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1.Air Vents 0188.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0125.
IntelliBeam System Button (If Equipped).
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0122.
3. Manual Mode 0213.
4. Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 096 or
Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 094.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Display.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0109 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 111.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 088.
6. Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0217.
All-Wheel Drive Button (If Equipped). See
Driver Mode Control 0218.
Sport Mode Button (If Equipped) or Tow/
Haul Mode Button (If Equipped). See
Driver Mode Control 0218.
7. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0124. 8.
Hazard Warning Flashers 0125.
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
0 231 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0242 (If
Equipped).
9. Infotainment Controls. See Overview
0 130.
10. Dual Automatic Climate Control System
0183.
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 040
(If Equipped).
11. Wireless Charging 091 (If Equipped).
12. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 210.
13. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition
Positions 0203.
14. Steering Wheel Controls 087.
15. Horn 088.
16. Steering Wheel Adjustment 087 (Out
of View). 17.
Cruise Control 0219.
Adaptive Cruise Control (Advanced) 0221
(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 087 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 235 (If Equipped).
18. Hood Release. See Hood0259.
19. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 0102.
20. Exterior Lamp Controls 0122.
21. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0125.
22. Electric Parking Brake 0215.
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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
Qon the interior door is
pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and an RKE
transmitter is left in the vehicle, the horn
will chirp three times after all doors are
closed. To turn on or off see Vehicle
Personalization 0114.
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 RKE transmitters inside. If an RKE
transmitter is not detected, the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display NO
REMOTE DETECTED and the horn will chirp
three times. This occurs only once each time
the vehicle is driven.
Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the touch pad on the liftgate handle
to open the liftgate if the RKE transmitter is
within 1 m (3 ft). Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak transmitter
battery, see
Door Locks015.
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. The
vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or
stolen transmitters no longer work. Each
vehicle can have up to eight transmitters
matched to it.
Programming with Recognized Transmitters
A new transmitter can be programmed to
the vehicle when there are two recognized
transmitters.
To program, the vehicle must be off and all
of the transmitters, both currently
recognized and new, must be with you.
1. Press the button on the side of the RKE transmitter near the bottom and pull the
key out. Never pull the key out without
pressing the button.
2. Place the two recognized transmitters in the cupholder. 3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the
driver door handle. See Door Locks015.
Insert the vehicle key of the new
transmitter into the key lock cylinder on
the driver door handle and turn the key,
counterclockwise, to the unlock position
five times within 10 seconds.
The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE #3,
4, 5, ETC.
4. Remove the top tray and the rubber mat inside the center console storage area.
Place the new transmitter into the
transmitter pocket.
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5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When thetransmitter is learned the DIC display
will show that it is ready to program the
next transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press the
transmitter
KorQbutton.
To program additional transmitters,
repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional transmitters are
programmed, press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
7. Put the key back into the transmitter.
8. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 015.
Programming without Recognized
Transmitters
If two currently recognized transmitters are
not available, follow this procedure to
program up to eight transmitters. This
feature is not available in Canada. This
procedure will take approximately
30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must
be off and all of the transmitters you wish
to program must be with you. 1. Press the button on the side of the RKE
transmitter near the bottom and pull the
key out. Never pull the key out without
pressing the button.
2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See Door Locks015.
Insert the vehicle key of the transmitter
into the key lock cylinder on the driver
door handle and turn the key,
counterclockwise, to the unlock position
five times within 10 seconds.
The DIC displays REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO
LEARN and then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
The DIC display will again show REMOTE
LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
4. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After the third time all previously known
transmitters will no longer work with the
vehicle. Remaining transmitters can be
relearned during the next steps.
The DIC display should now show READY
FOR REMOTE # 1.
5. Remove the top tray and the rubber matinside the center console storage area.
Place the new transmitter into the
transmitter pocket.
6. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the transmitter is learned the DIC display
will show that it is ready to program the
next transmitter.
7. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press the
transmitter
KorQbutton.
To program additional transmitters,
repeat Steps 4–6.
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When all additional transmitters are
programmed, press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
8. Put the key back into the transmitter.
9. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 015.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
When the vehicle is started, if the
transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may
display NO REMOTE DETECTED or NO
REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN
TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR
VEHICLE. The DIC may also display REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY. To start the vehicle:
1. Remove the top tray and the rubber mat
inside the center console storage area.
Place the new transmitter into the
transmitter pocket.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and
ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the transmitter battery as soon
as possible.
Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with the RKE
transmitter. The transmitter contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can
occur, resulting in severe injury or death.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not touch
metal surfaces on the RKE transmitter
when it has been exposed to extreme
heat. These surfaces can be hot to the
touch at temperatures above 59 °C
(138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the transmitter.
Static from your body could damage the
transmitter.
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Caution
Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect type could potentially create
a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to instructions
and local laws. Do not attempt to burn,
crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to environments
with extremely low air pressures or high
temperatures.
Replace the battery in the transmitter soon
if the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY.
To replace the battery:
1. Press the button on the bottom of the RKE transmitter to remove the key.
Never pull the key out without pressing
the button.
2. Insert a flat, thin object and remove theback cover.
3. Remove the old battery using a flat, nonmetal object.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side toward the back cover. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Push together the transmitter.
6. Insert the key back into the RKE transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start
The vehicle has a remote starting feature
that starts the engine from outside of the
vehicle.
/:This button is on the RKE transmitter.
Laws in some communities may restrict the
use of remote starters. For example, some
laws may require a person using the remote
start to have the vehicle in view when doing
so. Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature if the
vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle could run
out of fuel.
The RKE transmitter range may be less while
the vehicle is running.
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Memory Mirrors
The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See
Memory Seats037.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. See Lane Change
Alert (LCA) 0240.
Side Blind Zone Alert
The vehicle may have Side Blind Zone Alert.
See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) 0240.
Heated Mirrors
K:Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” underDual
Automatic Climate Control System 0183.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
The driver outside mirror automatically
adjusts for the glare of headlamps from
behind.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with reverse tilt mirrors and
memory seats, the passenger and/or driver
mirror tilts to a preselected position when
the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the
curb to be seen when parallel parking. The mirror(s) may move from their tilted
position when:
.The vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse),
or remains in R (Reverse) for about
30 seconds.
.The vehicle is turned off.
.The vehicle is driven in R (Reverse) above
a set speed.
To turn this feature on or off, see Vehicle
Personalization 0114.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view
of the area behind the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the
mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with
water.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the
glare of headlamps from behind. The
dimming feature comes on when the vehicle
is started.
Rear Camera Mirror
If equipped, this automatic dimming mirror
provides a wide angle camera view of the
area behind the vehicle.
Pull the tab rearward to turn on the display.
Push the tab forward to turn it off. When
off, the mirror is automatic dimming. Adjust
the mirror for a clear view of the area
behind the vehicle while the display is off.
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To adjust the brightness, press the
button (1) on the back of the rearview
mirror without covering the light sensor (2).
Each button press cycles the brightness
between five settings.
{Warning
The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has a
limited view. Portions of the road,
vehicles, and other objects may not be
seen. Do not drive or park the vehicle
using only this camera. Objects may
appear closer than they are. Check the
outside mirrors or glance over your
shoulder when making lane changes or
merging. Failure to use proper care may
result in injury, death, or vehicle damage.
The camera that provides the Rear Camera
Mirror (RCM) image is above the license
plate, next to the Rear Vision Camera (RVC).
Troubleshooting
If the tab is in the rearward position and a
blue screen and
dare displayed in the
mirror and the display shuts off, see your
dealer for service.
The RCM may not work properly or display
a clear image if:
.There is glare from the sun or headlamps.
This may obstruct objects from view.
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2, orB(Exit) until two beeps sound. To
manually recall these positions, press and
hold 1, 2, or
Buntil the saved position is
reached. Follow the instructions under
“Saving Memory Positions.”
The vehicle identifies the current driver’s RKE
transmitter number (1–8). See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 07.
Only RKE transmitters 1 and 2 can be used
for automatic memory recalls. A Driver
Information Center (DIC) welcome message
indicating the transmitter number may
display for the first few ignition cycles
following a transmitter change. For Seat
Entry Memory to work properly, save the
positions to the memory button (1 or 2)
matching the RKE transmitter number
displayed in the DIC welcome message.
Carry the linked RKE transmitter when
entering the vehicle.
Vehicle Personalization Settings
.To have the Seat Entry Memory
movement begin when the vehicle is
started, select the Settings menu, then
Vehicle, then Seating Position, and then
Seat Entry Memory. Select On or Off. See
“Seat Entry Memory” later in this section.
.To begin Seat Exit Memory movement
when the vehicle is turned off and the
driver door is opened, or when the vehicle
is turned off with the driver door already
opened, select the Settings menu, then
Vehicle, then Seating Position, and then
Seat Exit Memory. Select On or Off. See
“Seat Exit Memory”later in this section.
.SeeVehicle Personalization 0114 for
additional setting information.
Identifying Driver Number
To identify the driver number: 1. Move your RKE transmitter away from the vehicle.
2. Start the vehicle with another key or RKE transmitter. The DIC should display the
driver number for the other RKE
transmitter. Turn the vehicle off and
remove the key or RKE transmitter from
the vehicle.
3. Start the vehicle with the initial key or RKE transmitter. The DIC should display
the driver number of your RKE
transmitter.
Saving Memory Positions
Read these instructions completely before
saving memory positions. To save preferred driving positions 1 and 2:
1. Turn the vehicle on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY.
A DIC welcome message may indicate
driver number 1 or 2.
2. Adjust all available memory features to the desired driving position.
3. Press and release SET; a beep will sound.
4. Immediately press and hold the 1 or 2 memory button matching the above
DIC welcome message until two beeps
sound.
If too much time passes between
releasing SET and pressing 1, the
memory position will not be saved and
two beeps will not sound. Repeat
Steps 3 and 4.
1 or 2 corresponds to the driver number.
See “Identifying Driver Number”
previously in this section.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second driver using 1 or 2.
To save the position for
Band Seat Exit
Memory features, repeat Steps 1–4 using
B. This saves the position for getting out
of the vehicle.