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Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)
Type 1
Type 2
Your vehicle may be equipped with two intelligent access keys which
operate the power locks and the remote start system. The key must be
in the vehicle to activate the push button start system.
Mechanical Key Blade
The key also contains a removable mechanical key blade that can be
used to unlock the driver door.
Type 1
To release the mechanical key blade:
1. Press and hold the push buttons
on the edges of the transmitter to
release the cover. Carefully remove
the cover.
2. Remove the key blade.
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1
2
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Car Finder
Press the lock button on the key twice within three seconds. The horn
will sound and the turn signals will flash. We recommend you use this
method to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.
Sounding a Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
Press the button to activate the alarm. Press the button again
or switch the ignition on to deactivate.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is off.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING:To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use remote start if
your vehicle is parked indoors or areas that are not well ventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your vehicle is low on fuel.
The remote start button is on the transmitter.
This feature allows you to start the vehicle from outside the vehicle.
The transmitter has an extended operating range.
Vehicles with automatic climate control can be configured to operate
when the vehicle is remote started. See theClimate Controlchapter for
more information.
Many states and provinces have restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements
regarding remote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
•the ignition is on
•the alarm system is triggered
•you disable the feature
•the hood is open
•the transmission is not inP
•the vehicle battery voltage is too low
•the service engine soon indicator was on the last time the vehicle was
driven.
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Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note:You must press each button within three seconds of each other.
Your vehicle will not remote start and the horn will not sound if you do
not follow this sequence.
The label on your transmitter
details the starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps will flash
twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails to start, unless quiet start is on.
Quiet start will run the blower fan at a slower speed to reduce noise.
You can switch it on or off in the information display. See the
Information Displayschapter.
Note:If you remote start your vehicle with an integrated keyhead
transmitter, you must switch the ignition on before driving your vehicle.
If you remote start your vehicle with an intelligent access transmitter,
you must have a programmed intelligent access key inside your vehicle
and press theSTART/STOPbutton on the instrument panel once while
applying the brake pedal before driving the vehicle.
The power windows will not work during the remote start and the radio
will not turn on automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and the vehicle will run for 5, 10, or
15 minutes, depending on the setting. See theInformation Displays
chapter to select the duration of the remote start system.
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MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
Condition Potential causes
I cannot create a
MyKey.•The key or fob used to start the vehicle
does not have admin privileges.
•The key or fob used to start the vehicle is
the only admin key (there always has to be at
least one admin key).
•Vehicles with push button start: The
intelligent access key is not positioned
correctly next to the steering column or
placed in a backup slot. SeeStarting and
Stopping the Vehicle.
•SecuriLock passive anti-theft system is
disabled or in unlimited mode.
•The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. SeeUsing MyKey With
Remote Start Systems.
I cannot program the
configurable settings.•The key or fob used to start the vehicle
does not have admin privileges.
•No MyKeys are created. SeeCreating a
MyKey.
•The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. SeeUsing MyKey With
Remote Start Systems.
I cannot clear the
MyKeys.•The key or fob used to start the vehicle
does not have admin privileges.
•No MyKeys are created. SeeCreating a
MyKey.
•The vehicle has been started using a remote
start system that is not programmed with
admin privileges. SeeUsing MyKey With
Remote Start Systems
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Condition Potential causes
I lost the only admin
key.•Purchase a new key from your authorized
dealer.
I lost a key.•Program a spare key. SeeSecuriLockin the
Securitychapter.
I accidentally
programmed all keys
as MyKeys.•The vehicle has a remote start system that
is recognized as an admin key. Clear all
MyKeys by using the remote start. SeeUsing
MyKey With Remote Start Systems.
•Your vehicle’s system does not recognize
any programmed MyKeys. SeeCreating a
MyKey.
MyKey total includes
one additional key.•An unknown key has been created as a
MyKey.
•The vehicle has a remote start system.
SeeUsing MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.
Admin key total
includes one additional
key.•An unknown key has been programmed to
the vehicle as an admin key.
•The vehicle has a remote start system.
SeeUsing MyKey With Remote Start
Systems.
MyKey distances do
not accumulate.•The MyKey user is not using the MyKey.
•An admin key holder cleared the MyKeys
and created new MyKeys.
•The key system has been reset.
No MyKey functions
with the Intelligent
Access key.•An admin fob is present at the vehicle start.
•No MyKeys are created. SeeCreating a
MyKey.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock
and unlock your 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. It will illuminate when
you lock the doors and luggage
compartment. When the light is off
it indicates one or more doors are
unlocked.
Remote Control
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)
Type 1
Type 2
Press the button to unlock the driver 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 a change to the
unlocking mode. The unlocking mode applies to the remote control and
intelligent access.
Intelligent access at the driver door will unlock all doors when you
disable two-stage unlocking.
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Locking the Doors
Type 1
Type 2
Press the button to lock all the doors. The turn signals will flash.
Press the button again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors
are closed. The doors will lock again, the horn will sound and the turn
signals will flash if all the doors and the luggage compartment are closed.
Note:If locking was not successful or any door or the liftgate is open, or
if the hood is open on vehicles with a perimeter alarm or remote start,
the horn will sound twice and the lamps will not flash.
Opening the Luggage Compartment
Press twice to unlatch the luggage compartment lid.
Mechanical Key
Turn the top of the key toward the front of your vehicle once to lock all
doors.
Turn the top of the key toward the rear of your vehicle once to unlock
the driver door only.
Locking the Doors Individually
If the power locks fail to operate, lock the doors individually using the
key in the position shown.
Left-Hand Side
Turn clockwise to lock.
Right-Hand Side
Turn counterclockwise to lock.
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Opening a Rear Door from Inside
Pull the interior door release handle twice to unlock and open a rear
door. The first pull unlocks the door and the second pull will unlatch the
door.
Activating Intelligent Access (If Equipped)
The intelligent access key must be within 3 feet (1 meter) of your
vehicle.
At the Front Doors
Pull a front exterior door handle to unlock and open the door.
Press and hold the door handle lock
sensor to lock your vehicle. To avoid
unlocking the door inadvertently, be
sure to only touch the lock sensor
and not other areas of the door
handle.
Note:Keep the door handle surface clean to avoid issues with operation.
At the Luggage Compartment
Press the exterior release button
above the license plate.
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