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14 Keys, Doors, and Windows
2. Separate the two halves of the remotekey using a flat tool inserted into the
area near the key slot.
3. Remove the battery by pushing on thebattery and sliding it toward the bottom
of the remote key.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing the back cover. Push the battery
down until it is held in place. Replace
with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
5. Ensure that the silicone mat is correctly positioned with no gaps or wrinkles.
6. Set remote key button side down on a hard surface and press the other half
straight down to force the halves
together.
7. Reinsert the key.
Remote Vehicle Start
The vehicle may have this feature that
allows you to start the engine from outside
the vehicle.
/: This button will be on the remote key
if the vehicle has remote start.
The climate control system will use the
previous settings during a remote start. The
rear defog may come on during remote
start based on cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light does not come on
during remote start. If the vehicle has heated and ventilated
front seats, they may come on during a
remote start. See
Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats 037.
Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote starters. For example,
some laws require a person using remote
start to have the vehicle in view. Check local
regulations for any requirements.
Do not use the remote start feature if the
vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle could run
out of fuel.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. See Remote Key08.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
1. Press and release
Qon the remote key.
2. Immediately press and hold
/for at
least four seconds or until the turn
signal lamps flash. The turn signal lamps
flashing confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been received.
The parking lamps will turn on and
remain on as long as the engine is
running. The vehicle's doors will be
locked.
3. Turn the ignition on before driving.
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The vehicle may not be equipped with all of
the fuses, relays, and features shown.Fuses Usage
F01 Starter 1
F02 Starter 2
F03 Lambda Sensor 1/Purge Motor
F04 Engine Control Module F05 Aero Shutter/ Water Pump Fuses Usage
F06 Transmission Control Module
F07 –
F08 –
F09 Air Conditioning Clutch F10 Canister Vent Solenoid F11 Fuel System
F12 Front Heated Seats Fuses Usage
F13 Engine Coolant Pump
F14 –
F15 Lambda Sensor 2
F16 Ignition Coils F17 Engine Control Module
F18 Engine Control Module
F19 –
F20 DC DC Converter 2 F21 Shift Control
F22 Antilock Brake Pump
F23 Front/Rear Washer Pump
F24 –
F25 –
F26 –
F27 Antilock Brake Valves
F28 LD Trailer
F29 Rear Window Defogger
F30 Mirror Defroster F31 –
F32 Variable Functions
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FusesUsage
F33 –
F34 Horn F35 –
F36 Headlamps/Daytime Running Lamps Right
F37 –
F38 Automatic Headlamp Leveling
F39 –
F40 –
F41 Transmission Range Control Module
F42 Motorized Headlamp
F43 –
F44 Interior Rearview Mirror F45 Passenger Side Ventilated Seat
F46 Driver Side Ventilated Seat
F47 Steering Column Lock Assembly
F48 Rear Wiper Fuses
Usage
F49 –
F50 Heated Steering Wheel F51 –
F52 Engine Control Module/ Transmission Control
F53 –
F54 –
F55 Front Wiper Speed/ Control
F56 –
F57 Headlamps/Daytime Running Lamps Left
Relays Usage
K01 Starter Solenoid
K02 Air Conditioning Control
K03 Engine Control Module
K04 Front Wiper Control K05 Starter Solenoid 2
K06 –
K07 – Relays
Usage
K08 –
K09 Front Wiper Speed K10 –
K11 –
K12 Headlamps/Daytime Running Lamps Right
K13 Headlamps/Daytime Running Lamps Left
K14 Run/Crank K15 Rear Window Defogger
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
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Service and Maintenance 319
.Fuel system
.Windshield washer fluid
Tire Inspection
.Tire pressure, tread depth, and wear
.Rotation, if applicable
.Alignment check, optional
.Reset tire pressure monitor
.Check tire sealant expiration date,
if equipped
.Check spare tire, if equipped
Brakes
.Check brake system
Visible and Functional Inspections
.Seat belt components
.Exhaust system
.Accelerator pedal
.Passenger compartment air filter,
if equipped
.Engine air filter
.Hoses
.Belts
.Shocks and struts
.Steering components
.Axle boots or driveshaft and u-joints
.Compartment lift struts, if equipped
.Floor mats secured, no interference with
pedals
.Horn
.Ignition lock, if equipped
.Starter switch
.Evaporative control system
Lubricate
.Chassis components
Special Application Services
.Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only:
Lubricate chassis components every oil
change.
.Have underbody flushing service
performed. See "Underbody Maintenance"
in Exterior Care 0306.
