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Audio system maximum volume of 45%.
A message will be shown in the display
when you attempt to exceed the limited
volume. Also, the speed-sensitive or
compensated automatic volume control
will be disabled.
• Always on setting. When this is selected,
you will not be able to turn off Advance
Trac (if your vehicle is equipped with this
feature).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create a
MyKey:
1. Insert the key you want to program into the
ignition. If your vehicle is equipped with a
push-button start, place the intelligent access
key fob into the backup slot. The location of
your backup slot is in another chapter. See
Starting and Stopping the Engine (page 156).
2. Switch the ignition on. 3. Access the main menu on the information
display controls, and select
Settings then
MyKey by pressing OK or the > button.
4. Press OK or the > button to select Create
MyKey
.
5. When prompted, hold the
OK button until
you see a message informing you to label
this key as a MyKey. The key will be
restricted at the next start.
MyKey is successfully created. Make sure
you label it so you can distinguish it from the
admin keys.
You can also program configurable settings
for the key(s). See Programming/Changing
Configurable Settings
.
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings
Use the information display to access your
configurable MyKey settings. 1.
Switch the ignition on using an admin key
or fob.
2. Access the main menu on the information
display controls, and select
Settings,
then MyKey by pressing OK or > button.
3. Use the arrow buttons to get to a feature.
4. Press
OK or > to make a selection.
Note: You can clear or change your MyKey
settings at any time during the same key
cycle as you created the MyKey. Once you
have switched the vehicle off, however, you
will need an admin key to change or clear
your MyKey settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
You can clear or change your MyKey settings
using the information display control on the
steering wheel.
See Information Displays
(page 107).
Switch the ignition on using an admin key or
fob.
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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 on the driver
and front passenger door panels.
Unlock
A
LockB Door Lock Indicator
An LED on each door window trim will light
when you lock the door. It will remain lit for
up to 10 minutes after you switch off the
ignition.
Switch Inhibitor
When you electronically lock your vehicle,
the power door lock switch and interior trunk
release switch will no longer operate after
20 seconds. You must unlock your vehicle
with the remote control or keyless keypad,
or switch the ignition on, to restore function
to these switches. You can switch this feature
on or off in the information display. See
(page 107).
Rear Door Unlocking and Opening
Pull the interior door release handle twice to
unlock and open the rear door. The first pull
unlocks the door and the second pull will
unlatch the door. Remote Control
You can use the remote control at any time.
The luggage compartment release button
only works when your vehicle speed is less
than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock) 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 three
seconds to change between driver door or
all doors unlock mode. The turn signals will
flash twice to indicate a change to the
unlocking mode. Driver door unlock mode
will only unlock the driver door when the
unlock button is pressed once. All door
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From Outside Your Vehicle
Press the control button located above the
license plate. Your vehicle must be unlocked
or have the intelligent access transmitter
within 3 feet (1 meter) of the decklid to open
it.
Note:
Let the power system operate the
decklid after pressing the control. Pushing
or pulling the decklid may activate the
obstacle detection feature and stop the
power operation.
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.
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Rear Interior Lamp (If Equipped)
Left-hand side map lamp.
A.
Right-hand side map lamp.
B.
You can switch the lamps on individually by
pressing the buttons.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and injury.
We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that
may take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the
use of any hand-held device while driving
and encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you are
aware of all applicable local laws that may
affect the use of electronic devices while
driving. Various systems on your vehicle can be
controlled using the information display
controls on the steering wheel.
Corresponding information is displayed in
the information display. Information Display Controls
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Press the up and down arrow buttons to
scroll through and highlight the options
within a menu.
• Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit a menu. •
Press and hold the left arrow button at
any time to return to the main menu
display (escape button).
• Press the OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.
Main menu
From the main menu bar on the left side of
the information display, you can choose from
the following categories:
• Trip 1 & 2
• Fuel Economy
• Driver Assist
• Settings
Scroll up or down to highlight one of the
categories and then press the right arrow
key or OK to enter into that category. Press
the left arrow key as needed to exit back to
the main menu.
Trip 1 & 2
Press and hold
OK to reset the currently
displayed trip information.
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Trip 1 & 2
All value screen (Trip odometer, Average fuel economy, Trip Timer)
• Trip odometer — Shows your accumulated trip distance.
• Average fuel economy — Shows your average fuel economy for a given trip.
• Trip Timer— The timer stops when you switch off your vehicle and restarts when you \
restart your vehicle.
Fuel Economy
Use the left or right arrow buttons to choose
the desired fuel economy display. Fuel Economy
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
Average MPG
Auto StartStop
• Instantaneous Fuel Economy: This display shows a visual graph of your in\
stantaneous fuel economy.
• Average MPG — Shows your average fuel economy for a given trip.
• Auto StartStop - Available Auto Start-Stop messaging will provide details about what is happening with your sys\
tem. See Information
Messages (page 113).
Press and hold
OK to reset your current fuel economy information.
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Driver Assist
Use the up or down arrow buttons to choose
between different driver assist choices. Driver Assist
Traction Control - check enabled or uncheck disabled Sport or Normal
Steering in D
Adaptive Steering
Sport or Normal
Steering in S
Blindspot - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Cross Traffic - check enabled or uncheck disabled Adaptive or Normal
Cruise Control
Driver Alert - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Driver Alert
Driver Alert Display
Driver Alert Display
Intelligent AWD - Intelligent AWD on Demand Screen Alert, Aid or Alert + Aid
Mode
Lane keeping Sys
High, Normal or Low
Intensity
High, Normal or Low
Alert Sensitivity
Pre-Collision
Active Braking - check enabled or uncheck disabled
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Driver Assist
Front Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Rear Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Tire Pressure - Tire Pressure on Demand Screen
Settings
Use the up or down arrow buttons to choose
between different driver setting choices. Note:
Some items are optional and may not
appear.
Note: Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set. Settings
Comfort, Normal or Sport
Handling in D
Drive Control
Vehicle
Normal or Sport
Handling in S
Normal or Sport
Performance in S
Easy Entry / Exit - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Auto Engine Off - check enabled or uncheck disabled Adaptive Headlamps - check enabled or
uncheck disabled
Adaptive Headlamps
Lighting
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