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Center (DIC) will display NO REMOTE
DETECTED and the horn will chirp three
times.
This occurs only once each time the vehicle
is driven.
To view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.
Keyless Liftgate Opening
Press the touch pad on the liftgate handle
to open the liftgate if the remote key is
within 1 m (3 ft).
Key Access
To access a vehicle with a weak remote key
battery, seeDoor Locks015.
Programming Remote Keys to the
Vehicle
Only remote keys programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a remote key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that
lost or stolen remote keys no longer work.
Each vehicle can have up to eight remote
keys matched to it. Programming with Recognized Remote Keys
A new remote key can be programmed to
the vehicle when there are two recognized
remote keys.
To program, the vehicle must be off and all
of the remote keys, both currently
recognized and new, must be with you.
1. Remove the key from the remote key.
2. Place the two recognized remote keys into the front cupholder.
3. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See Door Locks015.
Insert the vehicle key of the remote key
into the key lock cylinder on the driver
door and turn the key counterclockwise,
to the unlock position, five times within
10 seconds.
The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE #3,
4, 5, ETC.
4. Place the new remote key into the front cupholder.
5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the remote key is learned the DIC display
will show that it is ready to program the
next remote key.
6. Remove the remote key from the front cupholder. and press the remote key
I
orHbutton.
To program additional remote keys,
repeat Steps 3–5.
When all additional remote keys are
programmed, press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
7. Return the key back into the remote key.

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8. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. SeeDoor Locks 015.
Programming without Recognized
Remote Keys
If two currently recognized remote keys are
not available, follow this procedure to
program up to eight remote keys. This
feature is not available in Canada. This
procedure will take approximately
30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must
be off and all of the remote keys you wish
to program must be with you. 1. Remove the key from the remote key.
2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the driver door handle. See Door Locks015.
Insert the vehicle key of the remote key
into the key lock cylinder on the driver
door handle and turn the key
counterclockwise, to the unlock position,
five times within 10 seconds.
The DIC displays REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO
LEARN and then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
The DIC display will again show REMOTE
LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. 4. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After
the third time all previously known
remote keys will no longer work with
the vehicle. Remaining remote keys can
be relearned during the next steps.
The DIC display should now show READY
FOR REMOTE # 1.
5. Place the new remote key into the frontcupholder.
6. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the remote key is learned the DIC display
will show that it is ready to program the
next remote key.
7. Remove the remote key from the front cupholder. and press the remote key
I
orHbutton. To program additional remote keys,
repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional remote keys are
programmed, press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.
8. Return the key back into the remote key.
9. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See Door Locks 015.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low remote
key Battery
When starting the vehicle, if the remote key
battery is depleted, there is signal
interference, or the remote key has been
idle for a while, the DIC may display NO
REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS
DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER
POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE. The DIC
may also display REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY.
For improved vehicle security, the remote
key is equipped with a motion sensor. First,
move the remote key slightly and try
starting the vehicle. If the vehicle still does
not start and the DIC displays the same
warnings above, follow the steps shown
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To start the vehicle:
1. Place the remote key in the frontcupholder.
2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and
ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the remote key battery as soon
as possible.
Battery Replacement
{Warning
Never allow children to play with the
remote key. The remote key contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
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Warning (Continued)
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can
occur, resulting in severe injury or death.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.
{Warning
To avoid personal injury, do not touch
metal surfaces on the remote key when
it has been exposed to extreme heat.
These surfaces can be hot to the touch at
temperatures above 59 °C (138 °F).
Caution
When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the remote key.
Static from your body could damage the
remote key.
Caution
Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect type could potentially create
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a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to instructions
and local laws. Do not attempt to burn,
crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to environments
with extremely low air pressures or high
temperatures.
Caution
If the remote key is not reassembled
properly, liquids could enter the housing
and damage the circuitry, resulting in a
remote key malfunction and/or failure. To
prevent damage, always follow the steps
for remote key reassembly in this manual
to ensure the remote key is sealed
properly whenever the remote key is
opened.
Replace the battery if the DIC displays
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1. Press the button on the side of theremote key near the bottom and pull the
mechanical key out. Never pull the
mechanical key out without pressing the
button.2. Use the mechanical key blade in the slotto remove the battery cover by hand.
3. Remove the battery cover.
4. Pull on the tab to access the battery. 5. Remove the old battery. Do not use a
metal object.
6. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2450 or
equivalent battery.
7. Place the seal back into the groove around the battery compartment.
8. Replace the battery cover by snapping it back into the remote key.
9. Reinsert the mechanical key.
Remote Vehicle Start
This feature allows the engine to be started
from outside of the vehicle.
S: This button is on the remote key for
remote start. The remote key range may be
lessened while the vehicle is running.
The climate control system will use the
previous settings during a remote start. The
rear defog may come on during a remote
start based on cold conditions. The rear
defog indicator light will not come on
during a remote start.
If the vehicle has auto heated or ventilated
seats they may come on during a remote
start. See Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
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Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote starters. For example,
some laws may require a person using
remote start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.
Do not use remote start if the vehicle is low
on fuel. The vehicle may run out of fuel.
Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. SeeRemote Key08.
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
1. Press
Stwice on the remote key
and hold.
The turn signal lamps will flash to
confirm that the remote start request
was received.
The vehicle will turn off after
20 minutes, unless you stop the remote
start before the cycle has completed or
you turn the vehicle on.
2. Hold the brake pedal and press ENGINE START/STOP to drive.
Extending Engine Run Time
The total remote start time is 40 minutes.
After two remote starts of 20 minutes,
or multiple shorter starts totalling 40 minutes have been used, the vehicle
must be started and then turned off before
remote start can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do any of the
following:
.Press and holdS. The parking lamps
will turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Conditions in Which Remote Start Will
Not Work
The vehicle cannot be remote started if:
.The remote key is in the vehicle.
.The hood is open
.40 minutes of remote start time have
been used.
.The hazard warning flashers are on.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
.The vehicle is already started.
If the battery level is low, do not use the
remote start feature. The battery may fully
deplete.
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle
is moving. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not locked.
So, all passengers should wear seat
belts properly and the doors should be
locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
.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.

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To lock/unlock the doors from outside the
vehicle:
.PressHorIon the remote key. See
Remote Key Operation 08.
.Use the key in the key lock cylinder in
the driver door. The key lock cylinder is
covered with a cap.
To lock/unlock the doors from inside the
vehicle:
.PressHorHon the power door lock
switch. See Power Door Locks 017.
.Push down on the door lock knob to lock
a door.
.Pull the door handle once to unlock it.
Pull the door handle again to unlatch it. Keyless AccessThe remote key 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”
inRemote Key Operation
0 8. Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder Access (In Case
of Dead Battery)To access the driver door key lock cylinder:
1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position and hold it open until the cap
removal is complete.
2. Insert the key into the slot (3) on the bottom of the cap (2) and lift the key
upward.
3. Move the cap (2) rearward and remove.
4. Use the key in the cylinder.
To replace the cap: 1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open position and hold it open until the cap
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2. Insert the two tabs (6) at the back of thecap between the seal (5) and the metal
base (4).3. Slide the cap forward and press theforward edge to install the cap in place.
4. Release the door handle.
5. Check that the cap is secure.
Free-Turning Locks
The door key lock cylinder turns freely when
either the wrong key is used, or the correct
key is not fully inserted. The free-turning
door lock feature prevents the lock cylinder
from being forced open. To reset the lock
cylinder, ensure the correct key is fully
inserted into the lock cylinder. Rotate the
key until you feel the lock cylinder click
back into place. Remove the key and
reinsert fully, rotate the key to unlock the
vehicle.
Power Door Locks
H: Press to lock the doors. The indicator
light in the switch will illuminate when
locked.
I: Press to unlock the doors.
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
Open Door Anti-Lockout has been turned off.
When
His pressed on the power door lock
switch while the door is open, a chime will
sound three times indicating delayed locking
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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
Hon the door lock switch again or
press
Hon the remote key to lock the
doors immediately.
This feature can be programmed. To view
available settings from the infotainment
screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Power
Door Locks.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically when all
doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
If a vehicle door is unlocked and then
opened and closed, the doors will lock either
when your foot is removed from the brake
or the vehicle speed becomes faster than
13 km/h (8 mph).
To unlock the doors:
.PressIon the power door lock switch.
.Shift the transmission into P (Park). Automatic door locking cannot be disabled.
Automatic door unlocking can be
programmed. To view available settings
from the infotainment screen, touch Settings
> Vehicle > Power Door Locks.
Lockout Protection
If the ignition is on or in accessory mode
and the power door lock switch is pressed
with the driver door open, all the doors will
lock and only 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 remote key
inside. If an remote key is detected and the
number of remote keys inside has not
reduced, the driver door will unlock and the
horn will chirp three times.
Lockout Protection can be manually
overridden with the driver door open by
pressing and holding
Hon 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
unlocked. The Open Door Anti-Lockout feature can be turned on or off. To view
available settings from the infotainment
screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Power
Door Locks > Open Door Anti Lockout.
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors
from inside the vehicle.
The safety lock is on the inside edge of the
rear doors. To use the safety lock:
1. Move the lever down to the lock position.
2. Close the door.
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To open a rear door when the safety lock
is on:1. Unlock the door by activating the inside handle, by pressing the power door
unlock switch, or by using the
remote key.
2. Open the door from the outside.
When the safety lock is enabled, adults and
older children will not be able to open the
rear door from the inside. Cancel the safety
locks to enable the doors to open from the
inside.
To cancel the safety lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Move the lever up to unlock. Do the same for the other door.
Doors
Liftgate
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Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it
is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch
open, or with any objects that pass
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through the seal between the body and
the trunk/hatch 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 trunk/hatch 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.
See Engine Exhaust 0181.
Caution
To avoid damage to the liftgate or
liftgate glass, make sure the area above
and behind the liftgate is clear before
opening it.
Power Liftgate Operation
{Warning
You or others could be injured if caught
in the path of the power liftgate. Make
sure there is no one in the way of the
liftgate as it is opening and closing.
Caution
Driving with an open and unsecured
liftgate may result in damage to the
power liftgate components.

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The power liftgate switch is on the driver
door. The vehicle must be in P (Park).
The modes are:
MAX :Opens to maximum height.
3/4 : Opens to a reduced height that can be
set from 3/4 to fully open. Use to prevent
the liftgate from opening into overhead
obstructions such as a garage door or
roof-mounted cargo. The liftgate can be
manually opened all the way.
OFF : Opens manually only.
To power open or close the liftgate, select
MAX or 3/4 mode.
.Pressbtwice quickly on the remote
key until the liftgate moves.
.Press8on the driver door. The driver
door must either be unlocked or locked
without the security armed.
.Press the touch pad on the underside of
the liftgate handle after unlocking all
doors. A locked vehicle can be opened if
the remote key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the
touch pad.
.Presslon the bottom of the liftgate
next to the pull cup to close.
Press any liftgate button, or the touch
pad, or
bon the remote key while the
liftgate is moving to stop it. Pressing
any liftgate button again or pressing
b
twice quickly on the remote key 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