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Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an 
authorized dealer. This procedure consists of 
programming a blank key fob to the vehicle 
electronics. A blank key fob is one that has never 
been programmed.
NOTE:
When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer system 
serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an 
authorized dealer.
Keys must be ordered to the correct key cut to 
match the vehicle locks.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents 
unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the 
engine. The system does not need to be armed or 
activated. Operation is automatic, regardless of 
whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
The system uses a key fob, keyless push button 
ignition and a Radio Frequency (RF) receiver to 
prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. Therefore, 
only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle 
can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The 
system cannot reprogram a key fob obtained from 
another vehicle. After placing the ignition in the ON/RUN position, 
the Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three 
seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains on 
after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a 
problem with the electronics. In addition, if the light 
begins to flash after the bulb check, it indicates 
that someone attempted to start the engine with 
an invalid key fob. In the event that a valid key fob 
is used to start the engine but there is an issue 
with the vehicle electronics, the engine will start 
and shut off after two seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal 
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 
10 seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the 
electronics. Should this occur, have the vehicle 
serviced as soon as possible by an authorized 
dealer.
All of the key fobs provided with your new vehicle 
have been programmed to the vehicle electronics  
Ú
page 273.
NOTE:A key fob that has not been programmed is also 
considered an invalid key.
IGNITION SWITCH  
KEYLESS ENTER ‘N GO™ IGNITION
This feature allows the driver to operate the 
ignition switch with the push of a button as long as 
the key fob is in the passenger compartment.
The START/STOP ignition button has several 
operating modes that are labeled and will 
illuminate when in position. These modes are OFF, 
ACC, ON/RUN, and START.
START/STOP Ignition Button
CAUTION!
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not 
compatible with some aftermarket Remote Start 
systems. Use of these systems may result in 
vehicle starting problems and loss of security 
protection.
1 — OFF
2 — ACC
3 — ON/RUN
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The push button ignition can be placed in the 
following modes:
OFF
 
The engine is stopped.
Some electrical devices (e.g. power locks, 
alarm, etc.) are still available.
ACC
Engine is not started.
Some electrical devices are available (e.g. 
power windows).
ON/RUN  
Driving position.
All electrical devices are available (e.g. climate 
controls, etc.).
START 
The engine will start (when brake pedal is 
pressed).
NOTE:If the ignition switch does not change the mode by 
pushing the button, the key fob may have a low or 
depleted battery. In this situation, a back up 
method can be used to operate the ignition switch. 
Put the nose side (side opposite of the emergency 
key) of the key fob against the START/STOP 
ignition button and push to operate the ignition 
switch.
 Depleted Key Fob Battery Procedure
NOTE:
When opening the driver's door with the ignition 
in ON/RUN (engine not running), a chime will 
sound to remind you to place the ignition in the 
OFF position. In addition to the chime, the 
message will display “Ignition Or Accessory On” 
in the cluster.
For more information on normal engine starting 
procedures, see  Ú
page 86.
WARNING!
When exiting the vehicle, always remove the 
key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with 
access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended 
is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child 
or others could be seriously or fatally injured. 
Children should be warned not to touch the 
parking brake, brake pedal or the gear 
selector.
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 ON/RUN 
position. A child could operate power 
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside parked 
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup 
may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves. 
Always remove key fob from the vehicle and lock 
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
WARNING!
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TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE 
To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote Start 
system, either push and release the unlock button 
on the key fob to unlock the doors, or unlock the 
vehicle using Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Passive Entry 
via the door handles, and disarm the Vehicle 
Security system (if equipped). Then, prior to the 
end of the 15 minute cycle, push and release the 
START/STOP ignition button.
The Remote Start system will turn the engine off 
with another push and release of the Remote Start 
button on the key fob, or if the engine is allowed to 
run for the entire 15 minute cycle. Once the 
ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position, the 
climate controls will resume the previously set 
operations (temperature, blower control, etc.).
NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system 
will disable for two seconds after receiving a 
valid Remote Start request.
For vehicles equipped with the Keyless Enter ‘n 
Go™ — Passive Entry feature, the message 
“Remote Start Active — Push Start Button” will 
display in the instrument cluster display until 
you push the START/STOP ignition button.
REMOTE START FRONT DEFROST 
A
CTIVATION — IF EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is active, and the outside 
ambient temperature is 40°F (4.5°C) or below, the 
system will automatically activate front defrost for 
15 minutes or less. The time is dependent on the 
ambient temperature. Once the timer expires, the 
system will automatically adjust the settings 
depending on ambient conditions. See “Remote 
Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped” in the next 
section for detailed operation.
REMOTE START COMFORT SYSTEMS — 
I
F EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is activated, the front and rear 
defrost will automatically turn on in cold weather. 
The heated steering wheel and driver heated seat 
feature will turn on if selected in the comfort menu 
screen within Uconnect Settings  Ú page 129. In 
warm weather, the driver vented seat feature will 
turn on when Remote Start is activated, if 
programmed in the Comfort menu screen. The 
vehicle will adjust the climate control settings 
depending on the outside ambient temperature. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — 
If Equipped
The climate controls will be automatically adjusted 
to the optimal temperature and mode settings 
depending on the outside ambient temperature. 
This will occur until the ignition is placed in the ON/
RUN position where the climate controls will 
resume their previous settings.
Manual Temperature Control (MTC) — If Equipped
In ambient temperatures at 40°F (4.5°C) or 
below, the climate settings will default to 
maximum heat, with fresh air entering the 
cabin. If the front defrost timer expires, the 
vehicle will enter Mix Mode.
In ambient temperatures from 40°F (4.5°C) to 
78°F (26°C), the climate settings will be based 
on the last settings selected by the driver.
In ambient temperatures at 78°F (26°C) or 
above, the climate settings will default to MAX 
A/C, Bi-Level Mode, with Recirculation on.
For more information on ATC, MTC, and climate 
control settings, see  Ú page 52.
Keep key fobs away from children. Operation 
of the Remote Start system, windows, door 
locks or other controls could cause serious 
injury or death.
WARNING!
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closed, and moving objects should not be left in 
the vehicle when the intrusion detection is 
armed, otherwise false alarms can occur.
Once the security system is armed, it remains in 
that state until you disarm it by following either 
of the disarming procedures 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 Vehicle Security system. If you 
prefer, you can turn off the ultrasonic intrusion 
sensor when arming the Vehicle Security 
system. To do so, push the lock button on the 
key fob three times within 15 seconds of arming 
the system (while the Vehicle Security Light is 
flashing rapidly). The vehicle will remain locked 
but disable the alarm in the case of repeated 
false alarms due to ambient conditions.
TO DISARM THE SYSTEM
The Vehicle Security system can be disarmed using 
any of the following methods:
Push the unlock button on the key fob.
Grab the Passive Entry door handle to unlock 
the door  Ú page 23.
Cycle the vehicle ignition system out of the OFF 
position by pushing the START/STOP ignition 
button (requires at least one valid key fob in the 
vehicle).
NOTE:
The driver's door key cylinder and the trunk 
button on the key fob cannot arm or disarm the 
Vehicle Security system.
The Vehicle Security system remains armed 
during power trunk entry. If a valid key fob or key 
fob passive entry is used to open the trunk, the 
motion sensing will be suppressed until after 
the trunk is closed. If someone enters the 
vehicle through the trunk and opens any door, 
the alarm will sound.
When the Vehicle Security system 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 Vehicle Security system. If you 
prefer, you can turn off the ultrasonic intrusion 
sensor when arming the Vehicle Security 
system. To do so, push the lock button on the  key fob three times within 15 seconds of arming 
the system (while the Vehicle Security Light is 
flashing rapidly). The vehicle will remain locked 
but disable the alarm in the case of repeated 
false alarms due to ambient conditions.
The Vehicle Security system 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 system 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 system.
If the Vehicle Security system is armed and the 
battery becomes disconnected, the Vehicle 
Security system 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 system.
SECURITY SYSTEM MANUAL OVERRIDE
The Vehicle Security system will not arm if you lock 
the doors using the manual door lock.
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steering wheel can shut off early or may not turn on 
when the steering wheel is already warm.
The heated steering wheel button is located within 
the Uconnect system. You can access the button 
through the climate screen or the controls 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.
For information on use with the Remote Start 
system, see  Ú page 18.
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION QUICK TIPS  
INTRODUCING UCONNECT
Start using Uconnect Voice Recognition (VR) with 
these helpful quick tips. It provides the key Voice 
Commands and tips you need to know to control 
your Uconnect system.
NOTE:The NAV icon on the bottom bar or in the Apps 
menus of your touchscreen means you have the 
Uconnect 4C NAV system. If not, you have a 
Uconnect 4C system.
Voice Recognition
BASIC VOICE COMMANDS
The basic Voice Commands below can be given at 
any point while using your Uconnect system.
Push the VR button  . After the beep, say:
“Cancel ” to stop a current voice session
“Help ” to hear a list of suggested Voice 
Commands
“ Repeat ” to listen to the system prompts again
Notice the visual cues that inform you of your voice 
recognition system’s status. Cues appear on the 
touchscreen.
GET STARTED
The VR button is used to activate/deactivate your 
VR system.
Helpful hints for using VR:
Reduce background noise. Wind and passenger 
conversations are examples of noise that may 
impact recognition.
Speak clearly at a normal pace and volume 
while facing straight ahead.
Each time you give a Voice Command, you must 
first push the VR button, wait until after the 
beep, then say your Voice Command.
You can interrupt the help message or system 
prompts by pushing the VR button and saying a 
Voice Command from the current category.
WARNING!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin 
because of advanced age, chronic illness, 
diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol 
use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions 
must exercise care when using the steering 
wheel heater. It may cause burns even at low 
temperatures, especially if used for long periods.
Do not place anything on the steering wheel 
that insulates against heat, such as a blanket 
or steering wheel covers of any type and mate -
rial. This may cause the steering wheel heater 
to overheat.
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PROGRAMMING THE MEMORY FEATURE
To create a new memory profile, perform the 
following:
NOTE:Saving a new memory profile will erase the 
selected profile from memory.
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/RUN 
position (do not start the engine).
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired  preferences (i.e., seat, side mirror, power tilt 
and telescopic steering column [if equipped], 
and radio station presets).
3. Push and release the set (S) button on the  memory switch, and then push the desired 
memory button (1 or 2) within five seconds. 
The instrument cluster display will display 
which memory position has been set.
NOTE:Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in 
PARK, but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a 
memory profile.
LINKING AND UNLINKING THE KEY FOB 
T
O MEMORY
Your key fobs can be programmed to recall one of 
two saved memory profiles.
NOTE:
Before programming your key fobs you must select 
the “Memory Linked To Fob” feature through the 
Uconnect system  Ú page 129.
To program your key fobs, perform the following:
1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF  position.
2. Select a desired memory profile, 1 or 2.
3. Once the profile has been recalled, push and  release the set (S) button on the memory 
switch.
4. Within five seconds, 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 from 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:If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in 
PARK, a message will be displayed in the 
instrument cluster display.
To recall the memory settings for driver one or two, 
push the desired memory button number (1 or 2) 
or the unlock button on the key fob linked to the 
desired memory position.
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.
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For Screen Setup: 
OK  button allows user to enter menu and 
submenus.
Within each submenu layer, the  up  and 
down   arrow buttons will allow the user to 
select the item of interest.
Pushing the  OK button makes the selection. A 
confirmation screen will appear, returning the 
user to the first page of the submenu.
Pushing the  left  arrow button will exit each 
submenu layer and return to the main menu.
For the Trip and Fuel Economy menus: 
Information is reset by pushing and holding the 
OK  button.
ENGINE OIL LIFE RESET 
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change 
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” 
message will display in the instrument cluster 
display for five seconds after a single chime has 
sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change 
interval. The engine oil change indicator system is 
duty cycle based, which means the engine oil 
change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon 
your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display 
each time you place the ignition in the ON/RUN 
position. To turn off the message temporarily, push 
and release the 
OK or arrow buttons. To reset the 
oil change indicator system (after performing the 
scheduled maintenance), refer to the following 
procedure.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — 
Ignition
Use the steering wheel instrument cluster display 
controls for the following procedure(s):
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the  ENGINE START/STOP button and place the 
ignition in the ON/RUN position (do not start 
the engine).
2. Push and release the  down  arrow button to 
scroll downward through the main menu to 
“Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the  right   arrow button to 
access the ”Oil Life” screen.
4. Push and hold the  OK button to reset oil life. If 
conditions are met, the gauge and numeric 
display will update to show 100%. If conditions 
are not met a pop-up message of "To reset oil 
life engine must be off with ignition in run" will 
be displayed (for five seconds), and the user 
will remain at the Oil Life screen. 5. Push and release the 
up  or down   arrow 
button to exit the submenu screen.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you start 
the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not 
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Secondary Method Of Resetting Engine Oil Life
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the  ENGINE START/STOP button and place the 
ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start 
the engine).
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three  times within ten seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the  ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the 
ignition to the OFF position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you start 
the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not 
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE   
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, 
adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your 
seat belt, and if present, instruct all other 
occupants to buckle their seat belts.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 
The gear selector must be in the PARK position 
before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes 
before shifting into any driving gear.
KEYLESS ENTER ‘N GO™ — IGNITION
This feature allows the driver to operate the 
ignition switch with the push of a button, as long as 
the Remote Start/Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ key fob is 
in the passenger compartment.
NORMAL STARTING   
To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE START/
STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the ENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start  the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the 
starter will disengage automatically after 10 
seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine  prior to the engine starting, push the ENGINE 
START/STOP button again.
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is 
obtained without pumping or pressing the accel -
erator pedal.
WARNING!
When exiting the vehicle, always make sure 
the ignition is in OFF position, remove the key 
fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with 
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving chil -
dren in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for 
a number of reasons. A child or others could 
be seriously or fatally injured. Children should 
be warned not to touch the parking brake, 
brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.
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 position. A child could operate power 
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside parked 
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up 
may cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after 
the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, 
NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above 
idle speed.
Before shifting into any gear, make sure your 
foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
WARNING!
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