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Introduction 3
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean.
9: Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I: Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
.:Fuel Gauge
+: Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
(: Heated Steering Wheel
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
O:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>: Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak®
a:Under Pressure
M: Windshield Washer Fluid
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 14
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 14
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Passenger Sensing System . . . 15
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 16
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 18
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 20
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Front Automatic Braking (FAB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 22
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 22
Surround Vision (CTS Only) . . . 22
Curb View Camera (CTS-V Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 23
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Automatic Parking Assist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Rear Automatic Braking (RAB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 25
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 26 Car Wash Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . 26
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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25. Electric Parking Brake (EPB)Switch. See Electric Parking
Brake 0204.Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Stop/Start System
The vehicle may have a fuel saving
stop/start system to shut off the
engine and help conserve fuel.
When the brakes are applied and
the vehicle is at a complete stop,
the engine may turn off. When the
brake pedal is released or the
accelerator pedal is pushed, the
engine will restart.
The automatic engine stop/start
function can be disabled using the
switch. See Starting the Engine
0 195.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away.
Press the button to remove the key.
The key can be used for all locks.
Press
Kto unlock the driver door or
all doors.
Press
Qto lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0147.
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PressXtwice quickly to release
the trunk.
Press
7and release to initiate
vehicle locator.
Press and hold
7for more than
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press
7again to cancel the panic
alarm.
See Keys 028 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 029.
Remote Vehicle Start
The engine can be started from
outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and releaseQon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
/
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
3. Start the vehicle normally after entering. When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.
Press and hold
/until the
parking lamps turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 033.
Door Locks
Keyless Access
Press the button on the door handle
and pull the handle when the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is within range. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 029.
Manual Operation
From outside, use the key in the
driver door. The key cylinder is
covered by a cap. See Door Locks
0 35.
From the inside rear doors, push
down on the door lock knob on top
of the door. To unlock a door, pull
once on the door handle to unlock it,
and again to open it.
Power Door Locks
From outside, pressQorKon the
RKE transmitter. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 029.
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From inside, pressQorK. The
indicator light in the switch will
illuminate when locked. See Power
Door Locks 037.
Trunk
To open the trunk, press|on the
driver door, press
Xtwice quickly
on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, or press the touch pad
on the rear of the vehicle after
unlocking all doors.
For Keyless Access, press the
touch pad on the rear of the trunk
above the license plate when the RKE transmitter is in range. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
029 and Trunk
0 39.
Windows
The driver power window switches
control all the windows. The
passenger switch only controls that
window.
Press the switch down to lower the
window. Pull the switch up to raise
it. See Power Windows 046.
Seat Adjustment
Power Seats
High Performance Seat
To adjust the seat:
. Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.
. Raise or lower the seat by
moving the rear of the control up
or down.
. If equipped, raise or lower the
front part of the seat cushion by
moving the front of the control
up or down.
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4. PressOto deselect the mirror.
See Power Mirrors 044.
Interior
Adjust the inside rearview mirror for
a clear view of the area behind the
vehicle.
The mirror automatically dims to
reduce the glare of headlamps from
behind. The dimming feature comes
on when the vehicle is started. See
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
045.
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Power Tilt and Telescoping Wheel
If equipped, the control is on the left
side of the steering column.
.
Push the control up or down to
tilt the steering wheel up
or down.
. Push the control forward or
rearward to move the steering
wheel toward the front or rear of
the vehicle.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
To set the power tilt wheel memory
position, see Memory Seats 058.
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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 33
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 38
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Doors
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 41
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 42
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 45
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Rear Window Sunshade . . . . . . . 48
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.
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This key, inside the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter, is used for
the driver door, and rear folding
seats.To remove the key, press the button
on the side of the transmitter near
the bottom, and pull the key out.
Never pull the key out without
pressing the button.
See your dealer if a new key is
needed.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
Do not make changes or
modifications to the RKE. This could
void authorization to use this
equipment.
If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:
.
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
. Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
. Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section. .
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
for vehicle entry when the
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See
“Keyless Access Operation” later in
this section.
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Keep in mind that other conditions,
such as those previously stated, can
impact the performance of the
transmitter.