
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .368
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................50
Upholstery Care ......................... .460
Vanity Mirrors ...........................112
512 INDEX