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Select“Vehicle” to display the
list of available options and
select “Power Door Locks”.
Lockout Protection
If the vehicle is on or in
accessory mode and the
power door lock switch is
pressed with the driver door
open, all the doors will lock and
only the driver door will unlock.
If the vehicle is off and locking
is requested while a door is
open, when all doors are
closed the vehicle will check
for keys inside. If any remote
key programmed to the
vehicle is detected and the
number of keys inside has not
reduced, the driver door will
unlock and the horn will chirp
three times.
Lockout Protection can be
manually overridden with the
driver door open by pressing
and holding
Qon the power
door lock switch.
Safety Locks
Manual Safety Locks
The safety lock is on the inside
edge of the rear doors. To use
the safety lock:
1. Move the lever forward to the lock position.
2. Close the door.
3. Repeat for the other rear door. To open a rear door when the
safety lock is on:
1. Unlock the door by activating the inside
handle, by pressing the
power door lock switch,
or by using the remote key.
2. Open the door from the outside.
When the safety lock is
enabled, adults and older
children will not be able to
open the rear door from the
inside. Cancel the safety locks
to enable the doors to open
from the inside.
To cancel the safety lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Move the lever rearward to unlock. Repeat for the
other door.
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.Press the touch pad on the
rear of the trunk above the
license plate when all doors
are unlocked.
The trunk can be opened while
the vehicle is locked by
pressing the touch pad above
the license plate while the
remote key is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the rear of the vehicle. See
Remote Key Operation 09.
Close the trunk by pulling on
the handle. Do not use the
handle as a tie-down. Do not
press the touch pad while closing the trunk; this will
cause the trunk lid to be
unlatched.
The trunk has an electric latch.
If the vehicle has lost power or
the battery is disconnected,
the trunk will not open. If this
happens, enter the rear
compartment by folding the
rear seats down, and pull the
emergency release handle to
open the trunk.
Hands-Free Trunk
If equipped, the trunk may be
opened with a kicking motion
under the rear bumper at the
location of the projected logo.
The remote key must be within
1 m (3 ft).
The hands-free feature can be
customized.To view available
settings for this feature, touch
the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page.
Select
“Vehicle” to display the
list of available options and
select “Comfort and
Convenience”. Choose from
the following:
On-Open Only : The kicking
motion is activated to open
the trunk.
Off : The feature is disabled.
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The projected logo will not
work under these conditions:
.The vehicle battery is low.
.The transmission is not in
P (Park).
.Hands Free Trunk Control is
set to Off in vehicle
personalization. To view
available settings for this
feature, touch the Settings
icon on the infotainment
home page. Select“Vehicle”
to display the list of available
options and select “Comfort
and Convenience”.
.The vehicle remains parked
for 10 days or more, with no
remote key use or Keyless
Access operation. To
re-enable, press any button
on the remote key or open
and close a vehicle door. The projected logo will not
work for a single remote key
when a remote key:
.Has been left within
approximately 2 m (6 ft) of
the trunk for several
minutes.
.Has been left inside the
vehicle and all vehicle doors
are closed.
.Has approached the area
outside of the trunk five
times within several minutes.
Lens Cleaning
Clean the recessed lens with a
cotton swab.
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Steering Column Lock
If equipped, the steering
column lock is a
theft-deterrent device. This
feature locks the steering
column when the vehicle is
turned off and the driver door
is opened, or when the driver
door is opened and then the
vehicle is turned off. The
steering column unlocks when
the vehicle is turned on.
The Driver Information Center
(DIC) may display one of these
messages:
.A message to service the
steering column lock
indicates that an issue has
been detected with the
column lock feature and the
vehicle should be serviced.
.A message that the steering
column is locked indicates
that the engine is running,
but the steering column is
still locked. It is normal for
the column to be locked
during a remote start, but
the column should unlockafter the brake pedal is
pressed and the vehicle is
started. No message will
display during a remote
start.
.A message that the steering
wheel must be turned and
the vehicle must be started
again indicates that the
column lock mechanism is
bound, the column locking
device was unable to unlock
the steering column, and the
vehicle did not start. If this
happens, immediately turn
the steering wheel from side
to side to unbind the column
lock. If this does not unlock
the steering column, turn the
vehicle off and open the
driver door to reset the
system. Then turn the
vehicle on and immediately
turn the steering wheel side
to side for about 15 seconds.
In some cases, it may take
significant force to unbind
the column.
To keep the steering column
from binding, straighten the
front wheels before turning
off the vehicle.Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency
Statement
0496.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to
be manually armed or
disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the vehicle
is turned off.
The immobilization system is
disarmed when the ignition is
turned on or to accessory
mode and a valid remote key is
present in the vehicle.
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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 view available settings
from the infotainment screen,
touch Settings > Vehicle >
Comfort and Convenience.
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.
Manual Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, push the tab
forward for daytime use and
pull it rearward for nighttime
use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
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 to turn on the
display. Push the tab 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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{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.Troubleshooting
See your dealer for service if a
blue screen and
3are
displayed in the mirror, and
the display shuts off. Also,
push the tab as indicated to
return to the automatic
dimming mode.
The Rear Camera Mirror may
not work properly or display a
clear image if:
.There is glare from the sun
or headlamps. This may
obstruct objects from view.
If needed, push the tab to
turn off the display.
.Dirt, snow, or other debris
blocks the camera lens.
Clean the lens with a soft
damp cloth.
.The camera’s mounting on
the vehicle has been
damaged, and/or the
position or the mounting
angle of the camera has
changed.
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Remote Window
Operation
If enabled through vehicle
settings, this feature allows all
side windows to be opened
remotely. To open, double
press and hold
Kon the
remote key.
If equipped, all windows can
also be closed using the
remote key. To close, double
press and hold
Qon the
remote key.
To view available settings for
this feature, touch the
Settings icon on the
infotainment home page.
Select “Vehicle” to display the
list of available options and
select “Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start”.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to
block glare. Detach the sun
visor from the center mount to
pivot to the side window and,
if equipped, extend along
the rod.
Roof
Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must
be on or in accessory mode,
or Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) must be active to
operate the sunroof. See
Ignition Positions 0267 and
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) 0273. While operating in express,
movement can be stopped by
pressing the switch again.
The sunroof cannot be opened
or closed if the vehicle has an
electrical failure.
1. SLIDE Switch
2. TILT Switch
Sunroof Operation:
.Press and releaseD(1) to
express-open to the fully
open position.
.Pull and releaseD(1) to
express-close.
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.Press or pull and holdD(1)
to open or close without
express. Release
D(1) at the
desired position.
Sunroof Vent Operation:
.Press and releaseE(2) to
vent the sunroof.
.Pull and releaseE(2) to
close the sunroof vent.
This sunroof also has a
sunshade, which must be
opened and closed manually.
Automatic Reversal
System
The sunroof, if equipped, has
an automatic reversal system
that is only active when the
sunroof is operated in
express-close mode.
If an object is in the path while
express-closing, the reversal
system will detect an object,
stop, and open the sunroof
slightly. If this condition occurs,
attempt to remove the object,
then pull and release the
switch to express close. If the
reversal occurs multiple times,
the DIC message OPEN THEN
CLOSE SUNROOF will display,
and express is disabled. To
operate sunroof while express
is disabled, the switch must be
either pressed or pulled
and held.
Dirt and debris may collect on
the sunroof seal or in the
track. This could cause an
issue with sunroof operation
or noise. It could also plug thewater drainage system.
Periodically open the sunroof
and remove any obstacles or
loose debris. Wipe the sunroof
seal and roof sealing area
using a clean cloth, mild soap,
and water. Do not remove
grease from the sunroof.