
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock control
or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels.
Unlock.
A
Lock.
B
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor
When you electronically lock your vehicle,
the power door lock switch and interior
trunk release switch will not 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.
Note: Switch the ignition on and off after
changing the setting in the information
display.
Rear Door Unlocking and Opening
Pull the interior door handle twice to
unlock and open a rear door.  The first pull
unlocks the door and the second pull
opens the door. Remote Control
You can use the remote control at any
time.  The liftgate release button only
operates when the speed is less than
3 mph (5 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.
Note: If the system does not function, use
the key blade to lock and unlock your
vehicle.
Reprogramming the Unlocking Function
Note:  When you press the unlock button,
either all the doors unlock, or only the driver
door unlocks.  Pressing the unlock button
again unlocks all the doors.
Press and hold the unlock and lock buttons
on the remote control simultaneously for
at least four seconds with the ignition off.
The direction indicators flash twice to
confirm the change.  The unlocking mode
applies to the remote control, keyless entry
keypad and intelligent access.  You can
also change between the unlocking modes
using the information display.  See
General Information
 (page 113).
To return to the original unlocking function,
repeat the process.
Locking the Doors Press the button to lock all
doors.  The direction indicators
will flash.
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Smart Unlocks for Integrated
Keyhead Transmitter (If Equipped)
This helps to prevent you from locking
yourself out of your vehicle if the key is still
in the ignition.
When you open one of the front doors and
lock your vehicle with the power door lock
control, all doors lock then unlock and the
horn sounds twice if the key is still in the
ignition.
You can still lock your vehicle with the key
in the ignition by:
• Using the manual lock on the door.
• Locking the driver door with a key.
• Using the keyless entry keypad.
• Pressing the lock button on another
remote control.
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent
Access Keys
 (If Equipped)
This helps to prevent you from locking your
key inside the passenger compartment or
rear cargo area.
When you electronically lock your vehicle
with any door open, the transmission is in
park (P) and the ignition is off, the system
searches for an intelligent access key
inside your vehicle after you close the last
door.  If the system finds a key, all of the
doors will immediately unlock and the horn
will sound twice, indicating that a key is
inside.
You can override the smart unlock feature
and intentionally lock the intelligent access
key inside your vehicle. To do this, lock your vehicle after you have
closed all the doors by:
•
Using the keyless entry keypad.
• Pressing the lock button on another
intelligent access key.
• Touching the locking area on the front
of the door handle with another
intelligent access key in your hand.
When you open one of the front doors and
lock your vehicle using the power door lock
control, all doors lock then unlock if:
• The ignition is on.
• The ignition is off and the transmission
is not in park (P).
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
with the Key Blade
A key cylinder is located under the driver
side door handle. You can use your key
blade to manually lock and unlock the
driver side door. See Remote Control
(page 56).
Autolock
 (If Equipped)
Autolock locks all the doors when:
• All doors are closed.
• The ignition is on.
• You shift into any gear putting your
vehicle in motion.
• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than 
12 mph (20 km/h).
Autolock repeats when:
• You open then close any door while the
ignition is on and your vehicle speed is
9 mph (15 km/h)
 or lower.
• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than 
12 mph (20 km/h).
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Autounlock
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when:
•
The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed, and your vehicle has been
moving at a speed greater than 12 mph
(20 km/h).
• Your vehicle comes to a stop and you
switch the ignition off, or to the
accessory position.
• You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or
to accessory.
Note: The doors do not autounlock if you
electronically lock your vehicle after you
switch the ignition off and before you open
the driver door.
Enabling or Disabling Autounlock
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 113).
Illuminated Entry
 (If Equipped)
The interior lamps and some exterior
lamps illuminate when you unlock the
doors with the remote control.
The lamps turn off if:
• The ignition is on.
• You press the remote control lock
button.
• 25 seconds have elapsed.
The lamps 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
lamps illuminate when all doors are closed
and you switch the ignition off. The lamps turn off if all the doors remain
closed and:
•
25 seconds have elapsed.
• You press the push button ignition
switch.
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, interior
lamps or headlamps on, the battery saver
shuts them off 10 minutes after you switch
the ignition off.
Battery Saver for Intelligent Access
Keys
If you leave the ignition switched on, it
shuts off when it detects a certain amount
of battery drain, or after 45 minutes.
KEYLESS ENTRY
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
The keypad is near the driver window.  It
illuminates when touched.
Note:  If you enter your entry code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function may not
work.  Enter your entry code again more
slowly.
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You can use the keypad to:
•
Lock or unlock the doors.
• Program and erase user codes.
• Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.
Note: You must have an intelligent access
key within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle.
You can operate the keypad with the
factory-set five-digit entry code.  The code
is on the owner's wallet card in the glove
box and is available from an authorized
dealer.  You can also program up to five of
your own five-digit personal entry codes.
Programming a Personal Entry Code
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory-set five-digit code.
2. Press 
1·2 on the keypad within five
seconds.
3. Enter your personal five-digit code. You must press each number within
five seconds of each other.
4. Press 
1·2 on the keypad to save
personal code 1.
The doors lock then unlock to confirm that
programming was successful. To program additional personal entry
codes, repeat Steps 1-3, then for Step 4:
•
Press 
3·4 to save personal code 2
• Press 
5·6 to save personal code 3
• Press 
7·8 to save personal code 4
• Press 
9·0 to save personal code 5.
You may also program a personal entry
code through the information display.
Tips:
• Do not set a code that uses five of the
same number.
• Do not use five numbers in sequential
order.
• The factory-set code works even if you
have set your own personal code.
Erasing a Personal Code
1. Enter the factory-set 5-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 erase and only the
factory-set 5-digit code works.
Anti-Scan Feature
The keypad goes 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 flashes.
The anti-scan feature turns off after:
• One minute of keypad inactivity.
• Pressing the unlock button on the
remote control.
• Switching the ignition on.
Displaying the Factory Set Code
Note: You need to have two programmed
keys for this procedure.
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To display the factory-set code in the
information display:
1.
Insert a key into the ignition and switch
the ignition on for a few seconds.
2. Switch the ignition off and remove the
key.
3. Insert the second key into the ignition and switch the ignition on.
The factory-set code will display for a few
seconds.
Note: The code may not display until after
any other warning messages first display.
Locking and Unlocking
To Unlock the Driver Door
Enter the factory-set 5-digit code or your
personal code.  You must press each
number within five seconds of each other.
The interior lamps illuminate.
Note: All doors unlock if you disable the
two-stage unlocking mode. See Locking
and Unlocking (page 69).
To Unlock All Doors
Enter the factory-set code or your personal
code, then press 
3·4 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: Do not place the device on the
wireless accessory charging area when
programming intelligent access keys.
Note: You can program a maximum of four
keys to your vehicle.
Read and understand all of the steps that
follow before you begin. You must have two previously
programmed intelligent access keys inside
your vehicle and the new unprogrammed
intelligent access key readily accessible.
You can purchase replacement keys or
remote controls from an authorized dealer.
Make sure that you switch off the ignition
before beginning this procedure.  Make sure
that you close all the doors before
beginning and that they remain closed
throughout the procedure.  Carry out all
steps within 30 seconds of starting the
sequence.  Stop and wait for at least one
minute before starting again if you carry
out any steps out of sequence.
1. Access the backup slot.
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Arming the Alarm
The alarm is ready to arm when there is
not a key in the ignition. Lock your vehicle
using the remote control or keyless entry
keypad. You can also lock your vehicle
using the lock sensor on the exterior door
handle if your vehicle is equipped with
intelligent access.  See Locking and
Unlocking (page 69).
The direction indicators flash once after
you lock your vehicle. This indicates the
alarm is in the pre-armed mode. It fully
arms after 20 seconds.
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm the alarm by any of the following
actions:
• Press the power door unlock button
within the 20-second pre-armed mode.
• Unlock the doors with the remote
control or keyless entry keypad. If
equipped with intelligent access, you
can use the unlock sensor on the
exterior door handle.  See 
Locking and
Unlocking (page 69).
• Switch the ignition on or start your
vehicle.
• Use a key in the driver door lock
cylinder to unlock your vehicle, then
switch the ignition on within 12
seconds.
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If the power rear seat is disabled after 10
minutes, you can enable the seat by:
•
Opening any door.
• Pressing the unlock button on the key
fob.
• Pressing any keyless entry keypad
button.
• Switching the ignition on.
Folding Down the Rear Seats to the
Load Floor WARNING: To prevent possible
damage to the seat or seatbelts, make
sure that the seatbelts are not fastened
before folding the seatback. WARNING: 
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position.
The third-row seats have obstacle
detection that prevents the seats from
folding or returning if they are obstructed.
Reclining the Third Row Power Seats WARNING: 
Do not recline a rear
seat on which a child restraint is
installed. Failure to follow this instruction
could reduce the effectiveness of the
child restraint.
The third-row power recline buttons are
on the quarter trim panel on each side of
the vehicle. Moves the seat backrest
rearward.
A
Moves the seat backrest
forward.
B
HEATED SEATS
 (IF EQUIPPED)
Front Seats WARNING: People who are unable
to feel pain to their skin because of
advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol
use, exhaustion or other physical
conditions, must exercise care when
using the heated seat. The heated seat
may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time. Do not place anything
on the seat that insulates against heat,
such as a blanket or cushion. This may
cause the heated seat to overheat. Do
not puncture the seat with pins, needles
or other pointed objects. This may
damage the heating element which may
cause the heated seat to overheat. An
overheated seat may cause serious
personal injury.
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4.
Once the transmission is in neutral (N)
or stay in neutral mode, switch the
engine off but leave the ignition in the
on position. The information display
shows a Transmission Not in Park
message.
Note: If your vehicle has intelligent access,
you can keep your vehicle on while switching
the engine off by pressing the
START/STOP
 button two times slowly
without pressing the brake pedal.
5. Press and hold the brake pedal.
6. Enable neutral tow through the information display by selecting
Settings
 from the menu. See General
Information (page 113).
7. Then select 
Advanced Settings.
8. Then select 
Vehicle.
9. Then select 
Neutral Tow.
10. Press and hold the 
OK button until
the information display confirms
neutral tow is enabled.
Note: If completed successfully, the
information display shows 
Neutral Tow
Enabled Leave Transmission in Neutral.
This indicates that your vehicle is safe to
tow with all wheels on the ground.
Note: If you do not see the message in the
display, you must perform the procedure
again from the beginning.
Note: You may hear an audible noise as the
transfer case shifts into its neutral position.
This is normal.
11. Leave the transmission in neutral (N).
If your vehicle has intelligent access,
press the engine 
START/STOP
button once without pressing the
brake pedal to switch the ignition off.
You do not need to leave your keys in
the vehicle. You can lock and unlock
your vehicle as you normally do. If
your vehicle has a physical ignition
key, turn the ignition as far as it can
go toward the off position. It does not turn to the off position when the
transmission is in neutral (N). You
must leave the key in the ignition
when towing. To lock and unlock your
vehicle, use the keyless entry keypad
or an extra set of keys.
12. Release the brake pedal. WARNING: 
Do not disconnect the
battery during recreational towing. It
prevents the transfer case from shifting
properly and may cause the vehicle to
roll, even if the transmission is in park
(P). WARNING: 
Shifting the transfer
case to its neutral position for
recreational towing may cause the
vehicle to roll, even if the transmission is
in park (P). It may injure the driver and
others. Make sure you press the foot
brake and the vehicle is in a secure, safe
position when you shift to neutral (N).
Note: Failing to put the transfer case in its
neutral position may damage vehicle
components.
Note: You can check four-wheel-down
towing status at any time by opening the
driver door or turning the ignition to the
accessory or on position and verifying the
message displays in the cluster.
Exiting Four-wheel-down Towing
To exit four-wheel-down towing and return
the transfer case to its 
2H position:
1. With your vehicle still properly secured
to the tow vehicle, start the engine.
2. After starting your vehicle, switch the engine off but leave the key in the on
position.
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