LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock control orthe remote control to lock and unlock yourvehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driverand front passenger door panels.
Unlock.A
Lock.B
Door Lock Indicator
An LED on each door window trim illuminateswhen you lock the door. It remains on forup to 10 minutes after you switch the ignitionoff.
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor
When you electronically lock your vehicle,the power door lock switch and interior trunkrelease switch will not operate after 20seconds. You must unlock your vehicle withthe remote control or keyless keypad, orswitch the ignition on, to restore function tothese switches. You can switch this featureon or off in the information display. SeeInformation Messages (page 121).
Note:Switch the ignition on and off afterchanging the setting in the informationdisplay.
Rear Door Unlocking and Opening
Pull the interior door handle twice to unlockand open a rear door. The first pull unlocksthe door and the second pull opens the door.
Remote Control
You can use the remote control at any time.
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)
Press the button to unlock thedriver door.
Press the button again within threeseconds to unlock all doors. A tone soundsand the direction indicators flash.
Press and hold both the lock and unlockbuttons on the remote control for threeseconds to change between driver door orall doors unlock mode. The directionindicators will flash twice to indicate achange to the unlocking mode. Driver doormode only unlocks the driver door when youpress the unlock button once. All door modeunlocks all doors when you press the unlockbutton once. The unlocking mode appliesto the remote control, keyless entry keypadand intelligent access. You can also changebetween the unlocking modes using theinformation display. See InformationMessages (page 121).
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Note:Before driving your vehicle, check theinstrument cluster for a trunk ajar or doorajar message or warning indicator. Failureto do this could result in unintentionallyleaving the decklid open while driving.
The decklid will stop and three chimes willsound if it detects an obstacle while opening.Remove the obstacle to operate the decklid.
Resetting the Power Decklid
The decklid may not operate correctly andyou may need to reset it if:
•The vehicle battery charge is low.
•You disconnect the battery.
•You manually close the decklid and leaveit unlatched.
To reset the power decklid:
1. Disconnect the battery for 20 secondsthen reconnect the battery.
2. Manually close the decklid making sureit is fully closed.
3.Power open the decklid using the remotecontrol or instrument panel button.
KEYLESS ENTRY
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD
The keypad is located near the driverwindow. It is invisible until you touch it, thenit lights up so you can see and touch theappropriate buttons.
Note:If you enter your entry code too faston the keypad, the unlock function may notwork. Re-enter your entry code more slowly.
You can use the keypad to:
•Lock or unlock the doors.
•Program and erase personal entry codes.
•Arm and disarm the anti-theft alarm.
•Release the trunk.
Note:The keypad does not operate a powerdecklid.
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To Unlock All Doors
Enter the factory-set code or your personalcode, then press 3·4 within five seconds.
To Lock All Doors
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the same timewith the driver door closed. You do not needto enter the keypad code first.
To Release the Trunk
Enter the factory-set code or your personalcode, then press 5·6 within five seconds.
Note:The keypad does not operate a powerdecklid.
Displaying the Factory Set Code
Note:You need to have two programmedintelligent access keys for this procedure.
To display the factory-set code in theinformation display:
1.Remove the rubber covering (A) from thecupholder. With the buttons facingupwards and the unlock button facingthe front of the vehicle, place the firstintelligent access in the backup slot (B).
2.Press the START/STOP button once andwait a few seconds.
3.Press the START/STOP button again andremove the key.
4. Insert the second programmed key intothe backup slot, and then press theSTART/STOP button.
The factory-set code appears in theinformation display for a few seconds.
Note:The code may not display until afterany other warning messages first display.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT RELEASE
WARNING: Keep vehicle doors andluggage compartment locked and keep keysand remote transmitters out of a child’sreach. Unsupervised children could lockthemselves in the trunk and risk injury.Children should be taught not to play invehicles.
WARNING: Do not leave children oranimals unattended in the vehicle. On hotdays, the temperature in the trunk or vehicleinterior can rise very quickly. Exposure ofpeople or animals to these hightemperatures for even a short time can causedeath or serious heat-related injuries,including brain damage. Small children areparticularly at risk.
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Note:If your vehicle detects certain faults,it will not allow you to operate theaccelerator pedal. If this happens, press thebrake pedal and release it. This will activatelimp home vehicle operation. In limp homevehicle operation, your vehicle willaccelerate in a controlled manner up to amaximum speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) on aflat surface. If you apply the brake pedal ormove the transmission to neutral (N) you canoverride your vehicle’s acceleration.
Ready to Drive
Lights when you switch on yourvehicle and it is ready to drive. Acorresponding message maydisplay stating ready to drive.
Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engine isrunning this indicates amalfunction. The On BoardDiagnostics system has detected amalfunction of the vehicle emission controlsystem.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be occurring. Increased exhaust gas temperatures coulddamage the catalytic converter or othervehicle components. Drive in a moderatefashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicleimmediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignitionon prior to engine start to check the bulb andto indicate whether your vehicle is ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine iscranked and automatically turns off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after15 seconds it flashes eight times, thisindicates that your vehicle is not ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Catalytic Converter (page 186).
Stability Control
Flashes when the system is active.If it stays lit or does not light whenyou switch on the ignition, thisindicates a malfunction. During a malfunctionthe system will switch off. Have an authorizeddealer check the system immediately. SeeUsing Stability Control (page 204).
Stability Control Off
It illuminates when you switch thesystem off.
Stop Safely
Lights if your vehicle has anelectrical component fault or failurethat will cause your vehicle toshutdown or enter into a limited operatingmode. You may also see a message.
Trunk Ajar
Lights when the ignition is on andthe trunk is not completely closed.
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
ActionMessage
Displayed when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soonas possible.Blindspot System Fault
Displayed when the system sensors are blocked. Contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible. See Blind Spot Information System (page 239).Blindspot Not Available Sensor BlockedSee Manual
Displayed when the system detects a vehicle. See Blind Spot Information System (page 239).Cross Traffic Vehicle Coming From X
Displayed when the system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information System (page239).Cross Traffic Not Available Sensor BlockedSee Manual
Displays when a fault with the system has occurred. Contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible.Cross Traffic System Fault
Doors and Locks
ActionMessage
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed and the vehicle is moving.X Door Ajar
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed.
Displays when the luggage compartment is not completely closed.Trunk Ajar
Displays when the hood is not completely closed.Hood Ajar
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Information Displays
WARNING: Do not try to pry open orpush open the capless fuel system withforeign objects. This could damage the fuelsystem and its seal and cause injury to youor others.
Note:Do not use aftermarket funnels; theywill not work with the capless fuel systemand can damage it. The included speciallydesigned funnel works safely with yourvehicle.
When filling the vehicle’s fuel tank from aportable fuel container, use the funnelincluded with the vehicle.
The funnel is located in the rear of thevehicle, inside the load compartment,underneath the load floor carpet and isaccessible from the trunk.
1. Locate the portable funnel that comeswith your vehicle.
2. Slowly insert the funnel into the caplessfuel system.
3.Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portablefuel container.
4.When done, clean the funnel or properlydispose of it. You can purchase extrafunnels from your authorized dealer ifyou choose to dispose of the funnel.
REFUELING
WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank.The pressure in an overfilled tank may causeleakage and lead to fuel spray and fire.
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Possible CauseSymptom
A parked vehicle has a high attachment. For example, a salt sprayer, snowplow or movingtruck bed.
The parking space length or position of parked objects changes after your vehicle passesthe space.
The temperature around your vehicle quickly changes. For example, driving from aheated garage into the cold, or after leaving a car wash.
REAR VIEW CAMERA
WARNING: The rear view camerasystem is a reverse aid supplement devicethat still requires the driver to use it inconjunction with the interior and exteriormirrors for maximum coverage.
WARNING: Objects that are close toeither corner of the bumper or under thebumper, might not be seen on the screendue to the limited coverage of the camerasystem.
WARNING: Back up as slow aspossible since higher speeds might limit yourreaction time to stop your vehicle.
WARNING: Use caution when usingthe rear video camera and the trunk is ajar.If the trunk is ajar, the camera will be out ofposition and the video image may beincorrect. All guidelines (if enabled) havebeen removed when the trunk is ajar.
WARNING: Use caution when turningcamera features on or off while in reverse(R). Make sure your vehicle is not moving.
The rear view camera system provides avideo image of the area behind your vehicle.The image will display in either the rear viewmirror or the display in the center of theinstrument panel.
During operation, lines will appear in thedisplay that represent your vehicle’s pathand proximity to objects behind your vehicle.
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Parking Aids
The camera is located on the trunk near thehigh-mount brake lamp.
Using the Rear View Camera System
The rear view camera system displays whatis behind your vehicle when you place thetransmission in reverse (R).
The system uses three types of guides tohelp you see what is behind your vehicle:
•Active guidelines: Show the intendedpath of your vehicle when reversing.
•Fixed guidelines: Show the actual pathyour vehicle is moving in while reversingin a straight line. This can be helpfulwhen backing into a parking space oraligning your vehicle with another objectbehind you.
•Centerline (if applicable): Helps align thecenter of your vehicle with an object(trailer).
Note:If the transmission is in reverse (R) andthe luggage compartment is ajar, no rearview camera features will display.
Note:If the image comes on while thetransmission is not in reverse (R), have thesystem inspected by an authorized dealer.
Note:When towing, the camera only seeswhat you are towing behind your vehicle.This might not provide adequate coverageand you might not see some objects. In somevehicles, the guidelines may disappear onceyou connect the trailer tow connector.
The camera may not operate correctly underthe following conditions:
•Nighttime or dark areas if the reverselamps are not operating.
•Mud, water or debris obstructs thecamera's view. Clean the lens with a soft,lint-free cloth and non-abrasive cleaner.
•The camera is misaligned due to damageto the rear of your vehicle.
To access any of the rear view camerasystem settings, make the followingselections in the touch screen when thetransmission is not in reverse (R):
•Menu > Vehicle > Camera Settings
After changing a system setting, the touchscreen shows a preview of the selectedfeatures.
Guidelines and the Centerline
Note:Active guidelines and fixed guidelinesare only available when the transmission isin reverse (R).
Note:The centerline is only available ifActive or Fixed guidelines are on.
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