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6 Introduction
1. Air Vents0231.
2. Exterior Lamp Controls 0151.
Turn Signal Lever. See
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals 0155.
IntelliBeam System Button
(If Equipped). See Exterior
Lamp Controls 0151.
3. Tap Shift Controls. See Manual Mode 0266 (If
Equipped).
4. Instrument Cluster 0122.
Driver Information Center
(DIC) Display. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
0 139.
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0113.
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer 0116.
6. ENGINE START/STOP Button. See Ignition
Positions 0252.
7. Park Assist Button. See Park Assist 0294. Automatic Parking Assist
(APA) Button. See Park
Assist
0294.
Auto Stop Disable Switch.
See Stop/Start System
0 255.
8. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0154.
9. Hazard Warning Flashers 0155.
10. Infotainment Controls. See Overview 0160.
11. Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 054 (If
Equipped).
12. MODE Switch. See Driver Mode Control 0273.
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control
0 271.
All-Wheel Drive 0267 (If
Equipped).
13. Dual Automatic Climate Control System 0223.
14. Wireless Charging 0118 (If
Equipped). 15. Infotainment Controls. See
Overview 0160.
16. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission 0261.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 0162.
Driver Information Center
(DIC) Controls. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
0 139.
18. Steering Wheel Controls 0162.
19. Horn 0113.
20. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0303 (If
Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
0 315 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel
0 113 (If Equipped).
21. Cruise Control 0275.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(Advanced) 0277 (If
Equipped).
Phone Button. See
Steering Wheel Controls
0 162.

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.Presslon the bottom of
the liftgate next to the pull
cup to close.
Press any liftgate button, the
touch pad, or
bon the
remote key while the liftgate is
moving to stop it. Pressing any
liftgate button or pressing
b
twice quickly on the remote
key again restarts the
operation in the reverse
direction. Pressing the touch
pad on the liftgate handle will
restart the motion, but only in
the opening direction.
Caution
Manually forcing the liftgate
to open or close during a
power cycle can damage the
vehicle. Allow the power
cycle to complete.
The power liftgate may be
temporarily disabled under
extreme low temperatures,
or after repeated power
cycling over a short period of
time. If this occurs, the liftgate
can still be operated manually.
If the vehicle is shifted out of
P (Park) while the power
function is in progress, the
liftgate will continue to
completion. If the vehicle is
accelerated before the liftgate
has completed moving, the
liftgate may stop or reverse
direction. Check for Driver
Information Center (DIC)
messages and make sure the
liftgate is closed and latched
before driving. Falling Liftgate Detection
If the power liftgate
automatically closes after a
power opening cycle, it
indicates that the system is
reacting to excess weight on
the liftgate or a possible
support strut failure.
A repetitive chime will sound
while the falling liftgate
detection feature is operating.
Remove any excess weight.
If the liftgate continues to
automatically close after
opening, see your dealer for
service before using the
power liftgate.
Interfering with the power
liftgate motion or manually
closing the liftgate too quickly
after power opening may
resemble a support strut
failure. This could also activate
the falling liftgate detection
feature. Allow the liftgate to
complete its operation and
wait a few seconds before
manually closing the liftgate.

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Obstacle Detection
Features
If the liftgate encounters an
obstacle during a power open
or close cycle, the liftgate will
automatically reverse direction
and move a short distance
away from the obstacle. After
removing the obstruction, the
power liftgate operation can
be used again. If the liftgate
encounters multiple obstacles
on the same power cycle, the
power function will deactivate.
After removing the
obstructions, manually close
the liftgate. This will allow
normal power operation
functions to resume.
If the vehicle is locked while
the liftgate is closing, and an
obstacle is encountered that
prevents the liftgate from
completely closing, the horn
will sound as an alert that the
liftgate did not close.
Setting the 3/4 Mode
To change the position the
liftgate stops at when
opening:1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and power open the
liftgate.
2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired
height by pressing any
liftgate button. Manually
adjust the liftgate position
if needed.
3. Press and hold
lnext to
the pull cup on the outside
of the liftgate until the turn
signals flash and a beep
sounds. This indicates the
setting has been recorded.
The liftgate cannot be set
below a minimum
programmable height. If there
is no light flash or sound, then
the height adjustment may be
too low.
Manual Operation
Select OFF to manually
operate the liftgate.
Caution
Attempting to move the
liftgate too quickly and with
excessive force may result
in damage to the vehicle.
Operate the liftgate manually
with a smooth motion and
moderate speed. The system
includes a feature which limits
the manual closing speed to
protect the components.
To unlock the liftgate, press
K
on the power door lock switch
or press
Kon the remote key
twice within five seconds. See
Remote Key Operation 09.

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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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releaseg(1) to
express-close. Press and
release
g(1) at any time to
stop movement.
Sunroof Comfort Stop
Position : This vehicle may be
equipped with a comfort stop
to prevent excessive wind
noise. The sunroof will stop
approximately halfway open
during and express open. To
fully open the sunroof, press
and release
g(1) again.
Sunroof Manual Operation :
The sunroof can change to
manual mode by holding
e(1)
while opening. The sunroof will
now open as long as
e(1) is
held. Press and release
e(1)
again to change back to
express operation.
Power Sunshade Express
Operation : Press and
release
C(2) to express-open
the sunshade. Press and
release
C(2) at any time to
stop movement. Press and release
Q(2) to
express-close the sunshade.
Press and release
Q(2) at
any time to stop movement.
Power Sunshade Manual
Operation : The sunshade can
change to manual mode by
holding
C(2) while opening.
The sunroof will now open as
long as
C(2) is held. Press and
release
C(2) again to change
back to express operation.
The sunroof cannot be opened
or closed if the vehicle has an
electrical failure.
Automatic Reversal
System
The sunroof and power
sunshade have an automatic
reversal system that is only
active when the sunroof and
power sunshade, if equipped,
are 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 or
power sunshade slightly.
If frost or other conditions
prevent closing, override the
feature by closing the sunroof
or power sunshade in manual
mode. To stop movement,
release the switch.
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 the
water drainage system.

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.A seating position has been
previously been saved to the
Bmemory button. See
“Saving Seating Positions”
previously in this section.
.Seat Exit Memory is enabled.
See “Enabling Automatic
Recalls” previously in this
section.
.The vehicle is in P (Park).
Seat Exit Memory recall will
continue if the vehicle is
shifted out of P (Park) prior to
reaching the saved memory
position.
Seat Exit Memory is not linked
to the driver’s remote key. The
seating position saved to
Bis
used for all drivers.
Cancel Memory Seating
Recalls
.During any memory recall:
Press a power seat control
Press SET memory button
.During Manual memory
recall:
Release 1, 2, or
Bmemory
button
.During Auto Seat Entry
Memory Recall:
Turn vehicle off
Press SET, 1, 2, or
B
memory buttons
.During Auto Seat Exit
Memory Recall:
Press SET, 1, 2, or
B
memory buttons
Obstructions
If something has blocked the
seat while recalling a memory
position, the recall may stop.
Remove the obstruction and
try the recall again. If the
memory position still does not
recall, see your dealer.
Heated and
Ventilated Front
Seats
{Warning
If temperature change or
pain to the skin cannot be
felt, the seat heater may
cause burns. To reduce the
risk of burns, use care when
using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of
time. Do not place anything
on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a
blanket, cushion, cover,
or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated
seat heater may cause a
burn or may damage
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on high, the level may
automatically be lowered after
approximately 30 minutes.
Seat Belts
This section describes how to
use seat belts properly, and
some things not to do.
{Warning
Do not let anyone ride
where a seat belt cannot be
worn properly. In a crash,
if you or your passenger(s)
are not wearing seat belts,
injuries can be much worse
than if you are wearing seat
belts. You can be seriously
injured or killed by hitting
things inside the vehicle
harder or by being ejected
from the vehicle. In addition,
anyone who is not buckled
up can strike other
passengers in the vehicle.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
It is extremely dangerous to
ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a
collision, passengers riding
in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured
or killed. Do not allow
passengers to ride in any
area of the vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
Always wear a seat belt, and
check that all passenger(s)
are restrained properly too.
This vehicle has indicators as
a reminder to buckle the seat
belts. See Seat Belt
Reminders 0126.
Why Seat Belts Work
When riding in a vehicle, you
travel as fast as the vehicle
does. If the vehicle stops
suddenly, you keep going until
something stops you. It could
be the windshield, the
instrument panel, or the seat
belts!
When you wear a seat belt,
you and the vehicle slow down
together. There is more time
to stop because you stop over
a longer distance and, when
worn properly, your strongest
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After the height adjuster is set
to the desired position, try to
move it down without pressing
the release button to make
sure it has locked into position.
Automatic Seat Belt
Tightening System
The vehicle may have the
Automatic Seat Belt
Tightening System.
Each time the front seat belts
are buckled while the vehicle is
in P (Park) or D (Drive) and the
engine is running or in Auto
Stop (if equipped), the system
may activate to tighten the
seat belts.
The system also activates
during emergency braking
and/or sudden driving
maneuvers and releases when
driving conditions return to
normal.
The system will not activate if
the Traction Control/
Electronic Stability Control
system is not functioningproperly. See Traction
Control/Electronic Stability
Control
0271. If there is a
problem with the Automatic
Seat Belt Tightening System, a
message displays on the
Driver Information Center
(DIC). If a system unavailable
message displays repeatedly
or if a service message
displays, see your dealer.
Other seat belt functions are
not affected by the Automatic
Seat Belt Tightening System.
Seat Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has seat belt
pretensioners for the front
outboard occupants. Although
the seat belt pretensioners
cannot be seen, they are part
of the seat belt assembly.
They can help tighten the seat
belts during the early stages
of a moderate to severe
frontal, near frontal, or rear
crash if the threshold
conditions for pretensioner
activation are met. Seat belt pretensioners can also help
tighten the seat belts in a side
crash or a rollover event.
Pretensioners work only once.
If the pretensioners activate in
a crash, the pretensioners and
probably other parts of the
vehicle’s seat belt system will
need to be replaced. See
Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash
068.
Do not sit on the outboard
seat belt while entering or
exiting the vehicle or at any
time while sitting in the seat.
Sitting on the seat belt can
damage the webbing and
hardware.
Rear Seat Belt Comfort
Guides
Rear seat belt comfort guides
may provide added seat belt
comfort for older children who
have outgrown booster seats
and for some adults. When
installed on a shoulder belt,