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FRONT MAP READING LIGHTS
The front map/reading and overhead lights are
mounted in the overhead console. Each light can
be turned on by pushing the corresponding
switch on the console. These switches are backlit
for nighttime visibility. To turn the lights off, push
the switch a second time.Overhead Console

NOTE:
Before exiting the vehicle, ensure that the over -
head lights are off. This will prevent the battery
from discharging once the doors are closed. If a
light is left on accidentally, the overhead lights
will turn off automatically approximately
15 minutes after the ignition has been placed in
the OFF position.
Overhead Light Timing
On certain models, to assist getting in and out of
the vehicle at night or in poorly-lit areas, two
timed modes have been provided.
Timing While Getting Into The Vehicle — The
overhead lights turn on according to the following
modes:
Will illuminate for a few seconds when the
doors are unlocked.
Will illuminate for approximately three minutes
when one of the doors is opened.
Will illuminate for a few seconds when the
doors are locked.
Timing is interrupted when the ignition is placed
in the ON/RUN position.
Three Modes Are Available For Turning Off
Overhead Lighting:
When all doors are closed after entering the
vehicle, the three-minute timer will stop and a
seconds timer will start for the interior lights.
This timing will stop when the ignition is placed
in the ON/RUN position.
When doors are locked (either with key fob or
with key inserted on driver side door), the
overhead light turns off.
The interior lights will turn off after 15 minutes
to preserve the battery.
Timing While Getting Out Of The Vehicle — After
placing the ignition in the OFF position, the
overhead lights will turn on as follows:
For a few seconds after the engine stops.
For approximately three minutes when one of
the doors is opened.
For a few seconds when the last door is closed.
The timing stops automatically when the doors
are locked.
INTERIOR AMBIENT LIGHTING
The brightness of the interior passenger
compartment lights can be adjusted through the
radio system.
To access the adjustment function, on the main
menu select the following items in sequence:
1. Settings
2. Lights
3. Interior Ambient Lighting
The lights can be adjusted to seven different
levels of brightness.
1 — Driver’s Reading/Map Light Switch
2 — Rear Overhead Lights Switch
3 — Overhead Lights Switch
4 — Overhead Lights On/Off When Doors Open
5 — Passenger’s Reading/Map Light Switch
6 — Passenger’s Reading/Map Light
7 — Center Reading/Map Light
8 — Driver’s Reading/Map Light
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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.
CENTER CONSOLE
The center console storage compartment is
located between the front seats.
To access the center console storage, push the
button under the front of the armrest to raise the
cover as shown in the following figure.
Center Console
REAR ARMREST
The rear armrest is foldable and can be stored in
the seatback.
To lower the armrest, pull on the tab located at
the top of the seatback and fold it downward.
To close the armrest, lift it until it is inserted
into the seatback.
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.
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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CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH TRAY —
I
F 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 —
I
F 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.
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 malfunction
with the wireless charging pad.
The driver can deactivate these messages
through the radio system. Refer to the
Information and Entertainment System Owner’s
Manual Supplement for further information.
CAUTION!
The key fob should not be placed on the
charging pad or within 6 inches (15 cm) 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.
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POWER WINDOWS
POWER WINDOW CONTROLS
The power window switches work with the ignition
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
operated 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.
To close the window, pull the window switch up.
To stop the window during Auto-Up operation,
push or pull the window switch again.
AUTO-UP FEATURE WITH ANTI-PINCH
P
ROTECTION
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 operation
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 protec
-
tion is activated three consecutive times, the
automatic closing operation of the window will be
deactivated. In order to restore the correct opera -
tion of the system, the window must be lowered.
POWER WINDOW SYSTEM INITIALIZATION
If power supply is interrupted, the electric window
automatic operation must be reinitialized.
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
helicopter-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.
1 — Front Left Window Switch
2 — Front Right Window Switch
3 — Rear Right Window Switch
4 — Window Lockout Switch
5 — Rear Left Window Switch
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.
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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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page 22.Sunroof And Power Shade Buttons 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.
1 — Power Shade Open/Close
2 — Sunroof Open/Close Button
3 — Vent Open/Close 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 children. Do not
leave the Keyless Push Button Ignition in the
ON/RUN position. 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.
CAUTION!
Do not open the sunroof if a luggage roof rack
or crossbars are fitted. Do not open the
sunroof if there is snow or ice on it: you may
damage it.
WARNING!
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HOOD
OPENING THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the release lever located underneath the 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:
Use both hands to lift the hood. Before lifting,
check that the windshield wiper arms are not
raised from the windshield or in operation.
CLOSING THE HOOD
To close, lower the hood to approximately
16 inches (40 cm) from the engine compartment
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 operated
and is deactivated when the vehicle is in motion.
If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is
closing or opening, the liftgate will automatically
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
WARNING!
Before opening the hood, apply the Electric
Park Brake (EPB) and place the gear selector
in PARK. Otherwise the vehicle may roll and
cause damage, serious injury, or death.
CAUTION!
Do not tamper with the gas props.
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.
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CLOSING
It is possible to close the liftgate by pushing:
The power liftgate switch.
The power lock switch located on the
liftgate (all the doors, including the liftgate,
will be locked).
The liftgate button on the key fob twice.
The power liftgate switch on the liftgate.
The power liftgate switch on the driver’s door
panel trim and hold until the operation is
complete.Power Liftgate/Lock Switches

NOTE:
It is possible to stop the liftgate from moving with
any of the Power Liftgate switches.
Customizing The Liftgate Opening Height
To avoid difficulties in tight spaces, you can set
the height at which the liftgate opens to.
To customize the liftgate opening position, follow
the steps below:
1. Open the liftgate manually and move it to the position that you want the liftgate to open to.
2. Press and hold one of the closing buttons for at least five seconds (successful program -
ming is indicated by the turn signals flashing
three times).
The liftgate is now programmed to open to the set
position.
This function can be selected on the radio
system.
To set the liftgate opening height, refer to the
Information and Entertainment System Owner’s
Manual Supplement for further information.
Hands-Free Liftgate — If Equipped
To operate the Hands-Free Liftgate system:
1. If the doors are locked, the system must detect the key fob near the liftgate.
2. If the doors are unlocked, the system does not have to detect the key fob near the lift -
gate.
3. Go to the rear of the vehicle, in the center and about 3 feet (1 m) from the liftgate.
4. Move your foot under the bumper, simulating a kick. When you have completed this move -
ment, withdraw your leg. To activate the lift -
gate, both sensors must detect your leg.
Hands Free Liftgate Activation Zone
1 — Power Liftgate Switch
2 — Power Door Lock Switch
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If it is closed, the Hands-Free Liftgate unlocks and
opens completely, and with another movement of
the foot, it stops. A further movement of the foot
reverses the direction and closes the liftgate
completely, if you do not stop it again.
If it is open, with a movement of the foot, the
Hands-Free Liftgate closes completely, and with
another movement of the foot, it stops. If the
liftgate is stopped, another movement of the foot
will reverse the direction and open it completely.

NOTE:
To conserve the battery charge, avoid performing
this operation repeatedly with the engine off.
You can activate/deactivate the Hands-Free
Liftgate on the radio system by pushing the MENU
button to select the Main menu, and selecting the
following items:
1. Settings
2. Doors And Locks
3. Automatic Liftgate Opening
RE-INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE
Automatic operation of the liftgate must be
re-initialized in case of faulty liftgate operation.
It may also be necessary to re-initialize the liftgate
after the vehicle’s battery has been disconnected
and then reconnected.
Proceed as follows:
1. Close all the doors and the liftgate.
2. Press the lock button on the key fob.
3. Press the unlock button on the key fob.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured by
these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when
you are operating the vehicle.
If you are required to drive with the liftgate
open, make sure that all windows are closed,
and the climate control blower switch is set
at high speed. Do not use the recirculation
mode.
During power operation, personal injury or
cargo damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate
travel path is clear. Make sure the liftgate is
closed and latched before driving away.
CAUTION!
The Hands-Free Liftgate can be turned off
manually in the radio system to avoid
unintentional activation. For further
information refer to the Information and
Entertainment System Owner’s Manual
Supplement.
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