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Integrated Ignition Switch
OFF
The engine is stopped.
The key can be removed from the ignition
switch.
The steering column can be locked (with
the ignition key removed).
Some electrical devices (e.g. power locks,
alarm, etc.) are still available.
ON/RUN
Driving position.
Electrical devices are available. START

Start the engine.
The ignition switch is provided with a safety
mechanism. If the engine fails to start, the
ignition should be returned to the OFF posi -
tion prior to repeating the starting procedure.
On models equipped with an automatic
transmission, the ignition key is only remov -
able when the gear selector is in PARK.
Electronic Steering Wheel Lock — If
Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive
electronic steering wheel lock. This lock
prevents steering the vehicle with the igni -
tion OFF. The steering wheel lock releases
with the ignition ON. If the lock does not
disengage and the vehicle does not start,
turn the wheel to the left and right to disen -
gage the lock.
Mechanical Steering Wheel Lock — If
Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
mechanical steering wheel lock. This lock
prevents steering the vehicle with the igni -
tion OFF. With the engine running, rotate the
steering wheel one-half revolution in either direction (six o’clock position), turn off the
engine and remove the key. Turn the steering
wheel slightly in either direction until the
lock engages.
REMOTE STARTING
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED

 Push the remote start button on
the key fob twice within five seconds.
Pushing the remote start button a
third time shuts the engine off.

To drive the vehicle, push the START/
STOP ignition button to turn the ignition
to the ON/RUN mode.
With remote start, the engine will only run
for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the igni -
tion is placed in the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be started with the key
after two consecutive timeouts.
1 — OFF
2 — ON/RUN
3 — START
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How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped
Push the remote start button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. Pushing the
remote start button a third time shuts the
engine off.
To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button,
insert the key in the ignition and turn to the
ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
With remote start, the engine will only run
for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the igni-
tion key is placed in the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be started with the key
after two consecutive timeouts. All of the following conditions must be met
before the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Liftgate closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not
pushed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
Check engine light shall not be present
System not disabled from previous remote
start event
Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing
Ignition in STOP/OFF position
Fuel level meets minimum requirement
Vehicle security alarm is not signaling an
intrusion
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the remote start button on
the key fob twice within five seconds. The
vehicle doors will lock, the parking lights will
flash, and the horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start,
and the vehicle will remain in the Remote
Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide
is poisonous and can cause serious
injury or death when inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Oper
-
ation of the Remote Start System,
windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide
is poisonous and can cause serious
injury or death when inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Oper -
ation of the Remote Start System,
windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
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NOTE:
If an engine fault is present or fuel level is
low, the vehicle will start and then shut
down in 10 seconds.
The park lamps will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
For security, power window and power
sunroof operations (if equipped) are
disabled when the vehicle is in the
Remote Start mode.
The engine can be started two consecutive
times with the key fob. However, the igni-
tion must be cycled by pushing the
START/STOP ignition button twice (or the
ignition switch must be placed in the ON/
RUN position) before you can repeat the
start sequence for a third cycle.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
— IF EQUIPPED
The vehicle security alarm monitors the
vehicle doors, hood, liftgate, and the Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Ignition for unauthorized
operation. While the vehicle security alarm is
armed, interior switches for door locks and
liftgate release are disabled. If something
triggers the alarm, the vehicle security alarm will provide the following audible and visible
signals:
The horn will pulse
The turn signals will flash
The vehicle security light in the instru
-
ment cluster display will flash
To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the vehicle secu -
rity alarm:
1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the OFF position.
For vehicles equipped with KeylessEntry, make sure the vehicle’s keyless
ignition system is OFF.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
Push the lock button on the interiorpower door lock switch with the driverand/or passenger door open.
Push the lock button on the exterior Passive Entry Door Handle with a valid
key fob available in the same exterior
zone. Refer to "Doors" in this chapter for further information.
Push the lock button on the exterior Passive Entry Door Handle with a valid
key fob available in the same exterior
zone.
Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
To Disarm The System
The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed
using any of the following methods:
Push the unlock button on the key fob.
Grasp the passive entry door handle to
unlock the door, refer to "Doors" in this
chapter for further information.
Cycle the ignition out of the OFF position
to disarm the system.
NOTE:
The driver's door key cylinder and the lift -
gate button on the key fob cannot arm or
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
The vehicle security alarm remains armed
during power liftgate entry. Pushing the
liftgate button will not disarm the vehicle
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security alarm. If someone enters the
vehicle through the liftgate and opens any
door, the alarm will sound.
When the vehicle security alarm is armed,
the interior power door lock switches will
not unlock the doors.
The vehicle security alarm is designed to
protect your vehicle. However, you can create
conditions where the system will give you a
false alarm. If one of the previously
described arming sequences has occurred,
the vehicle security alarm will arm regardless
of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If
you remain in the vehicle and open a door,
the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm
the vehicle security alarm.
If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the
battery becomes disconnected, the vehicle
security alarm will remain armed when the
battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
Security System Manual Override
The vehicle security alarm will not arm if you
lock the doors using the manual door lock.
PREMIUM VEHICLE
SECURITY ALARM — IF
EQUIPPED
The premium vehicle security alarm system
monitors the doors, hood latch, and liftgate
for unauthorized entry and the ignition
switch for unauthorized operation. The
system also includes a dual function intru -
sion sensor and vehicle tilt sensor. The intru -
sion sensor monitors the vehicle interior for
motion. The vehicle tilt sensor monitors the
vehicle for any tilting actions (tow away, tire
removal, ferry transport, etc). A siren with
battery backup which senses interruptions of
power and communications is also included.
If a perimeter violation triggers the security
system, the siren will sound for 29 seconds
and the exterior lights will flash followed by
approximately five seconds of no activity.
This will continue for eight cycles if no action
is taken to disarm the system.
To Arm The System
Follow these steps to arm the security alarm:
1. Remove the key from the ignition system, refer to "Starting The Engine" in "Starting And Operating" in the Owner’s manual for
further information.
For vehicles equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry, make
sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF.
For vehicles not equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry, make
sure the vehicle ignition system is OFF
and the key is physically removed fromthe ignition.
2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the vehicle:
Push lock on the interior power doorlock switch with the driver and/or
passenger door open.
Push the lock button on the exterior passive entry door handle with a keyfob available in the same exterior zone,
r e

fer to “Doors” in this chapter for
further information.
Push the lock button on the key fob.
3. If any doors are open, close them.
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NOTE:
Once the security system is armed, it
remains in that state until you disarm it by
following either of the disarming proce-
dures described. If a power loss occurs
after arming the system, you must disarm
the system after restoring power to prevent
alarm activation.
The ultrasonic intrusion sensor (motion
detector) actively monitors your vehicle
every time you arm the security system. If
you prefer, you can turn off the ultrasonic
intrusion sensor when arming the security
system. To do so, push the lock button on
the key fob five times within five seconds
of arming the system (while the Vehicle
Security Light is flashing rapidly).
To Disarm The System
The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed
using any of the following methods:
Push the unlock button on the key fob.
Grasp the passive entry door handle to
unlock the door, refer to “Doors” in this
chapter for further information).
Cycle the vehicle’s ignition system out of
the OFF position.
For vehicles equipped with KeylessEnter-N-Go — Passive Entry, push the
START/STOP ignition button (requiresat least one valid key fob in the
vehicle).
For vehicles not equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry, insert a
valid Integrated Vehicle Key into the
ignition switch and turn the key to the ON position.
NOTE:
The driver's door key cylinder and the lift -
gate button on the key fob cannot arm or
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
The vehicle security alarm remains armed
during power liftgate entry. Pushing the
liftgate button will not disarm the vehicle
security alarm. If someone enters the
vehicle through the liftgate and opens any
door the alarm will sound.
When the vehicle security alarm is armed,
the interior power door lock switches will
not unlock the doors.
The ultrasonic intrusion sensor (motion
detector) actively monitors your vehicle
every time you arm the security system. If
you prefer, you can turn off the ultrasonic
intrusion sensor when arming the security
system. To do so, push the lock button on
the key fob five times within five seconds
of arming the system (while the vehicle
security light is flashing rapidly).
The vehicle security alarm is designed to
protect your vehicle; however, you can create
conditions where the system will give you a
false alarm. If one of the previously
described arming sequences has occurred,
the vehicle security alarm will arm regardless
of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If
you remain in the vehicle and open a door,
the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm
the vehicle security alarm.
If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the
battery becomes disconnected, the vehicle
security alarm will remain armed when the
battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the vehicle security alarm.
Security System Manual Override
The system will not arm if you lock the doors
using the manual door lock.
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4. Push and release the lock button on thekey fob within 10 seconds.
NOTE:
Your key fob can be unlinked to your memory
settings by pushing the set (S) button,
followed by pushing the unlock button on the
key fob within 10 seconds.
Memory Position Recall
NOTE:
The vehicle must be in PARK to recall
memory positions. If a recall is attempted
when the vehicle is not in PARK, a message
will display in the instrument cluster display.
To recall the memory settings for driver
one, push memory button (1) or the unlock
button on the key fob linked to memory
position 1.
To recall the memory settings for driver
two, push memory button (2) or the unlock
button on the key fob linked to memory
position 2.
A recall can be canceled by pushing any of
the memory buttons (S, 1, or 2) during a
recall. When a recall is canceled, the driver
seat will stop moving. A delay of one second
will occur before another recall can be
selected.
Front Heated Seats — If Equipped
The front heated seats control buttons are
located within the Uconnect system. You can
gain access to the control buttons through
the climate screen or the controls screen.
Press the heated seat button once to
turn the HI setting on.
Press the heated seat button a second
time to turn the LO setting on.
Press the heated seat button a third
time to turn the heating elements off.
If your vehicle is equipped with automatic
temperature controls with an integrated
center stack, or manual temperature
controls, you’ll find the heated seat switches
on the switch bank below the radio screen.
If the HI level setting is selected, the system
will automatically switch to LO level after
approximately 60 minutes of continuous
operation. At that time, the display will
change from HI to LO, indicating the change.
The LO level setting will turn off automati -
cally after approximately 45 minutes.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated
seats to operate. Vehicles With Remote Start — If Equipped
On models that are equipped with remote
start, the heated seats can be programmed to
come on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s
Manual for further information.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age,
chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaus-
tion or other physical condition must
exercise care when using the seat heater.
It may cause burns even at low tempera-
tures, especially if used for long periods
of time.
Do not place anything on the seat or
seatback that insulates against heat,
such as a blanket or cushion. This may
cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting
in a seat that has been overheated could
cause serious burns due to the increased
surface temperature of the seat.
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Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with ventilated
seats, the seat cushion and seat back will
have fans that draw the air from the
passenger compartment and move air
through fine perforations in the seat cover to
help keep the driver and front passenger
cooler in higher ambient temperatures. The
fans operate at two speeds, HI and LO.
The front ventilated seats control buttons are
located within the Uconnect system. You can
gain access to the control buttons through
the climate screen or the controls screen.
Press the ventilated seat button once to
choose HI.
Press the ventilated seat button a
second time to choose LO.
Press the ventilated seat button a third
time to turn the ventilated seat off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the venti -
lated seats to operate.
Vehicles With Remote Start — If Equipped

On models that are equipped with remote start,
the ventilated seats can be programmed to
come on during a remote start.
This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner's
Manual for further details.
40/20/40 Rear Seat Armrest— If Equipped
The center part of the rear seat can also be
used as a rear armrest with cup holders. Pull
the rear armrest tab to release it from the
seat and pull forward.
Rear Armrest
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the
risk of injury by restricting head movement in
the event of a rear impact. Head restraints
should be adjusted so that the top of the
head restraint is located above the top of
your ear.
NOTE:
Do not reverse the head restraints (making
the rear of the head restraint face forward) in
an attempt to gain additional clearance to
the back of your head.
WARNING!
Be certain that the seatback is securely
locked into position. If the seatback is not
securely locked into position the seat will
not provide the proper stability for child
seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
WARNING!
All occupants, including the driver,
should not operate a vehicle or sit in a
vehicle’s seat until the head restraints
are placed in their proper positions in
order to minimize the risk of neck injury
in the event of a crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improp -
erly adjusted or removed could cause
serious injury or death in the event of a
collision.
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NOTE:
The head restraints should only be removed
by qualified technicians, for service
purposes only. If either of the head restraints
require removal, see an authorized dealer.
STEERING WHEEL
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
This feature allows you to tilt the steering
column upward or downward. It also allows
you to lengthen or shorten the steering
column. The tilt/telescoping lever is located
below the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column.Tilt/Telescoping Lever To unlock the steering column, push the
control handle downward (toward the floor).
To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as
desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering
column, pull the steering wheel outward or
push it inward as desired. To lock the
steering column in position, push the control
handle upward until fully engaged.
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped
The steering wheel contains a heating
element that helps warm your hands in cold
weather. The heated steering wheel has only
one temperature setting. Once the heated
steering wheel has been turned on, it will
stay on until the operator turns it off. The
heated steering wheel may not turn on when
it is already warm.
The heated steering wheel control button is
located on the center instrument panel
below the touchscreen, as well as within the
climate or controls screen of the touch
-
screen.
Press the heated steering wheel button
once to turn the heating element on.
Press the heated steering wheel button
a second time to turn the heating element
off.
NOTE:
The engine must be running for the heated
steering wheel to operate.
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote
start, the heated steering wheel can be
programmed to come on during a remote
start.
This feature can be programmed through the
Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” in the Owner’s
Manual for further information.
WARNING!
ALL the head restraints MUST be
reinstalled in the vehicle to properly
protect the occupants.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column
while driving or driving with the steering
column unlocked, could cause the driver
to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious
injury or death.
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