Keyless Entry...................................................73
Interior Luggage Compartment Release.........................................................................75
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System...........................77
Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................78
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn.........................................................80
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable Steering Column........................................................................80
Audio Control.................................................82
Voice Control..................................................82
Cruise Control.................................................83
Information Display Control........................83
Heated Steering Wheel...............................83
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................84
Autowipers......................................................85
Windshield Washers.....................................86
Lighting
General Information......................................87
Lighting Control..............................................87
Autolamps.......................................................88
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.......................89
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................89
Daytime Running Lamps..............................89
Automatic High Beam Control...................90
Adaptive Headlamps.....................................91
Direction Indicators.......................................92
Welcome Lighting..........................................92
Interior Lamps.................................................93
Ambient Lighting...........................................94
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................95
Global Opening and Closing......................96
Exterior Mirrors...............................................96
Interior Mirror..................................................99
Sun Visors......................................................100
Sun Shades...................................................100
Moonroof.......................................................100
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...........................................................103
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................105
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............108
Information Displays
General Information.....................................110
Information Messages.................................116
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control........................136
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.......................................................................138
Heated Windshield......................................139
Heated Rear Window..................................139
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................139
Cabin Air Filter..............................................139
Remote Start..................................................140
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................141
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Table of Contents
Direction indicators. See DirectionIndicators (page 92).A
Instrument cluster. See Gauges(page 103). See Warning Lampsand Indicators (page 105).
B
Wiper lever. See Wipers andWashers (page 84).C
Information and entertainmentdisplay.D
Audio unit. See Audio Unit (page391).E
Hazard warning flasher switch.See Hazard Flashers (page 263).F
Parking aid switch. See ParkingAids (page 201).G
Heated rear window switch. SeeHeated Rear Window (page 139).H
Climate controls. See ClimateControl (page 136).I
Start button. See Keyless Starting(page 161).J
Entertainment, navigation andphone.K
Voice control. See Voice Control(page 82).L
Horn.M
Steering wheel adjustment. SeeAdjusting the Steering Wheel(page 80).
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Cruise control switches. SeeUsing Cruise Control (page 217).O
Information display controls. SeeInformation Displays (page 110).P
Parking brake. See ElectricParking Brake (page 193).Q
Lighting control. See LightingControl (page 87). Instrumentlighting dimmer. See InstrumentLighting Dimmer (page 89).
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At a Glance
Note: Replacing the battery does not erasethe programmed key from your vehicle. Thetransmitter should operate normally.
A message appears in the informationdisplay when the remote control battery islow. See Information Messages (page 116).
The remote control uses one coin-typethree-volt lithium battery equivalent.
1.Push the release button and pull the keyblade out.2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hiddenbehind the key blade head to removethe battery cover.
3. Insert a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver, in the position shown andcarefully remove the battery.
4. Install a new battery with the + facingupward.
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5. Reinstall the battery cover and the keyblade.
Car Finder
Press the button twice within threeseconds. A tone sounds and thedirection indicators will flash. Werecommend you use this method to locateyour vehicle, rather than using the panicalarm.
Sounding the Panic Alarm
Note:The panic alarm only operates whenthe ignition is off.
Press the button to sound thepanic alarm. Press the buttonagain or switch the ignition on toturn it off.
Remote Start
WARNING: To avoid exhaust fumes,do not use remote start if your vehicle isparked indoors or in areas that are not wellventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your fuellevel is low.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start your vehiclefrom the outside. The transmitter has anextended operating range.
You can configure your automatic climatecontrol to operate when you remote startyour vehicle. See Climate Control (page136).
Many states and provinces have restrictionsfor the use of remote start. Check your localand state or provincial laws for specificrequirements regarding remote startsystems.
The remote start system does not work if anyof the following occur:
•The ignition is on.
•The anti-theft alarm triggers.
•You switch the feature off in theinformation display.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The battery voltage is below theminimum operating voltage.
Remote Control Feedback (If Equipped)
An LED on the remote control provides statusfeedback of remote start or stop commands.
StatusLED
Remote startsuccessfulSolid green
Remote stopsuccessfulSolid red
Request failed orstatus not receivedBlinking red
Status incompleteBlinking green
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Remote Starting your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. If you do notfollow this sequence, your vehicle does notstart remotely, the direction indicators donot flash twice and the horn does not sound.
1. Press the lock button to lock all thedoors.
2.Press the remote start button twice. Theexterior lamps flash twice.
A tone sounds if the system fails to start.
Note:You must press the push buttonignition switch on the instrument panel oncewhile applying the brake pedal beforedriving your vehicle.
The power windows do not work duringremote start and the radio does not turn onautomatically.
The parking lamps remain on and yourvehicle will run for 5, 10 or 15 minutes,depending on the setting.
Extending the Engine Running Time
To extend the engine running time durationof your vehicle during remote start, repeatsteps 1 and 2 while the engine is running. Ifthe duration is set to 15 minutes, the durationextends by another 15 minutes. For example,if your vehicle had been running from thefirst remote start for 5 minutes, your vehiclecontinues to run now for a total of 30minutes. You can extend the engine runningtime duration to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after the engine stops running.
Turning Your Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Yourvehicle and the parking lamps turnoff.
You may have to be closer to your vehiclethan when starting due to ground reflectionand the added noise of your running vehicle.
You can switch this feature on or off in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 110).
Memory Feature
You can program your intelligent access keyto recall memory positions. See MemoryFunction (page 147).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 77).
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys withrestricted driving modes to promote gooddriving habits. You can program therestrictions to all keys except one. Any keysthat you did not program are administratorkeys or admin keys.
You can use admin keys to:
•Create a MyKey with certain vehiclerestrictions.
•Program certain MyKey settings.
•Clear all MyKey restrictions.
After you program a MyKey, you can viewthe following information through theinformation display:
•The total number of admin keys andMyKeys for your vehicle.
•The total distance a MyKey drivertraveled with your vehicle.
Note:Every MyKey receives the samerestrictions and settings. You cannotprogram them individually.
Note:For vehicles equipped with apush-button start switch: When both a MyKeyand an admin key are present when youstart your vehicle, the system recognizes theadmin key only.
Standard Settings
Not every vehicle includes the features listedbelow. If your vehicle has this equipment,then you cannot change the followingsettings when using a MyKey:
•Seatbelt reminder or Belt-Minder™. MyKeymutes the audio system until drivers, andin some instances, passengers, fastentheir seatbelts. Note: If your vehicleincludes an AM/FM radio or a very basicaudio system, then the radio may notmute.
•Earlier low-fuel warning. The low-fuelwarning activates earlier for MyKeydrivers, giving them more time to refuel.
•Certain driver alerts, stability systems orparking aids turn on automatically whenyou use the MyKey system. For example,Blind Spot Information System (BLIS),cross traffic alert, lane departure warningor forward collision warning. Note: MyKeydrivers may be able to turn the lanedeparture warning feature off, but thisfeature turns back on automatically withevery new key cycle.
•Restricted touchscreen operation in somemarkets. For example, MyKey mayprevent manual navigation destinationinput while the vehicle is in any gearother than park (P) or when the vehiclereaches a certain rate of speed.
•Satellite radio adult content restrictions,if this feature is available in your market.
Optional Settings
You can configure certain vehicle featuresettings when you first create a MyKey. Youcan also change the settings afterward withan admin key.
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Note:Not every feature applies to everyvehicle in every market. When they areavailable for your vehicle, then they appearin your information display, providing choicesto switch them on or off, or to select a morespecific setting.
•Various vehicle speed limits so theMyKey driver cannot exceed certainspeeds. The information display showswarnings followed by an audible tonewhen the MyKey driver reaches the setspeed. You cannot override the setspeed by fully depressing the acceleratorpedal.
WARNING: Do not set MyKeymaximum speed limit to a limit that willprevent the driver from maintaining a safespeed considering posted speed limits andprevailing road conditions. The driver isalways responsible to drive in accordancewith local laws and prevailing conditions.Failure to do so could result in accident orinjury.
•Various vehicle speed reminders soMyKey drivers know when their vehiclespeed approaches the limits. Warningsappear in your information display and atone sounds when the MyKey driversexceed the set vehicle speed.
•The audio system's maximum volumelimits to 45% so MyKey drivers canconcentrate on the road. A messageappears in the information display whenMyKey drivers attempt to exceed thelimited volume. MyKey also disables theautomatic volume control. Note: If yourvehicle includes an AM/FM radio or avery basic audio system, then the radiomay not limit.
•Always on setting. This setting forcescertain features to remain on and activefor MyKey drivers. For example, E911 oremergency assistance and the do notdisturb features stay on even if a MyKeydriver uses the feature's control to switchit off. When you select, you will not beable to turn off Advance Trac or tractioncontrol (if your vehicle has this feature).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create aMyKey:
1. Insert the key you want to program intothe ignition. See Starting a GasolineEngine (page 162). If your vehicle isequipped with a push-button start, placethe remote control into the backup slot.See Passive Anti-Theft System (page77).
2. Switch the ignition on.
3.Access the main menu in the informationdisplay and then scroll through themenus to change the settings of yourMyKey. From the MyKey menu select theoption Create MyKey. See InformationDisplays (page 110).
4.When prompted, hold the OK button untilyou see a message informing you to labelthis key as a MyKey. The programmedrestrictions apply when you key off, openand close the driver door and restart yourvehicle with the programmed key ortransmitter.
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MyKey is successfully created. Make sureyou label it so you can distinguish it from theadmin keys.
You can also program configurable settingsfor the key(s). See Programming andChanging Configurable Settings.
Programming and ChangingConfigurable Settings
Use the information display to access yourconfigurable MyKey settings.
1.Switch the ignition on using an admin keyor transmitter you want to program.
2.Access the main menu in the informationdisplay and then scroll through themenus to change the settings of yourMyKey. See Information Displays (page110).
3. Follow the instructions in the display.
Note:You can clear or change your MyKeysettings at any time during the same keycycle as you created the MyKey. Once youhave switched the vehicle off, however, youwill need an admin key to change or clearyour MyKey settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
When you clear your MyKeys, you removeall restrictions and return all MyKeys to theiroriginal admin key status at once. To clearall MyKeys of all MyKey settings, use theinformation display.
1. Switch the ignition on using an adminkey.
2.Access the main menu in the informationdisplay and then scroll through themenus to begin clearing your MyKeyprogramming. See Information Displays(page 110).
3. Follow the instructions in the display.
4. A confirmation message appears in thedisplay after you finish clearing yourMyKeys.
Note:When you clear your MyKeys, youremove all restrictions and return all MyKeysto their original admin key status. You cannotremove the MyKey restrictions individually.
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information about yourprogrammed MyKeys by using theinformation display. See InformationDisplays (page 110).
MyKey Distance
Tracks the distance when drivers use aMyKey. The only way to delete theaccumulated distance is by using an adminkey to clear all MyKeys. If the distance doesnot accumulate as expected, then theintended user is not using the MyKey, or anadmin key user recently cleared and thenrecreated a MyKey.
Number of MyKeys
Indicates the number of MyKeysprogrammed to your vehicle. Use this featureto detect how many MyKeys you have foryour vehicle and determine when all MyKeyshave been deleted.
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