Remote Starting your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. If you do notfollow this sequence, your vehicle does notstart remotely, the direction indicators donot flash twice and the horn does not sound.
The label on your transmitter details thestarting procedure.
1. Press the lock button to lock all thedoors.
2.Press the remote start button twice. Theexterior lamps flash twice.
A tone sounds if the system fails to start.
Note:You must press the push buttonignition switch on the instrument panel oncewhile applying the brake pedal beforedriving your vehicle.
The power windows do not work duringremote start and the radio does not turn onautomatically.
The parking lamps remain on and yourvehicle will run for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,depending on the setting.
Extending the Engine Running Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatsteps 1 and 2 while the engine is running. Ifthe duration is set to 15 minutes, the durationextends by another 15 minutes. For example,if your vehicle had been running from thefirst remote start for 5 minutes, your vehiclecontinues to run now for a total of 30minutes. You can extend the engine runningtime duration to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after the engine stops running.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Yourvehicle and the parking lamps turnoff.
You may have to be closer to your vehiclethan when starting due to ground reflectionand the added noise of your running vehicle.
You can switch this feature on or off in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 111).
Memory Feature
You can program your intelligent access keyto recall memory positions. See MemoryFunction (page 149).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 78).
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Note:Not every feature applies to everyvehicle in every market. When they areavailable for your vehicle, then they appearin your information display, providing choicesto switch them on or off, or to select a morespecific setting.
•Various vehicle speed limits so theMyKey driver cannot exceed certainspeeds. The information display showswarnings followed by an audible tonewhen the MyKey driver reaches the setspeed. You cannot override the setspeed by fully depressing the acceleratorpedal.
WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speed limitto a limit that will prevent the driverfrom maintaining a safe speed consideringposted speed limits and prevailing roadconditions. The driver is always responsibleto drive in accordance with local laws andprevailing conditions. Failure to do so couldresult in accident or injury.
•Various vehicle speed reminders soMyKey drivers know when their vehiclespeed approaches the limits. Warningsappear in your information display and atone sounds when the MyKey driversexceed the set vehicle speed.
•The audio system's maximum volumelimits to 45% so MyKey drivers canconcentrate on the road. A messageappears in the information display whenMyKey drivers attempt to exceed thelimited volume. MyKey also disables theautomatic volume control. Note: If yourvehicle includes an AM/FM radio or avery basic audio system, then the radiomay not limit.
•Always on setting. This setting forcescertain features to remain on and activefor MyKey drivers. For example, E911 oremergency assistance and the do notdisturb features stay on even if a MyKeydriver uses the feature's control to switchit off. When you select, you will not beable to turn off Advance Trac or tractioncontrol (if your vehicle has this feature).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create aMyKey:
1. Insert the key you want to program intothe ignition. See Starting a GasolineEngine (page 164). If your vehicle isequipped with a push-button start, placethe remote control into the backupposition. See Passive Anti-Theft System(page 78).
2. Switch the ignition on.
3.Access the main menu on the informationdisplay controls. Use the arrow keys toget to the following menu selections:
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock control orthe remote control to lock and unlock yourvehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driverand front passenger door panels.
Unlock.A
Lock.B
Door Lock Indicator
An LED on each door window trim illuminateswhen you lock the door. It remains on forup to 10 minutes after you switch the ignitionoff.
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor
When you electronically lock your vehicle,the power door lock switch and interior trunkrelease switch will not operate after 20seconds. You must unlock your vehicle withthe remote control or keyless keypad, orswitch the ignition on, to restore function tothese switches. You can switch this featureon or off in the information display. SeeInformation Messages (page 117).
Note:Switch the ignition on and off afterchanging the setting in the informationdisplay.
Rear Door Unlocking and Opening
Pull the interior door handle twice to unlockand open a rear door. The first pull unlocksthe door and the second pull opens the door.
Remote Control
You can use the remote control at any time.
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)
Press the button to unlock thedriver door.
Press the button again within threeseconds to unlock all doors. A tone soundsand the direction indicators flash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for threeseconds to change between driver door orall doors unlock mode. The directionindicators will flash twice to indicate achange to the unlocking mode. Driver doormode only unlocks the driver door when youpress the unlock button once. All door modeunlocks all doors when you press the unlockbutton once. The unlocking mode appliesto the remote control, keyless entry keypadand intelligent access. You can also changebetween the unlocking modes using theinformation display. See InformationMessages (page 117).
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Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock all doors. A tone sounds and the directionindicators flash.
Press the button again within three secondsto confirm that all the doors are closed. Thedoors lock again, a tone sounds and thedirection indicators flash if all the doors andthe luggage compartment are closed.
Mislock
If any door or the luggage compartment isopen, or if the hood is open on vehicles withan anti-theft alarm or remote start, a tonesounds and the direction indicators do notflash. You can switch this feature on or offin the information display. See InformationMessages (page 117).
Opening the Luggage Compartment
Press twice within three secondsto open the luggage compartment.
Make sure to close and latch the luggagecompartment before driving your vehicle. Anunlatched luggage compartment may causeobjects to fall out or block your view.
Note:The luggage compartment releasebutton only works when your vehicle speedis below 3 mph (5 km/h).
Activating Intelligent Access
General Information
You can unlock and lock the vehicle withouttaking the keys out of your pocket or pursewhen your intelligent access key is within3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle. Intelligent accessuses a sensor on the back of the door handlefor unlocking and a separate sensor on theface of each door handle for locking.
The system does not function if:
•Your vehicle battery has no charge.
•The key battery has no charge.
•The passive key frequencies are jammed.
Note:The system may not function if the keyis close to metal objects or electronicdevices, for example keys or a cell phone.
Note:If the system does not function, usethe key blade to lock and unlock yourvehicle. See Remote Control (page 58).
Unlocking Using Intelligent Access
With your intelligent access key within 3 ft(1 m) of your vehicle, touch the unlock sensoron the back of the door handle for a briefperiod and then pull on the door handle tounlock, being careful to not touch the locksensor at the same time or pulling the doorhandle too quickly. The intelligent accesssystem requires a brief delay to authenticateyour intelligent access key fob.
Locking Using Intelligent Access
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When you open one of the front doors andlock your vehicle using the power door lockcontrol, all doors will lock then unlock if:
•The ignition is on.
•The ignition is off and the transmissionis not in park (P).
Autolock (If Equipped)
Autolock locks all the doors when:
•All doors are closed.
•The ignition is on.
•You shift into any gear putting yourvehicle in motion.
•Your vehicle reaches a speed greaterthan 12 mph (20 km/h).
Autolock repeats when:
•You open then close any door while theignition is on and your vehicle speed is9 mph (15 km/h) or lower.
•Your vehicle reaches a speed greaterthan 12 mph (20 km/h).
Autounlock
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when:
•The ignition is on, all the doors areclosed, and your vehicle has beenmoving at a speed greater than 12 mph(20 km/h).
•Your vehicle comes to a stop and youswitch the ignition off or to the accessoryposition.
•You open the driver door within 10minutes of switching the ignition off or toaccessory.
Note:The doors do not autounlock if youelectronically lock your vehicle after youswitch the ignition off and before you openthe driver door.
Enabling or Disabling Autolock andAutounlock
Note:You can switch autounlock andautolock on or off independently of eachother.
Autolock is not configurable in all markets.If the autolock settings are not available inyour information display, the system is notconfigurable. See General Information(page 111).
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and some exterior lampsilluminate when you unlock the doors withthe remote control.
The illuminated entry system turns off thelights if:
•The ignition is on.
•You press the remote control lock button.
•After 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights do not turn off if:
•You turn them on with the lamp control.
•Any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and some exterior lampsilluminate when all doors are closed and youswitch the ignition off.
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The lamps turn off when all the doors remainclosed and:
•25 seconds have elapsed.
•You press the push button ignitionswitch.
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, interiorlamps or headlamps on, the battery savershuts them off 10 minutes after you switchthe ignition off.
Accessory Mode Battery Saver forIntelligent Access Keys
If you leave the ignition switched on, it shutsoff when it detects a certain amount ofbattery drain, or after 45 minutes.
Luggage Compartment
From Inside Your Vehicle
Press the button on the instrumentpanel to open the luggagecompartment.
With the Remote Control
Press twice within three secondsto open the luggage compartment.
From Outside Your Vehicle
Press the exterior release button to open theluggage compartment. Your vehicle must beunlocked or have an intelligent accesstransmitter within 3 ft (1 m) of the luggagecompartment.
POWER DECKLID (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Make sure all persons are clear of thepower decklid area before using thepower decklid control.
Keep keys out of the reach of children.Do not allow children to operate or playnear an open or moving power decklid. Youshould supervise the operation of the powerdecklid at all times.
Note:Do not drive with the decklid openunless you switch off the power feature.Make sure the decklid is fully closed beforeyou drive your vehicle.
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You can switch the power decklid feature onor off in the information display. See GeneralInformation (page 111). The remote controland instrument panel button will still operatethe decklid regardless of the setting.
Opening and Closing the Power
Decklid
Note:You can reverse the decklidmovement. Press the instrument panel ordecklid button again, or press the remotecontrol button twice.
Note:Do not push or pull on the powerdecklid while it is under operation, as thismay cause damage to your vehicle.
The decklid will only operate with thetransmission in park (P).
If the decklid reverses or starts to close afteran open request, you will hear a fastcontinuous chime. This indicates excessiveload on the decklid or a possible gas strutfailure. If the decklid continues to close afteropening, have the system checked by anauthorized dealer.
From Inside Your Vehicle
Press the button on the instrumentpanel.
With the Remote Control
Press the button twice within threeseconds.
From Outside Your Vehicle
Press the exterior release button to open theluggage compartment. Your vehicle must beunlocked or have an intelligent accesstransmitter within 3 ft (1 m) of the luggagecompartment.
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Note:Let the power system operate thedecklid after pressing the control. Pushingor pulling the decklid may activate theobstacle detection feature and stop thepower operation.
With the Decklid Close Button
Press the button inside the decklidon the left-hand side.
Obstacle Detection
The decklid will reverse to full open if itdetects an obstacle while closing. Threechimes will sound as the decklid begins toreopen. Remove the obstacle to close thedecklid.
Note:Before driving your vehicle, check theinstrument cluster for a trunk ajar or doorajar message or warning indicator. Failureto do this could result in unintentionallyleaving the decklid open while driving.
The decklid will stop and three chimes willsound if it detects an obstacle while opening.Remove the obstacle to operate the decklid.
Resetting the Power Decklid
The decklid may not operate correctly andyou may need to reset it if:
•The vehicle battery charge is low.
•You disconnect the battery.
•You manually close the decklid and leaveit unlatched.
To reset the power decklid:
1. Disconnect the battery for 20 secondsthen reconnect the battery.
2. Manually close the decklid making sureit is fully closed.
3.Power open the decklid using the remotecontrol or instrument panel button.
KEYLESS ENTRY
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD
The keypad is located near the driverwindow. It is invisible until you touch it, thenit lights up so you can see and touch theappropriate buttons.
Note:If you enter your entry code too faston the keypad, the unlock function may notwork. Re-enter your entry code more slowly.
You can use the keypad to:
•Lock or unlock the doors.
•Program and erase personal entry codes.
•Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.
•Release the trunk.
Note:The keypad does not operate a powerdecklid.
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