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Figure 10 (Top View of Equipment
Mounting Zones)
Area on top of the instrument
panel.
Note: Equipment must
not interfere with driver visibility.
1.
Area on tunnel between seats.
2.
9 in (229 mm).
3.
AIRBAG DISPOSAL
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Airbags must be disposed of by
qualified personnel.
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PEDESTRIAN ALERT SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING: The system is not
designed to detect cyclists,
motorcyclists, pedestrians or animals.
Always drive with due care and attention.
Failure to take care may result in a crash.
Due to the quiet operation of hybrid and
electric vehicles at low speeds, the system
creates a subtle sound to alert pedestrians.
The system is on when your vehicle is
running and not in park (P). Some sound
may be audible in the passenger
compartment.
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Licence exempt RSS
Standards of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
•
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
• This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation. WARNING: Changes or
modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the
radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately
33 ft (10 m).
Vehicles with the remote start feature will
have a greater range. One of the following
could cause a decrease in operating range:
• Weather conditions.
• Nearby radio towers.
• Structures around the vehicle.
• Other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle.
Other short distance radio transmissions,
for example amateur radios, medical
equipment, wireless headphones, remote
controls and alarm systems can also use
the radio frequency used by your remote
control. If the frequencies are jammed, you
will not be able to use your remote control.
You can lock and unlock the doors with the
key. Note:
Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended.
Note: If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.
Note: The remote control contains sensitive
electrical components. Exposure to moisture
or impact may cause permanent damage.
REMOTE CONTROL
(IF EQUIPPED)
Note: If there is a problem with the remote
entry system, make sure to take all remote
controls with you to an authorized dealer in
order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.
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Type 2
Changing the Remote Control
Battery
The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.
Make sure you dispose of old
batteries in an environmentally
friendly way. Seek advice from
local authorities about recycling old
batteries. 1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the
remote control near the key ring to
remove the battery cover.
Note: Do not remove the rubber cover and
circuit board from the front housing of the
remote control.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.
2. Remove the old battery.
3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the symbols inside the remote control for
the correct orientation of the battery.
Press the battery down to make sure
it is fully seated in the housing.
4. Reinstall the battery housing cover onto the remote control.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle. The
remote control should operate normally.
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Sounding the Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
On Type 1, press the button to
sound the panic alarm. Press the
button again or switch the
ignition on to turn it off.
Note: The panic alarm operates regardless
of the ignition position.
Opening the Liftgate With the
Liftgate Button (If Equipped) On Type 2, press the button to
unlock the liftgate. The liftgate
unlocks for 45 seconds, during
which time you can open the liftgate using
the exterior liftgate release button. See
Manual Liftgate
(page 62).
Note: Only the liftgate unlocks. All other
passenger doors remain in the previous
locking state.
Note: If you do not open the liftgate within
45 seconds of unlocking it, the liftgate locks
again. Press the button on the remote
control or use the key blade inserted into
the liftgate lock cylinder to unlock the
liftgate again.
Note: The liftgate does not unlock when
you unlock all the doors using the remote
control or power door lock control, unless
you use the global unlock feature which,
overrides the 45-second timer.
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls can
be purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
You can use the power door lock control
or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels. Unlock.
A
Lock.
B
Hidden Rear Door Locks
(If Equipped)
You can manually lock or unlock the rear
doors using the hidden lock knob on the
inside front edge of the rear doors. Open the front doors to access the lock
knob. Pull the knob to unlock and push the
knob to lock.
Remote Control
You can use the remote control at any
time.
Unlocking the Doors
Press the button to unlock the
driver door.
Press the button again within three
seconds to unlock all doors. The direction
indicators will flash.
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Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for three
seconds to change between driver door or
all doors unlock mode. The direction
indicators will flash twice to indicate a
change to the unlocking mode. Driver door
mode only unlocks the driver door when
you press the unlock button once. All door
mode unlocks all doors when you press
the unlock button once. The unlocking
mode applies to the remote control.
Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock all
doors. The direction indicators
flash.
Press the button again within three
seconds to confirm that all the doors
close. The doors lock again, the horn
sounds and the direction indicators flash
if all the doors and the liftgate close.
Note: If any door or the liftgate is open, or
if the hood is open on vehicles with an
anti-theft alarm or remote start, the horn
sounds twice and the direction indicators
do not flash.
Independent Liftgate Unlocking
Feature (If Equipped)
This feature allows you to unlock the
liftgate independently of the other doors.
Unlocking
The liftgate unlocks when you pull and
release the liftgate control on the overhead
console with the ignition on.
Note: The liftgate does not unlock when
you unlock all the doors electronically using
the remote control or power door lock
control.
Liftgate Timed Release (If Equipped)
Switch the ignition to the run, start or
accessory position. Pull and release the liftgate
control on the overhead console.
Note: Only the liftgate unlocks. All other
passenger doors remain in the previous
locking state.
A warning lamp illuminates in the
instrument cluster for 45 seconds.
See
Warning Lamps and Indicators (page
80). You can then open the liftgate using
the exterior liftgate release button.
Once the 45 second timer expires, the
lamp turns off and you can no longer open
the liftgate. Pull and release the liftgate
control on the overhead console again to
restart the timer.
Note: You can also unlock the liftgate by
using the key blade inserted into the liftgate
lock cylinder.
Locking
The liftgate locks when any of the
following occur:
• You open and close the liftgate after
you pull and release the liftgate control
on the overhead console.
• The 45 second timer expires.
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
with the Key Blade
Locking with the Key
Turn the top of the key toward the front of
your vehicle.
Unlocking with the Key
Turn the top of the key toward the rear of
your vehicle.
Note: With the child safety locks on and
you pull the interior handle, you only turn off
the emergency locking, not the child safety
lock. You can only open the doors using the
external door handle.
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Opening a Rear Door From the
Inside
Pull the interior door handle twice to
unlock and open a rear door. The first pull
unlocks the door and the second pull
opens the door.
Illuminated Entry (If Equipped)
The interior lamps and some exterior
lamps illuminate when you unlock the
doors with the remote control.
The lamps turn off if:
• The ignition is on.
• You press the remote control lock
button.
• 25 seconds have elapsed.
The lamps do not turn off if:
• You switch them on with the lighting
control.
• Any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
(If Equipped)
The interior lamps and some exterior
lamps illuminate when all doors close and
you switch the ignition off.
The lamps turn off if all the doors remain
closed and:
• 25 seconds have elapsed.
• You lock your vehicle from the outside.
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps, interior
lamps or headlamps on, the battery saver
shuts them off 10 minutes after you switch
the ignition off.
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