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not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
safety 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 slowing or stopping
the vehicle. Lock the doors
to help prevent this from
happening.
To lock or unlock the doors from
outside the vehicle:
. Press
QorKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. .
Use the key in the driver door.
The key cylinder is covered with
a cap.
To lock or unlock the doors from
inside the vehicle:
. Press
QorKon the power door
lock switch.
. Pulling an interior door handle
will unlock the door. Pulling the
door handle again unlatches it.
Keyless Access
If equipped, the RKE transmitter
must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door
being opened. Press the button on
the door handle to open. See
“Keyless Access Operation” in
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 028.
Key Cylinder Access
To access the key lock cylinder: 1. Pull the door handle to the open position.
2. Insert the key into the slot onthe bottom of the cap and pry
outward.
3. Move the cap rearward and remove.
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Doors
Trunk
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with
any objects that pass 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
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highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems”
in the Index.
. If the vehicle has a power
liftgate, disable the power
liftgate function.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust 0224.
Trunk Release
To open the trunk from outside of
the vehicle
.
Press
Xtwice quickly on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
. Press the touch pad in the area
above the license plate after
unlocking all doors.
. For Keyless Access, press the
touch pad in the area above the
license plate when the
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the rear of the vehicle. For automatic transmissions, the
vehicle must be in P (Park). For
manual transmissions, the vehicle
must be off, or stationary with the
parking brake set.From inside the vehicle, press|
on the lower portion of the
driver door.
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Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
{Warning
A convex mirror can make things,
like other vehicles, look farther
away than they really are. If you
cut too sharply into the right lane,
you could hit a vehicle on the
right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex
shaped. A convex mirror's surface is
curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
Power Mirrors
To adjust each mirror: 1. Press
}or|to select the
driver or passenger side mirror.
The indicator light will
illuminate.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror in the
desired position.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and
the area behind it can be seen.
4. Press
}or|again to
deselect the mirror. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
The vehicle may have SBZA. See
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
0248.
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. See
Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0248.
Heated Mirrors
If equipped with heated mirrors:
=:The rear window defogger also
heats the outside mirrors.
See Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0196.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
If the vehicle is equipped with an
automatic dimming outside mirror on
the driver side, the mirror will adjust
for the glare of headlamps
behind you.
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Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
Power Windows
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous for many
reasons; children or others could
be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power
windows or other controls or even
make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the
RKE transmitter in the vehicle
and they could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Do not
leave the RKE transmitter in a
vehicle with children.
Coupe
Convertible
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The windows work when the vehicle
is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,
or when Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0221.
Press or pull the switch to open or
close the window.
The windows will be temporarily
disabled if the window switches are
used repeatedly within a short time.
On convertible models, the window
switches control both the front and
rear windows. Press the front or
rear button to choose the desired
windows and the indicator light will
illuminate, then use the window
switches. The default operation is
the front windows.
Window Express Movement
Express-down/up allows the
windows to be opened or closed
without holding the window switch.
Press the window switch fully down
or pull it up, and quickly release it to
engage. Briefly press or pull the
same switch to stop window
movement.
Express Window Obstacle
Detection
The express-up 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 as normal after the object or
condition is removed.
Obstacle Detection Override
{Warning
If obstacle detection override is
activated, the window will not
reverse automatically. You or
others could be injured and the
window could be damaged.
Before you use obstacle detection
override, make sure that all
people and obstructions are clear
of the window path.
The window can be closed by
holding the window switch in the up
position if conditions prevent it from
express closing.
Programming the Power
Windows
Programming may be necessary if
the vehicle's battery has been
disconnected or discharged. If the
window is unable to express-up,
follow these steps to program the
window:
To program the window: 1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition in ON/RUN or 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. Press the power window switch until the window is fully open
and briefly hold.
Window Operation with
Convertible Top
Windows automatically lower fully
when the convertible top is lowered
or raised. See Convertible Top 050.
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Caution
Forcing the sunshade forward of
the sliding glass panel may cause
damage and the sunroof may not
operate properly. Always close
the glass panel before closing the
sunshade.
The sunshade can be opened
manually, but must be closed
manually.
The sunroof glass panel cannot be
opened or closed if the vehicle has
an electrical failure.
Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof/sunshade is equipped
with an automatic reversal system
that is only active when the sunroof/
sunshade is being operated in
express mode. If an object is in the
path of the sunroof/sunshade while
it is express closing, the reversal
system will detect the object and
stop. In the event of closing
difficulties like frost or other
conditions, it is possible to override
the reversal system. To override the reversal system, close in manual
mode. To stop the 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.
Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose
debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and
roof sealing area using a clean
cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.
If water is seen dripping into the
water drainage system, this is
normal.
Convertible Top
If equipped with a convertible top,
review the following before
operating:
{Warning
While opening or closing the
convertible top, people can be
injured by the moving parts of the
tonneau cover or convertible top.
Maintain visual contact with the
top while it is being operated.
Caution
Follow these guidelines when
operating the convertible top or
damage can occur:
. Remove all items from the
roof, trunk lid, or tonneau
cover before operating.
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Head Restraints
The vehicle’s front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
{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.
Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of the restraint is at the same
height as the top of the occupant's
head. This position reduces the
chance of a neck injury in a crash.
To raise or lower the head restraint,
press the button located on the side
of the head restraint, and pull up or
push the head restraint down, and
release the button. Pull and push on
the head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.
The front outboard head restraints
are not removable.
Front Seats
Power Seat Adjustment
To adjust a power seat:
.Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the
horizontal control forward or
rearward.
. Raise or lower the front part of
the seat cushion by moving the
front of the horizontal control up
or down.
. Raise or lower the entire seat by
moving the entire horizontal
control up or down.
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Reclining Seatbacks
{Warning
Sitting in a reclined position when
the vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even when buckled
up, the safety 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
safety belt properly.
Do not have a seatback reclined if
the vehicle is moving.
To adjust the seatback:
.Tilt the top of the control
rearward to recline.
. Tilt the top of the control forward
to raise.
Memory Seats
If equipped, the 1, 2, SET, andB
(Exit) buttons on the driver door are
used to manually store and recall
memory settings for the driver seat
and outside mirrors.
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two seconds. Try recalling again
by pressing the appropriate
memory button.
. If automatically recalling the
position, press and hold the
appropriate manual control for
the memory item that is not
recalling for two seconds. Try
recalling again by opening the
driver door and pressing
Kon
the RKE transmitter.
. If recalling the exit position,
press and hold the appropriate
manual control for the exit
feature not recalling for
two seconds. Then try recalling
the exit position again.
If the memory position is still not
recalling, see your dealer for
service.
Seatback Latches
To access the rear seats, pull up on
the latch on the top of the driver or
front passenger seatback. Fold the
seatback forward.
{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 return the seatback to the upright
position, lift the seatback and
manually push it rearward until it
locks in place. Push and pull on the
seatback to make sure it is locked.
Do not use the power recline control
on the outboard side of the seat to
raise the seatback. See
Reclining
Seatbacks 058.
Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats
{Warning
If you cannot feel temperature
change or pain to the skin, the
seat heater may cause burns. To
reduce the risk of burns, people
with such a condition should 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
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overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.
If available, the engine must be
running to operate.
Press
LorMto turn on the heated
seat. A light indicates this feature
is on.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the heated seat will
change to the next lower setting,
and then the off setting. Three lights
indicate the highest setting, and one
light indicates the lowest. The passenger seat may take
longer to heat up.
Press
{orCto turn on the
ventilated seat. A light indicates this
feature is on.
Press the button once for the
highest setting. With each press of
the button, the ventilated seat will
change to the next lower setting,
and then the off setting. Three lights
indicate the highest setting, and one
light indicates the lowest.
Remote Start Auto Heated Seats
When it is cold outside, the heated
seats can be turned on
automatically during a remote start.
They are canceled when the ignition
is turned on. Press the button to use
the heated seats after the vehicle is
started. The heated seat indicator lights do
not turn on during a remote start.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced.
This is normal.
The heated seats will not turn on
during a remote start unless they
are enabled in the vehicle
personalization menu. See
Remote
Vehicle Start 035 and Vehicle
Personalization 0144.