Doors and Locks
ActionMessage
The driver door is not completely closed.Driver Door Ajar
The passenger door is not completely closed.Passenger DoorAjar
The trunk is not completely closed.Trunk Ajar
The hood is not completely closed.Hood Ajar
The system has disabled the door switches.Switches InhibitedSecurity Mode
Drive Control
ActionMessage
Indicates that one or more of the conditions required to changedrive modes has a fault. If issues persist see your authorized dealer.Drive Mode NotAvailable
Shift into drive (D) to select a valid drive mode.Shift to D to selecta Drive Mode
Electronic Stability Control
ActionMessage
The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.Service Advan-ceTrac
The status of the system after you switch it off.AdvanceTrac Off
The status of the system after you switch it on.AdvanceTrac On
The system is in sport mode.AdvanceTracSPORT MODE
Engine
ActionMessage
The engine is overheating and the power has been reduced to assistin lowering the temperature. Stop in a safe place as soon as it ispossible.
Power Reduced toLower EngineTemp
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Saving a Preset Position
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Adjust the memory features to yourpreferred position.
3.Press and hold the preferred presetbutton until you hear a single tone.
You can save up to three preset memorypositions at any time.
Recalling a Preset Position
Press and release a preset button.
Note:You can only recall a preset memoryposition when the ignition is off, or when thetransmission is in park (P) or neutral (N) ifthe ignition is on.
You can also recall a preset memoryposition by:
•Pressing the unlock button on yourintelligent access key fob if it is linkedto a preset position.
•Unlocking the intelligent driver doorhandle if a linked key fob is present.
Note:When the ignition is off and you usea linked key fob to recall your memoryposition, the seat moves to the easy entryposition.
Note:Pressing any of the preset buttonsduring a memory recall cancels theoperation.
Seat recall movement also stops if youdrive your vehicle.
Linking a Preset Position to yourRemote Control or IntelligentAccess Key Fob
You can save preset memory positions forup to three remote controls or intelligentaccess keys.
1.With the ignition on, move the memorypositions to the preferred positions.
2.Press and hold a preset button for fiveseconds. A tone sounds after twoseconds. Continue holding until youhear a second tone.
3.Within three seconds, press the lockbutton on the remote control you arelinking.
To unlink a remote control, follow thesame procedure – except in step 3, pressthe unlock button on the remote control.
Note:If more than one linked remotecontrol or intelligent access key is in range,the memory function moves to the settingsof the first key to initiate a memory recall.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
If you enable the easy entry and exitfeature, it moves the driver seat positionrearward up to 2 in (5 cm) when you switchthe ignition off.
The driver seat returns to the previousposition when you switch the ignition on.
You can enable or disable this featurethrough the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 98).
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WHAT IS THE GARAGE DOOR
OPENER
HomeLink Wireless ControlSystem
The universal garage door opener replacesthe common hand-held garage dooropener with a three-button transmitterintegrated into the driver’s sun visor.
HOW DOES THE GARAGE
DOOR OPENER WORK
The system includes two primary features,a garage door opener and a platform forremote activation of devices within thehome. You can program garage doors aswell as entry gate operators, securitysystems, entry door locks and home oroffice lighting.
Additional system information can befound online at www.homelink.com or bycalling the toll-free help line at1-800-355-3515.
Note:You can program a maximum ofthree devices. To change or replace any ofthe three devices after it has been initiallyprogrammed, you must first erase thecurrent settings. See Clearing the GarageDoor Opener (page 142).
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Do not use the systemwith any garage door opener that doesnot have the safety stop and reversefeature as required by U.S. FederalSafety Standards (this includes anygarage door opener manufacturedbefore April 1, 1982). A garage dooropener which cannot detect an object,signaling the door to stop and reverse,does not meet current federal safetystandards. Using a garage door openerwithout these features increases the riskof serious injury or death.
Note:Make sure that the garage door andsecurity device are free from obstructionwhen you are programming. Do not programthe system with your vehicle in the garage.
Note:Make sure you keep the originalremote control transmitter for use in othervehicles as well as for future systemprogramming.
Note:We recommend that upon the saleor lease termination of your vehicle, youerase the programmed function buttons forsecurity reasons. See Clearing the GarageDoor Opener (page 142).
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
LIMITATIONS
Canadian radio-frequency laws requiretransmitter signals to time-out (or quit)after several seconds – which may not belong enough for HomeLink to pick up thesignal.
U.S. gate operators time-out in the samemanner.
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CENTER CONSOLE
Stow items in the cup holder carefully asitems could become loose during hardbraking, acceleration or crashes, includinghot drinks which could spill.
The console includes:
•Cup holder.
•Storage compartment.
Lift the latch to open the storagecompartment to access the followingfeatures:
•Auxiliary power point.
•USB port.
Locking Storage Bin (If Equipped)
The storage bin locks when youelectronically lock the doors. The binunlocks when you use the remote controlto unlock the driver door.
Note:You cannot lock the storage bin whenthe vehicle is on.
GLASSES HOLDER
Press near the center of the door to openit. Pull out the tray.
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Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and the leave theengine idling for long periods, werecommend that you do one of thefollowing:
•Open the windows at least 1 in(2.5 cm).
•Set your climate control to outside air.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF
EQUIPPED)
WARNING: Failure to follow engineblock heater instructions could result inproperty damage or serious personalinjury.
WARNING: Do not use your heaterwith ungrounded electrical systems ortwo-pronged adapters. There is a risk ofelectrical shock.
WARNING: Do not fully close thehood, or allow it to drop under its ownweight when using the engine blockheater. This could damage the powercable and may cause an electrical shortresulting in fire, injury and propertydamage.
Note:The heater is most effective whenoutdoor temperatures are below 0°F(-18°C).
The heater acts as a starting aid bywarming the engine coolant. This allowsthe climate control system to respondquickly. The equipment includes a heaterelement, installed in the engine block anda wire harness. You can connect thesystem to a grounded 120-volt ACelectrical source.
We recommend that you do the followingfor a safe and correct operation:
•Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cordthat is product certified byUnderwriter’s Laboratory (UL) orCanadian Standards Association(CSA). This extension cord must besuitable for use outdoors, in coldtemperatures, and be clearly markedSuitable for Use with OutdoorAppliances. Do not use an indoorextension cord outdoors. This couldresult in an electric shock or become afire hazard.
•Use as short an extension cord aspossible.
•Do not use multiple extension cords.
•Make sure that when in operation, theextension cord plug and heater cordplug connections are free and clear ofwater. This could cause an electricshock or fire.
•If the block heater cord is under thehood, Do Not remove the wiring fromits original location. Do Not close thehood on the extension wiring.
•Make sure your vehicle is parked in aclean area, clear of combustibles.
•Make sure the heater, heater cord andextension cord are firmly connected.
•Check for heat anywhere in theelectrical hookup once the system hasbeen operating for approximately 30minutes.
•Make sure the system is unplugged andproperly stowed before starting anddriving your vehicle. Make sure theprotective cover seals the prongs of theblock heater cord plug when not in use.
•Make sure the heater system ischecked for proper operation beforewinter.
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Manually Shifting Gears (If Equipped)
Shifting Using Paddle Shifters
The instrument cluster displays the currentgear. The current gear flashes when yourvehicle cannot shift into the requestedgear. Your vehicle will not shift if therequested gear raises or lowers the enginespeed beyond the limit.
Your vehicle could shift when you fullypress the accelerator or brake pedal.
Note:Prolonged driving with high enginespeed could cause vehicle damage notcovered by the vehicle warranty.
Note:Drive modes could affect when thevehicle shifts into the requested gear.
Manually Shifting Gears in Drive (D)
Use this feature when overtaking anothervehicle, or to temporarily change gear.
•Pull any paddle to switch the featureon.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Hold the (+) paddle for a few secondsto switch the feature off.
Note:The feature switches off after a shortperiod of time if you do not pull eitherpaddle.
Manually Shifting Gears in Sport (S)
Use this feature for engine braking on hillyor mountainous roads, or to select aspecific gear.
•Pull any paddle to switch the featureon.
•Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
•Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
•Hold the + paddle for a few secondsto switch the feature off.
Transmission Not in Park (P)Audible Warning
Sounds if any of the following occur:
•You switch your vehicle off beforeshifting into park (P).
•You open the driver door before shiftinginto park (P).
Brake-Shift Interlock
WARNING: Do not drive yourvehicle until you verify that thestoplamps are working.
WARNING: When doing thisprocedure, you need to take thetransmission out of park (P) whichmeans your vehicle can roll freely. Toavoid unwanted vehicle movement,always fully apply the parking brake priorto doing this procedure. Use wheelchocks if appropriate.
WARNING: If the parking brake isfully released, but the brake warninglamp remains illuminated, the brakesmay not be working properly. Have yourvehicle checked as soon as possible.
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If your vehicle remains stationary for twoseconds, the audible warning turns off. Ifyour vehicle moves backward, the tonesounds again.
Note:If the detected object is 12 in (30 cm)or less from the rear bumper, the audiblewarning does not turn off.
Object Distance Indicator (If Equipped)
The system provides object distanceindication through the information display.
•As the distance to the objectdecreases, the indicator blocksilluminate and move toward the vehicleicon.
•If the system does not detect an object,the distance indicator blocks are gray.
When you shift into reverse (R), the systemprovides audible warnings and visualindication when your vehicle is moving, andthe detected object is moving toward yourvehicle. When you stop your vehicle, theaudible warnings stop after two seconds.Visual indication remains on when thetransmission is in reverse (R).
REAR VIEW CAMERA
WARNING: The rear view camerasystem is a reverse aid supplementdevice that still requires the driver to useit in conjunction with the interior andexterior mirrors for maximum coverage.
WARNING: Objects that are closeto either corner of the bumper or underthe bumper, might not be seen on thescreen due to the limited coverage of thecamera system.
WARNING: Reverse your vehicleas slow as possible, higher speeds maylimit your reaction time to stop yourvehicle.
WARNING: Use caution when therear cargo door is ajar. If the rear cargodoor is ajar, the camera will be out ofposition and the video image may beincorrect. All guidelines disappear whenthe rear cargo door is ajar. Some vehiclesmay not come equipped with guidelines.
WARNING: Do not switch thecamera features on or off when yourvehicle is moving.
The rear view camera system provides avideo image of the area behind yourvehicle.
During operation, lines appear in thedisplay which represent your vehicle’s pathand proximity to objects behind yourvehicle.
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The warning system is in two stages. Atfirst the system issues a temporary warningthat you need to take a rest. This messagewill only appear for a short time. If thesystem detects further reduction in drivingalertness, another warning may be issuedwhich will remain in the information displayfor a longer time. Press OK on the steeringwheel control to clear the warning
System Display
When active the system will runautomatically in the background and onlyissue a warning if required.
Note:If the camera sensor cannot track theroad lane markings or if your vehicle speeddrops below approximately 40 mph(64 km/h), the system does not issuewarnings.
Resetting the System
You can reset the system by either:
•Switching the ignition off and on.
•Stopping the vehicle and then openingand closing the driver’s door.
LANE KEEPING SYSTEM
WARNING: You are responsible forcontrolling your vehicle at all times. Thesystem is designed to be an aid and doesnot relieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention. Failureto follow this instruction could result inthe loss of control of your vehicle,personal injury or death.
WARNING: Always drive with duecare and attention when using andoperating the controls and features onyour vehicle.
WARNING: In cold and severeweather conditions the system may notfunction. Rain, snow and spray can alllimit sensor performance.
WARNING: The system will notoperate if the sensor cannot track theroad lane markings.
WARNING: The sensor mayincorrectly track lane markings as otherstructures or objects. This can result ina false or missed warning.
WARNING: Large contrasts inoutside lighting can limit sensorperformance.
WARNING: The system may notoperate properly if the sensor is blocked.Keep the windshield free fromobstruction.
WARNING: If damage occurs in theimmediate area surrounding the sensor,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
WARNING: The system may notcorrectly operate if your vehicle is fittedwith a suspension kit not approved byus.
Note:The system works above 40 mph(64 km/h).
Note:The system works as long as thecamera can detect one lane marking.
Note:The system may not function with ablocked camera, or with a damaged or dirtywindshield.
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