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Conditions in Which Remote
Start Will Not Work
The remote start will not
operate if any of the following
occur:
.The ignition is in any mode
other than off.
.A remote key is in the
vehicle.
.The hood is not closed.
.The hazard warning flashers
are on.
.There is an emission control
system malfunction.
.The engine coolant
temperature is too high.
.The oil pressure is low.
.The 30 minutes of engine
run time have been used.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
.Passengers, especially
children, can easily open
the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors
can be unlocked and
opened while the vehicle is
moving. The chance of
being thrown out of the
vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are
not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
seat belts properly and
the doors should be
locked whenever the
vehicle is driven.
.Young children who get
into unlocked vehicles may
be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome
by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or
stop the vehicle. Locking
the doors can help
prevent this from
happening.
Always take your remote key
with you when exiting the
vehicle to prevent being
locked out. To lock or unlock
the doors from outside the
vehicle:
.PressQorKon the remote
key. See Remote Key
Operation 09.
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Doors
Trunk
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate or trunk/hatch open,
or with any objects that
pass through the seal
between the body and the
trunk/hatch or liftgate.
Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause
unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle must be driven
with the liftgate or trunk/
hatch open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets
on or under the
instrument panel.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air
and set the fan speed to
the highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems”
in the Index.
.If the vehicle is equipped
with a power liftgate,
disable the power liftgate
function.
See Engine Exhaust 0276.
Manual Trunk
To release the trunk, the
vehicle must be off or in
P (Park).
.Press|on the driver door.
.PressXtwice quickly on the
remote key.
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The security light, in the
instrument cluster, comes on if
there is a problem with arming
or disarming the
theft-deterrent system.
The system has one or more
remote keys matched to an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle. Only a correctly
matched remote key will start
the vehicle. If the remote key
is ever damaged, you may not
be able to start your vehicle.
When trying to start the
vehicle, the security light may
come on briefly.
If the engine does not start
and the security light stays on,
there is a problem with the
system. Turn the ignition off
and try again.If the vehicle will not change
ignition modes (accessory
mode, on, off), and the remote
key appears to be undamaged,
try another remote key. Or,
you may try placing the
remote key in the backup
location. See Remote Key
Operation
09.
If the ignition modes will not
change with the other remote
key or in the backup location,
the vehicle needs service.
If the ignition does change
modes, the first remote key
may be faulty. See your dealer.
It is possible for the
immobilizer system to learn
new or replacement remote
keys. Up to eight remote keys
can be programmed for the
vehicle. To program additional
remote keys, see
“Programming Remote Keys to
the Vehicle” under Remote
Key Operation 09. Do not leave the remote key
or device that disarms or
deactivates the
theft-deterrent system in the
vehicle.Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make
things, like other vehicles,
look farther away than they
really are. If you cut too
sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on
the right. Check the inside
mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing
lanes.
The passenger side mirror is
convex shaped. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so
more can be seen from the
driver seat.
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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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Windows{
Warning
Never leave a child, a
helpless adult, or a pet alone
in a vehicle, especially with
the windows closed in warm
or hot weather. They can be
overcome by the extreme
heat and suffer permanent
injuries or even death from
heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel
economy performance. This
may result in a pulsing sound
when either rear window is
down and the front windows
are up. To reduce the sound,
open either a front window or
the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in
the path of a closing
window. Never leave the
remote key in a vehicle with
children. When there are
children in the rear seat, use
the window lockout switch
to prevent operation of the
windows. See Keys 08.Power windows work when
the ignition is on, in accessory
mode, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is
active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0273.
Using the window switch,
press to open or pull to close
the window.
The windows may be
temporarily disabled if they
are used repeatedly within a
short time.
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Head Restraints
If equipped with base seats,
the vehicle’s front seats have
adjustable head restraints in
the outboard seating
positions.
If equipped with high
performance seats, the
vehicle’s front seats have
head restraints in the
outboard seating positions
that cannot be adjusted.
{Warning
With head restraints that
are not installed and
adjusted properly, there is a
greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do
not drive until the head
restraints for all occupants
are installed and adjusted
properly.
If equipped with base seats,
adjust the head restraint so
that the top of the restraint is
at the same height as the top
of the occupant's head. This
position reduces the chance of
a neck injury in a crash.
Front Seats
The vehicle's front seats have
adjustable head restraints in
the outboard seating
positions.
The height of the head
restraint can be adjusted.
To raise or lower the head
restraint, press the button
located on the side of the
head restraint, and pull up or
push the head restraint down
and release the button. Pull
and push on the head restraint
after the button is released to
make sure that it is locked in
place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.
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Rear Seats
The vehicle's rear seats have
adjustable head restraints in
the outboard seating
positions.
The height of the head
restraint can be adjusted. Pull
the head restraint up to raise
it. Try to move the head
restraint to make sure that it
is locked in place.
To lower the head restraint,
press the button, located on
the top of the seatback, and
push the head restraint down.
Try to move the head restraintafter the button is released to
make sure that it is locked in
place.
The rear seat outboard head
restraints are not intended to
be removed. If removal is
required see your dealer for
assistance with removal.
Front Seats
Power Seat
Adjustment
{Warning
You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a
driver seat while the vehicle
is moving. Adjust the driver
seat only when the vehicle is
not moving.
{Warning
The power seats will work
with the ignition off. Children
could operate the power
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
seats and be injured. Never
leave children alone in the
vehicle.
To adjust the seat:
.Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the
control forward or rearward.
.Raise or lower the seat by
moving the rear of the
control up or down.
.If equipped, raise or lower
the front part of the seat
cushion by moving the front
of the control up or down.
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For vehicles not equipped with
front cushion tilt, the front
part of the control will raise
and lower the seat.
If the vehicle is not in P (Park),
seat travel may be limited.
Release and press the seat
switch again to continue
movement.
To adjust the seatback, see
Reclining Seatbacks045.
To adjust the lumbar support,
see Lumbar Adjustment 046.
Some vehicles are equipped
with a Safety Alert Seat. This
feature activates a vibrating
pulse alert in the driver seat to
help the driver avoid crashes.
Obstructions
If something has blocked the
seat during movement, the
movement may stop. Remove
the obstruction and try the
adjustment again. If movement
is still not available, see your
dealer.Thigh Support
Adjustment
If equipped, pull up on the
lever. Then pull or push on the
support to lengthen or
shorten. Release the lever to
lock in place.
Reclining Seatbacks
{Warning
Sitting in a reclined position
when the vehicle is in motion
can be dangerous. Even
when buckled up, the seat
belts cannot do their job.
The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. Instead, it
will be in front of you. In a
crash, you could go into it,
receiving neck or other
injuries.
The lap belt could go up
over your abdomen. The belt
forces would be there, not
at your pelvic bones. This
could cause serious internal
injuries.
For proper protection when
the vehicle is in motion, have
the seatback upright. Then
sit well back in the seat and
wear the seat belt properly.