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4. HoldMuntil the top is completely
opened and the exterior lamps flash.
A chime will sound.
If the top stops before it has completely
opened, press
Kand then pressMagain.
If the top still stops before it is
completely open:
.Move closer to the vehicle.
.HoldMuntil the operation is complete.
.PressKand thenMagain.
Interference from other remote keys or
devices may interrupt the operation.
If the top still does not open, use the
convertible top switch in the vehicle. The
convertible top cannot be closed using the
remote key.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 07.
Closing the Convertible Top 1. Make sure the sun visor mirror covers are closed and the sun visors are stored
in the center mount position.
2. Ensure the roof and tonneau cover are clear of any objects.
3. The trunk must be closed. 4. Start the vehicle or place it in ACC/
ACCESSORY.
5. When possible, operate the convertible top when the vehicle is stopped. The top
can be operated while driving below
50 km/h (31 mph) and will stop if that
speed is exceeded. The top operation will
take approximately 17 seconds. Make
sure the top operation can be completed
before that speed is reached.
6. Pull and holdMon the driver door
switch. The windows will automatically
lower.
7. After the convertible top is completely closed, a chime sounds and a DIC
message displays. Release the switch. Raise the windows if needed. If the
switch is held after the chime sounds,
the windows will start to raise.
If the radio is on, the sound may be muted
for a brief time to automatically adjust the
audio after the top is closed.
Troubleshooting the Convertible Top
Check the following if the convertible top
switch
Mis not operating:
.The ignition should be on or in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) should be active.
.The trunk lid must be closed. If it is not,
a DIC message will display.
.At cooler outside temperatures, the
convertible top may not operate. It is
possible to open the top down to
temperatures of about 0 °C (32 °F) and
close the top down to temperatures of
about −10 °C (14 °F). A DIC message will
display if the top will not operate due to
low temperature. If necessary, move the
vehicle to a heated indoor area to operate
the top.
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.If the top has recently been opened and
closed repeatedly, it will be temporarily
disabled. A DIC message displays. Normal
operation will be restored within
10 minutes after the system has cooled.
.If the vehicle battery is low, the top
operation may be disabled. Try to start
the vehicle. A DIC message displays.
.If the battery has recently been
reconnected or if the vehicle has been
jump started, the top may not operate
until the power windows have been
programmed. Complete the power
window programming procedure. See
Power Windows029.
Other features may be affected while
operating the convertible top:
.If you start the vehicle while using the
remote key to open the convertible top,
the convertible top will halt the motion.
After starting the vehicle, use the
convertible top switch inside the vehicle
to continue the top motion.
.The windows cannot close while the top
is moving.
.When driving with the top not fully
secured, chimes can be heard above
50 km/h (31 mph).
.The Rear Camera Mirror will not work on the
convertible with the top down. Use
the tab to switch to standard mirror
display.
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected
and reconnected, if the fuses were pulled or
replaced, or if a jump start was performed, a
message indicating the top is not secure
may display. Press and release
Kand then
quickly press and hold
Mon the remote
key, or press and hold
Mon the driver
door switch to open the top, or pull and
hold
Mon the driver door switch to close
the top until this message clears.
Partial Top Cycling
If the convertible top operation is stopped
before completion, the top will temporarily
hold its position. Over time, the tonneau
may drift to a near closed position. Opening the Tonneau Cover
—Engine Access
{Warning
When opening or closing the tonneau
cover, people can be injured by the
moving parts of the tonneau cover.
Maintain visual contact with the tonneau
cover when it is in motion and keep
hands and objects away from the moving
parts.
To open the tonneau cover and access the
engine: 1. Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park).
2. Ensure the tonneau cover is clear of any objects.
3. The trunk and convertible top must be closed.
4. Keep visual contact with the vehicle. Press and release
Qon the remote key
and then quickly press and hold
M.
A chime will sound, a DIC message will
display, and the turn signals will
flash once.
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5. HoldMuntil the tonneau cover is
completely opened. The turn signals will
flash once.
In the event the tonneau cover is partially
open, the motion of the tonneau cover will
be in the opposite direction upon
reactivation. Closing the Tonneau Cover
—Engine Access
Function
1. Make sure the vehicle is off.
2. Remove all objects from the engine compartment.
3. The trunk and convertible top must be closed.
4. Keep visual contact with the vehicle. Press and release
Qon the remote key
and then quickly press and hold
M.
5. HoldMuntil the tonneau cover is
completely closed. A chime will sound, a
DIC message will display, and the turn
signals will flash once. Troubleshooting the Tonneau Cover
—Engine
Access
Check the following if the tonneau cover is
not operating properly:
.The remote key must be used.
.The ignition must be off.
.The convertible top must be fully closed.
.The remote key may need to be closer to
the vehicle.
.Press and releaseQand then quickly
press and hold
Magain.
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Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust the seatback:
.Tilt the top of the control rearward to
recline.
.Tilt the top of the control forward to
raise.
{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.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
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.
Memory Seats
If equipped, memory seats allow two drivers
to save and recall their unique seat positions
for driving the vehicle, and a shared exit
position for getting out of the vehicle. Other
feature positions may also be saved, such as
power mirrors and power steering wheel, if equipped. Memory positions are linked to
remote key 1 or 2 for automatic memory
recalls.
Before saving, adjust all available memory
feature positions. Turn the vehicle on and
then press and release SET; a beep will
sound. Then immediately press and hold 1,
2, or
B(Exit) until two beeps sound. To
manually recall these positions, press and
hold 1, 2, or
Buntil the saved position is
reached. Follow the instructions under
“Saving Memory Positions.”
The vehicle identifies the current driver’s
remote key number (1–8). See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation 07.
Only remote keys 1 and 2 can be used for
automatic memory recalls. A Driver
Information Center (DIC) welcome message
indicating the remote key number may
display for the first few ignition cycles
following a remote key change. For Seat
Entry Memory to work properly, save the
positions to the memory button (1 or 2)
matching the remote key number displayed
in the DIC welcome message. Carry the
linked remote key when entering the
vehicle.
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Vehicle Personalization Settings
.To have the Seat Entry Memory
movement begin when the vehicle is
started, select the Settings menu, then
Vehicle, then Seating Position, and then
Seat Entry Memory. Select On or Off. See
“Seat Entry Memory”later in this section.
.To begin Seat Exit Memory movement
when the vehicle is turned off and the
driver door is opened, or when the vehicle
is turned off with the driver door already
opened, select the Settings menu, then
Vehicle, then Seating Position, and then
Seat Exit Memory. Select On or Off. See
“Seat Exit Memory”later in this section.
.SeeVehicle Personalization 097 for
additional setting information.
Identifying Driver Number
To identify the driver number: 1. Move your remote key away from the vehicle.
2. Start the vehicle with another remote key. The DIC should display the driver
number for the other remote key. Turn
the vehicle off and remove the remote
key from the vehicle. 3. Start the vehicle with the initial remote
key. The DIC should display the driver
number of your remote key.
Saving Memory Positions
Read these instructions completely before
saving memory positions.
To save preferred driving positions 1 and 2: 1. Turn the vehicle on or to ACC/ ACCESSORY with remote key 1 or 2.
A DIC welcome message may indicate
driver number 1 or 2.
2. Adjust all available memory features to the desired driving position.
3. Press and release SET; a beep will sound.
4. Immediately press and hold the 1 or 2 memory button matching the above
DIC welcome message until two beeps
sound.
If too much time passes between
releasing SET and pressing 1, the
memory position will not be saved and
two beeps will not sound. Repeat
Steps 3 and 4.
1 or 2 corresponds to the driver number.
See “Identifying Driver Number”
previously in this section. 5. Repeat Steps 1–4 for a second driver
using 1 or 2.
To save the position for
Band Seat Exit
Memory features, repeat Steps 1–4 using
B. This saves the position for getting out
of the vehicle.
Save preferred memory feature positions to
both 1 and 2 if you are the only driver.
Manually Recalling Memory Positions, Both
Seats
Press and hold 1, 2, or
Bto recall the
previously saved memory positions if you
are driver 1 or 2 identified in the DIC
welcome message.
To stop Manual Memory recall movement,
release 1, 2, or
Bor press any of the
following controls:
.Power seat
.Memory SET
.Power mirror, with the driver or
passenger side mirror selected
.Power steering wheel, if equipped
Manual Memory recall movement for 1, 2 or
Bbuttons may be initiated and will
complete to the saved memory position if
the vehicle is shifted in or out of P (Park).
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Questions and Answers About Seat Belts
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after acrash if I am wearing a seat belt?
A: You could be— whether you are
wearing a seat belt or not. Your chance
of being conscious during and after a
crash, so you canunbuckle and get out,
is much greater if you are belted.
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear seat belts?
A: Airbags are supplemental systems only.
They work withseat belts —not instead
of them. Whether or not an airbag is
provided, all occupants still have to
buckle up to get the most protection.
Also, in nearly all states and in all
Canadian provinces, the law requires
wearing seat belts.
Buckle To Drive
If equipped, this feature prevents the vehicle
from shifting out of P (Park) when the driver
seat belt is not buckled. The Buckle to Drive
feature must be turned ON in the
infotainment system to work. See Vehicle
Personalization 097 and if equipped, Teen
Driver 0159. If the engine is running, the
driver seat belt is not buckled, and the brake pedal is pressed with the vehicle in P (Park),
a message displays in the Driver Information
Center (DIC). Buckle the driver seat belt to
shift out of P (Park). Shifting from P (Park)
will be prevented once for each ignition
cycle.
For some fleet vehicles, the feature is
always ON and it cannot be turned OFF in
the infotainment system. Shifting from
P (Park) will be prevented each time the
above conditions exist.
On some models, Buckle to Drive may also
prevent shifting out of P (Park) if a front
passenger is unbuckled under similar
conditions. A message displays in the DIC.
Buckle the front passenger seat belt to shift
out of P (Park). This feature may not allow
the vehicle to shift out of P (Park) if an
object, such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery
bag, laptop, or other electronic device, is on
the front passenger seat. If this happens,
remove the object from the seat or buckle
the seat belt to shift out of P (Park).
If the driver, or on some vehicles, the
present front passenger remains unbuckled,
the DIC message will turn off after several
seconds and the vehicle can be shifted out
of P (Park). See
“Seat Belts”and“Child Restraints”
in the Index for information
about the importance of proper
restraint use.
If the driver seat belt, and in some vehicles
the front passenger seat belt, is unbuckled
when driving, the seat belt reminder chime
and light(s) will come on. See Seat Belt
Reminders 084. This feature may not
function properly if the airbag readiness
light is on. See Airbag Readiness Light 084.
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
Follow these rules for everyone's protection.
There are additional things to know about
seat belts and children, including smaller
children and infants. If a child will be riding
in the vehicle, see Older Children061 or
Infants and Young Children 062. Review
and follow the rules for children in addition
to the following rules.
It is very important for all occupants to
buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted
people are hurt more often in crashes than
those who are wearing seat belts.
There are important things to know about
wearing a seat belt properly.
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Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . 83
Transmission Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 83
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . 85 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Front Lift System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Service Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . . 88
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Performance Shifting Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Traction Control System (TCS)/Electronic Stability Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . 92
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Engine Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
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Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Press the control to move the tilt and
telescoping steering wheel up and down or
forward and rearward.
Both the tilt and telescoping steering
column positions can be stored with your
memory settings, if equipped. SeeMemory
Seats 041.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be operated
by using the steering wheel controls. See
Steering Wheel Controls 0113.
Heated Steering Wheel
(:If equipped, press to turn the heated
steering wheel on or off. A light next to the
button displays when the feature is
turned on.
The steering wheel takes about
three minutes to be fully heated.
If equipped with remote start heated seat,
the heated steering wheel will follow heated
seats in remote start.
Horn
Pressaon the steering wheel pad to
sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the
right side of the steering column.
With the ignition on or in ACC/ACCESSORY,
move the windshield wiper lever to select
the wiper speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
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INT :Move the lever up to INT for
intermittent wipes, then turn the
Nband
up for more frequent wipes or down for less
frequent wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the
wiper lever down. For several wipes, hold
the wiper lever down.
f: Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to spray washer fluid and
activate the wipers. The wipers will continue
until the lever is released or the maximum
wash time is reached. When the lever is
released, additional wipes may occur
depending on how long the windshield
washer had been activated. See Washer
Fluid 0249 for information on filling the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades
and windshield before using them. If frozen
to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw
them. Damaged blades should be replaced.
See Wiper Blade Replacement 0252.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper
motor.
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use the
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
{Warning
Before driving the vehicle, always clear
snow and ice from the hood, windshield,
roof, and rear of the vehicle, including all
lamps and windows. Reduced visibility
from snow and ice buildup could lead to
a crash.
Wiper Parking
If the ignition is turned off while the wipers
are on LO, HI, or INT, they will
immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then moved
to OFF before the driver door is opened or
within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart
and move to the base of the windshield. If the ignition is turned off while the wipers
are performing wipes due to windshield
washing, the wipers continue to run until
they reach the base of the windshield.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass display on
the center stack. The compass receives its
heading and other information from the
Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna,
Electronic Stability Control, and vehicle
speed information.
The compass system is designed to operate
for a certain number of miles or degrees of
turn before needing a signal from the GPS
satellites. When the compass display shows
CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in
an open area where it can receive a GPS
signal. The compass system will
automatically determine when a GPS signal
is restored and provide a heading again.
Clock
Set the time and date using the
infotainment system. See "Time / Date"
under
Settings 0153.
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Caution (Continued)
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only, such as cell phone
charge cords.
Wireless Charging
If equipped, the vehicle has a wireless
charging pocket between the driver and
passenger seatbacks. The system operates at
145 kHz and wirelessly charges one Qi
compatible smartphone. The power output
of the system is capable of charging at a
rate up to 3 amps (15W), as requested by
the compatible smartphone. SeeRadio
Frequency Statement 0316.
{Warning
Wireless charging can affect the
operation of an implanted pacemaker or
other medical devices. If you have one, it
is recommended to consult with your
doctor before using the wireless charging
system.
The vehicle must be on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be
active. The wireless charging feature may
not correctly indicate charging when the vehicle is in RAP, or during Bluetooth phone
calls. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0 194.
The operating temperature is −20 °C (−4 °F)
to 60 °C (140 °F) for the charging system
and 0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F) for the
smartphone. A message may be displayed
on the infotainment display indicating that
the system is unable to charge due to high
temperature while the charger or the phone
is above or below these operating ranges.
{Warning
Remove all objects from the charging
pocket before charging your compatible
smartphone. Objects, such as coins, keys,
rings, paper clips, or cards, between the
smartphone and the charger will become
very hot. On the rare occasion that the
charging system does not detect an
object, and the object gets wedged
between the smartphone and the
charger, remove the smartphone and
allow the object to cool before removing
it from the charging pocket, to prevent
burns.
To charge a compatible smartphone:
1. Remove all objects from the charging pocket. The system may not charge if
there are any objects between the
smartphone and charging pocket.
2. Place the smartphone with screen facing out of the charging pocket.
Ensure the smartphone is fully seated
and in the holder with nothing under it.
A thick smartphone case may prevent
the wireless charger from working,
or may reduce the charging performance.
See your dealer for additional
information.