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Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key
Fob To Memory
Your key fob can be programmed to recall one of two
pre-programmed memory profiles by pushing the unlock
button on the key fob.
NOTE:
Before programming your key fob you must select the
“Personal Settings Linked to Key Fob” feature through the
Uconnect Settings. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi-
media” for further information.
To program your key fob, perform the following:
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position.
2. Select a desired memory profile 1 or 2.
NOTE:
If a memory profile has not already been set, refer to
"Programming The Memory Feature" in this section for
instructions on how to set a memory profile.
3. Once the profile has been recalled, push and release the set (S) button on the memory switch. 4. Push and release button (1) or (2) accordingly. “Memory
Profile Set” (1 or 2) will display in the instrument cluster.
5. Push and release the lock button on the key fob within 10 seconds.
NOTE:
Your key fob can be unlinked to your memory settings by
pushing the set (S) button, and then within 10 seconds,
pushing the unlock button on the key fob.
Memory Position Recall
NOTE:
The vehicle speed must be lower than 5 mph (8 km/h) to
recall memory positions. If a recall is attempted when the
vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), a message will
be displayed in the instrument cluster display.
Driver One Memory Position Recall
• To recall the memory settings for driver one using the memory buttons on the door panel, push memory button
(1).
• To recall the memory settings for driver one using the key fob, push the unlock button on the key fob linked to
memory position 1.
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Driver Two Memory Position Recall
• To recall the memory setting for driver two using thememory buttons on the door panel, push memory button
(2).
• To recall the memory settings for driver two using the key fob, push the unlock button on the key fob linked to
memory position 2.
A recall can be cancelled by pushing any of the memory
buttons during a recall (S, 1, or 2). When a recall is canceled,
the driver's seat and the power pedals (if equipped) stop
moving. A delay of one second will occur before another
recall can be selected.
Easy Entry/Exit Seat
This feature provides automatic driver’s seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle.
The distance the driver’s seat moves depends on where you
have the driver’s seat positioned when you remove the key
fob from the ignition.
• When you remove the key fob from the ignition, the driver’s seat will move about 2.4 inches (60 mm) rearward
if the driver’s seat position is greater than or equal to 2.7 inches (67.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will
return to its previously set position when you place the
ignition into the ACC or RUN position.
• When you remove the key fob from the ignition, the driver’s seat will move to a position 0.3 inches (7.7 mm)
forward of the rear stop if the driver’s seat position is
between 0.9 inches and 2.7 inches (22.7 mm and 67.7 mm)
forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its previ -
ously set position when you place the ignition to the ACC
or RUN position.
• The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the driver’s seat position is less than 0.9 inches (22.7 mm)
forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no benefit
to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or Easy
Entry.
Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy
Entry and Easy Exit position.
NOTE:
The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle
is delivered from the factory. The Easy Entry/Exit feature is
enabled (or later disabled) through the programmable
features in the Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.
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NOTE:
• Always adjust the pedals to a position that allows fullpedal travel.
• Further small adjustments may be necessary to find the best possible seat/pedal position.
• For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat, you can use your key fob or the memory switch on the driver’s
door trim panel to return the adjustable pedals to
pre-programmed positions.
• Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in this chapter for further information.MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
The mirror head can be adjusted up, down, left, and right for
various drivers. The mirror should be adjusted to center on
the view through the rear window.

Headlight glare from vehicles behind you can be reduced by
moving the small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward the windshield).

Adjusting Rearview Mirror
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or
impede its ability to move, as it may cause damage to the
pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if
movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable
pedal's path.
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Cargo Light With Bed Lights — If Equipped
The cargo light and bed lights (if equipped) are turned on by
pushing the cargo lights button located on the lower half of
the headlight switch.Cargo/Bed Lights Button On Headlight Switch
If the vehicle’s speed is 0 mph (0 km/h), these lights can also
be turned on using the switch located just inside the pickup
box, on the lower part of the bed light lens. A telltale will illu-
minate in the instrument cluster display when these lights
are on. Pushing the switch a second time will turn the lights
off. NOTE:
The cargo light will automatically turn off if the vehicle is
shifted into NEUTRAL or DRIVE, and will turn back on
when the vehicle is shifted into PARK or REVERSE. The bed
lights are not affected by gear selection.
Bed Light Switch In Truck Bed
The cargo light and bed lights (if equipped) will turn on for
approximately 60 seconds when a key fob unlock button is
pushed, as part of the Illuminated Entry feature.
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Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding is
provided for both the interior and exterior lights.
If the ignition is OFF and any door is left ajar for 10 minutes
or the dimmer control is rotated all the way up to the dome
on position for 10 minutes, the interior lights will automati-
cally turn off.
NOTE:
Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is ON.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition is placed in the
OFF position, the exterior lights will automatically turn off
after eight minutes. If the headlights are turned on and left
on for eight minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior
lights will automatically turn off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened, the ambient dimmer control is rotated to
the highest detent, or the Dome ON button is pushed on the
overhead console. Also, if your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), and the unlock button is
pushed on the key fob, the courtesy and dome lights will
turn on.
Courtesy/Reading Lights
The overhead console lights can also be operated individu-
ally as reading lights by pushing the corresponding buttons.
Front Courtesy/Reading Lights
1 — Reading Light On/Off Buttons
2 — Dome Defeat Button
3 — Dome ON Button
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With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the right
dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the
instrument panel lights. Rotating the left dimmer control will
adjust the interior and ambient light levels.
NOTE:
The dimming of the touchscreen is programmable through
the Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi-
media” for further details.
Illuminated Entry
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the key fob to
unlock the doors or open any door.
This feature also turns on the puddle lamps located beneath
the outside mirrors (if equipped).
The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds, or
they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is
placed in the ON/RUN position from the OFF position.
The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy
lights will not turn off if the Dome ON button on the over -
head console is pushed.
The illuminated entry system will not operate if the Dome
Defeat button on the overhead console is pushed. NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with Illuminated Approach lights
under the outside mirrors, they can also be turned off by
pushing the Dome Defeat button.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windshield Wipers
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the
multifunction lever. Turn the end of the lever to select the
desired wiper speed.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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The power window controls located on the driver's door trim
panel have up-down switches that give you fingertip control
of all power windows. There is a single opening and closing
switch on the front passenger door for passenger window
control and on the rear doors for rear window control. The
windows will operate when the ignition switch is placed in
the ON/RUN or ACC position, and for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition is placed in the OFF position or until a front
door is opened.
NOTE:
The Key Off Power Delay feature will allow the power
windows to operate for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is
placed in the OFF position. This feature is cancelled when
either front door is opened.Auto-Down
Both the driver and front passenger window switch have an
Auto-Down feature. Push the window switch past the first
detent, release, and the window will go down automatically.
To cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the switch in
either the up or down direction and release the switch.
To stop the window from going all the way down during the
Auto-Down operation, pull up on the switch briefly.
To open the window part way, push to the switch to the first
detent and release it when you want the window to stop.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If
Equipped
Pull the window switch fully upward to the second detent,
release, and the window will go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up during the
Auto-Up operation, push down on the switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window switch to the
first detent and release when you want the window to stop.
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a vehicle. Do not
leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in a location
accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC
or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unattended
children, can become entrapped by the windows while
operating the power window switches. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.
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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
Single Pane Power Sunroof — If Equipped
The power sunroof switches are located on the overhead
console between the courtesy/reading lights.Power Sunroof Switches
1 — Opening/Closing Sunroof
2 — Venting Sunroof
WARNING!
• Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the key fob
in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil -
dren. Do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped
with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. Occupants, particularly unattended children,
can become entrapped by the power sunroof while
operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be
seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt
properly and make sure all passengers are also properly
secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object, to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
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