
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 90).
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PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
Principle of Operation
The system prevents someone from
starting the engine with an incorrectly
coded key.
Coded Keys
If you lose a key, you can purchase a
replacement from an authorized dealer. If
possible, provide them with the key
number from the tag provided with the
original keys. You can also obtain extra
keys from an authorized dealer.
Note:
Have all of your remaining keys
erased and recoded if you lose a key. Have
replacement keys coded together with your
remaining keys. See an authorized dealer
for further information.
Note: Do not shield your keys with metal
objects. This may prevent the receiver from
recognizing a coded key.
Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key
in the vehicle. Always take your keys and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle.
Arming the Engine Immobilizer
When you switch the ignition off, the
engine immobilizer will arm automatically
after a short time.
Disarming the Engine Immobilizer
When you switch the ignition on, the engine
immobilizer will disarm automatically if
you use a correctly coded key.
If you are unable to start the engine with a
correctly coded key, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer. ANTI-THEFT ALARM
Alarm System
Perimeter Alarm
The perimeter alarm is a deterrent against
unauthorized access to your vehicle
through the doors, luggage compartment
and the hood.
Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
The alarm can be activated using the
remote control.
Triggering the Alarm
•
If someone opens a door or the hood
without a valid key or remote control.
• If you switch the ignition on without a
valid key.
If the alarm sounds, the alarm horn sounds
for 30 seconds and the hazard warning
lamps flash for five minutes.
Any further attempts to carry out one of
the above will sound the alarm again.
Arming the Alarm
Press the lock button once to lock your
vehicle and arm the alarm.
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm the alarm by any of the following
actions:
• Unlock the doors with the key and
switch the ignition on with a correctly
coded key within 12 seconds.
• Unlock the doors or luggage
compartment using the remote control.
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Automatic High Beam Indicator
The indicator illuminates to
confirm when the system is
ready to assist.
FRONT FOG LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED) Press the control to switch the fog lamps
on or off.
You can switch the fog lamps on when the
lighting control is in any position except
Off and the high beams are not on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Switching the Direction Indicators
On and Off Push the lever up or down to switch the
direction indicators on.
Note:
Tap the lever up or down to make the
direction indicators flash three times.
Set the lever to the middle position to
switch the direction indicators off.
Direction Indicator Flashes when you switch the
direction indicators on.
Note: An increase in the rate of flashing
warns of a failed indicator bulb.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Courtesy Lamp Switch all lamps on.
A
Switch lamps on and off by door.
B
Switch all lamps off.
C
If you set the switch to the door position,
the courtesy lamp illuminates when you
unlock or open any door. If you leave a door
open with the ignition switched off, the
courtesy lamp goes off after some time to
prevent your vehicle battery from losing
charge. To switch it back on, switch the
ignition on for a short time.
The courtesy lamp also illuminates when
you switch the ignition off. It goes off after
a short time or when you start the engine.
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Press the button to fold the mirrors inward.
Release the button to stop and reverse the
direction of movement, or to fold the
mirrors outward.
Loose Mirror
If your power-folding mirrors are manually
folded, they may not work properly even
after you re-position them. You need to
reset them if:
•
The mirrors vibrate when you drive.
• The mirrors feel loose.
• The mirrors do not stay in the folded or
unfolded position.
• One of the mirrors is not in its normal
driving position.
To reset the power-fold feature:
1. Push the mirrors fully forward.
2. Press the mirror folding switch and guide the mirror to detent point, you
will hear a click at this point.
3. Let the mirror fold toward your vehicle on its own.
4. Verify by pressing the mirror folding switch to fold mirrors inward and back
out 2 or 3 times. Note:
You may hear a loud noise as you
reset the power-folding mirrors. This sound
is normal. Repeat this process as needed
each time the mirrors are manually folded.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
The heated exterior mirrors will remove
ice, mist and fog.
See Heated Exterior
Mirrors (page 116).
Signal Indicator Mirrors
(If Equipped)
The outer portion of the appropriate mirror
housing blinks when you switch on the
direction indicator.
Puddle Lamps
(If Equipped)
The lamps on the bottom part of the mirror
housing light when you use your
transmitter to unlock the doors or when
you open a door.
INTERIOR MIRROR
Manual Dimming Mirror WARNING:
Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce the effect of bright light from
behind.
Automatic Dimming Mirror (If Equipped) WARNING:
Do not adjust the
mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, serious personal injury or death.
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•
You apply the parking brake with the
ignition on.
• Your vehicle has a brake fault or low
brake fluid level, regardless of parking
brake position. If the lamp illuminates while you
are moving, you may have the
parking brake applied. Be sure
that the parking brake is off.
Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible if the lamp
continues to illuminate.
Cruise Control Indicator (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the system on.
See
Using Cruise Control
(page 182).
Direction Indicator Flashes when the left or right
direction indicator or the hazard
warning flasher turns on. An
increase in the rate of flashing warns of a
failed indicator bulb.
Door Ajar Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
any door is open.
Electronic Locking Differential
(If
Equipped) Illuminates when using the
electronic locking differential. Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Lamp If it illuminates when your vehicle
is moving, this indicates that the
engine is overheating. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and
switch the engine off. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 260).
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp It illuminates and a chime
sounds until you fasten the
seatbelts.
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators
(If
Equipped) Illuminates when four-wheel
drive low is engaged.
Illuminates when four-wheel
drive high is engaged.
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the headlamp high beam on. It
flashes when you use the
headlamp flasher.
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Action
Message
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alert
system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information
System (page 196).
Cross Traffic Not Avail-
able Sensor Blocked See Manual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Cross Traffic System
Fault
The system automatically turns off and displays this messagewhen you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have
a trailer blind spot system or when you switch the trailer blind spot system off through the information display. See
Blind
Spot Information System (page 196).
Cross Traffic Alert Deac-
tivated Trailer Attached
The system automatically turns off and displays this messagewhen you connect a trailer to the vehicle that does not have
a trailer blind spot system or when you connect a trailer and
do not set up a Blind Spot Trailer. See
Blind Spot Informa-
tion System (page 196).
Blind Spot Alert Deactiv-
ated Trailer Attached
Displays when the trailer width is wider than
8.2 ft (2.5 m)or
longer than 33 ft (10 m).
Trailer Blind Spot
not Operational
above Specified Measurements
Doors and Locks Action
Message
The door(s) listed is not completely closed.
X Door Ajar
The tailgate is not completed closed.
Tailgate Ajar
Driver Alert Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Now
Take a rest soon.
Driver Alert Warning Rest
Suggested
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UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR
OPENER (IF EQUIPPED)
HomeLink Wireless Control
System WARNING:
Do not use the system
with any garage door opener that does
not have the safety stop and reverse
feature as required by U.S. Federal
Safety Standards (this includes any
garage door opener manufactured
before April 1, 1982). A garage door
opener which cannot detect an object,
signaling the door to stop and reverse,
does not meet current federal safety
standards. Using a garage door opener
without these features increases the risk
of serious injury or death.
Note: Make sure that the garage door and
security device are free from obstruction
when you are programming. Do not program
the system with the vehicle in the garage.
Note: Make sure you keep the original
remote control transmitter for use in other
vehicles as well as for future system
programming.
Note: We recommend that upon the sale
or lease termination of your vehicle, you
erase the programmed function buttons for
security reasons. See Erasing the Function
Button Codes
later in this section.
Note: You can program a maximum of
three devices. To change or replace any of
the three devices after it has been initially
programmed, you must first erase the
current settings. See Erasing the Function
Button Codes
. The universal garage door opener replaces
the common hand-held garage door
opener with a three-button transmitter
integrated into the driver
’s sun visor.
The system includes two primary features,
a garage door opener and a platform for
remote activation of devices within the
home. You can program garage doors as
well as entry gate operators, security
systems, entry door locks and home or
office lighting.
Additional system information can be
found online at www.homelink.com,
www.youtube.com/user/HomeLinkGentex
or by calling the toll-free help line at
1-800-355-3515.
In-Vehicle Programming
This process is to program your in-vehicle
HomeLink function button with your
hand-held transmitter.
Note: The programming steps below
assume you will be programming HomeLink
that was not previously programmed. If your
HomeLink was previously programmed, you
may need to erase your HomeLink buttons.
See Erasing the Function Button Codes.
Note: Put a new battery in the hand-held
transmitter. This allows for quicker training
and accurate transmission of the
radio-frequency signal.
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GLOVE COMPARTMENT
The glove box is on the passenger side of
the instrument panel.
Open the glove box using the latch handle.
Glove Box with Lock (If Equipped)
Lock the glove box using the ignition key.
To lock, close the glove box and insert the
ignition key into the glove box lock and
rotate it clockwise. Remove the key.
To unlock the glove box, insert the ignition
key into the glove box lock and rotate it
counter clockwise.
CENTER CONSOLE
Stow items in the cup holder carefully as
items may become loose during hard
braking, acceleration or crashes, including
hot drinks which may spill. Audio input and or USB port.
A
Cup holders.
B
Coin storage.
C
Auxiliary power point (if
equipped).
D
USB charger (if equipped).
E
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF
EQUIPPED) Press near the rear edge of the door to
open it.
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