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32 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Hands-Free Liftgate and Projected Logo Availability
ActionHands-Free Liftgate Projected Logo
Remote key entering projected
logo detection zone Operative
On for one minute
Remote key left inside
projected logo detection zone
for minimum of 10 minutes Operative
Off until remote key button
press or a door is opened and
closed
Remote key brought in and out
of projected logo detection
zone five times or more within
10 minutes Operative
Off for one hour or until remote
key button press or a door is
opened and closed
Vehicle remains parked for
more than 72 hours Operative
Off until remote key button
press or a door is opened and
closed
Vehicle battery is low Non-operative Off
Transmission is not in P (Park) Non-operative Off
Power liftgate is turned off Non-operative Off
Hands-free liftgate is disabled
in vehicle settings Non-operative
Off

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34 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Disarming the Alarm
System
To disarm the alarm system or
turn off the alarm if it has
been activated:
.PressKon the remote key.
.Unlock the vehicle using the
Keyless Access system.
.Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm
by accident:
.Lock the vehicle after all
occupants have left the
vehicle and all doors are
closed.
.Always unlock a door with
the remote key or use the
Keyless Access system.
Unlocking the driver door with
the key will not disarm the
system or turn off the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
IfKis pressed and the horn
chirps and the lights flash
three times, the alarm was
activated while the alarm
system was armed.
If the alarm system has been
activated, a message will
appear on the DIC.
Power Sounder,
Inclination Sensor, and
Intrusion Sensor
In addition to the standard
theft-deterrent system
features, this system may also
have an inclination sensor, an
intrusion sensor, and power
sounder.
The power sounder provides
an audible alarm that is
different from the vehicle’s
horn. It has its own power
source, and can sound an
alarm when the vehicle’s
battery is compromised. The inclination sensor can set
off the alarm if it senses
movement of the vehicle, such
as a change in vehicle
orientation.
The intrusion sensor monitors
the vehicle interior, and can
set off the alarm if it senses
an unauthorized entry into the
vehicle’s interior. Do not allow
passengers or pets to remain
in the vehicle when the
intrusion sensor is activated.
Before arming the
theft-deterrent system and
activating the intrusion sensor:
.Make sure all doors and
windows are completely
closed.
.Secure any loose items such
as a sunshades.
.Make sure there are no
obstructions blocking the
sensors in the front
overhead console.

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Window Lockout
This feature stops the rear
passenger window switches
from working.
.Press2to engage the rear
window lockout feature. The
indicator light is on when
engaged.
.Press2again to disengage.
Window Express
Movement
All windows can be opened
without holding the window
switch. Press the switch down
fully and quickly release to
express open the window.
If equipped, pull the window
switch up fully and quickly
release to express close the
window.
Briefly press or pull the
window switch in the same
direction to stop that
window’s express movement.
Window Automatic
Reversal System
The express-close feature will
reverse window movement if it
comes in contact with an
object. Extreme cold or ice
could cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will
operate normally after the
object or condition is removed.
Automatic Reversal
System Override
{Warning
If automatic reversal system
override is active, the
window will not reverse
automatically. You or others
could be injured and the
window could be damaged.
Before using automatic
reversal system override,
make sure that all people
and obstructions are clear
of the window path.
When the engine is on,
override the automatic
reversal system by pulling and
holding the window switch if
conditions prevent it from
closing.
Programming the Power
Windows
Programming may be
necessary if the vehicle
battery has been
disconnected or discharged.

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252 Driving and Operating
“break-in”period during the
first 6 400 km (4,000 mi) of
routine driving. As the vehicle
is driven, the mechanical
systems adjust to provide
optimal fuel economy and
transmission shift
performance.
Electrical systems will adapt
and calibrate during the
break-in period. A one-time
occurrence of clicks and
similar vehicle noises is normal
during this process.
Normal driving charges the
vehicle’s battery to achieve
the best operation of the
vehicle, including fuel economy
and the Stop/Start System.
See Stop/Start System 0255.Ignition Positions
The vehicle has an electronic
keyless ignition with
pushbutton start.
If the pushbutton start is not
working, the vehicle may be
near a strong radio antenna
signal causing interference to
the Keyless Access system.
See Remote Key Operation
09.
To shift out of P (Park), the
vehicle must be turned on and
the brake pedal must be
applied. Stopping the Engine/OFF
(No Indicator Light) :
When
the vehicle is stopped, press
ENGINE START/STOP once to
turn the engine off.
If the vehicle is in P (Park), the
ignition will turn off, and
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) will remain active.
See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0258.
If the vehicle is in R (Reverse),
D (Drive) or M (Manual Mode),
the vehicle will shift to
P (Park), the ignition will turn
off, and Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) will remain active.
See Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0258.
If the vehicle is in N (Neutral),
the ignition will return to
accessory mode and display
the message SHIFT TO PARK
in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). When the vehicle
is shifted into P (Park), the
ignition will turn off.

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systems will operate as they
do in ON/RUN, but the vehicle
will not be able to be driven.
The engine will not start in
Service Mode. Press ENGINE
START/STOP again to turn
the vehicle off.
Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the
proper gear, P (Park) or
N (Neutral). To restart the
engine when the vehicle is
already moving, use
N (Neutral).
Caution
Do not try to shift to P (Park)
if the vehicle is moving.
If you do, you could damage
the transmission. Shift to
P (Park) only when the
vehicle is stopped.
Caution
If you add electrical parts or
accessories, you could
change the way the engine
operates. Any resulting
damage would not be
covered by the vehicle
warranty. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment0336.
To start the vehicle: 1. With the Keyless Access system, the remote key
must be in the vehicle.
Press ENGINE START/
STOP with the brake pedal
applied. When the engine
begins cranking, let go of
the button. The idle speed
will go down as the engine
warms up. Do not race the
engine immediately after
starting it.
If the remote key is not in
the vehicle, if there is
interference, or if the
remote key battery is low,
a Driver Information Center (DIC) message will
display. See Remote Key
Operation
09.
Caution
Cranking the engine for long
periods of time, by pressing
ENGINE START/STOP
immediately after cranking
has ended, can overheat and
damage the cranking motor,
and drain the battery. Wait
at least 15 seconds between
each try, to let the cranking
motor cool down.
2. If the engine does not start after five to 10 seconds,
especially in very cold
weather (below −18 °C or
0 °F), it could be flooded
with too much gasoline.
Try pushing the
accelerator pedal all the
way to the floor and hold it
there, then press ENGINE
START/STOP for up to a
maximum of 15 seconds.
Wait at least 15 seconds
between each try, to allow

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INDEX 473
IndicatorPedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . 134
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Indicators Warning Lights andGauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Infants and Young
Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . 83
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . 452
Infotainment
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . 163
Infotainment System . . . . . . . 456
Inspection Multi-Point Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 431
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Instrument Panel
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . 39
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 159
J
Jump Starting - NorthAmerica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409
K
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Keys (cont'd)
Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . 378
Lamps
Cornering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
DaytimeRunning (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
High/Low Beam
Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . . 313
Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . . . 315
Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . . 133
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 LATCH System
Replacing Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Lighting
Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . 156
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . 127
All-Wheel-Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Brake System Warning . . . 131
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Check Engine (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . 138
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . 136
Electric Parking Brake . . . . 132