
The key fob also contains an emergency key, which is
stored 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/unlocking the glove
compartment. You can keep the emergency key with you
when valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical release
button on the back of the key fob sideways with your
thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.In case the ignition switch does not change with the push
of a button, the key fob may have a low or fully depleted
battery. A low key fob battery can be verified by referring
to the instrument cluster, which will display directions to
follow.
Emergency Key
Emergency Key Removal Process
1 — Mechanical Release Button
2 — Emergency Key
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NOTE:In a situation of a low or fully depleted battery, a
backup method can be used to operate the ignition switch.
Put the nose side of the key fob (side opposite of the
Emergency Key) against the ENGINE START/STOP button
and push to operate the ignition switch.
To Unlock The Doors
Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to
unlock the driver’s door or twice within five seconds to
unlock all doors.
The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock
signal. The illuminated entry system will also be activated.
NOTE:
All door unlock settings can be programmed to your
convenience through Uconnect Settings. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
• Unlock the driver door on the first push of the key fob
unlock button.
• Unlock all doors on the first push of the key fob unlock
button.
NOTE: To unlock doors and trunk with passive entry, refer
to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in
“Doors” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further
information. NOTE:
When you use the key fob to open any door, the
courtesy lights, overhead lights, and approach lighting in
the outside mirrors (if equipped) will turn on. Refer to
“Interior Lights” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for
further information.
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the unlock
button on the key fob.
To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings”
in “Multimedia” for further information.
Flash Lights With Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the
doors are locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned
on or turned off. To change the current setting, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
Headlight Illumination On Approach
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when
the doors are unlocked with the key fob. The time for this
feature is programmable, on vehicles equipped, through
Uconnect Settings. To change the current setting, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
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NOTE:When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System
serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized
dealer.
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, in- cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
IGNITION SWITCH
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,
ON/RUN will illuminate.
NOTE: If 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 and push to operate the ignition
switch.
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Your vehicle may also be designed to perform any of these
other functions in response to the Enhanced Accident
Response System:
•Turn off the Fuel Filter Heater, Turn off the HVAC
Blower Motor, Close the HVAC Circulation Door
• Cut off battery power to the:
• Engine
• Electric Motor (if equipped)
• Electric power steering
• Brake booster
• Electric park brake
• Automatic transmission gear selector
• Horn
• Front wiper
• Headlamp washer pump
NOTE:
After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition to
the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the key from the
ignition switch to avoid draining the battery. Carefully check
the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine compartment and on
the ground near the engine compartment and fuel tank before
resetting the system and starting the engine. If there are no
fuel leaks or damage to the vehicle electrical devices (e.g.
headlights) after an accident, reset the system by following the procedure described below. If you have any doubt, contact an
authorized dealer.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset Procedure
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from ignition START or ON/RUN to ignition OFF.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment and on the ground near the engine compart-
ment and fuel tank before resetting the system and starting
the engine.
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
•
Modifications to any part of the air bag system could
cause it to fail when you need it. You could be
injured if the air bag system is not there to protect
you. Do not modify the components or wiring, in-
cluding adding any kind of badges or stickers to the
steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper passenger
side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front
bumper, vehicle body structure, or add aftermarket
side steps or running boards.
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SAFETY 187 

Arming SystemSecurity Alarm ...........................35
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .145
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .399
Auto Down Power Windows ...................83
Automatic Door Locks ........................42
Automatic Headlights ........................65
Automatic High Beams .......................64
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........74, 79
Automatic Transmission ..................... .222
Adding Fluid .....................355, 393, 395
Fluid And Filter Change ...................355
Fluid Change .......................... .355
Fluid Level Check .....................354, 355
Fluid Type ...................... .354, 393, 395
Special Additives ........................ .355
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .....42, 227
AutoPark ............................... .214
Autostick Operation ............................. .228
Auto Up Power Windows .....................83
AUXCord .............................. .454
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........102
Axle Fluid ........................... .393, 395Axle Lubrication
....................... .393, 395
Back-Up ................................ .271
Battery .............................. .124, 335
Charging System Light ....................124
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................23
Location .............................. .335
Belts, Seat ............................... .205
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................343
B-Pillar Location .......................... .361
Brake Assist System ........................ .139
Brake Control System ....................... .139
Brake Fluid ....................... .353, 393, 395
Brake System ......................... .352, 386
Fluid Check ..................... .353, 393, 395
Master
Cylinder ........................ .353
Parking .............................. .218
Warning Light ...................... .122, 386
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................222
Brightness, Interior Lights .....................70
Bulb Replacement ......................... .289
Bulbs, Light .......................... .207, 289
Camera, Rear ............................ .271
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .392
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Hood Prop................................88
Hood Release ..............................88
Ignition ..................................27
Switch .................................27
Information Center, Vehicle ....................110
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................59, 283
Instrument Cluster ......................... .108
Descriptions ........................... .132
Display ............................110,113
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................382
Interior Appearance Care .....................381
Interior Lights ..............................67
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............72
Introduction ................................4
In Vehicle Help Vehicle User Guide ........................17
Jack Operation ........................... .356
Jump Starting ......................... .317, 319
Key Fob Arm The System ..........................35
Panic Alarm .............................22
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........26, 34Unlatch The Trunk
........................22
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....23
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......26
Key-In Reminder ............................29
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .38, 216
Enter The Trunk ..........................22
Passive Entry ............................38
Passive Entry Programming ..................38
Keys ....................................19
Replacement ......................... .26, 34
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................67
Lane Change Assist ..........................67
LaneSense ............................... .266
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .167
Latches ................................. .207
Hood ..................................88
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .388
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .208
Life Of Tires ............................. .369
Light Bulbs .......................... .207, 289
Lights .................................. .207
A
irBag .........................122, 176, 205
Automatic Headlights ......................65
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .144
484 INDEX