Humidity Sensor
The Humidity Sensor helps to prevent the
windows from fogging up. The AUTO
function (indicator illuminated) must be
on for the Humidity Sensor to function.
When outside temperature is low, the
system may turn the compressor on and
turn air recirculation off for safer driving.
Switching Off/On The Climate Control
System
Switching Off The Climate Control
System
Rotate the Air Speed Adjustment Knob
completely counterclockwise to turn off
the Climate Control System.
With the air conditioner off:
Air recirculation is on
The A/C compressor is off
The fan is off
The heated rear window can be
activated/deactivated
Note: The climate control system stores
the previously set temperatures and
resumes operation when any button on
the system is pushed.
Switching On The Climate Control
System
To switch the climate control system on
in automatic mode, push the AUTO
button.
Stop/Start
The Stop/Start system shuts off the
engine when vehicle speed is 0 mph
(0 km/h), and the climate control system
will continue to maintain comfort within
the vehicle.
Stop/Start will deactivate in the
following scenarios:
The climate control system is in AUTO
mode (indicator illuminated), and the
vehicle has yet to reach the set
temperature
The climate control system is in LO
maximum cooling
The climate control system is in HI
maximum heating
The climate control system is in the
MAX-DEF status
When the Stop/Start system is active,
the engine will restart if the inside
temperature changes significantly, or if
the LO setting, or MAX-DEF setting, is
activated.
With Stop/Start system on, air flow is
reduced to keep the compartment
comfort conditions for longer.
Until the temperature drastically
changes within the cabin, the climate
control system will continue to maintain
the temperature while the engine is off.
By deactivating the Stop/Start system
with the
button located on the dashboard, the climate control system
will take priority over the engine shutting
off.
Note:
In harsh climate conditions, limit the
use of the Stop/Start system to prevent
the compressor from continuously
switching on and off. This will cause
rapid misting of the windows and the
accumulation of humidity in the
passenger compartment.
When the Stop/Start system is on,
the climate control system will always
take air in from outside, reducing the
probability of the windows fogging up.
System Maintenance
In winter, the Climate Control System
must be turned on at least once a month
for approximately ten minutes.
Have the system inspected at an
authorized dealer before the summer.
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POWER LIFTGATE
Unlocking of the liftgate is electrically
operated and is deactivated when the
vehicle is in motion.
If anything obstructs the power liftgate
while it is closing or opening, the liftgate
will automatically reverse to the closed
or open position, provided it meets
sufficient resistance.
The liftgate height is adjustable to avoid
difficulties in tight spaces. To customize
the liftgate opening position, proceed as
follows:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Manually move the liftgate to the
desired position.
3. Push one of the closing buttons for at
least five seconds (successful
programming is indicated by the turn
signals flashing three times).
The liftgate is now programmed to open
to the set position.
This function can be selected on the
Information and Entertainment System.
To set the liftgate opening height, refer
to the Information and Entertainment
System Owner’s Manual Supplement for
further information.
Opening
Opening From The Outside
When unlocked, the liftgate can be
opened from outside the vehicle by
pushing the external liftgate release
switch. Push the switch until you hear a
“click.”
The liftgate can also be opened by
quickly pushing the external liftgate
release button on the key fob twice.
The turn signal indicators will blink and
the interior lights will turn on when the
liftgate is opened. They turn off
automatically when the liftgate is closed.
The lights turn off automatically after a
few minutes if the liftgate is left open.Opening From The Inside
When the liftgate is locked, it can be
opened from inside the vehicle by lifting
the interior liftgate release button on the
driver’s door panel trim.
Note:
A signal will chime while the
liftgate is opening or closing.
You can stop the liftgate from moving by
pushing the interior liftgate release
button again.
04056V0005EMExternal Liftgate Release Switch
04206V0002EMInterior Liftgate Release
1 — Interior Liftgate Release Switch
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Liftgate Emergency Opening
There is a panel on the luggage
compartment interior trim, next to the
liftgate lock, accessible by folding down
the rear seat backrest, which allows
access to the manual lock release.
Pull to release the lock.
The liftgate can now be opened manually.Closing
Closing From Outside
It is possible to close the liftgate by
pushing:
The power liftgate switch.
The power lock switch located on the
liftgate (all the doors, including the
liftgate, will be locked).
The liftgate button on the key fob
twice.
The Passive Entry liftgate switch on
the liftgate.
Note: It is possible to stop the liftgate
from moving with any of the Power
Liftgate switches. Closing From Inside
Push the power liftgate switch on the
driver’s door panel trim and hold until the
operation is complete.
Note:
It is possible to stop the liftgate
from moving by releasing the switch.
Customizing The Liftgate Opening
Height
To avoid difficulties in tight spaces, you
can set the height at which the liftgate
opens to.
To customize the liftgate opening
position, follow the steps below:
1. Open the liftgate manually and move
it to the position that you want the
liftgate to open to.
2. Press and hold one of the closing
buttons for at least five seconds
(successful acquisition is indicated by the
turn signals flashing three times).
The liftgate is now programmed to open
to the set position.
0101132164USManual Lock Release Location
0318134894USManual Lock Release Cord
04056V0055EMPower Liftgate/Lock Switches
1 — Power Liftgate Switch
2 — Power Door Lock Switch
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Hands Free Liftgate — If Equipped
To operate the Hands Free Liftgate
System:
1. If the doors are locked, the system
must detect the electronic key near the
liftgate.
2. If the doors are unlocked, the system
does not have to detect the electronic
key near the liftgate.
3. Go to the rear of the vehicle, in the
center and about 3 feet (1 m) from the
liftgate.
4. Move your foot under the bumper,
simulating a kick. When you have
completed this movement, withdraw your
leg. To activate the liftgate, both sensors
must detect your leg.If it is closed, the Hands Free Liftgate
unlocks and opens completely, and with
another movement of the foot, it stops. A
further movement of the foot reverses
the direction and closes the liftgate
completely, if you do not stop it again.
If it is open, with a movement of the foot,
the Hands Free Liftgate closes
completely, and with another movement
of the foot, it stops. If the liftgate is
stopped, another movement of the foot
will reverse the direction and open it
completely.
Note:
To conserve the battery charge,
avoid performing this operation
repeatedly with the engine off.
You can activate/deactivate the Hands
Free Liftgate on the Information and
Entertainment System by pushing the
MENU button to select the Main menu,
and selecting the following items:
1. Settings
2. Doors And Locks
3. Automatic Liftgate Opening Select
them by turning the Rotary Pad and
pushing it.Warning!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured by
these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when
you are operating the vehicle.
If you are required to drive with the
liftgate open, make sure that all windows
are closed, and the climate control blower
switch is set at high speed. Do not use the
recirculation mode.
Warning!
During power operation, personal injury or
cargo damage may occur. Ensure the
liftgate travel path is clear. Make sure the
liftgate is closed and latched before driving
away.
Liftgate Initialization
Note: Automatic operation of the
liftgate must be initialized again in case
of faulty liftgate operation. Proceed as
follows:
1. Close all the doors and the liftgate.
2. Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. Push the unlock button on the key fob.
0101132146USHands Free Liftgate Activation Zone
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INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Glove Compartment
To open the glove compartment proceed
as follows:
1. If equipped with a lock, unlock the
glove compartment by placing the
emergency key into the lock on the
handle.
2. Pull the handle to open the glove
compartment.
When the glove compartment is opened,
a light turns on to illuminate the inside of
the compartment.
Note:Do not insert large objects that
prevent the glove compartment from
closing completely. Always make sure
that the glove compartment is
completely closed when driving.
Sun Visors
The sun visors are located at the sides of
the interior rear view mirror. They can be
adjusted forward and sideways.
To direct the visor toward the passenger
side window, detach the visor from the
interior rear view mirror side hook and
turn it towards the side window.
From this position, the sun visor can also
be extended toward the rear of the
vehicle for additional blockage of
sunlight.
Courtesy mirrors with lights are fitted on
the back of the sun visors and can be
used even in poor light conditions.
Note: A rear facing child restraint
system should never be fitted in the front
passenger seat. Always comply with the
instructions on the sun visor. Refer to
"Child Restraints" in "Safety" for more
information.
Homelink
Description
Homelink is a fixed system installed on
the vehicle. It can sync up to three
different devices that activate garage
doors, gates, lighting systems, and home
or office alarm systems.
Programming
Warning!
Vehicle exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not run your
vehicle in the garage while programming the
transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause serious
injury or death.
Your motorized door or gate will open and
close while you are programming the
universal transceiver. Do not program the
transceiver if people, pets or other objects
are in the path of the door or gate. Only use
this transceiver with a garage door opener
that has a “stop and reverse” feature as
required by Federal safety standards. This
includes most garage door opener models
manufactured after 1982. Do not use a
garage door opener without these safety
features. Call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or,
on the Internet at HomeLink.com for safety
information or assistance.
Note: Without starting the engine,
activate the electric park brake and place
the ignition in the ON position.
0403132212USOpening The Glove Compartment
0403132210USRotate Sun Visor Toward Passenger Window
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Warning!
Vehicle exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not run your
vehicle in the garage while programming the
transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause serious
injury or death.
Your motorized door or gate will open and
close while you are programming the
universal transceiver. Do not program the
transceiver if people, pets or other objects
are in the path of the door or gate. Only use
this transceiver with a garage door opener
that has a “stop and reverse” feature as
required by Federal safety standards. This
includes most garage door opener models
manufactured after 1982. Do not use a
garage door opener without these safety
features. Call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or,
on the Internet at HomeLink.com for safety
information or assistance.
Note: To program Homelink using an
Alternative Code, the vehicle must be
within range of the garage door. Activate
the electric park brake and turn the
ignition to ON, without starting the
engine.
Proceed as follows: 1. Locate the “Learn” or “Train” button on
the garage door or gate motor. The color
and position may vary depending on the
manufacturer (consult the garage door or
gate manual). Push the “Learn” or “Train”
button (this normally activates the
setting warning light).
2. Push the desired HomeLink button (1,
2 or 3). When the HomeLink indicator
begins to flash slowly, move the portable
remote control one to three inches from
the HomeLink system (keeping the
programmable button pushed down).
3. Within 30 seconds, push the
programmed key (1, 2 or 3) and release it.
Push the programmed button a second
time and release it to conclude the
operation. For some motors, the
operation will probably have to be
repeated a third time to end the setting.
The motor should now be capable of
recognizing the signal transmitted by
HomeLink and then open/close the door
or gate.
Programming A Single Key
It is possible to program another original
remote control on an already
programmed HomeLink key by canceling
the previously stored frequency.
Warning!
Vehicle exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not run your
vehicle in the garage while programming the
transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause serious
injury or death.
Your motorized door or gate will open and
close while you are programming the
universal transceiver. Do not program the
transceiver if people, pets or other objects
are in the path of the door or gate. Only use
this transceiver with a garage door opener
that has a “stop and reverse” feature as
required by Federal safety standards. This
includes most garage door opener models
manufactured after 1982. Do not use a
garage door opener without these safety
features. Call toll-free 1-800-355-3515 or,
on the Internet at HomeLink.com for safety
information or assistance.
Note: Activate the electric park brake
and place the ignition to ON without
starting the engine.
Proceed as follows:
1. Push the desired HomeLink button
and keep it pushed (1, 2 or 3). Do not
release the button until the last
operation has been performed.
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Warning!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant. You may want to
call an authorized dealer for service if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under
the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the
Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
Caution!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If the
temperature gauge reads “H” pull over and
stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H”, turn the engine off
immediately and call an authorized dealer
for service.
3. Instrument Cluster Display
The instrument cluster display
features a driver-interactive display.
Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
4. Fuel Gauge
The digital bar gauge shows the
amount of fuel in the tank.
Thewarning light turns on, a
message is displayed and there is an
acoustic signal when about 2.4 gallons
(9 liters) of fuel are left in the tank.
The fuel pump symbol points to the
side of the vehicle where the fuel door is
located.
Note: If the low fuel warning light
switches on, refuel at the earliest
opportunity.
5. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
Note: The hard telltales will illuminate
for a bulb check when the ignition is first
cycled.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY
Instrument Cluster Display Description
This vehicle is equipped with a
driver-interactive display that is located
in the instrument cluster.
When one or more of the doors have been
opened or closed and the ignition is in the
OFF position, the instrument cluster will
display the vehicle mileage for a few
seconds.
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in the door jamb stating what the mileage
was before the repair or service. It is a
good idea for you to make a record of the
odometer reading before the
repair/service, so that you can be sure
that it is properly reset, or that the door
jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer
must be reset at zero.
Customer Programmable Settings
Multiple settings can be programmed by
the user using the Information and
Entertainment System. This section
describes only the basic settings:
Units & Language
Time & Date
Cluster
To access the settings list in the
Information and Entertainment System,
proceed as follows:
Push the MENU button to access the
main menu.
Select “Settings” from he main menu
using the Rotary Knob.
Units & Language The following settings can be modified
under the “Units & Language” menu:
Measure Units: select US, metric, or
custom. The custom option allows for
individual selection of the unit measures
Language: change the language of the
system
Restore Settings: restores the factory
settings
To access and the change the setting,
turn and push the Rotary Pad.
Clock & Date
The following settings can be modified
under the “Clock & Date” menu:
Sync With GPS Time: activates or
deactivates the clock synchronization
through the GPS. If the function is
deactivated, the options Set Time and
Set Date are enabled
05036S0015EMInformation and Entertainment System
05036S0040EMMENU button
0503122977USUnits & Language Selectable Menu Options
0503122963USClock & Date Selectable Menu Options
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