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The interior lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned ON.
NOTE:
•The illuminated entry system will not operate the
interior lights if the dimmer control is in the “defeat”
position (extreme downward position).
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open
the trunk, open the convertible top (if equipped), lower
both door and rear quarter windows (if equipped), or
activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to 66 ft (20 m)
using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. The RKE transmitter need not be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system.NOTE:
•The line of transmission must not be blocked with
metal objects when using the RKE transmitter.
•Inserting the key into the ignition switch disables all
buttons on the RKE transmitter.
RKE Transmitter with Integrated Key
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To Unlock the Doors
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice to
unlock both doors. The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the unlock signal. The Illuminated Entry
system (if equipped) will also turn on.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors First
Press
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver’s door or both doors on the first press of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Remote Key
Unlock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual
for details.
•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following procedure:
1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmed
RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer
than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the UNLOCK
button while still holding the LOCK button.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans-
mitter with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the
key removed.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter while you are inside the vehicle will activate the
Vehicle Security Alarm System. Opening a door with the
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Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to
sound. Press the UNLOCK button to deactivate the
Vehicle Security Alarm System.
Flash Lights with Lock
The feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the RKE transmit-
ter. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change
the current setting, proceed as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lights with
Lock,” underPersonal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual
for details.
•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following procedure:1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed
RKE transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer
than 10 seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button
while still holding the UNLOCK button.
2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the RKE trans-
mitter with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the
key removed.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security
Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the
UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security
Alarm System.
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Illuminated Approach — If Equipped
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to “Illuminated Approach,”
under “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea-
tures)” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.
To Lock the Doors
Press and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock both doors. The turn signal lights will flash
and the horn will chirp once to acknowledge the lock
signal.
Sound Horn with Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or off. To change the current setting, proceed as
follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Sound Horn with
Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual
for details.
•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following steps:
1. Press the LOCK button on a programmed RKE trans-
mitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than
10 seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still
holding the LOCK button.
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2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter with
the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key removed.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter while you are in the vehicle will activate the Vehicle
Security Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security
Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound. Press the
UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security
Alarm System.
Convertible Top Operation Button — If Equipped
Refer to “Convertible Top Operation” under “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle” in Section 3 of
this manual.
To Unlatch the Trunk
Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two
times to unlatch the trunk.
Express Down Window Feature — If Equipped
This feature allows you to remotely lower both door and
rear quarter windows at the same time. To use this
feature, press and release the UNLOCK button on the
RKE transmitter and then immediately press and hold
the UNLOCK button until the windows lower to the level
desired or until they lower completely.
Using the Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold
the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the
headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
on and off, and the Illuminated Entry system (if
equipped) will turn on.
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To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice. The engine will
start and the vehicle will remain in the Remote
Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.
NOTE:
•For security, power window operation is disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
•The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15 minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position
before you can repeat the start sequence for a third
cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the
Vehicle
Allow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Vehicle
Before the end of the 15 minute cycle, press and release
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock
the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, within 15 minutes, insert the key into
the ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON
position. Then, insert the key into the ignition switch and
turn the switch to the ON position, otherwise the engine
will shut off at the end of 15 minute cycle.
NOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON position
in order to drive the vehicle.
To Turn Off the Engine While in Remote Start
Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button one time.
NOTE:To avoid inadvertent shut downs, the system
will disable the one-time press of the remote start button
for two seconds after receiving a valid remote start
request.
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DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks
To lock each door, push the door lock plunger on each
door trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull the
door lock plunger on each door trim panel upward.
If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door,
the door will lock. Make sure the keys are not inside the
vehicle before closing the door.
WARNING!
•For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
severe personal injuries and death.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in
the ignition. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
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Power Door Locks
A door lock switch is located on the driver and passenger
door trim panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the
doors.
Automatic Door Locks
When enabled, your door locks will lock automatically
when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). The
Automatic Door Locks feature can be enabled or disabled
by your authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer for
programming.
Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with
power door locks if:
1.
The Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit feature is enabled.
2. The transaxle was in gear and the vehicle speed
returned to 0 mph (0 km/h).
3. The transaxle is in NEUTRAL or PARK.
4. The driver door is opened.
5. The doors were not previously unlocked.
6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).
Power Door Lock Switch
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Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit Programming
The Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit feature can be
enabled or disabled as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4
of this manual for details.
•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following procedure:
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and
then back to LOCK four times ending up in the LOCK
position.3. Depress the power door UNLOCK switch to unlock
the doors.
4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
programming.
NOTE:This feature will not be functional until the
vehicle has been driven and the shift lever returned to the
PARK position.
5. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE:Use the Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit feature
in accordance with local laws.
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Smart Glass Feature — Convertible only
The door window will lower slightly if the window is
fully up when opening the door. The window will return
to its full up position after closing the door. This action
allows the door to open without resistance and prevents
window and top seal damage.
Auto Window Down — If Equipped
The front window controls on the driver and passenger
door trim panels have an Auto Down feature. These
switches are labeled AUTO to indicate this capability.
Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and
the window will go down automatically.
To open the window part way, push the window switch
to the first detent and release it when you want the
window to stop.
To cancel the Auto Down movement, operate the switch
either in the up or down direction and release the switch.For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window switches
will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch
is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either door will
cancel this feature.
For vehicles equipped with EVIC, the power window
switches will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening
either door will cancel this feature. The time for this
feature is programmable. For details, refer to “Key-Off
Power Delay,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.
Reset Window Smart Glass Feature for
Opening/Closing the Door
If the vehicle battery goes dead, the window Smart Glass
Feature for opening and closing the door will be disabled.
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