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PEDESTRIAN ALERT SYSTEM
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 61).
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
Use the key blade, power door lock control
or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
Note:
Do not use the door latch assembly
to attach any accessory, such as handles or
steps, as this can cause damage to your
vehicle.
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.
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)
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.
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.
Note:
The rear doors do not open using the
interior door handles if your vehicle has the
rear door lock disable feature, or with the
child locks enabled.
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Remote Control (If Equipped)
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.
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. Driver door mode
only unlocks the driver door 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.
Independent Liftgate Unlocking
Feature
(If Equipped)
This feature allows you to unlock the
liftgate independent of the other doors.
Unlocking
The liftgate unlocks when you press the
liftgate release button on the overhead
console with the ignition on.
Liftgate Timed Release (If Equipped)
Switch the ignition to the run, start or
accessory position. Press the liftgate release button
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
79). You can then open the liftgate using
the exterior liftgate release button.
Once the 45 second timer expires, the
lamp turns off and the liftgate no longer
opens. Press the liftgate release button on
the overhead console again to restart the
timer.
Note: The liftgate does not unlock when
you electronically unlock all the doors using
the remote control or power door lock
control, if your vehicle has this feature.
Note: You can also unlock the liftgate by
inserting the key blade into the liftgate lock
cylinder, or by pressing the liftgate release
button on the remote control, if your vehicle
has this feature.
Locking
The liftgate locks when any of the
following occur:
• You open and close the liftgate after
you press the liftgate release button
on the overhead console.
• The 45 second timer expires.
Global Lock and Unlock
Global lock and unlock coordinates the
liftgate lock state with the four doors.
When switching the doors to an unlock
state, open the liftgate using the exterior
liftgate release button. When you switch
the doors to the locked state, this locks the
liftgate.
Note: You can also unlock the liftgate by
inserting the key blade into the liftgate lock
cylinder.
Illuminated Entry
(If Equipped)
The interior lamps and some exterior
lamps illuminate when you unlock the
doors with the remote control.
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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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MANUAL LIFTGATE
WARNING: It is extremely
dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death. WARNING:
Make sure that you fully
close the liftgate to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. If you
are unable to fully close the liftgate,
open the air vents or the windows to
allow fresh air to enter your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example
a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components. Opening with the Outside Control
Button
Press the control button to the right of the
rear view camera to unlatch the liftgate
and then lift to open.
Opening with the Remote Control
(If Equipped)
Press the button to unlock the
liftgate. The liftgate unlocks for
45 seconds, during which time
you can open the liftgate using the outside
control button.
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