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either when your foot is removed
from the brake or the vehicle speed
becomes faster than
13 km/h (8 mph).
Automatic Door Unlock
The vehicle is programmed so that
when the shift lever is moved into
P (Park) for automatic transmission
vehicles or when the ignition is
turned off or is in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) for manual
transmission vehicles, both doors
will unlock.
With the vehicle stopped and the
engine running, door unlocking can
be programmed through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). This
allows the driver to choose various
unlock settings. For programming
information, seeVehicle
Personalization on page 5-45.
Lockout Protection
If the vehicle is in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
and the power door lock switch is
pressed with the driver door open,
the doors will lock and only the
driver door will unlock.
If the vehicle is off and Unlocked
Door Anti-Lockout is turned on, the
driver door is open, and door
locking is requested using a door
lock switch or the RKE transmitter,
both doors will lock and only the
driver door will unlock. The
Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout feature
can be turned on or off using the
vehicle personalization menus.
See Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-45.
Lockout protection can be manually
overridden with the driver door open
by pressing and holding
Qon the
power door lock switch.
Doors
Hatch (Trunk)
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with
any objects that pass through the
seal between the body and the
hatch/trunk or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or hatch/trunk open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
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The immobilization system is
disarmed when the ignition is placed
in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/
START and a valid transmitter is
found in the vehicle.
You do not have to manually arm or
disarm the system.
The system has one or more RKE
transmitters that are matched to an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle. Only a correctly matched
RKE transmitter starts the vehicle.
The vehicle may not start if the RKE
transmitter is damaged.
If the engine does not start and the
security light comes on, there may
be a problem with the immobilizer
system. Press the ENGINE START/
STOP button again.If the vehicle does not start and the
RKE transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try another RKE
transmitter. Or, place the transmitter
in the transmitter pocket. See
“NO
REMOTE DETECTED” underKey
and Lock Messages on page 5-38.
Check the fuse. See Fuses on
page 10-40. If the engine still does
not start with the other transmitter,
the vehicle needs service. If the
engine does start, the first
transmitter may be faulty. See your
dealer or have a new RKE
transmitter programmed to the
vehicle.
The immobilizer system can learn
new or replacement RKE
transmitters. Up to eight RKE
transmitters can be programmed for
the vehicle. To program additional
transmitters, see “Programming
Transmitters to the Vehicle” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-3.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
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Power Windows
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous for many
reasons; children or others could
be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power
windows or other controls or even
make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the
RKE transmitter in the vehicle
and they could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Do not
leave the RKE transmitter in a
vehicle with children.
Press the switch to the first detent to
lower the window. Pull to the first
detent to raise the window. Release
to stop at the desired position.
If windows are operated repeatedly
in short intervals, window operation
is disabled for a short time.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
allows the use of the power
windows when the ignition is off.
SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9-24.
Express Window Operation
This feature allows the window to
automatically open or close fully.
.To activate express-down, press
the switch fully to the second
detent and release.
.To activate express-up, pull the
switch fully to the second detent
and release.
.To stop window movement,
press or pull the switch briefly.
Obstacle Detection
This feature is active during
express-up movements in ON/RUN/
START, or when the engine is off
and RAP is active. Obstacle
detection also works with RAP when
the switch is held up.
If the window encounters an object
during closing, it will stop and open
to a predetermined distance.

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the partition in the rear storage
area in the upright position.
Fasten both sides of the partition
to the posts just below the
tonneau cover. SeeRear
Storage on page 4-2.
3. Close the trunk.
4. Start the vehicle or place it in ACC/ACCESSORY.
5. When possible, operate the convertible top when the vehicle
is stopped. The top can be
operated while driving below
50 km/h (31 mph) and will stop if
that speed is exceeded. The top
operation will take approximately
25 seconds. Make sure the top
operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.
6. Press and hold the top ofM.
The windows will automatically
lower.
7. After the convertible top is completely closed, a chime
sounds and a DIC message
displays. Release the switch.
Raise the windows if needed.
If the radio is on, the sound may be
muted for a brief time due to a new
audio system equalization being
loaded. Troubleshooting
Check the following if the
convertible top switch
Mis not
operating:
.The ignition should be in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/
START, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) should be active.
.The trunk lid should be closed
and the trunk partition in place.
A DIC message will display.
.If the ONLY MANUAL
OPERATION OF TOP
POSSIBLE message is
displayed on the DIC, see
“Manual Movement of Top” later
in this section.
.At cooler outside temperatures,
the convertible top may not
open. It is possible to close the
top down to temperatures of
about −20°C (−4°F). A DIC
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temperature. If necessary, move
the vehicle to a heated indoor
area to operate the top.
.If the top has recently been
cycled repeatedly or left in an
intermediate state, it will be
temporarily disabled. A DIC
message displays. Normal
operation will be restored within
10 minutes after the system has
cooled.
.If the vehicle battery is low, the
power top operation may be
disabled. Try to start the vehicle.
A DIC message displays.
.If the battery has recently been
reconnected or if the vehicle has
been jump started, the top may
not operate until the power
windows have been indexed.
Complete the power window
indexing procedure. SeePower
Windows on page 2-22.
See Convertible Top Messages on
page 5-35. Other features may be affected
while operating the convertible top:
.The trunk can only be opened
with the key until the convertible
top is completely opened or
closed.
.Do not try to start the vehicle
while opening the top with the
RKE transmitter. A DIC message
may display. Release both
buttons and wait a few seconds
before starting the vehicle
normally.
.The passive door unlock feature
may not operate properly while
using the RKE transmitter to
open the convertible top.
.The windows cannot close while
the top is moving.
.When driving with the top not
fully secured, chimes can be
heard above 80 km/h (50 mph).
If the vehicle battery has been
disconnected and reconnected, the
fuses were pulled or replaced, or a
jump start was performed, the TOP NOT SECURE message may
display. Press and hold
Mto
open/close the top until this
message is cleared.
See Convertible Top Messages on
page 5-35.
Partial Top Cycling
If the convertible top operation is
stopped before completion, the top
will temporarily hold its position.
If the ignition is in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
the top will be held for up to
five minutes. If the vehicle is moving
or off, the amount of time will vary
from a few seconds to about a
minute.
Beeps and DIC messages will be
displayed before the top will move.
When this occurs, immediately finish
the convertible top operation by
pressing the button again until it
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Depending upon the Auto Memory
Recall feature enabled in the vehicle
personalization menu, memory“1”
or “2” positions are recalled as
follows:
To activate the recall when the
ignition is off, and “On - Driver Door
Open” is selected in the vehicle
personalization menu:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter
and open the door.
.Press the lock/unlock button on
the outside driver door handle
and open the driver door. The
RKE transmitter must be present
for the recall to activate.
.If the driver door is already
open, press
Kon the RKE
transmitter to activate the recall. To activate the recall at ignition ON,
the transmission must be in P (Park)
or the parking brake set for a
manual transmission, and
“On - At
Ignition On” selected in the vehicle
personalization menu:
.Place the ignition in ON/RUN/
START.
See Vehicle Personalization on
page 5-45.
To stop recall movement, press one
of the memory, power mirror,
or power seat controls, or press the
power tilt and telescoping steering
column control. If On - At Ignition
On is selected in the vehicle
personalization menu, placing the
ignition in OFF stops the recall.
RKE transmitters are not labeled
with a number. If your memory seat
position is stored to "1" or "2" but
this position is not automatically
recalling, then change the stored
position or switch RKE transmitters
with the other driver. Easy Exit Recall
If programmed on in the vehicle
personalization menu, the easy exit
feature automatically moves the
driver seat, power tilt and
telescoping steering column, and
outside mirrors on some vehicles to
the memory positions previously
saved to the
S(Exit) button. See
“Storing Memory Positions” listed
previously. See also Vehicle
Personalization on page 5-45.
Easy exit recall automatically
activates when one of the following
occurs:
.The vehicle is turned off and the
driver door is opened within a
short time.
.The vehicle is turned off with the
driver door open.
To stop recall movement, press one
of the memory, driver seat, outside
mirror, or power tilt and telescope
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With the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
move the windshield wiper lever to
select the wiper speed.
HI:Use for fast wipes.
LO: Use for slow wipes.
INT (Intermittent Wipes): Move
the lever up to INT for intermittent
wipes, then turn the
xINT band
up for more frequent wipes or down
for less frequent wipes.
OFF: Use to turn the wipers off.
1X (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly
move the wiper lever down. For
several wipes, hold the wiper
lever down. Clear snow and ice from the wiper
blades and windshield before using
them. If frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them.
Damaged blades should be
replaced. See
Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 10-37.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the
wiper motor.
Wiper Parking
If the ignition is put in OFF while the
wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they
will immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then
moved to OFF before the driver
door is opened or within 10 minutes,
the wipers will restart and move to
the base of the windshield.
If the ignition is put in OFF while the
wipers are performing wipes due to
windshield washing, the wipers
continue to run until they reach the
base of the windshield.
n L(Windshield Washer): Pull
the windshield wiper lever toward
you to spray washer fluid and activate the wipers. The wipers will
continue until the lever is released
or the maximum wash time is
reached. When the lever is
released, additional wipes may
occur depending on how long the
windshield washer had been
activated. See
Washer Fluid on
page 10-29 for information on filling
the windshield washer fluid
reservoir.
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass
display on the center stack. The
compass receives its heading and
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The power outlets in front of the
cupholder and inside the center
console storage compartment are
powered when the ignition is in ON/
RUN/START or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or until the driver door is opened
within 10 minutes of turning off the
vehicle. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9-24.
The rear compartment power outlet
is powered at all times. The
vehicle’s battery may run down if
the power outlet is used while the
ignition is in Stopping the Engine/
OFF. Use this power outlet for
plugging in the battery maintainer,
if equipped.
{Warning
Power is always supplied to the
trunk outlet. Do not leave
electrical equipment plugged in
when the vehicle is not in use
because the vehicle could catch
fire and cause injury or death.
{Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
20 amp rating.
Certain electrical accessories may
not be compatible with the
accessory power outlet and could
overload vehicle or adapter fuses.
If a problem is experienced, see
your dealer.
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions included with
the equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment on page 9-58.
It is recommended that a qualified
technician or dealer be seen for the
proper installation of your
equipment.
{Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.