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SLIDING SIDE DOOR......................29
POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR (for versions/ markets, where provided) .................29
SLIDING SIDE DOOR CHILD PROTECTION LOCK ................................31
LIFTGATE ...............................33
POWER LIFTGATE (for versions/markets, where available) .............................33
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ...................35
LAP/SHOULDER BELTS ..................36
SEAT BELTS IN PASSENGER SEATING POSITIONS ............................40
AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR MODE (ALR) .................................40
ENERGY MANAGEMENT FEATURE ..........41
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS .............41
SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINTS (AHR) — (for versions/markets where
provided) ..............................42
ACTIVE HOOD SYSTEM ..................43
ENHANCED SEAT BELT USE REMINDER SYSTEM (BeltAlert®) ....................45
SEAT BELTS AND PREGNANT WOMEN ......46
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS .............................46
AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS ...........47
ADVANCED FRONT AIR BAG FEATURES .....47
AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT SENSORS AND CONTROLS ............................50
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CHILD RESTRAINTS....................56
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ......68
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DIESEL ENGINE ...............................68
SAFETY TIPS ............................68
TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS .............68
EXHAUST GAS ..........................69
SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD MAKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE .........................69
PERIODIC SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD MAKE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE ............71
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR
KEYS
Your vehicle is equipped with a key-
less ignition system. This system con-
sists of a Key Fob with Remote Key-
less Entry (RKE) transmitter and a
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with
integral ignition switch. You can in-
sert the Key Fob into the ignition
switch with either side up.
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Feature for
(versions/markets where provided)
This vehicle may be equipped with
the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature, re-
fer to Starting Procedures in Starting
And Operating for further informa-
tion.
IGNITION NODE MODULE
(IGNM) — (for
versions/markets where
provided)
The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) op-
erates similar to an ignition switch. It
has four operating positions, three with
detents and one that is spring-loaded.
The detent positions are OFF, ACC,and ON/RUN. The START position is a
spring-loaded momentary contact po-
sition. When released from the START
position, the switch automatically re-
turns to the ON/RUN position.
NOTE: If your vehicle is
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™, the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC) will display
the ignition switch position (OFF/
ACC/RUN). Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
— (for versions/markets where
provided) in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
KEY FOB
The Key Fob also contains the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and
an emergency key, which stores in the
rear of the Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry
into the vehicle should the battery in
the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
You can keep the emergency key with
you when valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide
the mechanical latch on the face of the
Key Fob sideways with your thumb
and then pull the key out with your
other hand.
NOTE: You can insert the double-
sided emergency key into the lock
cylinders with either side up.
Ignition Node Module (IGNM)
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
4—STARTIgnition Node Module (IGNM)
Emergency Key Removal
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REMOVING KEY FOB
FROM IGNITION
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn
the Key Fob to the OFF position and
then remove the Key Fob.
NOTE: Power window switches
will also remain active for up to 10
minutes after the ignition switch
has been turned to OFF, depending
upon the accessory delay setting.
Opening either front door will can-
cel this feature.
WARNING!
Before exiting a vehicle, alwaysapply the parking brake, shift the
transmission into PARK, and
push ignition button to place ig-
nition in OFF position. When
leaving the vehicle, always lock
your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an un-
locked vehicle.
(Continued)
WARNING!(Continued)
Allowing children to be in a ve-hicle unattended is dangerous for
a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fa-
tally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift
lever.
Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle
equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. 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 the Key
Fob from the ignition and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle un-
attended.
KEY-IN-IGNITION
REMINDER
Opening the driver's door when the
Key Fob is in the ignition and the
ignition switch position is OFF or
ACC, a chime will sound to remind
you to remove the key.
NOTE: The Key-In-Ignition re-
minder only sounds when the Key
Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC
ignition position.
If your vehicle is equipped with Key-
less Enter-N-Go™, opening the driv-
er’s door when the vehicle’s ignition
switch is placed in ACC or ON/RUN
(engine stopped) will cause the re-
minder chime to sound. Refer to
“Starting Procedures” in “Starting
And Operating” for further informa-
tion.
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STEERING WHEEL
LOCK — (for
versions/markets where
provided)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
passive electronic steering wheel lock.
This lock prevents steering the vehicle
without the ignition key. If the steer-
ing wheel is moved to one of the lock
positions with the key in the off posi-
tions, the steering wheel will lock.
TO MANUALLY LOCK THE
STEERING WHEEL
With the engine running, rotate the
steering wheel one-quarter revolution
in either direction, turn off the engine
and remove the key. Turn the steering
wheel slightly in either direction until
the lock engages.
TO RELEASE THE
STEERING WHEEL LOCK
Cycle the ignition and start the en-
gine.
NOTE: If you turned the wheel to
the right to engage the lock, youmust turn the wheel slightly to the
right to disengage it. If you turned
the wheel to the left to engage the
lock, turn the wheel slightly to the
left to disengage it.
SENTRY KEY®
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system
prevents unauthorized vehicle opera-
tion by disabling the engine. The sys-
tem does not need to be armed or
activated. Operation is automatic, re-
gardless of whether the vehicle is
locked or unlocked.
The system uses a Key Fob with Re-
mote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter, a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) and
a RF receiver to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only
Key Fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle can be used to start and oper-
ate the vehicle.
After cycling the ignition to the ON/
RUN position, the Vehicle Security
Light will turn on for three seconds
for a bulb check. If the light remains
on after the bulb check, it indicates
that there is a problem with the elec-
tronics. In addition, if the light begins
to flash after the bulb check, it indi-
cates that someone used an invalid
Key Fob to start the engine. Either of
these conditions will result in the en-
gine being shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on
during normal vehicle operation (ve-
hicle running for longer than 10 sec-
onds), it indicates that there is a fault
in the electronics. Should this occur,
have the vehicle serviced as soon as
possible by an authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer sys-
tem is not compatible with some
aftermarket remote starting sys-
tems. Use of these systems may re-
sult in vehicle starting problems
and loss of security protection.
All of the Key Fobs provided with
your new vehicle have been pro-
grammed to the vehicle electronics.
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REPLACEMENT KEYS
NOTE: Only Key Fobs that are
programmed to the vehicle elec-
tronics can be used to start and
operate the vehicle. Once a Key
Fob is programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any
other vehicle.
CAUTION!
Always remove the keys from the
vehicle and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
Duplication of Key Fobs may be per-
formed at an authorized dealer.
NOTE: When having the Sentry
Key® Immobilizer system ser-
viced, bring all vehicle ignition
keys with you to an authorized
dealer.
CUSTOMER KEY
PROGRAMMING
Programming Key Fobs or RKE
transmitters may be performed at an
authorized dealer.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Sentry Key® operates on a car-
rier frequency of 433.92 MHz. The
Sentry Key® Immobilizer system will
be used in the following European
countries, which apply Directive
1999/5/EC: Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland,
Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Nor-
way, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Russian Federation, Slovenia, Croa-
tia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and
United Kingdom.
Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any inter- ference that may be received, in-
cluding interference that may cause
undesired operation.
VEHICLE SECURITY
ALARM — (for
versions/markets where
provided)
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors
the vehicle doors, liftgate/power-
liftgate, hood and power sliding doors
for unauthorized entry and the igni-
tion switch for unauthorized opera-
tion. When the alarm is activated, the
interior switches for door locks, power
sliding doors and power liftgate are
disabled. The Vehicle Security Alarm
provides both audible and visual sig-
nals.
CAUTION!
Do not make modifications or al-
terations to the Vehicle Security
Alarm. Modifications or alterations
to the Vehicle Security Alarm may
result in a loss of security protec-
tion.
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REARMING OF THE
SYSTEM
If something triggers the alarm, and
no action is taken to disarm it, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will turn off
the horn after 29 seconds, and turn off
all of the visual signals after an addi-
tional 31 seconds, then the Vehicle
Security Alarm will rearm itself.
TO ARM THE SYSTEM
Follow these steps to arm the Vehicle
Security Alarm:
1. Remove the key from the ignition
system (refer to "Starting Proce-
dures" in "Starting And Operating"
for further information).
For vehicles equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™, make sure the vehicle
ignition system is "OFF".
For vehicles not equipped with Key-
less Enter-N-Go™, make sure the ve-
hicle ignition system is "OFF" and the
key is physically removed from the
ignition.2. Perform one of the following
methods to lock the vehicle:
Press LOCK on the interior power
door lock switch with the driver
and/or passenger door open.
Press the LOCK button on the exte-
rior Passive Entry Door Handle with a
valid Key Fob available in the same
exterior zone (refer to "Keyless Enter-
N-Go™" in "Things To Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle" for further in-
formation).
Press the LOCK button on the Re-
mote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
TO DISARM THE SYSTEM
The Vehicle Security Alarm can be
disarmed using any of the following
methods:
Press the UNLOCK button on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. Grasp the Passive Entry Unlock
Door Handle (for versions/
markets, where provided), refer to
"Keyless Enter-N-Go™" in
"Things To Know Before Starting
Your Vehicle" for further
information).
Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF position.
For vehicles equipped with Key- less Enter-N-Go™, press the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/
Stop button (requires at least one
valid Key Fob in the vehicle).
For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™, insert a
valid key into the ignition switch
and turn the key to the ON posi-
tion.
NOTE:
The driver's door key cylinder and the liftgate button on the
RKE transmitter cannot arm or
disarm the Vehicle Security
Alarm.
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The Vehicle Security Alarm re-mains armed during power lift-
gate entry. Pressing the liftgate
button will not disarm the Ve-
hicle Security Alarm. If someone
enters the vehicle through the
liftgate and opens any door the
alarm will sound.
When the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed, the interior
power door lock switches will
not unlock the doors.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is de-
signed to protect your vehicle; how-
ever, you can create conditions where
the system will give you a false alarm.
If one of the previously described
arming sequences has occurred, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm re-
gardless of whether you are in the
vehicle or not. If you remain in the
vehicle and open a door, the alarm
will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
Vehicle Security Alarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed
and the battery becomes discon-
nected, the Vehicle Security Alarm
will remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, the horn will sound. If this oc-
curs, disarm the Vehicle Security
Alarm.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The courtesy lights will turn on when
you use the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter to unlock the
doors or open any door.
This feature also turns on the ap-
proach lighting in the outside mirrors
(for versions/markets, where pro-
vided). Refer to “Mirrors” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
The lights will fade to off after ap-
proximately 30 seconds, or they will
immediately fade to off once the igni-
tion switch is turned to ON/RUN from
the OFF position.
NOTE:
The front courtesy overhead
console and door courtesy lights
will not turn off if the dimmer
control is in the “Dome ON” po-
sition (extreme top position). The illuminated entry system
will not operate if the dimmer
control is in the “dome defeat”
position (extreme bottom posi-
tion).REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY (RKE) (for
versions/markets, where
provided)
This system allows you to lock or un-
lock the doors and liftgate, open both
front windows, open or close the op-
tional power liftgate, left power slid-
ing door, and right power sliding door
from distances up to approximately
20 m using a hand-held RKE trans-
mitter. The RKE transmitter does not
need to be pointed at the vehicle to
activate the system.
NOTE: Inserting the RKE trans-
mitter with Integrated Key into the
ignition switch disables all but-
tons on that transmitter; however,
the buttons on the remaining
transmitters will continue to work.
Driving at speeds 8 km/h and
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