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Humidity Sensor
The Humidity Sensor helps prevent the
windows from fogging up. The AUTO function
(indicator illuminated) must be on for the
Humidity Sensor to function.
When outside temperature is low, the system
may turn the compressor on and turn air recir-
culation off for safer driving.
Stop/Start
The Stop/Start system shuts off the engine
when the vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h), as
a fuel conservation measure.
In order to maintain comfort in the cabin, the
Stop/Start feature will not activate if any of the
following conditions exist:
The Climate Control system is in AUTO mode
(indicator illuminated), and the vehicle has
yet to reach the set temperature
The Climate Control system is in LO
maximum cooling
The Climate Control system is in HI
maximum heating
The Climate Control system is in the
MAX-DEF status
When the Stop/Start system is active, the
engine will restart if the inside temperature
changes significantly, or if the LO setting, or
MAX-DEF setting, is activated. With Stop/Start system on (engine is OFF), air
flow is reduced to keep the compartment
comfort conditions for longer.
Until the temperature drastically changes
within the cabin, the climate control system
will continue to maintain the temperature
while the engine is off. By deactivating the
Stop/Start system with the button (located
by the headlight switch), the climate control
system operates normally according to the
settings.

NOTE:

In harsh climate conditions, limit the use of
the Stop/Start system to prevent the
compressor from continuously switching on
and off. This will cause rapid misting of the
windows and the accumulation of humidity
in the passenger compartment.
When the Stop/Start system is on, the
climate control system will always take air in
from outside, reducing the probability of the
windows fogging up.
System Maintenance
In winter months, the Climate Control system
must be turned on at least once a month for
approximately 10 minutes.
Have the system inspected at an authorized
dealer before the summer.
INTERIOR STORAGE AND
EQUIPMENT
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the
passenger side of the instrument panel.
Opening The Glove Compartment
Pull the release handle to open the glove
compartment.
When the glove compartment is opened, a
light turns on to illuminate the inside of the
compartment.

NOTE:

If equipped with a lock, unlock the glove
compartment by placing the emergency key
in the lock on the handle.
Do not insert large objects that will prevent
the glove compartment from closing
completely.
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Center Console
The center console storage compartment is
located between the front seats.
To access the center console storage, lift the
upper part of the center console as shown
below.Center Console
Rear Armrest
The rear armrest is foldable and can be stored
in the backrest.
To lower the armrest, pull on the tab located
at the top of the seatback and fold it down -
ward.
To close the armrest, lift it until it is inserted
into the backrest.
There are two cupholders and a phone
compartment inside the armrest.
Rear Cupholder

NOTE:

The armrest was not designed to support the
weight of an adult passenger or a child. Only
use it to hold drinks or small objects.
Power Outlets
The Instrument Panel Power Outlet is located
on the center stack under the climate controls.
It will only operate when the ignition is in the
ON/RUN position.
Instrument Panel Power Outlet

NOTE:

Do not connect devices, with a power rating
higher than 180 W, to the outlet. Do not use
power adapters that do not fit the outlet as this
may damage it.
Luggage Compartment Power Outlet
There is an additional power outlet located on
the left side of the luggage compartment. It will
only operate when the ignition is in the ON/
RUN position.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a glove
compartment in the open position. Driving
with the glove compartment open may
result in injury in a collision.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console
compartment lid in the open position.
Driving with the console compartment lid
open may result in injury in a collision.
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Luggage Compartment Power Outlet

NOTE:

Do not connect devices with powers higher
than 150 W to the socket. Do not damage the
outlet by using unsuitable adapters.
115 Volt Power Inverter — If Equipped
The power inverter is located inside of the
center console. It can be used for small
battery-powered electrical appliances with
powers up to 150 W (e.g. cameras, video
camera, tablets, razors, etc.)

NOTE:

Do not connect devices with powers higher
than 150 W to the socket. Do not damage the
socket by using unsuitable adapters. Power Inverter
Cigar Lighter And Ash Tray — If Equipped
If equipped, the cigar lighter is located on the
bottom of the center stack, in front of the
cupholders.
To activate the cigar lighter, push in and wait a
few seconds. Once the cigar lighter has
returned to its original position, it is ready for
use.

NOTE:

Always ensure the cigar lighter is turned off
when not in use.
1 — Cigar Lighter
If equipped, the ash tray is a removable plastic
container located inside the cupholder.
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped
Wireless Charging Pad

Your vehicle may be equipped with a 15 W (3 A)
Qi wireless charging pad located inside of the
center console. This charging pad is designed
to wirelessly charge your Qi enabled mobile
phone. Qi is a standard that uses magnetic
induction to transfer power to your mobile
device.

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Your mobile phone must be designed for Qi
wireless charging.

NOTE:

Do not place the key fob or any other type of
metal/magnetized object inside the mobile
phone housing or near the wireless
charging pad.
Be sure to place the mobile device correctly
(display facing upward) on the wireless
charging pad.
The ignition must be in the ON/RUN position
in order for the phone to charge.
To avoid interference with the key fob
search, the wireless charging pad will stop
charging when any door is opened.The following messages will display in the
radio system:
“Your phone is being charged” — The phone
has begun to charge.
“Phone Fully Charged” — The phone has
completed charging its battery.
“Foreign Object Detected” — The phone is
not enabled for wireless charging or an
object that is not permitted has been placed
on the wireless charging pad.
“Unavailable System” — There is a malfunc
-
tion with the wireless charging pad.
The driver can deactivate these messages
through the radio system. Refer to the Infor -
mation and Entertainment System Owner’s
Manual Supplement for further information.
POWER WINDOWS
Power Window Controls
The power window switches work with the igni -
tion in the ACC or ON/RUN position and for
three minutes after the ignition has been
placed in the OFF position. When one of the
front doors is opened, this operation is
disabled.
The window controls on the driver's door
control all the door windows. Power Window Switches
The passenger door windows can also be oper -
ated by using the single window controls on
the passenger door trim panel.
To open the window part way (manually), push
the window switch down briefly and release.
Push past the detent to activate “continuous
automatic” operation.
If the button is pushed again, the window will
stop in the desired position.
Pull the window switch to the first detent to
move the window upward. Pull the window
switch to the second detent, and the window
will go up automatically.
CAUTION!
The key fob should not be placed on the
charging pad or within 15 cm (150 mm) of
it. Doing so can cause excessive heat
buildup and damage to the fob. Placing the
fob in close proximity of the charging pad
blocks the fob from being detected by the
vehicle and prevents the vehicle from
starting.
1 — Front Left Window Switch
2 — Front Right Window Switch
3 — Rear Right Window Switch
4 — Window Lockout Switch
5 — Rear Left Window Switch
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To close the window, pull the window switch
up. To stop the window during Auto-Up opera-
tion, push or pull the window switch again.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
The vehicle is equipped with an anti-pinch
safety device for closing the windows.
If the safety system senses any obstacle while
the window is closing, it will stop the window’s
movement and reverse it, depending on its
position.
This device is also useful if the windows are
activated accidentally by children inside the
vehicle.
The anti-pinch safety function is activated both
during the manual and the automatic opera -
tion of the window.
When the anti-pinch system is activated, the
window closing is immediately interrupted.
Then the window closing is automatically reversed and the window lowers by about
8 inches (20 cm) in relation to the first stop
position. The window cannot be operated
during this time.

NOTE:

In the event of an error, or if the anti-pinch
protection is activated three consecutive
times, the automatic closing operation of the
window will be deactivated. In order to restore
the correct operation of the system, the
window must be lowered.
Power Window System Initialization

If power supply is interrupted, the electric
window automatic operation must be reinitial
-
ized.

To perform the initialization procedure, which
must be done on each door with the doors
closed, manually fully close the window to be
initialized.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the
perception of pressure on the ears or a heli -
copter-type sound in the ears. Your vehicle
may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows
down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a
normal occurrence and can be minimized. If
the buffeting occurs with the rear windows
open, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust
the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting
or open any window.
POWER SUNROOF — IF
EQUIPPED
Power Sunroof
The power sunroof consists of a single glass
panel and is fitted with a power sunshade the
full length of the panel.
Operation of the sunroof is only possible with
the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position

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Sunroof And Power Shade Buttons
WARNING!
Never leave children unattended in a
vehicle, and do not let children play with
power windows. Do not leave the key fob in
or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children. 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.
1 — Power Shade Open/Close
2 — Sunroof Open/Close Button
3 — Vent Open/Close
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The sunroof has three preset positions:
Fully closed
Comfort (intermediate opening)
Fully open

NOTE:

You cannot have the sunshade closed when
the sunroof is open.
Opening And Closing The Sunroof
To open the sunroof’s front panel, push the
open/close button toward the rear of the
vehicle to open to the comfort position (half
way). Pushing the button a second time will
open to the fully open position.
To close the sunroof, push the open/close
button toward the front of the vehicle. The roof
will close completely.
The automatic motion can be interrupted in
any position by pushing the open/close button
again.
Venting Sunroof
To bring the roof into vent position, push and
release the vent button.
This type of vent opening can be activated
regardless of the position of the sunroof.
When starting with the roof in the closed posi -
tion, pushing the vent button automatically
causes the sunroof to open to the vent posi -
tion. If the roof is already open, the button
must be held until the roof reaches the
vent-opening position.
Pushing the vent button again during auto -
matic movement of the roof will stop it.
Sunshade Operation
The sunshade is power operated.
Push the Power Shade open/close button
toward the rear of the vehicle to open the sun
shade.
Push the Power Shade open/close button
toward the front of the vehicle to close the sun
shade.
The automatic motion can be interrupted in
any position by pushing the Power Shade
open/close button again.
Pinch Protect Feature
The sunroof has an anti-pinch safety system
capable of detecting the presence of an
obstacle during the closing movement. If an
obstacle is detected, the system intervenes
and the movement of the sunroof is immedi -
ately reversed.
Re-Initialization Procedure
Automatic operation of the sunroof must be
re-initialized in case of faulty sunroof opera -
tion. It may also be necessary to initialize the
sunroof after the vehicle’s battery has been
disconnected and then reconnected.

NOTE:

The anti-pinch safety device is deactivated
during the re-initialization procedure.
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 ignition in the ON/
RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unat -
tended 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 passen -
gers 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.
CAUTION!
Do not open the sun roof if a roof rack or
crossbars are fitted. Do not open the sun
roof if there is snow or ice on it: you may
damage it.
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Proceed as follows:
1. With the ignition in the ON/RUN position,make sure the sunroof glass is fully closed
(sunshade open).
2. Open the driver’s side door, and place the ignition in the OFF position.
3. Within five seconds, place the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
4. Within 10 seconds, push and hold the sunroof close switch (forward). After 8 -
10 seconds of holding the switch, the
re-initialization process will begin.
Continue to hold the switch while the
sunroof motor cycles, and the sunshade
will fully close.
5. Once the sunroof glass and the power sunshade have stopped motion, release
the sunroof close switch, then push and
hold it again within five seconds. Continue
to hold the switch while the sunshade fully
opens, the sunroof glass fully opens,
followed by the glass fully closing then the
sunshade fully closing.
6. Release the switch once all of the opera -
tions stop. Re-initialization of the sunroof
motors is now complete.

NOTE:

If the switch is released prior to full completion
of the operations described, the entire
re-initialization procedure must be repeated
from step 1. 7. Confirm express operations for the
sunroof glass and sunshade are functional
for opening and closing operations.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft
cloth to clean the glass panel. Periodically
check for and clear out any debris that may
have collected in the tracks.
HOOD
Opening The Hood
To open the hood, two latches must be
released.
1. Pull the release lever located underneaththe driver’s side of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever 2. Lift the hood slightly. Move the underhood
latch from right to left to release the hood.
Hood Latch Location
3. Raise the hood completely. The operation is assisted by the addition of two gas props
which hold it in the open position.

NOTE:

Do not tamper with the props and assist the
hood while lifting it.
Use both hands to lift the hood. Before
lifting, check that the windshield wiper arms
are not raised from the windshield or in
operation. Also, ensure that the vehicle is
stationary and that the Electric Park Brake
is engaged.
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Closing The Hood
To close, lower the hood to approximately
16 inches (40 cm) from the engine compart-
ment then let it drop. Make sure that the hood
is completely closed and fully latched.

NOTE:

Since the hood is equipped with a double
locking system, one for each side, you must
check that it is closed on each side.
POWER LIFTGATE
Unlocking of the liftgate is electrically oper -
ated and is deactivated when the vehicle is in
motion.
If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it
is closing or opening, the liftgate will automat -
ically reverse to the closed or open position,
provided it meets sufficient resistance.
Opening
The liftgate may be released in several ways:
Pressing the liftgate release button on the
key fob twice within five seconds
Pushing the external liftgate release switch
(when the liftgate is unlocked)
Lifting the interior liftgate release button on
the driver’s door panel trim.
External Liftgate Release Switch
Interior Liftgate Release The turn signal indicators will blink and the
interior lights will turn on when the liftgate is
opened. They turn off automatically when the
liftgate is closed.
The lights turn off automatically after a few
minutes if the liftgate is left open.
A signal will chime while the liftgate is opening
or closing.

NOTE:

You can stop the liftgate from moving by
pushing the interior liftgate release button
again.
Liftgate Emergency Opening
There is a panel on the luggage compartment
interior trim, next to the liftgate lock, acces
-
sible by folding down the rear seat backrest,
which allows access to the manual lock
release.
Manual Lock Release Location
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before
driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in
motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
1 — Interior Liftgate Release Switch
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