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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 15
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 20
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Doors
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Hatch (Trunk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 26
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 28
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 31
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 32
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Roof
Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
a remote key is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the remote key in
the vehicle, and children or others
could be caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with a
remote key.

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The mechanical key can be used to
open the vehicle and hatch/trunk if
power to the vehicle is lost. See
Hatch (Trunk)023.
Convertible Shown, Coupe SimilarConvertible Shown, Coupe Similar
Press the button on the side to
remove the mechanical key. Never
pull the mechanical key out without
pressing the button.
This vehicle has a Keyless Access
system with pushbutton start. See
Ignition Positions 0165 for
information on starting the vehicle.
If it becomes difficult to turn the
mechanical key, inspect the
mechanical key blade for debris.

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If equipped with remote window
operation, press
Iand hold for
three seconds to remotely open the
windows, if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0116.
See Folding Mirrors 030.
S:Press twice to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the
remote key. See Remote Vehicle
Start 015. The vehicle can not be
driven during a remote start. To
drive the vehicle, press the brake
pedal, then press ENGINE START/
STOP, with the remote key in the
vehicle.
7: Press and release to initiate
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps
flash and the horn chirps three
times. Press
7and hold for
approximately three seconds to
sound the panic alarm. The horn
sounds and the turn signal lamps
flash for 30 seconds, or until
7is
pressed again or the vehicle is
started.
D: Press twice to release the
hatch/trunk. The vehicle must be in
P (Park).
E: Press twice to release the
hood. The vehicle must be in
P (Park).
M: If equipped, press and release
K, then immediately press and hold
Mcontinuously to open the
convertible top all the way. The
vehicle must be off to operate the
convertible top. Release the button
to stop movement. This button will
only open the convertible top.
If equipped, press and release
Q
then immediately press and hold
Mto open the engine
compartment.
Convertible Top
. Do not try to start the vehicle
while using the remote key to
open the convertible top.
Release both the remote key
button and ENGINE START/
STOP and wait a few seconds
before starting the vehicle
normally.
Keyless Access Operation
This Keyless Access system allows
you to unlock and unlatch the doors
and hatch/trunk without removing
the remote key from your pocket,
purse, briefcase, etc. The remote
key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the
trunk or door being opened.
A touchpad is located on the door
handle.
The Keyless Access system can be
programmed to unlock both doors
on the first door handle touchpad
press from the driver door. Keyless
Access can also be turned Off. See
Vehicle Personalization 0116.
If equipped with memory seats,
remote keys 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 050.
Keyless Unlocking
Press the door handle touchpad to
unlock and open the doors if the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft). See
Door Locks 017 and “Passive Door
Unlock” underVehicle
Personalization 0116.

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Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking
of Exterior Door Handles and
Trunk
If equipped, keyless unlocking of the
exterior door handles and trunk can
be disabled and enabled.
Disabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
QandKon the remote key at the
same time for approximately
three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash four times quickly to
indicate access is disabled. Using
any exterior handle to unlock the
doors or open the hood or hatch/
trunk will cause the turn signal
lamps to flash four times quickly,
indicating access is disabled.
If disabled, disarm the alarm system
before starting the vehicle. Disabling
Keyless Unlocking may also be
configured under Vehicle
Personalization.
Enabling Keyless Unlocking:
With the vehicle off, press and hold
QandKon the remote key at the
same time for approximately
three seconds. The turn signal lamps will flash twice quickly to
indicate access is enabled. Enabling
Keyless Unlocking may also be
configured under Vehicle
Personalization.
Passive Locking
Keyless Access will lock several
seconds after all doors are closed if
the vehicle is off and at least one
remote key has been removed or
none remain in the vehicle.
The fuel door will also lock.
If other electronic devices interfere
with the remote key signal, the
vehicle may not detect the remote
key inside the vehicle. If passive
locking is enabled, the doors may
lock with the remote key inside the
vehicle. Do not leave the remote
key in an unattended vehicle.
If the vehicle is locked with a remote
key inside the vehicle, that remote
key will be disabled for starting the
vehicle and other keyless access
operations. To re-enable that remote
key, press any button on that
remote key. The remote key will
also be re-enabled when the vehicle
is started with another known
remote key, or when the vehicle is
unlocked.
To customize whether the doors
automatically lock when exiting the
vehicle, see
“Passive Door Lock”
under Vehicle Personalization
0 116.
If equipped with remote folding
mirrors, passive locking may fold
and unfold the mirrors. See Folding
Mirrors 030.
Temporary Disable of Passive
Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking
by pressing and holding
Kon the
interior door switch with a door open
for at least four seconds, or until
three chimes are heard. Passive
locking will then remain disabled
until the vehicle is turned on.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and a
remote key is left in the vehicle, the
horn will chirp three times after both
doors are closed. To turn on or off,

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see“Remote Left in Vehicle Alert”
under Vehicle Personalization
0 116.
Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on, with a door
open, and then all doors are closed,
the vehicle will check for remote
keys inside. If a remote key is not
detected, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display NO KEY
FOUND and the horn will chirp three
times. This occurs only once each
time the vehicle is driven. To turn on
or off, see Vehicle Personalization
0 116. Keyless Trunk Opening
Press the hatch/trunk release
touchpad to open the trunk if the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft).
Programming Remote Keys to
the Vehicle
Only remote keys programmed to
this vehicle will work. If a remote
key is lost or stolen, a replacement
can be purchased and programmed
through your dealer. When the
replacement remote key is
programmed to this vehicle, all
remaining remote keys must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen remote keys will no longer work
once the new remote key is
programmed.
Programming with Recognized
Remote Keys
A new key can be programmed to
the vehicle when there are two
recognized keys.
To program, the vehicle must be in
run and all remote keys, both
currently recognized and new, must
be with you.
1. Place the two recognized remote keys on the
passenger seat.
2. Scroll to the DIC menu to "Remote Key Learn" menu and
select.
The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE #3, 4, 5, ETC.

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Other conditions can affect the
performance of the remote key. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System09.
You have a total of 30 minutes of
engine running time. The maximum
run time of a single start is
15 minutes, and it will shut off
automatically. You could do three
10 minute starts if you manually
shut off after 10 minutes. The last
10 minute start would shut off
automatically as your total
30 minutes will have been used.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press
Stwice on the remote
key. The turn signal lamps will
flash. The lamps flash to
confirm the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received. During the remote
start, the doors will be locked
and the parking lamps will
remain on as long as the
engine is running. 2. The engine will shut off after
15 minutes or after the
remainder of the 30 minute
total running time is used,
unless you stop the remote
start before engine running has
completed or the ignition is
turned on.
3. Press the brake pedal and turn the ignition on to drive the
vehicle.
Total Engine Run Time
Remote start can be used for up to
30 minutes of total engine run time.
After two remote starts of
15 minutes, or multiple shorter time
starts totaling 30 minutes have been
used, the vehicle's ignition must be
turned on and then off before the
remote start can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of
the following:
. Press
S. The parking lamps will
turn off. .
Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Turn the vehicle on and then
back off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote start will not operate if
any of the following occur:
. The ignition is in any mode other
than off.
. A remote key is in the vehicle.
. The hatch/trunk is not closed.
. The convertible top is not fully
open or closed.
. The tonneau cover is not closed.
. The hazard warning flashers
are on.
. There is an emission control
system malfunction.
. The engine coolant temperature
is too high.
. The oil pressure is low.
. The 30 minutes of engine run
time have been used.

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To lock or unlock the doors from the
inside, use the driver power door
lock switch.
H: Press to lock the doors. The
indicator light in the switch will
illuminate when locked.
I: Press to unlock the doors.
The passenger power door lock
switch can also be used to lock or
unlock the doors.
The fuel door, hood, and hatch/trunk
are also locked and unlocked using
either power door lock switch.Convertible Shown, Coupe Similar
To open a door from the inside,
press the door unlatch button.
Loss of Vehicle Electrical Power
If the vehicle has lost battery power,
open the doors manually.

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From Inside the Vehicle
Pull the driver door release handle.
Pull the passenger door release
handle.
From Outside the Vehicle
There are two back up key cylinders
outside, one to open the left hand
door and one to open the trunk:
In the air inlet located on the body,
rearward of the left door handle.
Remove the license plate to access
the second backup key lock cylinder
for the trunk.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns
freely when either the wrong
mechanical key is used or the
correct mechanical key is not fully
inserted. The free-turning door lock
feature prevents the lock from being
forced open. To reset the lock, turn
it to the vertical position with the
correct mechanical key fully
inserted. Remove the mechanical
key and insert it again. If this does
not reset the lock, turn the