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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 13
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Passenger Sensing System . . . 14
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 16
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 17
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 20 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Curb View Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 21
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Universal Remote System . . . . . 21
Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Convertible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 22
Performance Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fuel (LT1 6.2L V8 Engine) . . . . . 23
Fuel (LT4 6.2L Supercharged
V8 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 24
Car Wash Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . 25
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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SeeUniversal Remote System
0 133.
Roof Panel
If equipped with a removable roof
panel, there are three release
handles. Two are at the front of the
roof panel and one is at the rear of
the roof panel. See “Removing the
Roof Panel” underRoof Panel 048.
Help may be needed to remove the
roof panel. Always store the roof
panel properly in the rear storage
compartment.
For more information:
. See “Storing the Roof Panel”
under Roof Panel 048.
. See “Installing the Roof Panel”
under Roof Panel 048.
Convertible
If equipped, the convertible top can
be automatically opened and
closed. For step-by-step
instructions, see Convertible Top
0 52.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The Traction Control System (TCS)
limits wheel spin. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
StabiliTrak is a computer controlled
system that helps the driver
maintain directional control of the
vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
This is accomplished by selectively
applying any one of the vehicle’s
brakes. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle
is started.
.
To turn off TCS, press and
release
gon the center console.
iilluminates in the instrument
cluster.
. To turn off both TCS and
StabiliTrak, press and hold
g,
until the Traction Off light
iand the StabiliTrak OFF light
g
illuminate in the instrument
cluster.
. Press and release
gagain to
turn on both systems.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0196.
The vehicle has Driver Mode
Control and may have Competitive
Driving Mode. See Driver Mode
Control 0198 andCompetitive
Driving Mode 0201.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,

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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 34
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 38
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Doors
Hatch (Trunk) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 41
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . 43
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . 45
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 45
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 46
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Roof
Roof Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Keys and Locks
Keys
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous and
children or others could be
seriously injured or killed. They
could operate the power windows
or other controls or make the
vehicle move. The windows will
function with the RKE transmitter
in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path
of a closing window. Do not leave
children in a vehicle with an RKE
transmitter.

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Window Indexing
If the window freezes to the door:1. Push the top of the window inward while opening the door.
2. Clear all snow and ice from the door and glass.
3. Open the window completely and then close it.
4. Close the door.
When fully closed, indexing
automatically lowers the window a
small amount when the door is
opened. When the door is closed,
the window will raise to its previous
position. If either window does not
index properly, it could be due to
loss of power. Before seeing your
dealer for service, program the
power windows.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window and, if equipped, extend
along the rod.
Roof
Roof Panel
If equipped with a removable roof
panel, use the following procedures
to remove or install it.
Caution
If a roof panel is dropped or
rested on its edges, the roof
panel, paint, and/or
weatherstripping may be
damaged. Always place the roof
panel in the stowage receivers
after removing it from the vehicle.
Removing the Roof Panel
{Warning
Do not remove a roof panel while
the vehicle is moving. The panel
could fall into the vehicle and
strike an occupant and cause you
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Warning (Continued)
and strike another vehicle.
Remove the roof panel only when
the vehicle is parked.
It may be necessary to have help
removing the roof panel.
To remove: 1. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park) or a manual
transmission into 1 (First) or
R (Reverse).
2. Turn the ignition off and set the parking brake.
3. Lower both sun visors.
4. Open the rear hatch/trunk and remove any items that may
interfere with proper storage of
the roof panel.
5. Lower the windows. There are two release handles
on the front and one release
handle on the rear of the roof
panel.
6. To unlock the front releasehandles, pull them outward,
turning fully.
7. Press the button on the front ofthe rear release handle to
unlock it. The latch lever
will open.
8. Stand on one side of the vehicle, and if necessary, have
someone stand on the other
side. Together, carefully lift the
front edge of the roof panel up
and forward. Avoid dropping
the rear edge downward.
9. When the roof panel is loose, grasp it as close to the center
as possible and lift it away from
the vehicle.
Storing the Roof Panel
{Warning
If a roof panel is not stored
properly, it could be thrown about
the vehicle in a crash or sudden
maneuver. People in the vehicle
could be injured. Always use the
stowage receivers.

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Caution
Dirt, dust, or other contaminants
on the removable roof panel or
cargo shade could cause damage
to the finish of the roof panel if it
is stored under the shade.
Remove the cargo shade when
storing the roof in the rear
compartment.
1. Turn the roof panel so that the front edge of the panel is facing
the front of the vehicle.
2. Insert the front of the roof panelso that the indents lay on top of
the receivers.
3. Line up the rear roof panel pins
so that they drop into the
receivers on the back of the
storage area.
4. Press down firmly to seat the pins in the rear receivers.
Installing the Roof Panel
{Warning
An improperly attached roof panel
may fall into or fly off the vehicle.
You or others could be injured.
After installing the roof panel,
always check that it is firmly
attached by pushing up on the
underside of the panel. Check
now and then to be sure the roof
panel is firmly in place.
Caution
Installing the roof with the release
handles in the closed position
could cause damage to the
interior trim. Always move
handles to the open position
when installing the roof.
It is easier if two people install the
roof panel.

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To install:1. Shift an automatic transmission into P (Park). Shift a manual
transmission into 1 (First) or
R (Reverse).
2. Turn the ignition off and set the parking brake.
3. To remove the roof panel, pull up on the rear edge and
remove it from the
storage area.
4. Carefully place the roof panel over the top of the vehicle.5. Position the rear edge of theroof panel next to the
weatherstrip on the back of the
roof opening. Then align and fit
the pins at the rear of the roof
panel inside the openings in
the rear overhead weatherstrip.
Gently lower the front edge of
the roof panel to the front of the
roof opening.
6. Check that the weatherstripping on each side
of the roof panel is under the
panel.
7. Make sure the front release handles are in the full open
position.
8. Push the roof firmly downward to engage the pins.
9. Turn the front release handles inward so that they fully latch
to the closed position. It is
critical that the handles fully
latch.
10. Push back and up on the rear release handle to insert the
hook in the loop.
11. Push and pull the roof panel up and down and side to side to
ensure the roof panel is
securely installed.
Maintaining the Roof Panel
Caution
Using glass cleaner on a painted
roof panel could damage the
panel. The repairs would not be (Continued)

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Caution (Continued)
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Do not use glass cleaner on the
painted roof panel.
When cleaning, removing, and/or
storing the roof panel:
. Flush with water to remove dust
and dirt, then dry the panel.
. Do not use abrasive cleaning
materials on the panel.
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.
. Remove all objects from the
trunk that may contact the
convertible top when it is
operated.
. Do not leave the vehicle
with the convertible
top open.
. Do not exceed 50 km/h
(31 mph) until the top has
completely closed or
opened.
. Do not open or close the top
while driving in high wind
conditions.
. Do not operate the
convertible top multiple
times in a short period of
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
time without starting the
engine to avoid draining the
vehicle battery.
. Do not open or store the
convertible top when it is
dirty or wet. This could
result in stains, mildew,
or other damage.
. Only store the vehicle with
the top fully closed.
Opening the Convertible Top —
Instrument Panel Switch
1. Remove all objects from the top of the tonneau cover and
forward of the partition. Place
the partition in the rear storage
area in the upright position.
Fasten both sides of the
partition to the posts just below
the tonneau cover. See Rear
Storage 093.
2. Close the trunk.
3. Start the vehicle or place it in ACC/ACCESSORY.

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With the convertible top up, the
trunk partition can be unsnapped
and laid flat to increase trunk cargo
space.
Center Console Storage
Caution
The area inside the console can
get hot. Do not store items that
can be damaged by heat.
To open, press the button on the
driver side.
Depending on the options, there
may be two USB ports and an
accessory outlet inside. SeePower
Outlets 099 and “Audio Players” in
the infotainment manual.
Additional Storage
Features
Cargo Cover
If equipped, the cargo cover
provides hidden storage in the rear
area of the vehicle. The cover also
blocks glare from the removable
roof panel when it is stored in the
rear compartment.
The cargo cover has two pieces: a
flat and an L-shaped piece.
Attaching the Flat Cargo Cover

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Passenger Temperature Control
The passenger temperature control
is below the passenger side
air vent.
On/Off System Operation
Press AUTO to turn the system on.
Turn the fan control knob completely
counterclockwise to turn the fan off.
Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls
the fan speed, air delivery, air
conditioning, and recirculation in
order to heat or cool the vehicle to
the desired temperature. When AUTO is lit, all four functions
operate automatically. Each function
can also be manually set and the
setting is displayed. The AUTO
indicator will turn off. Functions not
manually set will continue to be
automatically controlled, even if the
AUTO indicator is not lit.
For automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Then
adjust the temperature as
needed for best comfort.
The system operates to reach the
set temperature as quickly as
possible. The AUTO control system
works best with the windows up and
the removable roof panel installed
or the convertible top up.
Manual Operation
Driver and Passenger
Temperature Control : The
temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and
passenger. Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the driver temperature
setting. Press
worxto increase
or decrease the passenger
temperature setting.
SYNC : Press to link all climate
zone settings to the driver settings.
The SYNC indicator light will turn
on. When the passenger
temperature setting is adjusted, the
SYNC indicator light turns off.
Fan Control : Turn the knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the fan speed.
Turn the knob completely
counterclockwise to turn the fan off.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
Air Delivery Modes : Press
Y,\,
[, or-to change the direction of
the airflow. An indicator light comes
on in the selected mode button.