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Rear Driver Side Shown,
Passenger Side Similar
Pressing the lock/unlock button willcause all doors to lock if any of thefollowing occur:
.It has been more thanfive seconds since the first lock/unlock button press.
.Tw o l o c k / u n l o c k b u t t o n p r e s s e swere used to unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has openedand all doors are now closed.
Keyless Unlocking/Locking fromPassenger Doors
When the doors are locked and theRKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)of the door handle, pressing thelock/unlock button on that doorhandle will unlock all doors.
Pressing the lock/unlock button willcause all doors to lock if any of thefollowing occur:
.The lock/unlock button was usedto unlock all doors.
.Any vehicle door has openedand all doors are now closed.
Passive Locking
If equipped, Keyless Access willlock the vehicle several secondsafter all doors are closed, if thevehicle is off and at least one RKEtransmitter has been removed fromthe interior or none remain in thevehicle.
If other electronic devices interferewith the RKE transmitter signal, thevehicle may not detect the RKEtransmitter inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, thedoors may lock with the RKEtransmitter inside the vehicle. Donot leave the RKE transmitter in anunattended vehicle.
Temporary Disable of the PassiveLocking Feature
Te m p o r a r i l y d i s a b l e p a s s i v e l o c k i n g
by pressing and holdingKon the
interior door switch with a door openfor at least four seconds, or untilthree chimes are heard. Passivelocking will then remain disabled
untilQon the interior door is
pressed, or until the vehicle isturned on.
Keyless Trunk/Hatch Opening
Press the touch pad on the rear ofthe trunk or hatch above the licenseplate to open the trunk when theRKE transmitter is in range.
Remote Left In Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and aremote is left in the vehicle, the hornwill chirp three times after all doorsare closed. To turn on or off seeVehicle Personalization0127.

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Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmedto the vehicle will work. If atransmitter is lost or stolen, areplacement can be purchased andprogrammed through your dealer.The vehicle can be reprogrammedso that lost or stolen transmitters nolonger work. Any remainingtransmitters will need to bereprogrammed. Each vehicle canhave up to eight transmittersmatched to it.
Programming with RecognizedTransmitters
Anewtransmittercanbeprogrammed to the vehicle whenthere are two recognizedtransmitters. To program, the vehiclemust be off and all of thetransmitters, both currentlyrecognized and new, must bewith you.
1. Place the two recognizedtransmitter(s) in the transmitterpocket. The transmitter pocketis inside the center consolestorage area.
2. Insert the vehicle key of thenew transmitter into the keylock cylinder on the outside ofthe driver door and turn the keycounterclockwise five timeswithin 10 seconds.
The Driver Information Center(DIC) displays READY FORREMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5.
3. Place the new transmitter intothe transmitter pocket.
4. Press ENGINE START/STOP.When the transmitter islearned, the DIC will show thatit is ready to program the nexttransmitter.
5. Remove the transmitter fromthe transmitter pocket and
pressK.
To p r o g r a m a d d i t i o n a ltransmitters, repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional transmittersare programmed, press andhold ENGINE START/STOP for10 seconds to exitprogramming mode.
Programming without RecognizedTransmitters
If two currently recognizedtransmitters are not available, followthis procedure to program up toeight transmitters. This feature isnot available in Canada. Thisprocedure will take approximately30 minutes to complete. The vehiclemust be off and all of thetransmitters to be programmed mustbe with you.
1. Insert the vehicle key of thetransmitter into the key lockcylinder on the outside of thedriver door and turn the keycounterclockwise five timeswithin 10 seconds.

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The Driver Information Center(DIC) displays REMOTELEARN PENDING,PLEASE WAIT.
2. Wait for 10 minutes until theDIC displays PRESS ENGINESTART BUTTON TO LEARNand then press ENGINESTART/STOP.
The DIC displays will againshow REMOTE LEARNPENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
3. Repeat Step 2 two additionaltimes. After the third time, allpreviously known transmitterswill no longer work with thevehicle. Remaining transmitterscan be relearned during thenext steps.
The DIC display should nowshow READY FOR REMOTE#1.
4. Place the new transmitter intothe transmitter pocket which isinside the center consolestorage area.
5. Press ENGINE START/STOP.When the transmitter islearned, the DIC will show thatit is ready to program the nexttransmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter fromthe transmitter pocket and
pressK.
To p r o g r a m a d d i t i o n a ltransmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional transmittersare programmed, press andhold ENGINE START/STOP for10 seconds to exitprogramming mode.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
While trying to start the vehicle,if the transmitter battery is weak, theDIC may display NO REMOTEDETECTED. The REPLACEBATTERY IN REMOTE KEYmessage may also be displayed atthis time.
1. Place the transmitter in thetransmitter pocket.

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After this, the vehicle's ignitionswitch must be turned to ON/RUNand then back to LOCK/OFF usingthe key, before the remote startprocedure can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To c a n c e l a r e m o t e s t a r t , d o o n e o fthe following:
.Press and hold/until the
parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warningflashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote StartWill Not Work
The remote vehicle start feature willnot operate if:
.The key is in the ignition.
.The hood is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashersare on.
.The malfunction indicator lampis on.
.The engine coolant temperatureis too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
.Tw o r e m o t e v e h i c l e s t a r t s , o r asingle remote start with anextension, have alreadybeen used.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
.Passengers, especiallychildren, can easily openthe doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When adoor is locked, the handlewill not open it. The chanceof being thrown out of thevehicle in a crash isincreased if the doors arenot locked. So, allpassengers should wearsafety belts properly and the
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doors should be lockedwhenever the vehicle isdriven.
.Yo u n g c h i l d r e n w h o g e t i n t ounlocked vehicles may beunable to get out. A childcan be overcome byextreme heat and can sufferpermanent injuries or evendeath from heat stroke.Always lock the vehiclewhenever leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enterthrough an unlocked doorwhen you slow down or stopthe vehicle. Locking thedoors can help prevent thisfrom happening.
To l o c k o r u n l o c k t h e d o o r s f r o moutside the vehicle:
.Use the key in the driver door tolock all doors or unlock thedriver door only.

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.PressQorKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.SeeRemote Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation(Keyless Access)031orRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation (KeyAccess)029.
To l o c k t h e d o o r s f r o m i n s i d e t h evehicle:
.PressQon the central locking
switch or on the driver doorswitch.
.Press the lock knob on the driverdoor to lock all doors and,if equipped, the liftgate.
To u n l o c k t h e d o o r s f r o m i n s i d e t h evehicle:
.PressKon the central locking
switch or on the driver doorswitch.
.Pull the door handle. Pulling thedoor handle again unlatchesthe door.
.Lift the lock knob on the driverdoor to unlock the driver door.
The central locking switch andpower door lock switch also lockand unlock the liftgate/trunk.
Keyless Access
The RKE transmitter must be within1m (3ft) of the door being opened.
Press the button on the door dandleto open. See Keyless AccessOperation underRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation(Keyless Access)031orRemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation (Key Access)029.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the actuallocking of the doors untilfive seconds after all doors areclosed. Delayed locking can only beturned on when the Unlocked DoorAnti Lockout feature has beenturned off.
WhenQis pressed on the driver or
passenger door power lock switchwhile the door is open, a chime willsound three times to indicate thatdelayed locking is active. The doorswill then lock automaticallyfive seconds after all doors areclosed.
If a door is reopened beforefive seconds have elapsed, the fivesecond timer will reset once all the
doors are closed again. PressQon
the door lock switch again, or pressQon the RKE transmitter, tooverride this feature and lock thedoors immediately.
Delayed locking can beprogrammed through the DriverInformation Center (DIC). SeeVehicle Personalization0127.

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Automatic Door Locks
The vehicle is programmed so thatwhen the doors are closed, theignition is on, and the shift lever ismoved out of P (Park) for automatictransmissions, or when the vehiclespeed is above 13 km/h (8 mph) formanual transmissions, the doorsand the trunk/liftgate will lock.
To u n l o c k t h e d o o r s a n d t h e t r u n k /liftgate:
.PressKon the center stack or
the driver door switch.
.If equipped with an automatictransmission the vehicle must bein P (Park).
.If equipped with a manualtransmission the vehicle must bein Neutral with the parkingbrake set.
This feature can be programmed.SeeVehicle Personalization0127.
Lockout Protection
If the driver side power door lockswitch is pressed when the driverdoor is open and the key is in theignition, all of the doors will lock andthen the driver door will unlock.
Lockout Protection can be manuallyoverridden with the driver door open
by pressing and holdingQon the
power door lock switch.
If Unlocked Door Anti Lockout isturned on and the vehicle is off, thedriver door is open, and doorlocking is requested using a doorlock switch or the RKE transmitter,then all the doors will lock and onlythe driver door will unlock. TheUnlocked Door Anti Lockout featurecan be turned on or off throughvehicle personalization. SeeVehiclePersonalization0127.
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks preventpassengers from opening the reardoors from inside the vehicle.
Manual Safety Locks
If equipped, the safety lock islocated on the inside edge of therear doors. To use the safety lock:
1. Insert the key into the safetylock slot and turn it so the slotis in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the otherrear door.

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To o p e n a r e a r d o o r w h e n t h e s a f e t ylock is on:
1. Unlock the door by activatingthe inside handle, by using thepower door lock switch, or byusing the Remote KeylessEntry (RKE) transmitter.
2. Open the door from theoutside.
To c a n c e l t h e s a f e t y l o c k :
1. Unlock the door and open itfrom the outside.
2. Insert the key into the safetylock slot and turn it so the slotis in the vertical position. Dothe same for the other door.
Doors
Trunk (Sedan)
{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 onor under the instrumentpanel.
.Adjust the climate controlsystem to a setting thatbrings in only outside airand set the fan speed to the
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highest setting. See“Climate Control Systems”in the Index.
.If the vehicle is equippedwith a power liftgate, disablethe power liftgate function.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, seeEngine
Exhaust0190.
To l o c k o r u n l o c k t h e t r u n k f r o m t h e
inside, pressQorKon the central
locking switch or on the driver doorlock switch.

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Liftgate (Hatchback)
{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 onor under the instrumentpanel.
.Adjust the climate controlsystem to a setting thatbrings in only outside airand set the fan speed to the
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highest setting. See“Climate Control Systems”in the Index.
.If the vehicle is equippedwith a power liftgate, disablethe power liftgate function.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, seeEngine
Exhaust0190.
To l o c k o r u n l o c k t h e l i f t g a t e f r o m
the inside, pressQorKon the
central locking switch or on thedriver door switch.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) forautomatic transmissions. Formanual transmissions the parkingbrake must be engaged.
To o p e n t h e l i f t g a t e f r o m t h e
outside, pressKon the RKE
transmitter to unlock all doors, thenuse the touch pad.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)System Operation (Keyless Access)031orRemote Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation (KeyAccess)029.
When closing the liftgate, close fromthe center to ensure that it fullylatches.