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Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. SeeRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System 07.
H:Press to lock both doors and the fuel
door. The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound on the second
press to indicate locking. See “Remote Lock,
Unlock, Start” underVehicle Personalization
0 97.
Pressing
Hmay also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle Alarm
System 022.
See Folding Mirrors 025.
I:Press to unlock the driver door and the
fuel door. Press again within five seconds to
unlock both doors. When remotely unlocking
the vehicle at night, the headlamps and
taillamps may come on for about
30 seconds to light your approach to the
vehicle depending on the settings. See
Vehicle Personalization 097. The turn signal
indicators may flash to indicate unlocking.
Pressing
Iwill disarm the theft-deterrent
system. See Vehicle Alarm System 022.
If equipped with remote window operation,
press
Iand hold for three seconds to
remotely open the windows, if enabled. See
Vehicle Personalization 097.
See Folding Mirrors 025.
S:Press twice to start the engine from
outside the vehicle using the remote key.
See Remote Vehicle Start 012. The vehicle
can not be driven during a remote start. To
drive the vehicle, press the brake pedal, then
press ENGINE START/STOP, with the remote
key in the vehicle.
7: Press and release to initiate vehicle
locator. The exterior lamps flash and the
horn chirps three times. Press
7and hold
for approximately three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signal lamps flash for 30 seconds,
or until
7is pressed again or the vehicle is
started.
D: Press twice to release the hatch/
trunk. The vehicle must be in P (Park).
E: Press twice and continue holding
following the second press for
approximately one second to release the
hood. The vehicle must be in P (Park).
M: If equipped, press and releaseK,
then immediately press and hold
M
continuously to open the convertible top all
the way. The vehicle must be off to operate
the convertible top. Release the button to
stop movement. This button will only open
the convertible top.
If equipped, press and release
Qthen
immediately press and hold
Mto open
the engine compartment.
Convertible Top
.Do not try to start the vehicle while using
the remote key to open the convertible
top. Release both the remote key button

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If equipped with remote folding mirrors,
passive locking may fold and unfold the
mirrors. SeeFolding Mirrors 025.
Temporary Disable of Passive Locking
Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding
Kon the interior door
switch with a door open for at least
four seconds, or until three chimes are
heard. Passive locking will then remain
disabled until the vehicle is turned on.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
When the vehicle is turned off and a remote
key is left in the vehicle, the horn will chirp
three times after both doors are closed. To
turn on or off, see “Remote Left in Vehicle
Alert” under Vehicle Personalization 097.
Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert
If the vehicle is on, with a door open, and
then all doors are closed, the vehicle will
check for remote keys inside. If a remote
key is not detected, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display NO KEY FOUND and
the horn will chirp three times. This occurs
only once each time the vehicle is driven. To
turn on or off, see Vehicle Personalization
0 97. Keyless Trunk Opening
Press the hatch/trunk release touchpad to
open the trunk if the remote key is within
1 m (3 ft).
Programming Remote Keys to the
Vehicle
Only remote keys programmed to this
vehicle will work. If a remote key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. When the
replacement remote key is programmed to
this vehicle, all remaining remote keys must
also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
remote keys will no longer work once the
new remote key is programmed. Programming with Recognized Remote Keys
A new key can be programmed to the
vehicle when there are two recognized keys.
To program, the vehicle must be in run and
all remote keys, both currently recognized
and new, must be with you.
1. Place the two recognized remote keys on the passenger seat.
2. Scroll to the DIC menu to "Remote Key Learn" menu and select.
The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE #3,
4, 5, ETC.
3. Place the new remote key into thebackup pocket location.

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The passenger power door lock switch can
also be used to lock or unlock the doors.
The fuel door, hood, and hatch/trunk are
also locked and unlocked using either power
door lock switch.Convertible Shown, Coupe Similar
To open a door from the inside, press the
door unlatch button.
Loss of Vehicle Electrical Power
If the vehicle has lost battery power, open
the doors manually. From Inside the Vehicle
Pull the driver door release handle.
Pull the passenger door release handle.

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Emergency Hood Release Button
The underhood compartment is equipped
with a glow-in-the-dark emergency hood
release button. This button will glow
following exposure to light. Press the button
to open the hood from inside the underhood
compartment.
Closing the Hood
{Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the hood is
not latched completely. The hood could
open fully, block your vision, and cause a
crash. You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely before(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
driving. When the hood is not closed, the
vehicle will not exceed 42 km/h
(26 mph). Close the hood to drive faster
than 42 km/h (26 mph).
The hood is not heavy enough to latch
under its own weight. The hood will remain
open until the striker is pushed into the
latch. Ensure the hood is fully latched before
taking the vehicle out of P (Park). 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly, and all tools are
removed.
2. Ensure that all cargo is placed away from the emergency hood release
button.
3. Pull the hood down and set the striker gently into the latch.
4. Firmly press down on the front edge of the hood until the latch clicks twice.
5. Check that the hood is flush to the fascia to ensure the hood is fully closed. Storing Your Vehicle{Warning
The emergency hood release button
inside the underhood compartment will
not function when the battery is
disconnected or depleted. To avoid
personal injury or death, always keep the
hood fully closed and latched when
storing the vehicle. If the hood is not
latched, a person could climb into the
underhood compartment and
inadvertently close the hood. People
should never climb inside the underhood
compartment. Never shut the hood when
a person is inside.
See “Opening The Hood When There Is No
Electrical Power,” earlier in this section.
Hatch (Trunk)
{Warning
Components under the hatch, hatch
vents, and glass can get hot from running
the engine. To help avoid the risk of
burning unprotected skin, never touch
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these components until they have cooled,
and always use a glove or towel to avoid
direct skin contact.
{Warning
Turn the vehicle off before opening the
hatch. If the engine is running with the
hatch open, you or others could be
injured.
Hatch/Trunk Release
The vehicle must be in P (Park).
{Warning
When opening or closing the hatch/trunk,
keep hands away from the closure area.
You or others could be injured.
To release the hatch/trunk:
{Warning
Vehicles equipped with a rear spoiler
have a small amount of space between
the hatch/trunk lid and the rear spoiler. (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
To help avoid potential injury from
pinching, lift or close the hatch/trunk lid
by using only the middle section. If the
hatch/trunk lid near the area of the
raised portion of the spoiler is used, use
one hand to raise/lower the hatch/trunk
lid enough to clear the spoiler, and use
the other hand to fully open/close the
hatch/trunk lid.
Convertible Shown, Coupe Similar
.PressNon the driver door.
.Presspon the remote key two times
quickly. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 07.

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.Press the hatch/trunk release touchpad
while unlocked, or if locked, with the
remote key within 1 m (3 ft). SeeKeys
0 6.
.From the rear of the vehicle, lift the
hatch/trunk until the gas strut system
automatically raises and holds it in the
fully open position.
Manual Hatch/Trunk Open
Use the mechanical key in the backup key
cylinder behind the license plate to
manually open the hatch/trunk. The license
plate must be removed.
To provide more access to the engine or
trunk areas, the hatch/trunk can be
manually pushed up for additional travel. Do
not apply excessive force.
Hatch/Trunk Closing
Caution
Do not store heavy or sharp objects in
the rear storage compartments located in
the hatch/trunk area. The objects could
damage the underside of the hatch/trunk.
Use the pull cup to close the hatch/trunk
with light force until the power latch feature
activates. The hatch/trunk will close the rest
of the way and latch automatically.
Emergency Hatch/Trunk Release Handle Caution
Do not use the emergency hatch/trunk
release handle as a tie-down or anchor
point when securing items in the hatch/
trunk as it could damage the handle.

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There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency
hatch/trunk release handle on the inside
back wall of the storage compartment. This
handle will glow following exposure to light.
Pull the release handle to open the hatch/
trunk from the inside.
Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features;
however, they do not make the vehicle
impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm
system.
The indicator 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 hatch/trunk is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:
.Use the remote key.
.Use the Keyless Access system.
.With a door open, pressQon the
interior of the door.
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 remote
key 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 mechanical key.
If the driver door is opened without first
unlocking with the remote key, the horn will
chirp and the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started,
or the door is not unlocked by pressing
K
on the remote key during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated.
The alarm will also be activated if the
passenger door, the hatch/trunk, or the
hood is opened without first disarming the
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To remove:1. Shift transmission into P (Park).
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 release handles, pullthem outward, turning fully.
7. Press the button on the front of the rearrelease 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.
1. Position the roof so that the interior is facing away from you and the front of
the panel is facing up.
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2. Insert the roof into the trunk with therear end first and position the rear pins
into the lower receivers. Be careful not
to hit the roof on the carpet of the
trunk.
Upper Receivers
3. When in place, the roof panel will rest on the upper receivers.
{Warning
Do not push from the sides of the roof
panel when seating the panel into the
upper receivers for storage. Pushing from
the sides may result in injury from
pinched fingers. Only push along the top
edge of the roof panel.
4. Place palms along the top edge of the roof panel and push with a quick
forward motion until the roof panel locks
into the upper receivers. Gently pull
rearward on the roof to ensure the roof
is secure.
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.
To install: 1. Shift transmission into P (Park).
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3. Grasp the roof panel and pull toward therear of the vehicle until it separates from
the upper receivers, being careful not to
hit the sides of the trunk. Carefully lift
the roof panel out of the trunk.
4. Carefully place the roof panel over the top of the vehicle.
5. Position the rear edge of the roof panelnext 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 fully open position.
8. Push the roof firmly downward to engage the pins.
9. Turn the front release handles inward so that they fully latch in 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 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
Components under the tonneau, close to
the engine, can get hot from running the
engine. To help avoid the risk of burning
unprotected skin, never touch these
components until they have cooled, and
always use a glove or towel to avoid
direct skin contact.