Press the button again within three
seconds to unlock all doors. The direction
indicators 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 direction
indicators will flash twice to indicate a
change to the unlocking mode. Driver door
mode only unlocks the driver door when
you press the unlock button once. All door
mode unlocks all doors when you press
the unlock button once. The unlocking
mode applies to the remote control.
Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock all
doors. The direction indicators
will flash.
Press the button again within three
seconds to confirm that all the doors are
closed. The doors will lock again, the horn
will sound and the direction indicators will
flash if all the doors and the liftgate are
closed.
Note: If any door or the liftgate is open, or
if the hood is open on vehicles with an
anti-theft alarm or remote start, the horn
will sound twice and the direction indicators
will not flash.
Independent Liftgate Locking
Feature
This feature allows you to unlock the
liftgate independently of the other doors.
Unlocking
The liftgate unlocks when you pull and
release the liftgate control on the overhead
console with the ignition on.
Note: The liftgate does not unlock when
you unlock all the doors electronically using
the remote control or power door lock
control. Liftgate Timed Release
Switch the ignition to the run, start or
accessory position. Pull and release the liftgate
control on the overhead console.
Note: Only the liftgate unlocks. All other
passenger doors remain in the previous
locking state.
A warning lamp illuminates in the
instrument cluster for 45 seconds. See
Warning Lamps and Indicators (page
68). You can then open the liftgate using
the exterior liftgate release button.
Once the 45 second timer expires, the
lamp turns off and you can no longer open
the liftgate. Pull and release the liftgate
control on the overhead console again to
restart the timer.
Note: You can also unlock the liftgate by
using the key blade inserted into the liftgate
lock cylinder.
Locking
The liftgate locks when any of the
following occur:
• You open and close the liftgate after
you pull and release the liftgate control
on the overhead console.
• The 45 second timer expires.
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
with the Key Blade
Locking with the Key
Turn the top of the key toward the front of
your vehicle.
Unlocking with the Key
Turn the top of the key toward the rear of
your vehicle.
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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. You can control various systems on your
vehicle using the information display
controls on the steering wheel.
Corresponding information appears in the
information display.
Information Display Controls •
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
submenu.
• Press the left arrow button to exit a
submenu.
• Press the OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.
Trip 1 & 2
You can access the menu using the
information display control.
Note: Some options may appear slightly
different or not at all if the items are
optional.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL (If Equipped)
Fan speed control:
Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.
A
Power:
Press the button to switch the system on and off. When the system is
off, it prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.
B
Air distribution control: Adjust the control to turn airflow from the windshield,
instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through the
following combinations: windshield, windshield/floor, panel, panel/floor, and
floor.
C
Note:
At least one of these buttons illuminates when the system is on.
A/C:
Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning
cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortable
temperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold air
through the air vents.
D
Note: In certain conditions (for example, maximum defrost), the air conditioning
compressor may continue to operate even though the air conditioning is
switched off.
MAX A/C:
Adjust the control for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flows
through the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on,
and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed.
E
Temperature control:
Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your
vehicle.
F
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Recommended Settings for
Cooling
•
Adjust the fan speed to the second
speed setting.
• Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the cold settings.
• Adjust the air distribution control to the
instrument panel air vents position.
Vehicle Stationary for Extended
Periods During Extreme High
Ambient Temperatures
• Apply the parking brake.
• Move the transmission selector lever
to position P or neutral.
• Adjust the temperature control to the
MAX A/C
position.
• Adjust the fan speed to the lowest
speed setting.
Side Window Defogging in Cold
Weather
• Adjust the air distribution control to the
instrument panel and windshield air
vents positions.
• Press the
A/C button.
• Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.
• Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.
• Direct the instrument panel side air
vents toward the side windows.
• Close the instrument panel vents. Maximum Cooling Performance in
Instrument Panel or Instrument
Panel and Footwell Positions
•
Adjust the temperature control to the
lowest setting.
• Press the
A/C and recirculated air
buttons.
• Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting initially and then adjust it to suit
the desired comfort level.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
(If Equipped)
Heated Rear Window
Note: Make sure the engine is running
before operating the heated windows. Press the button to clear the
heated rear window of thin ice
and fog. The heated rear window
will automatically turn off after a short
period of time. Start the engine before you
switch the heated rear window on.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
Heated Exterior Mirror
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors will
automatically turn on.
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
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WARNINGS
The adjustable head restraint is a
safety device. Whenever possible it
should be installed and properly
adjusted when the seat is occupied. An
improperly adjusted head restraint may
provide reduced protection to an occupant
during certain rear impacts. Install the head restraint properly to
help minimize the risk of neck injury
in the event of a crash.
Note:
Adjust the seatback to an upright
driving position before adjusting the head
restraint. Adjust the head restraint so that
the top of it is level with the top of your head
and as far forward as possible. Make sure
that you remain comfortable. If you are
extremely tall, adjust the head restraint to
its highest position.
Front seat head restraints The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing head
restraint.
A
Two steel stems.
B
Guide sleeve adjust and release
button.
C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
D Adjusting the Head Restraint
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Pull the head restraint up until it
reaches its highest position.
2. Insert a tool, such as a large paper clip,
into the pin hole located on the side of
the guide sleeve adjust and release
button (D).
3. Press and hold buttons C and D.
4. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until in
locks.
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
The front head restraints tilt for extra
comfort. To tilt the head restraint, do the
following:
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5. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature. While the
engine is warming up, complete the
following: Reset the clock. See Audio
System (page 247). Reset the power
windows bounce-back feature. See
Windows and Mirrors
(page 63).
Reset the radio station presets. See
Audio System
(page 247).
6. Allow the engine to idle for at least one
minute. If the engine turns off, press
the accelerator pedal to start the
engine.
7. While the engine is running, press the brake pedal and shift into neutral (N).
8. Allow the engine to run for at least one
minute by pressing on the accelerator
pedal.
9. Drive the vehicle at least 12 mi (20 km)
to completely relearn the idle and fuel
trim strategy.
Note: If you do not allow the engine to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the engine computer
eventually relearns the idle trim and fuel
trim strategy.
Make sure that you dispose of old batteries
in an environmentally friendly way. Seek
advice from your local authority about
recycling old batteries.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid
or water applied with a soft sponge or
cloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Poor wiper quality can be improved by
cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield.
Replace wiper blades annually for
optimum performance.
Front Wiper Blades
Lift the wiper arms away from the
windshield.
1. Press the locking buttons together.
2. Remove the wiper blade.
3. Install in the reverse order.
Note:
Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place. Lower the wiper arm and blade
back to the windshield. The wiper arms will
automatically return to their normal position
when you switch the ignition on.
Rear Wiper Blade
Lift the wiper arms away from the rear
window.
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1 2
Sound: Press this button to access settings for Treble, Midrange, Bass, Fade
and Balance.
A
MUTE
Press this button to mute the playing audio.
B
Clock:
Press this button to access the clock setting. Use the center arrow
controls to change the hours and minutes. You can also set the clock by pressing
the
MENU button and scrolling to Clock Settings.
C
MENU:
Press this button to access different audio system features.
D
Number block:
In radio mode, store your favorite stations for later access.
When tuned to any station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.
In CD mode, press a button to select a track. In phone mode, press the buttons
to enter a phone number.
E
Function buttons:
Select different functions of the audio system depending
on which mode you are in (such as Radio mode or CD mode).
F
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Seek: In radio mode, select a frequency band and press this button. The system
stops at the first station up the band. Press and hold the button to move quickly
to the next strong radio station or memory preset. In CD mode, press this button
to select the next track. Press and hold the button to move quickly forward
through the current track.
G
TUNE:
Turn to search the frequency band in individual increments.
H
End phone call:
Press this button to end a phone call.
I
Eject:
Press this button to eject a CD.
J
Cursor arrows
Use the arrows to navigate through menus.
K
OK:
Press OK to select an option.
L
CD Slot
Insert a CD.
M
Play/Pause:
Press to either play or pause a track when listening to a CD.
N
Answer or Make phone call:
Press this button to either pick-up an incoming
phone call or to make a phone call.
O
VOL and Power:
Press this button to turn the system off and on. Turn it to
adjust the volume.
P
Seek:
In radio mode, select a frequency band and press this button. The system
stops at the first station down the band. Press and hold the button to move
quickly to the previous strong radio station or memory preset. In CD mode, press
this button to select the previous track. Press and hold the button to move
quickly backward through the current track.
Q
PHONE:
Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC® system.
See SYNC™ (page 256).
R
MEDIA:
Press this button to access your auxiliary input jack or switch between
devices you plug into the input jack or USB port.
S
RADIO:
Press this button to listen to the radio or change radio frequencies
bands. Press the function buttons below the radio screen to select different
radio functions.
T
CD:
Press this button to listen to a CD. Press the function buttons below the
radio screen to select on-screen options of Repeat or Shuffle.
U
DIGITAL RADIO
Note: HD Radio broadcasts are not
available in all markets. HD Radio technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
system has a special receiver that allows
it to receive digital broadcasts (where
available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts, it already receives. Digital
broadcasts provide a better sound quality
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