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Warning (Continued)
.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 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.
To lock or unlock the doors from outside the
vehicle, use the key in the driver door or
press
QorKon the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Key Access) 09or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Keyless Access) 011.
Keyless Access
If equipped, the RKE transmitter must be
within 1 m (3 ft) of the door or liftgate being
opened. Press the button on the door handle to
open. See
“Keyless Access Operation” under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Key Access) 09or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Keyless Access) 011.
Power Door Locks
To lock and unlock the doors from inside the
vehicle:
.PressQorK, if equipped.
.Use the lock knob on the top of the door
panel.
Delayed Locking
This feature delays the locking of the doors
until five seconds after all doors are closed.
Delayed locking can only be turned on when
the Open Door Anti-Lockout feature has
been turned off.
When
Qis pressed on the power door lock
switch while the door is open, a chime will
sound three times indicating delayed locking
is active.
The doors will lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are closed. If a
door is reopened before that time, the
five-second timer will reset when all doors
are closed again.
Press
Qon the door lock switch again or
press
Qon the RKE transmitter to lock the
doors immediately.
This feature can also be programmed. See
Vehicle Personalization 088.
Automatic Door Locks
If equipped, the vehicle is programmed so
that when the doors are closed, the ignition
is on, and the shift lever is moved out of
P (Park) for automatic transmissions, or the
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vehicle speed is above 13 km/h (8 mph) for
manual transmissions, the doors and the
liftgate will lock.
To unlock the doors and the liftgate:
.PressKon the door.
.If equipped with an automatic
transmission, shift the transmission into
P (Park).
.If equipped with a manual transmission,
remove the key from the ignition.
Lockout Protection
Key Access :When locking is requested with
the driver door open and the key in the
ignition, all the doors will lock and then the
driver door will unlock.
This can be manually overridden by pressing
and holding
Qon the power door lock
switch.
Keyless Access : When locking is requested
with the driver door open and the vehicle is
on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, all the doors will
lock and then the driver door will unlock.
If the vehicle is off and locking is requested
while a door is open, when all doors are
closed the vehicle will check for RKE
transmitters inside. If an RKE transmitter is detected and the number of RKE
transmitters inside has not reduced, the
driver door will unlock and the horn will
sound three times.
This can be manually overridden by pressing
and holding
Qon the power door lock
switch.
Open Door Anti-Lockout
If Open Door Anti-Lockout is turned on and
the vehicle is off, the driver door is open,
and locking is requested, all the doors will
lock and the driver door will remain open.
The Open Door Anti-Lockout feature can be
turned on or off. See Vehicle Personalization
0 88.
Safety Locks
The vehicle has rear door safety locks on
each rear door that prevent passengers from
opening the rear doors from the inside.
Using the Rear Door Safety Lock
1. Move the lever up to lock.
2. Close the door.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other rear
door lock.
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Caution
Pulling the inside door handle while the
rear door safety locks are engaged could
damage your vehicle. Do not pull the
inside door handle while the rear door
safety locks are engaged.
The rear doors on the vehicle cannot be
opened from the inside while this feature is
in use.
Opening a Rear Door When the Safety
Lock Is On
1. Unlock the door from the inside.
2. Open the door from the outside.
For the rear doors to open from the inside,
the safety locks have to be moved back to
the unlock position.
Canceling a Rear Door Safety Lock
1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door from the outside.
2. Move the lever down to unlock.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other rear door lock.
The rear door locks can now be locked and
unlocked normally.
Doors
Liftgate
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it
is driven with the liftgate, hatch/trunk
open, or with any objects that pass
through the seal between the body and
the hatch/trunk 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 hatch/trunk open:
.Close all of the windows.
.Fully open the air outlets on or under
the instrument panel.
.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.
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Warning (Continued)
For more information about carbon
monoxide, seeEngine Exhaust 0142.
Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or
liftgate glass, make sure the area above
and behind the liftgate is clear before
opening it.
To unlock the liftgate, press
Kon the
power door lock switch or on the RKE
transmitter to unlock all doors. If equipped,
use the key in the key cylinder.
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Press the touch pad and lift to open or,
if equipped, pull the handle and lift up.
To lock the liftgate, press
Qon the power
door lock switch or on the RKE transmitter.
If equipped, lock using the key in the key
cylinder. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access) 09or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Keyless Access) 011.
When closing the liftgate, close from the
center so that it fully latches.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features;
however, they do not make the vehicle
impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.
The security light, on the instrument panel
near the windshield, indicates the status of
the system:
Off : Alarm system is disarmed.
On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the
delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the
hood, or the liftgate is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle with one of the
following:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
.With a door open, pressQon the
interior.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the alarm system
is operating. Pressing
Qon the RKE
transmitter a second time will bypass
the 30-second delay and immediately
arm the alarm system.
The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the
doors are locked with the key.
If the driver door or liftgate is opened
without first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and the
lights will flash to indicate a pre-alarm.
If the vehicle is not started, or the door is
not unlocked by pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second pre-alarm,
the alarm will be activated.
The alarm will also be activated if the
passenger door, the liftgate, or the hood is
opened without first disarming the system.
When the alarm is activated, the turn
signals flash and the horn sounds for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will then
re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized
event.
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Disarming the System
To disarm the system or turn off the alarm
if it has been activated, do one of the
following:
.PressKon the RKE transmitter.
.Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
.Lock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter
after all occupants have left the vehicle
and all doors are closed.
.Always unlock the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter. Unlocking the driver door
with the key will not disarm the alarm.
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 on the RKE transmitter and
the horn chirps or the lights flash three
times, a previous alarm occurred while the
system was armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a message
will appear on the DIC. See Vehicle Messages
(Base Level Cluster) 087 or
Vehicle Messages (Uplevel Cluster) 088 for
more information.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement 0248.
Immobilizer Operation (Key
Access)
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent
system.
The system does not have to be manually
armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically immobilized
when the key is removed from the ignition.
The system is automatically disarmed when
the vehicle is started with the correct key.
The key uses a transponder that matches an
immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and
automatically disarms the system. Only an
authorized key starts the vehicle. The vehicle
may not start if the key is damaged.
The security light, in the instrument cluster,
comes on if there is a problem with arming
or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when the
ignition is turned on.
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 engine still does not start, and the
key appears to be undamaged or the light
continues to stay on, try another ignition
key. If the engine does not start with the
other key, the vehicle needs service. If the
vehicle does start, the first key may be
damaged. See your dealer who can service
the theft-deterrent system and have a new
key made.
Do not leave the key or device that disarms
or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in
the vehicle.
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless
Access)
This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent
system.
The system does not have to be manually
armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically immobilized
when the transmitter leaves the vehicle.
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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 a front
window.
Manual Windows
If equipped, turn the hand crank on each
door to manually raise or lower the manual
windows.
The rear windows do not open fully.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Never leave keys in a vehicle
with children. When there are children in
the rear seat, use the window lockout
button to prevent operation of the
windows. SeeKeys06.
Power windows work when the ignition is
on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0140.
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.
Window Lockout
This feature stops the rear door passenger
window switches from working.
.PressZto engage the rear window
lockout feature.
.PressZagain 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
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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. If the window is unable to
express-up, program each express-close
window: 1. Close all doors.
2. Turn the ignition on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY.
3. Partially open the window to be programmed. Then close it and continue
to pull the switch briefly after the
window has fully closed.
4. Open the window and continue to press the switch briefly after the window has
fully opened.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block out glare.
Detach the sun visor from the center mount
and swing it to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
The vehicle may have vanity mirrors and
card holders on the back of the sun visors.
Swing down the sun visor to expose the
vanity mirror.
Roof
Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must be on or in
ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active to operate the
sunroof. See Ignition Positions (Keyless
Access) 0136 or
Ignition Positions (Key Access) 0134 and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0140.
Express-Vent/Open : Press and releasee
(1) to express-vent. Press and releasee(1)
again to express-open the sunroof. Press the
switch again to stop movement. The
sunshade automatically opens with the
sunroof, but must be closed manually.
Vent/Open : Press and hold
e(1) to vent.
Press and hold
e(1) again to open the
sunroof. Release the switch to stop
movement. The sunshade automatically
opens with the sunroof, but must be closed
manually.
Close : Press and hold
g(2) to close.
Release the switch to stop movement.
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Front Seats
The front 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 restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is locked in
place.
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 restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is locked in
place.If you are installing a child restraint in the
rear seat, see
“Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation” underLower Anchors and
Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 053.
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
{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.
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To adjust the seat:1. Lift the bar under the front edge of the seat cushion to unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.
Seat Height Adjuster
If available, move the lever up or down to
manually raise or lower the seat.
Reclining Seatbacks
{Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it could
move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
That could cause injury to the person
sitting there. Always push and pull on
the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the lever.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to
lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place. To return the seatback to the upright
position:
1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the
seatback will return to the upright
position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
{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.
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6. Repeat Steps 1–5 for the other seatbackand seat cushion, if desired.
Raising the Seatback
{Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it could
move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
That could cause injury to the person
sitting there. Always push and pull on
the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
{Warning
A seat belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted will not
provide the protection needed in a crash.
The person wearing the belt could be
seriously injured. After raising the rear
seatback, always check to be sure that
the seat belts are properly routed and
attached, and are not twisted.
{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.
To return the rear seats to the normal
seating position:
1. Move the seat belt out of the way by putting the seat belts into the belt guide
on the trim. The seat belt should not cross the
seatback locking mechanism when raising
the seatback.
2. Lift the seatback up slightly and reinstall the head restraint. See “Head Restraint
Removal and Reinstallation” underLower
Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) 053.
3. Push the seatback rearward all the way to lock it in place.
4. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked into position.
5. Return the seat cushion to its original position and push down on the front
part of the seat cushion until it latches.
6. Remove the seat belt from the belt guide on the trim.
7. Repeat Steps 1–6 for the other seatback and seat cushion, if necessary.
If added cargo space is not needed, the
seatbacks should be kept in the upright,
locked position.Seat Belts
This section describes how to use seat belts
properly, and some things not to do.