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Seats142
Sitting in the correct position ............................142
Head restraints .......................................143
Front manual seats ....................................146
Power seats .........................................147
Memory function .....................................149
Heated seats ........................................151
Heated and ventilated seats ..............................152
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 156
HomeLink® wireless control system .......................157
Auxiliary Power Points 161
Storage Compartments 162
Center console .......................................162
Overhead console .....................................163
Starting and Stopping the Engine 164
Ignition switch .......................................165
Engine block heater ...................................170
Fuel and Refueling 172
Fuel quality .........................................173
Running out of fuel ....................................175
Refueling...........................................176
Fuel consumption .....................................178
Transmission 183
Automatic transmission .................................183
All-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) 188
All wheel drive .......................................188
Brakes 195
Brakes .............................................195
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes ......................196
Parking brake ........................................196
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Intelligent Access Transmitter
1. Remove the backup key from the transmitter.2. Twist a thin coin under the tab
hidden behind the backup key head
to remove the battery cover. Do not
use the backup key to remove the
cover or you could damage the
intelligent access key.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert a new battery with the +facing downward. Press the battery
down to make sure it is fully in the housing.
5. Snap the battery cover back onto the transmitter and install the
backup key.
Memory Feature (If Equipped)
This feature allows you to recall the driver seat, power mirrors and
adjustable pedals (if equipped) memory positions.
Press the unlock button on the remote control or activate intelligent
access (if equipped) to recall memory. The mirrors and pedals (if
equipped) will move to the memory position and the seat and steering
column (if equipped) will move to the easy entry position, if you have
enabled the easy entry feature. The seat and steering column will move
to the driving position when you switch the keyless ignition on or put
the key in the ignition.
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Programming Memory to the Remote ControlA. Type 1
B. Type 2
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Move the memory features to the desired positions using the
associated controls, located on the side seat panels.
3. Press and hold button 1for five seconds. A tone will sound in about
two seconds. Continue to hold until you hear a second tone.
4. Within three seconds press the lock button on the remote control.
5. Repeat this procedure for memory button 2and another transmitter if
desired.
Deactivating Memory from the Remote Control
To deactivate this feature:
1. Press and hold either the 1or 2memory button for five seconds. A
tone will sound in about two seconds. Continue to hold until you hear a
second tone.
2. Within three seconds press the unlock button on the remote control.
3. Repeat this procedure for each additional remote control if desired.
Car Finder
Press the button 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.
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Use the control on the side of the
steering column to adjust the
position.
To adjust:
•tilt: press the top or bottom of the
control
• telescope: press the front or rear
of the control.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
When you switch the ignition off, the steering column will move to the
full up and forward position to allow extra room to exit your vehicle. The
column will return to the previous setting when you switch the ignition
on. You can enable or disable this feature in the information display. See
General Information in theInformation Displays chapter.
Memory Feature
You can save and recall the steering column position with the memory
function. Refer to the Seatschapter.
Pressing the adjustment control during memory recall cancels the
operation. The column responds to the adjustment control.
The steering column sets a stopping position just short of the end of the
column position to prevent damage to the steering column. A new
stopping position sets if the steering column encounters an object when
tilting or telescoping.
To reset the steering column to its normal stopping position:
1. Press the steering column control again after encountering the new
stopping position.
2. Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the column
position.
A new stopping position is set. The next time you tilt or telescope the
steering column, it will stop just short of the end of the column position.
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ADJUSTABLE PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with
feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving.
The control is located on the left side of the steering column. Press and
hold the appropriate control to move the pedals. A. Farther
B. Closer
The pedal positions are saved and recalled with the memory feature (if
equipped). Refer to the Seatschapter.
The pedals should only be adjusted when the vehicle is parked.
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EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while your vehicle is in
motion.
A. Left mirror
B. Adjustment control
C. Right mirror
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Press the button to select the mirror you want to adjust. An indicator
light on the button will illuminate.
2. Use the adjustment control to adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror button again to deselect the mirror. The indicator
light will turn off.
Foldaway 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 Mirror (If Equipped)
The heated exterior mirrors switch on with the heated rear window. See
Heated Windows and Mirrors in theClimate Control chapter.
Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)
You can save and recall the mirror positions through the memory
function. See Memory function in theSeatschapter.
Auto-Dimming Feature (If Equipped)
The driver’s side exterior mirror will automatically dim when the interior
auto-dimming mirror is activated.
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POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Never adjust the driver seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position,
make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the
seatback.
Note: On vehicles with memory seats, to prevent damage to the seat,
the power seats are designed to set a stopping position just short of the
end of the seat track. If the seat encounters an object while moving
forward or backward, a new stopping position will be set.
To reset the seat to its normal stopping position:
1. After encountering the new stopping position, press the power seat
control again to override.
2. Continue pressing the control until it reaches the end of the seat track.
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MEMORY FUNCTION (if equipped)
The memory control is located on the side seat panel.
This feature will automatically recall the position of the following:
•Driver seat.
• Power mirrors.
• Optional adjustable pedals.
• Optional power tilt and telescopic steering column.
A. Type 1
B. Type 2
Programming a Memory Position
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Adjust the memory features to your desired positions using the
associated controls.
3. Press and hold the desired preset button for about two seconds until
you hear a single tone.
You can save up to two preset memory positions. You can save a memory
preset at any time
Recalling a Memory Position
Press and release the desired memory preset button to recall a saved
memory position.
You can recall a programmed memory position:
• In any gearshift position if the ignition is not on.
• Only in park (P) or neutral (N) if the ignition is on.
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