Status
LED.
Remote start orextension
successful.
Solid green.
Remote stop
successful; vehicle off.
Solid red.
Remote start or stopfailed.
Blinking red.
Waiting for statusupdate.
Blinking green.
Remote Starting your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. Your vehicle
will not remote start if you do not follow this
sequence. The label on your transmitter details the
starting procedure.
1. Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The
exterior lamps flash twice.
A tone sounds if the system fails to start,
unless quiet start is on. Quiet start runs the
blower fan at a slower speed to reduce
noise. You can switch this feature on or off
in the information display. See General
Information (page 108).
Note: You must press the push button
ignition switch on the instrument panel once
while applying the brake pedal before
driving your vehicle. The power windows do not work during
remote start and the radio does not turn on
automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and your
vehicle will run for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting.
Extending the Engine Running Time
To extend the engine running time duration
of your vehicle during remote start, repeat
steps 1 and 2 while the engine is running. If
the duration is set to 10 minutes, the duration
extends by another 10 minutes. For example,
if your vehicle had been running from the
first remote start for 5 minutes, your vehicle
continues to run now for a total of 20
minutes. You can extend the engine running
time duration to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remote
starting after the engine stops running.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting
Press the button once. Your
vehicle and the parking lamps turn
off.
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You may have to be closer to your vehicle
than when starting due to ground reflection
and the added noise of your running vehicle.
You can switch this feature on or off in the
information display. See General
Information (page 108).
Memory Feature
You can program your intelligent access key
to recall memory positions.
See Memory
Function (page 143).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls can
be purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle.
See Passive
Anti-Theft System (page 75).
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock or the
remote control to lock and unlock your
vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock is on the driver and
front passenger door panels.
Unlock
A
LockB Door Lock Indicator
An LED on each door window trim lights
when you lock the door. It remains on for up
to five minutes after you switch the ignition
off.
Switch Inhibitor
When you electronically lock your vehicle,
the power door lock and interior luggage
compartment 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 General Information (page 108).
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 direction indicators will flash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for four
seconds to disable or enable two-stage
unlocking. Disabling two-stage unlocking
allows all vehicle doors to unlock with one
press of the button. The direction indicators
will flash twice to indicate a change to the
unlocking mode. The unlocking mode
applies to the remote control, keyless entry
keypad and intelligent access.
Intelligent access at the driver door will
unlock all doors when you disable two-stage
unlocking.
Locking the Doors Press the button to lock all the
doors. The direction indicators will
flash.
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Press the button again within three seconds
to confirm that all the doors are closed. The
doors lock again, a tone sounds and the
direction indicators flash if all the doors and
the luggage compartment are closed.
Mislock
If any door or the luggage compartment is
open, or if the hood is open on vehicles with
an anti-theft alarm or remote start, a tone
sounds and the direction indicators will not
flash. You can switch this feature on or off in
the information display. See General
Information (page 108).
Audible and Visual Locking Confirmation
If audible and visual locking confirmation is
configurable, you can turn it on or off using
the information display.
See General
Information (page 108).
Power Liftgate (If Equipped) WARNINGS
Make sure all persons are clear of the
power liftgate area before using the
power liftgate control. WARNINGS
Make sure to close and latch the
liftgate to prevent drawing exhaust
fumes into your vehicle. This will also prevent
passengers and cargo from falling out. If you
must drive with the liftgate open, keep the
vents or windows open so outside air comes
into your vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious personal
injury. Note:
Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate. Press twice within three seconds
to open, close or stop the
movement of a power liftgate. See
Power Liftgate
(page 68).
Mechanical Key
The intelligent access key also contains a
removable key blade that you can use to lock
and unlock your vehicle.
See Remote
Control (page 53). Turn the top of the key toward the front of
your vehicle once to lock all doors.
Turn the top of the key toward the rear of
your vehicle once to unlock the driver door
only.
Locking the Doors Individually
If the power locks fail to operate, lock the
doors individually using the key in the
position shown.
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Note:
The doors will not autounlock if you
electronically lock your vehicle after you
switch the ignition off and before you open
the driver door.
Enabling or Disabling
You can enable or disable the autounlock
feature in the information display or an
authorized dealer can do it for you. See
General Information (page 108).
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps
will light when you unlock the doors with the
remote control.
The system turns off the lights if:
• You start your vehicle.
• You press the remote control lock button.
• They are on for 25 seconds.
The lights will not turn off if:
• You switch them on with the lamp
control.
• Any door is open. Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and select exterior lamps
will light when all doors are closed and you
switch the ignition off.
The lamps turn off if all the doors remain
closed and either of the following occurs:
•
After 25 seconds elapse.
• You lock your vehicle from the outside.
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps or dome
lamps on and switch the ignition off, this
feature turns them off after some time.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for
Intelligent Access Keys
If you leave your vehicle with the ignition on,
it will turn off 15 minutes after you close all
of the doors. Welcome Lighting
This feature lights select exterior lighting as
you approach your vehicle. You must have
an intelligent access key with you. The
feature turns off when you open a door,
liftgate, or unlock your vehicle. Welcome
lighting remains on for 25 seconds or until
you start your vehicle.
The feature is active when:
•
The feature is configured on in the
information display.
See General
Information (page 108).
• The ignition is off.
• All doors and the liftgate are closed.
• You lock your vehicle.
The feature is not active when:
• Your vehicle detects the intelligent
access key is inside.
• The intelligent access key is in close
range of the vehicle for more than two
minutes.
• The anti-theft alarm triggers.
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Opening and Closing the Liftgate
WARNING
Make sure all persons are clear of the
power liftgate area before using the
power liftgate control. Note:
Make sure the area behind your
vehicle is free from obstruction and that
there is enough room for you to operate the
liftgate. Objects too close to your vehicle, for
example a wall, garage door or another
vehicle may come into contact with the
moving liftgate. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.
From the Instrument Panel Press the button on the instrument
panel. With the Remote Control Press the button twice within three
seconds.
With the Outside Control Button
Opening the Liftgate
1. Unlock the liftgate with the remote control or power door unlock control. If
an intelligent access key is within 3 ft
(1 m) of the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks
when you press the liftgate release
button. 2. Press the button to unlatch the liftgate.
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Note:
Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system’ s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction. Manually
interfering with the liftgate motion may also
replicate a strut failure.
Closing the Liftgate WARNING
Keep clear of the liftgate when
activating the rear switch.
Press and release the liftgate control button. Stopping the Liftgate Movement
Note:
Do not apply sudden excessive force
to the liftgate while it is in motion. This could
damage the power liftgate and its
components.
You can stop the liftgate movement by doing
any of the following:
• Pressing the liftgate control button.
• Pressing the liftgate button on the remote
control twice.
• Pressing the liftgate button on the
instrument panel.
• Moving your foot under and away from
the center rear bumper in a single-kick
motion. *
* This method only works for vehicles with the
hands-free liftgate feature.
Setting the Liftgate Open Height
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement by pressing the control button on the liftgate when it
reaches the desired height. Note:
Once the liftgate has stopped moving,
you can also manually move it to the desired
height.
3. Press and hold the liftgate control button
on the liftgate until you hear a chime,
indicating programming is complete.
Note: You can only use the liftgate control
button to program the height.
Note: You cannot program the height if the
liftgate position is too low.
The new open liftgate height is recalled
when the power liftgate is opened. To
change the programmed height, repeat the
above procedure. Once you open the power
liftgate, you can manually move it to a
different height.
Note: The system recalls the new
programmed height, even if you disconnect
the battery.
When operating the power liftgate after you
have programmed a lower height than fully
open, you can fully open the liftgate by
manually pushing it upward to the maximum
open position.
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Note:
Personal entry codes 4 and 5 will not
recall memory positions.
Erasing a Personal Code
1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
2. Press and release 1•2 on the keypad
within five seconds.
3. Press and hold 1•2 for two seconds. You
must do this within five seconds of
completing Step 2.
All personal codes will erase and only the
factory-set five-digit code will work.
Anti-Scan Feature
The keypad will go into an anti-scan mode
if you enter the wrong code seven times (35
consecutive button presses). This mode
disables the keypad for one minute and the
keypad lamp will flash.
The anti-scan feature turns off after any of
the following occur:
• One minute of keypad inactivity passes.
• You press the unlock button on the
remote control. •
You switch the ignition on.
• You unlock the vehicle using intelligent
access.
Unlocking and Locking the Doors
To Unlock the Driver Door
Enter the factory-set five-digit code or your
personal code. You must press each number
within five seconds of each other. The
interior lamps will illuminate.
Note: All doors will unlock if the two-stage
unlocking feature is disabled.
See Locking
and Unlocking (page 63).
To Unlock All Doors
Enter the factory-set code or your personal
code, then press
3•4 control within five
seconds.
To Lock All Doors
Press and hold
7•8 and 9•0 at the same time
with the driver door closed. You do not need
to enter the keypad code first. Displaying the Factory-Set Code
Note:
You will need to have two
programmed intelligent access keys for this
procedure.
To display the factory-set code in the
information display: 1. Open the center console lid.
2. Insert the first programmed key in the
backup slot.
3. Press the push button ignition switch once and wait a few seconds.
4. Press the push button ignition switch again and remove the key.
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