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To recline a manual seatback:1. Lift the lever.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then
release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
To return the seatback to the upright
position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the
seatback, and the seatback will
return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback
to make sure it is locked.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust a power seatback,
if available:
.Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
. Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
Memory Seats
If equipped, memory seats allow two
drivers to save and recall their
unique seat positions for driving the
vehicle, and a shared exit position
for getting out of the vehicle. Other
feature positions may also be
saved, such as power mirrors and
power steering wheel, if equipped.
Memory positions are linked to RKE
transmitter 1 or 2 for automatic
memory recalls.
Before saving, adjust all available
memory feature positions. Turn the
ignition on and then press and
release SET; a beep will sound.
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Then immediately press and hold 1,
2, or
B(Exit) until two beeps
sound. To manually recall these
positions, press and hold 1, 2, or
B
until the saved position is reached.
Follow the instructions under
“Saving Memory Positions.”
The vehicle identifies the current
driver ’s RKE transmitter number (1–
8). See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 030. Only
RKE transmitters 1 and 2 can be
used for automatic memory recalls.
A Driver Information Center (DIC)
welcome message indicating the
transmitter number may display for
the first few ignition cycles following
a transmitter change. For Seat Entry
Memory to work properly, save the
positions to the memory button (1 or
2) matching the RKE transmitter
number displayed in the DIC
welcome message. Carry the linked
RKE transmitter when entering the
vehicle. Memory adjustments may not be
available upon delivery or after
service until steps in
“Saving
Memory Positions” section are
performed.
Vehicle Personalization Settings
. To have the Seat Entry Memory
movement begin when the
vehicle is started, select the
Settings menu, then Vehicle,
then Seating Position, and then
Seat Entry Memory. Select On or
Off. See “Seat Entry Memory”
later in this section.
. Seat Exit Memory movement
begins when the ignition is
turned off and the driver door is
opened, or when the ignition is
turned off with the driver door
already opened, select the
Settings menu, then Vehicle,
then Seating Position, and then
Seat Exit Memory. Select On or
Off. See “Seat Exit Memory”
later in this section.
. See Vehicle Personalization
0 152 for additional setting
information. Identifying Driver Number
To identify the driver number:
1. Start the vehicle with a different key or RKE transmitter. The
DIC should display the driver
number; 1 or 2. Turn the
ignition off and remove the key
or RKE transmitter from the
vehicle.
2. Start the vehicle with the initial key or RKE transmitter. The
DIC should display the other
driver number not shown in
Step 1.
Saving Memory Positions
Read these instructions completely
before saving memory positions.
To save preferred driving positions
1 and 2: 1. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY.
A DIC welcome message may
indicate driver number 1 or 2.
2. Adjust all available memory features to the desired driving
position.
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3. Press and release SET; a beepwill sound.
4. Immediately press and hold the 1 or 2 memory button matching
the above DIC welcome
message until two beeps
sound.
If too much time passes
between releasing SET and
pressing 1, the memory
position will not be saved and
two beeps will not sound.
Repeat Steps 3 and 4.
1 or 2 corresponds to the driver
number. See “Identifying Driver
Number” previously in this
section.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second driver using 1 or 2.
To save the position for
Band
Seat Exit Memory, repeat Steps 1–4
using
B. This saves the position
for getting out of the vehicle.
Save preferred memory feature
positions to both 1 and 2 if you are
the only driver. Manually Recalling Memory
Positions
Press and hold 1, 2, or
Bto recall
the previously saved memory
positions.
To stop Manual Memory Recall
movement, release 1, 2, or
Bor
press any of the following controls:
. Power seat
. Memory SET
. Power mirror, with the driver or
passenger side mirror selected
. Power steering wheel,
if equipped
Seat Entry Memory
The vehicle identifies the number of
the current driver ’s RKE transmitter
(1–8). See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 030. If the
RKE transmitter is 1 or 2, and Seat
Entry Memory is programmed on in
vehicle personalization, the
positions saved to the same
memory button number 1 or 2 are
automatically recalled when the
ignition is turned on, or turned from off to ACC/ACCESSORY. RKE
transmitters 3–8 will not provide
automatic memory recalls.
To turn Seat Entry Memory on or off,
see "Vehicle Personalization
Settings" previously in this section
and
Vehicle Personalization 0152.
The shift lever must be in P (Park)
to start Seat Entry Memory. Seat
Entry Memory will complete if the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park)
prior to reaching the saved memory
position.
To stop Seat Entry Memory
movement, turn the ignition off or
press any of the following controls:
. Power seat
. Memory SET, 1, 2, or
B
.Power mirror, with the driver or
passenger side mirror selected
. Power steering wheel,
if equipped
If the saved memory seat position
does not automatically recall or
recalls to the wrong positions, the
driver ’s RKE transmitter number (1
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or 2) may not match the memory
button number that positions were
saved to. Try saving the position to
the other memory button or try the
other RKE transmitter.
Seat Exit Memory
Seat Exit Memory is not linked to an
RKE transmitter. The position saved
to
Bis used for all drivers. To turn
Seat Exit Memory on or off, see
"Vehicle Personalization Settings"
previously in this section and
Vehicle Personalization 0152.
If turned on, the position saved to
Bis automatically recalled when
one of the following occurs:
. The vehicle is turned off and the
driver door is opened within a
short time.
. The vehicle is turned off with the
driver door open.
To stop Seat Exit Memory
movement, press any of the
following memory controls:
. Power seat
. Memory SET, 1, 2, or
B
.
Power mirror, with the driver or
passenger side mirror selected
. Power steering wheel,
if equipped
Obstructions
If something has blocked the driver
seat and/or power steering wheel
while recalling a memory position,
the recall may stop. Remove the
obstruction and try the recall again.
If the memory position still does not
recall, see your dealer for service.
Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats
{Warning
If temperature change or pain to
the skin cannot be felt, the seat
heater may cause burns. To
reduce the risk of burns, use care
when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of
time. Do not place anything on
the seat that insulates against (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
cover, or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.
If equipped, the buttons are on the
center console. To operate, the
engine must be running.
Press
Ior+, if equipped, to heat
the driver or passenger
seatback only.
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.Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
. Remote Window Operation
. Passive Door Unlock
. Passive Door Lock
. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will
flash when unlocking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
Touch Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what type of
feedback is given when locking the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Touch Off, Lights and Horn, Lights
Only, or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressing
Kon the
RKE transmitter.
Touch All Doors or Driver Door. Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn on the ventilated
seats when using remote start on
warm days.
See
Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 065 and Remote Vehicle
Start 036.
Touch Off or On.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn on the heated seats
when using remote start on
cold days.
See Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 065 and Remote Vehicle
Start 036.
Touch Off or On.
Remote Window Operation
This allows the windows to be
opened when pressing and holdingKon the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 030.
Touch Off or On. Passive Door Unlock
This allows the selection of what
doors will unlock when using the
button on the driver door to unlock
the vehicle.
Touch All Doors or Driver Door Only.
Passive Door Lock
This allows passive locking to be
turned on or off and selects
feedback. See
Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 030.
Touch Off, On with Horn
Chirp, or On.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
This feature sounds an alert when
the RKE transmitter is left in the
vehicle. This menu also enables the
Remote No Longer In Vehicle Alert.
Touch Off or On.Seating Position
Touch and the following may
display:
. Seat Entry Memory
. Seat Exit Memory
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Seat Entry Memory
This feature automatically recalls
the current driver’s previously stored
1 or 2 button positions when the
ignition is changed from off to on or
ACC/ACCESSORY. See Memory
Seats 062.
Touch Off or On.
Seat Exit Memory
This feature automatically recalls
the previously stored
B(Exit)
button position when exiting the
vehicle. See Memory Seats 062.
Touch Off or On.
Teen Driver
See “Teen Driver” under“Settings”
in the infotainment manual.
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls.
It may also limit access to vehicle
storage locations, if equipped.
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or
unlock the system. Touch Back to
go back to the previous menu.
Universal Remote
System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 405.
Universal Remote System
Programming
If equipped, these buttons are in the
overhead console.
This system can replace up to three
remote control transmitters used to
activate devices such as garage
door openers, security systems, and
home automation devices. These
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Cruise Control
The cruise control lets the vehicle
maintain a speed of about 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more without keeping
your foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds
below 40 km/h (25 mph).
{Warning
Cruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at
a steady speed. Do not use
cruise control on winding roads or
in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous
on slippery roads. On such roads,
fast changes in tire traction can
cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use
cruise control on slippery roads.
With the Traction Control System
(TCS) or StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), the system
may begin to limit wheel spin while
you are using cruise control. If this
happens, the cruise control will automatically disengage. See
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control
0222. If a collision alert
occurs when cruise control is
activated, cruise control is
disengaged. See Forward Collision
Alert (FCA) System 0250. When
road conditions allow you to safely
use it again, cruise control can be
turned back on.
Cruise control will disengage if
either TCS or StabiliTrak/ESC is
turned off.
If Hill Descent Control (HDC) is
engaged, cruise control disengages.
See Hill Descent Control (HDC)
0 225.
If the brakes are applied, cruise
control disengages.
5: Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off. A white indicator
comes on in the instrument cluster
when cruise control is turned on.
*: Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
+RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume that
speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
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–SET :Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.
Setting Cruise Control
If
5is on when not in use, –SET or
+RES could get bumped and go into
cruise when not desired. Keep
5
off when cruise is not being used.
To set a speed:
1. Press
5to turn the cruise
system on.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press and release –SET. The
desired set speed briefly
appears in the instrument
cluster.
4. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
The cruise control indicator on the
instrument cluster turns green after
cruise control has been set to the
desired speed.
See Instrument Cluster (Base and
Midlevel) 0122 orInstrument
Cluster (Uplevel) 0125. Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is set at a
desired speed and then the brakes
are applied or
*is pressed, the
cruise control is disengaged without
erasing the set speed from memory.
Once the vehicle speed reaches
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more,
briefly press +RES. The vehicle
returns to the previous set speed.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already activated:
. Press and hold +RES on the
steering wheel until the vehicle
accelerates to the desired
speed, then release it.
. To increase the speed in small
increments, briefly press +RES.
For each press, the vehicle goes
about 1 km/h (1 mph) faster.
The speedometer reading can be
displayed in either English or metric
units.
See Instrument Cluster (Base and
Midlevel) 0122 orInstrument Cluster (Uplevel)
0125. The
increment value used depends on
the units displayed.
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already activated:
. Press and hold –SET until the
desired lower speed is reached,
then release it.
. To slow down in small
increments, briefly press –SET.
For each press, the vehicle goes
about 1 km/h (1 mph) slower.
The speedometer reading can be
displayed in either English or metric
units.
See Instrument Cluster (Base and
Midlevel) 0122 orInstrument
Cluster (Uplevel) 0125. The
increment value used depends on
the units displayed.
Passing Another Vehicle While
Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to
increase the vehicle speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, the