Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking
................................63
Sliding Door ....................................................
66
Keyless Entry ...................................................
67
Liftgate
Manual Liftgate .............................................
69
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
70
Anti-Theft Alarm ............................................
72
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...................
74
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
75
Autowipers .......................................................
75
Windshield Washers ....................................
76
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ...........
77
Lighting
General Information .....................................
78
Lighting Control .............................................
78
Autolamps .......................................................
79
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................
79
Headlamp Exit Delay ..................................
80
Automatic High Beam Control ................
80
Front Fog Lamps ............................................
81
Cornering Lamps ............................................
81
Direction Indicators ......................................
82
Interior Lamps ................................................
82
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows - Vehicles With: Rear Power Windows .......................................
83
Power Windows - Vehicles With: One-Touch Open Driver Window .......
84
Global Opening .............................................
84
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
84Interior Mirror - Vehicles Without:
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror ...............
85
Interior Mirror - Vehicles With: Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror ...............
85
Sun Shades .....................................................
85
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ..............................................................
87
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............
88
Audible Warnings and Indicators ...........
90
Information Displays
General Information .....................................
92
Clock ..................................................................
94
Trip Computer ................................................
94
Personalized Settings .................................
94
Information Messages ................................
94
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ...........................
108
Automatic Climate Control .....................
109
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control ................................
111
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control ..........................................................
112
Rear Passenger Climate Controls ...........
112
Heated Windshield .......................................
113
Heated Rear Window ..................................
113
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...............................
113
Cabin Air Filter ................................................
113
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position ..................
115
Head Restraints .............................................
115
Manual Seats ..................................................
117
Power Seats ...................................................
119
Rear Seats - Short Wheelbase ...............
120
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Single wipe.
A
Intermittent wipe.
B
Normal wipe.
C
High-speed wipe.
D
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure that you switch the
windshield wipers off before entering a car
wash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. See Checking the Wiper
Blades (page 275). If that does not resolve
the issue, install new wiper blades. See
Changing the Front Wiper Blades
(page
275).
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass or
damage the wiper blades. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield. Intermittent Wipe
Short wipe interval.
A
Intermittent wipe.
B
Long wipe interval.
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.
Note: The wipers remain in a slightly raised
position during operation and only return to
the park position when you switch
intermittent wipe off.
Speed Dependent Wipers (If Equipped)
When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes decreases.
AUTOWIPERS
Autowipers uses a rain sensor in the area
around the interior mirror. The wipers
operate when the rain sensor detects
water on the windshield in front of it. The
rain sensor continues to monitor the
amount of water and adjusts the speed of
the wipers.
Note: The wipers remain in a slightly raised
position during operation and only return to
the park position a short time after the rain
sensor detects no water on the windshield.
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POWER WINDOWS - VEHICLES
WITH: REAR POWER
WINDOWS
WARNING: Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not let
them play with the power windows. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury. WARNING: When closing the power
windows, verify they are free of obstruction
and make sure that children and pets are
not in the proximity of the window
openings. Press the control to open the
window. Lift the control to close
the window.
Note: The power windows operate with the
ignition on, and for several minutes after you
switch the ignition off or until you open a
front door.
To reduce wind noise or pulsing noise when
just one window is open, slightly open the
opposite window.
One-Touch Open
(If Equipped)
Fully press the control and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Close
(If Equipped)
Fully lift the control and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
Resetting One-Touch Close
Start the engine.
1. Lift and hold the control until you fully close the window. Continue to hold the
control for a few seconds after you
close the window. 2. Release the control.
3. Press and hold the control until you
fully open the window.
4. Release the control.
5. Lift and hold the control until you fully close the window.
6. Test for correct window operation by opening and closing the windows using
one-touch.
Bounce-Back
The window stops and reverses if it detects
an obstruction.
Overriding Bounce-Back WARNING:
If you override
bounce-back, the window does not reverse
if it detects an obstacle. Take care when
closing the windows to avoid personal
injury or damage to your vehicle.
1. Close the window until it reaches the point of resistance and let it reverse.
2. Lift the control within a few seconds to override bounce-back and close the
window. Bounce-back is now disabled
and you can close the window
manually.
Note: The window goes past the point of
resistance and you can fully close it.
Note: If the window does not close, have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Rear Window Lock Press the control to lock or
unlock the rear window controls.
It illuminates when you lock the
rear window controls.
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POWER WINDOWS - VEHICLES
WITH: ONE-TOUCH OPEN
DRIVER WINDOW
WARNING: Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not let
them play with the power windows. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury. WARNING: When closing the power
windows, verify they are free of obstruction
and make sure that children and pets are
not in the proximity of the window
openings. Press the control to open the
window. Lift the control to close
the window.
Note: The power windows operate with the
ignition on, and for several minutes after you
switch the ignition off or until you open a
front door.
To reduce wind noise or pulsing noise when
just one window is open, slightly open the
opposite window.
One-Touch Open
(If Equipped)
Fully press the control and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
GLOBAL OPENING
1. Press and release the unlock button on
the remote control.
2. Press and hold the unlock button on the remote control.
3. Release the button when the windows
start to open.
Press the lock or the unlock button on the
remote control to stop global opening. Note:
You can use global opening for a
short period of time when you unlock your
vehicle using the remote control.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Adjusting the Mirrors 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. Left-hand mirror switch.
A
Mirror adjustment control.
B
Right-hand mirror switch.
C
Folding the Mirrors
Vehicles with Manual Fold
Push the mirror toward the door window
glass.
Make sure that you fully engage the mirror
in its support when returning it to its
original position.
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Vehicles with Auto-fold
The exterior mirrors fold when you lock
your vehicle and unfold when you unlock
your vehicle.
For tight parking conditions,
press the control to fold the
mirrors.
Press the control again to unfold the
mirrors.
If you press the control to fold in the
mirrors with auto-fold on, the mirrors do
not unfold when you unlock your vehicle.
You can switch auto-fold on or off in the
information display. See General
Information (page 92).
Note: The power folding mirrors operate
with the ignition on, and for several minutes
after you switch the ignition off.
Note: If you fold and unfold the mirrors
several times within one minute, the power
fold function may turn off to protect the
motors from overheating.
INTERIOR MIRROR - VEHICLES
WITHOUT: AUTO-DIMMING
INTERIOR 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. INTERIOR MIRROR - VEHICLES
WITH: AUTO-DIMMING
INTERIOR 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.
The mirror dims to reduce the effect of
bright light from behind. It returns to
normal when the bright light from behind
is no longer present or if you shift into
reverse (R).
Do not block the sensors on the front and
back of the mirror.
Note: A rear center passenger or raised rear
center head restraint could prevent light
from reaching the sensor.
SUN SHADES WARNING:
Do not let children play
with the sun shade or leave them
unattended in the vehicle. They may
seriously hurt themselves. WARNING:
When closing the sun
shade, you should verify that it is free of
obstructions and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
sunshade.
The control is located in the overhead
console.
The sun shade has a one-touch open and
close feature. To stop motion during
one-touch operation, press the control a
second time.
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Opening and Closing the Sun
Shade
Fully press and release the front of the
control to open the sun shade.
Fully press and release the rear of the
control to close the sun shade.
Bounce-Back
The sun shade will stop automatically
while closing. It will reverse some distance
if there is an obstacle in the way.
Sun Shade Relearning
WARNING: The bounce-back
function is not active during this procedure.
Make sure that there are no obstacles in
the way of the moving sun shade.
Note: You must start the relearning process
within 30 seconds of switching the ignition
on.
In case the sun shade no longer opens or
closes properly, follow this relearning
procedure:
1. Press the front of the control to the first
action point twice and release it within
two seconds. 2.
Press the rear of the control to the first
action point twice and release it within
two seconds.
3. Press and hold the front of the control
to the first action point, until the sun
shade fully opens.
4. Press and hold the rear of the control to the first action point, until the sun
shade fully closes.
If you do not complete Step 2 within 15
seconds of Step 1, the relearning function
end. Switch the ignition off, wait for
another 30 seconds and then switch the
ignition back on again. Start the procedure
again from the beginning.
Confirm that relearning was successful by
opening and closing the sun shade.
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Adjusting the Blower Motor Speed
Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents
When you direct air to the
overhead air vents, the system
distributes cold air.
Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents When you direct air to the
footwell air vents, the system
distributes hot air.
Directing Air to the Overhead Air
Vents and the Footwell Air Vents When you direct air to the
Overhead and footwell air vents,
the system distributes warm air.
HEATED WINDSHIELD Press the button to clear the
windshield of thin ice and fog.
The heated windshield turns off
after a short period of time.
Note: Make sure that the engine is running
before switching the heated windshield on.
Note: The system does not operate if the
battery charge level is low.
HEATED REAR WINDOW Press the button to clear the rear
window of thin ice and fog. The
heated rear window turns off
after a short period of time.
Note: Make sure the engine is on before
operating the heated windows. Note:
Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle Warranty may not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS
When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.
Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.
Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.
CABIN AIR FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter. It is located behind the center
console.
If your vehicle has rear climate control. The
cabin air filter is under the driver seat.
The particulate filtration system reduces
the concentration of airborne particles
such as dust, spores and pollen in the air
supplied to the interior of your vehicle.
Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.
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Possible Cause
Symptom
A parked vehicle has a high attachment. For example,
a salt sprayer, snowplow or moving truck bed.
The parking space length or position of parked objects
changes after your vehicle passes the space.
The temperature around your vehicle quickly changes.
For example, driving from a heated garage into the cold,
or after leaving a car wash.
REAR VIEW CAMERA WARNING: The rear view camera
system is a reverse aid supplement device
that still requires the driver to use it in
conjunction with the interior and exterior
mirrors for maximum coverage. WARNING:
The camera may not
detect objects that are very close to your
vehicle. WARNING:
Back up as slow as
possible since higher speeds might limit
your reaction time to stop the vehicle. Note:
The operation of the camera may
vary depending on the ambient temperature,
vehicle and road conditions. The camera is on the rear cargo door or
liftgate.
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