Page 11 of 584

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ...............11
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition ...............11
▫ KeyFob..............................12
▫ Ignition Or Accessory On Message ...........13
▫ General Information .....................14
SENTRY KEY ...........................14
▫ Replacement Keys .......................15
▫ Customer Key Fob Programming ............16
▫ General Information .....................16
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .16
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................16
▫ To Arm The System .....................16
▫ To Disarm The System ...................17
▫ Security System Manual Override ............18▫
Tamper Alert ...........................18
ILLUMINATED ENTRY ....................18
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ............19
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ...........19
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate .............20
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...................20
▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........21
▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ..............21
▫ General Information .....................23
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . .23
▫ How To Use Remote Start ..................24
▫ Remote Start Abort Message — If Equipped ....24
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................25
2
Page 13 of 584

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a key fob and a Keyless Push Button Ignition.
Keyless Enter-N-Go Feature — Passive Entry
This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry feature (refer toKeyless Enter-N-Go — Passive
Entry inThings To Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for
further information).
Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with
the push of a button, as long as the key fob is in the
passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating
positions; three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The fourth position is START, during start RUN
will illuminate. Key Not Detected Feature
In case the ignition position does not change with the push of
a button, the key fob may have a low or dead battery. In this
situation, a back up method can be used to operate the keyless
push button ignition. Put the nose side (side opposite of the
emergency key) of the key fob against the keyless ignition
push button and push to operate the ignition.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
2
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11
Page 14 of 584
Key Fob
The key fob also includes an emergency key, which stores
in the rear of the key fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should
the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. The
emergency key is also for locking the glove box. You can
keep the emergency key with you when valet parking.To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch at
the top of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then
pull the key out with your other hand.
Low Or Dead Key Fob Battery Starting Procedure
Key Fob
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Page 20 of 584

The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously
described arming sequences has occurred, the Vehicle
Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in
the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a
door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
Vehicle Security Alarm.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the exterior
lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Security System Manual Override
The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.
Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the Vehicle Security Alarm in
your absence, the horn will sound three times and the
exterior lights will blink three times when you disarm the
Vehicle Security Alarm. Check the vehicle for tampering.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the key fob
to unlock the doors or open any door.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
outside mirrors.
The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition is
placed in the OFF position.
NOTE:
•The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy
lights do not turn on if the dimmer control is in the
“Dome defeat” position (extreme bottom position).
• The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position (ex-
treme bottom position).
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Page 23 of 584
Programming Additional Key Fobs
Programming key fobs may be performed at an authorized
dealer.
Key Fob Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
•Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
Batteries could contain dangerous materials. Please dis-
pose of them according to respect for environment and
local laws.
• Used batteries are harmful to the environment. You can
dispose of them either in the correct containers as
specified by law or by taking them to an authorized
dealership, which will deal with their disposal.
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board. 1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical
latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your
thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Separating Key Fob Case
A — Emergency Key Release Button
B — Remove The Emergency Key
2
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21
Page 24 of 584
2. Insert the tip of the emergency key, #2 flat bladescrewdriver, or a coin into the slot and gently pry the
two halves of the key fob apart. Make sure not to
damage the seal during removal.
3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over(battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a
solid surface such as a table or similar, then replace the
battery.
Separating Key Fob Case With Emergency Key
Separating Key Fob Case With A Coin
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Page 25 of 584

4. Fit a new battery in place of the depleted battery. Whenreplacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to
the + sign on the inside of the back cover. Avoid
touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils
may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery,
clean it with rubbing alcohol.
5. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together until they are tightly clamped.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2.
This device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the key fob to start the engine
conveniently from outside the vehicle while still
maintaining security. The system has a range of
approximately 300 ft (91 m).
NOTE:
• The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic trans-
mission to be equipped with Remote Start.
•
Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob may reduce
this range.
Replace Battery In The Key Fob
2
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23
Page 26 of 584

How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
•Gear Selector in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Liftgate closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• PANIC
button not pushed
•System not disabled from previous remote start event
• Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing
• Ignition in STOP/OFF position
• Fuel level meets minimum requirement
• Vehicle Security Alarm is not signaling an intrusion
WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monox-
ide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury
or death when inhaled.
• Keep key fobs away from children. Operation of the
Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other
controls could cause serious injury or death.
Remote Start Abort Message — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the instrument
cluster display if the vehicle fails to remote start or exits
remote start prematurely:
• Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Liftgate Ajar
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To Reset
The Remote Start Abort message stays active until the
ignition is turned to the ON/RUN position.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE