
Anti-Theft Alarm..........................................68
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel.................70
Audio Control
...............................................71
Voice Control
...............................................72
Cruise Control
.............................................72
Information Display Control.....................72
Heated Steering Wheel.............................73
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers......................................74
Autowipers...................................................74
Windshield Washers..................................75
Lighting
Lighting Control...........................................77
Autolamps.....................................................77
Instrument Lighting Dimmer....................78
Headlamp Exit Delay.................................78
Daytime Running Lamps...........................79
Automatic High Beam Control................79
Front Fog Lamps........................................80
Adaptive Headlamps.................................80
Direction Indicators
.....................................81
Interior Lamps
..............................................81
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..........................................83
Global Opening and Closing...................84
Exterior Mirrors............................................84
Interior Mirror
...............................................86
Sun Visors
....................................................86
Sun Shades..................................................86
Moonroof......................................................87 Instrument Cluster
Gauges..........................................................89
Warning Lamps and Indicators................91
Audible Warnings and Indicators...........95
Information Displays
General Information
...................................97
Information Messages
.............................109
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
.....................124
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate....................................................125
Heated Windows and Mirrors................126
Cabin Air Filter
...........................................126
Remote Start...............................................127
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position................129
Head Restraints.........................................129
Power Seats
................................................131
Memory Function......................................133
Rear Seats
...................................................135
Heated Seats
.............................................135
Ventilated Seats
.........................................137
Rear Seat Armrest
.....................................137
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener............139
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.............................144
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With the Decklid Close Button
Press the button inside the
decklid on the left side.
Obstacle Detection
The decklid will reverse to full open if it
detects an obstacle while closing. Three
chimes will sound as the decklid begins
to reopen. Remove the obstacle to close
the decklid.
Note: Before driving off, check the
instrument cluster for a trunk ajar or door
ajar message or warning indicator. Failure
to do this could result in unintentionally
leaving the decklid open while driving.
The decklid will stop and three chimes will
sound if it detects an obstacle while
opening. Remove the obstacle to operate
the decklid.
Resetting the Power Decklid
The decklid may not operate properly and
you may need to reset it if:
• the battery is dead or has low voltage
• you disconnect the battery
• you manually close the decklid and
leave it unlatched.
To reset the power decklid:
1. Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds
then reconnect the battery.
2. Manually close and fully latch the decklid.
3. Power open the decklid using the remote control or instrument panel
button. KEYLESS ENTRY
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
The keypad is located near the driver
window. It is invisible until touched and
then it lights up so you can see and touch
the appropriate buttons.
Note:
If you enter your entry code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function may
not work. Re-enter your entry code more
slowly. You can use the keypad to:
•
lock or unlock the doors
• recall memory seat and mirror
positions
• program and erase personal entry
codes
• arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm
• release the trunk.
Note: The keypad will not operate a
power decklid.
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Note:
If you switch autolamps on in
conjunction with autowipers, your low
beam headlamps will illuminate
automatically when the rain sensor
activates the windshield wipers
continuously.
Note: Wet or winter driving conditions with
ice, snow or salty road mist can cause
inconsistent and unexpected wiping or
smearing.
In these conditions, you can do the
following to help keep your windshield
clear:
• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing.
• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
• Switch the autowipers off. Highest sensitivity
A
OnB
Lowest sensitivity
C The autowipers feature uses a rain sensor.
You will find it in the area around the
interior mirror. The rain sensor monitors
the amount of moisture on the windshield
and automatically turns on the wipers. It
will adjust the wiper speed by the amount
of moisture that the sensor detects on the
windshield. You can turn this feature on
and off in the information display. See
General Information (page 97).
Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor. Set the
control to low sensitivity, and the wipers
will turn on when the rain sensor detects
a large amount of moisture on the
windshield. Set the control to high
sensitivity, and the wipers will turn on
when the rain sensor detects a small
amount of moisture on the windshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive. If the area
around the mirror is dirty, then the wipers
may operate if dirt, mist or insects hit the
windshield.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note: Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This may
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNINGS
Do not leave children unattended in
your vehicle and do not let them play
with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves. When closing the power windows,
you should verify they are free of
obstructions and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
window openings. Note:
Window operation may stop or
delay during low battery conditions and
engine re-cranking. It will resume after the
engine starts. Note:
You may hear a pulsing noise when
just one of the windows are open. Lower
the opposite window slightly to reduce this
noise.
Press the switch to open the window.
Lift the switch to close the window.
One-Touch Down
Press the switch fully and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window. One-Touch Up
Lift the switch fully and release it. Press or
lift it again to stop the window.
Bounce-Back
The window will stop automatically while
closing. It will reverse some distance if
there is an obstacle in the way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING
When you override the bounce-back
feature, the window will not reverse
if it detects an obstacle. Take care when
closing the windows to avoid personal
injury or damage to your vehicle. Pull up the window switch and hold within
two seconds of the window reaching the
bounce-back position. The window will
travel up with no bounce-back protection.
The window will stop if you release the
switch before the window closes fully.
Window Lock
Press the control to lock or unlock the rear
window controls. It will illuminate when
you lock the rear window controls.
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Accessory Delay
You can use the window switches for
several minutes after you switch the
ignition off or until you open either front
door.
GLOBAL OPENING AND
CLOSING
You can use the remote control to operate
the windows with the ignition off.
Note:
You can enable or disable this
feature in the information display or see
an authorized dealer. See General
Information (page 97).
Note: To operate this feature, accessory
delay must not be active.
Opening the Windows
You can only open the windows for a short
time after you unlock your vehicle with the
remote control. After you unlock your
vehicle, press and hold the remote control
unlock button to open the windows and
vent the moonroof. Release the button
once movement starts. Press the lock or
unlock button to stop movement.
Closing the Windows WARNING
When closing the windows and
moonroof, you should verify they are
free of obstructions and make sure that
children and pets are not in the proximity
of the window openings. To close the windows and moonroof, press
and hold the remote control lock button.
Release the button once movement starts.
Press the lock or unlock button to stop
movement.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirrors when your
vehicle is moving.
Left-hand mirror
A
Adjustment control
B
Right-hand mirror
C
To adjust a mirror:
1. Select the mirror you want to adjust. The control will illuminate.
2. Adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror switch again.
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Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door window
glass. Make sure that you fully engage the
mirror in its support when returning it to
its original position.
Heated Exterior Mirrors
See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page
126).
Memory Mirrors
You can save and recall the mirror
positions through the memory function.
See
Memory Function (page 133).
Auto-Dimming Feature
(If Equipped)
The driver’ s exterior mirror will
automatically dim when the interior
auto-dimming mirror is activated.
Signal Indicator Mirrors
The outer portion of the appropriate mirror
housing will blink when the turn signal is
activated.
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped) 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 increase your 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 intend
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).
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Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
See Blind Spot Information System (page
205
).
INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when your
vehicle is moving.
Note:
Do not clean the housing or glass
of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or
other petroleum or ammonia-based
cleaning products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a
second pivot point. This lets you move the
mirror head up or down and from side to
side.
Auto-Dimming Mirror
Note: Do not block the sensors on the
front and back of the mirror. Mirror
performance may be affected. A rear
center passenger or raised rear center
head restraint may also block light from
reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce
glare when bright lights are detected from
behind your vehicle. It will automatically
return to normal reflection when you select
reverse gear to make sure you have a
clear view when backing up. SUN VISORS
Rotate the sun visor toward the side
window and extend it rearward for extra
shade.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.
SUN SHADES
(IF EQUIPPED)
Note: Do not try to move the sun shade
manually.
The power rear sun shade covers the rear
window of the vehicle.
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The control is in the overhead console.
The sun shade has a one-touch up and
down feature. Press and release the
control to move the sun shade. To stop
motion, press the control a second time.
The sun shade automatically retracts when
you shift the transmission into R (Reverse).
MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNINGS
Do not let children play with the
moonroof or leave them unattended
in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt
themselves. When closing the moonroof, you
should verify that it is free of
obstructions and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
roof opening. You can open the sliding shade manually
when the moonroof is in its closed
position. Pull the shade toward the front
of the vehicle to close it.
The moonroof controls are on the
overhead console and have a one-touch
open and close feature. To stop the
motion during a one-touch operation,
touch the control a second time. OpenA
VentB
CloseC
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
Touch (A) to open the moonroof. It will stop
short of the fully opened position.
Note: This position helps to reduce wind
noise or rumbling which may happen with
the moonroof fully open. Touch (A) again
to fully open the moonroof.
Touch (C) to close the moonroof.
Bounce-Back
The moonroof will stop automatically and
reverse some distance if an obstacle is
detected while closing.
Touch and hold (C) within two seconds of
a bounce-back event to override this
function.
Venting the Moonroof
Touch (B) to vent the moonroof. Touch (C)
to close it.
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