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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ...............11
▫ Ignition Node Module (IGNM) ..............11
▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped ....12
▫ Key Fobs — If Equipped ..................13
▫ Removing Key Fob From Ignition ............15
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................17
▫ General Information .....................17
 SENTRY KEY ...........................17
▫ Replacement Key Fobs ...................18
▫ Customer Key Fob Programming ............18
▫ General Information .....................19
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ...............19
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................19
▫ To Arm The System ......................19 ▫
To Disarm The System ....................20
▫ Security System Manual Override ............21
 ILLUMINATED APPROACH ................21
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY .................21
▫ Remote Unlock The Doors .................22
▫ To Lock The Doors .......................23
▫ Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock ..........24
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ...................24
▫ Air Suspension (Remote Lowering
Of The Vehicle) — If Equipped ..............25
▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........25
▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ..............25
▫ General Information .....................28
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REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . . .29
▫ How To Use Remote Start ..................29
▫ Remote Start Abort Message ...............30
▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................30
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode
Without Driving The Vehicle ................30
▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode
And Drive The Vehicle ....................31
▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . .31
▫ General Information .....................31
 DOOR LOCKS ..........................32
▫ Manual Door Locks ......................32
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ...........33
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock ................34
 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO — PASSIVE ENTRY .....36
▫ General Information .....................38 
WINDOWS .............................39
▫ Power Windows — If Equipped .............39
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................41
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ...........42
▫ Occupant Restraint Systems Features .........42
▫ Important Safety Precautions ...............42
▫ Seat Belt Systems .......................43
▫ Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) .........56
▫ Child Restraints ........................69
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .....94
 SAFETY TIPS ...........................94
▫ Transporting Passengers ...................94
▫ Exhaust Gas ...........................95
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle .......................95
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle .....................98
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses either a key start ignition system or
keyless ignition system. The key start ignition system
consists of a either a bladed key with an immobilizer chip
in it, or a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) key fob
and an Ignition Node Module (IGNM). The keyless igni-
tion system consists of a key fob and a Keyless Push Button
Ignition.
Ignition Node Module (IGNM)
The Ignition Node Module (IGNM) operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with
detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent positions
are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The START position is a
spring-loaded momentary contact position. When released
from the START position, the switch automatically returns
to the ON/RUN position.
Ignition Module
1—OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
4 — START
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Keyless Push Button Ignition — If Equipped
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch
with the push of a button as long as the Remote Keyless
Entry 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.
NOTE:In case the ignition switch 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 ignition switch. Put the nose side (side opposite
of the emergency key) of the key fob against the ENGINE
START/STOP button, with your foot applied on the brake
pedal, and push to operate the ignition switch.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
1—OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
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Key Fobs — If Equipped
The key fob operates the ignition switch. Insert the square
end of the key fob into the ignition switch located on the
instrument panel and rotate to the desired position. It also
contains the key fob and 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. 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.
NOTE:When using the emergency key to gain access to
your vehicle, be aware that the security alarm may be
triggered. Insert the key into the ignition and place the
ignition in the ON/RUN mode to disarm the security
system. This Keyless Push Button Ignition key fob allows the driver
to operate the ignition switch 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. It also contains the key fob and an emergency
key, which stores in the rear of the key fob.
Emergency Key Removal
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The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should
the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. You can
keep the emergency key with you when valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
on the backside of the key fob sideways with your thumb
and then pull the key out with your other hand.
NOTE:When using the emergency key to gain access to
your vehicle, be aware that the security alarm may be
triggered. Put the nose side (side opposite of the emer-
gency key) of the key fob against the ENGINE START/
STOP button and push to disarm the security system.
NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the door lock cylinder with either side up.
Key Fob Emergency Key
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Removing Key Fob From Ignition
Place the gear selector in PARK (if equipped with an
automatic transmission). Turn the key fob to the OFF
position and then remove the key fob.
NOTE:
•The power window switches, radio, power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up
to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
• For vehicles not equipped with a touchscreen radio,
refer to “Instrument Cluster Display in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
• For vehicles equipped with a touchscreen radio, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the automatic
transmission into PARK or the manual transmission
into REVERSE, apply the parking brake, turn the
vehicle OFF, remove the key fobs from vehicle, and
lock all doors. and lock your vehicle. If equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove the
key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in a
vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
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Key Fob With Remote Keyless Entry (IGNM)
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fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be seriously or fatally injured. Children
should be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
• If your vehicle battery becomes low or dead, your
key fobs will become locked in the ignition.
• Do not attempt to remove the key fobs while in this
condition, damage could occur to the key fobs or
ignition module. Only remove the emergency key for
locking and unlocking the doors.
• Leave the key fobs in the ignition and either:
• Jump Start the vehicle.
• Charge the battery.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
the key from the ignition and lock all doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
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