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If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding
door is open, the sliding door will lock.
Lock Doors Automatically — If Equipped
If the Lock Doors Automatically feature is enabled, your
door locks will lock automatically when the vehicle’s
speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h).
The Lock Doors Automatically feature is enabled when
your vehicle is shipped from the assembly plant and can
be disabled by using the following procedure:
•On vehicles equipped with the optional Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), refer toPersonal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)in the
EVIC section of this manual.
•On vehicles not equipped with the optional EVIC
perform the following steps:
1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.
2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will
cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this
programming procedure.)Front Passenger Power Door Lock Switch
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3. Place the key into the ignition.
4. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition key from the
LOCK position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of
four times, ending in the LOCK position(do not start the
engine).
5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch
in the LOCK direction.
6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has
been disabled.
7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode was
canceled before the feature could be disabled. If neces-
sary, repeat the above procedure.The Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h)
feature can be reactivated by repeating the above men-
tioned procedure or by performing the procedure in the
EVIC (if equipped), Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features) section.
Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit — If
Equipped
The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature unlocks
all of the doors of the vehicle when any door is opened.
This will occur only after the shift lever has been shifted
into the PARK position, after the vehicle has been driven
(the shift lever has been shifted out of PARK and all
doors closed).
The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature will not
operate if there is any manual operation of the power
door locks (lock or unlock).
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The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature can be
enabled or disabled by performing the following proce-
dure:
1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.
2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will
cancel any chimes that may be confusing during this
programming procedure.)
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
4. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition key from the
LOCK position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of
four times ending in the LOCK position(do not start the
engine).
5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver’s door lock switch
in the UNLOCK direction.
6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has
been changed.7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode was
canceled before the feature could be changed. If neces-
sary, repeat the above procedure.
The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature can be
reactivated by repeating the above mentioned procedure
or by performing the procedure in the EVIC, Customer
Programmable Features section on vehicles so equipped.
NOTE:Use the Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph
(24 km/h) and Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit
features in accordance with local laws.
Remote Power Unlock On First Press — If
Equipped
The Remote Power Unlock On First Press feature lets you
program the system to unlock either the driver’s side
door or all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK
button on the transmitter.
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The Remote Power Unlock On First Press feature can be
enabled or disabled by performing the following proce-
dure:
1. Perform this operation while standing outside the
vehicle.
2. Press the LOCK button for five to ten seconds.
3. While the LOCK button is pressed, (after five seconds)
press the UNLOCK button. Release both buttons.
The Remote Power Unlock On First Press feature can be
reactivated by repeating the above procedure or by
performing the procedure in Section Four, “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” on vehicles so
equipped.
For other power lock features, refer to “Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) Transmitter” earlier in this section.WINDOWS
Power Vent Windows — If Equipped
Switches on the driver’s door trim panel let the driver
operate the two vent windows from the driver’s seat.
Power Vent Window Switches
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Power Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped
The driver may lock out all power windows by depressing
the bar switch just below the power window switches.
Front Passenger Power Window Switch
There is a single switch on the front passenger’s door
trim panel which operates the passenger door windowand locks and unlocks all doors. The switch will operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC
position and during power accessory delay.
Power Window Lockout SwitchFront Passenger Power Window Switches
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•There is a hold-open latch that is activated when the
sliding door is fully opened. This latch will keep your
sliding door open on any incline. To close the sliding
door after the hold-open latch is activated, you must
rock the inside handle forward or pull outward on the
outside handle.
Always make sure that the sliding door is fully latched
anytime the vehicle is in motion.
NOTE:The left side sliding door cannot be opened
manually while the fuel door is open. This feature
operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior
to opening the fuel door.
Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped
The power sliding door may be opened or closed manu-
ally or by using the buttons on the RKE transmitter,overhead console switch, or rear door switch. Pulling the
inside or outside power sliding door handle will also
power open or close the power sliding door.
Press the button on the RKE transmitter twice within five
seconds to open a power sliding door. When the door is
fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds
a second time will close the door.
There are power sliding side door switches located on the
trim panel just in front of the power sliding door for the
rear seat passengers and in the overhead console for the
driver and passengers. Pressing the switch once will
open the power sliding door. When the door is fully open
pressing the switch a second time will close the door.
NOTE:The power sliding side door must be unlocked
before the power sliding door switches will operate.
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If the inside or outside door handles are used while the
power sliding side door is activated, the power sliding
door feature will be canceled.To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding
doors from the rear seats, press the power sliding door
master lock button, located in the overhead console, to
disable the switches and handles for the rear seat passen-
gers.
NOTE:
•The power sliding side door switches will not open if
the shift lever is in gear or the vehicle speed is above
0 mph (0 km/h). To close the power sliding door with
the shift lever in gear and vehicle speed at 0 mph
(0 km/h), the brake must be pressed
•If anything obstructs the power sliding side door
while it is closing or opening, the door will automati-
cally reverse to the closed or open position, provided
it meets sufficient resistance.
•If the power sliding side door is not in the full open or
close position, it will fully open when a power sliding
Power Sliding Door
1 — Heated Seat 4 — Door Handle
2 — Power Window 5 — Power Sliding Door
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Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch
The power sliding side door may also be opened by
pressing the switches on the overhead console or the
switch located on the trim panel just in front of the
sliding door.
When the power sliding door master lock switch is in the
ON position, the power sliding side door may not be
opened or closed by pressing the switch located on the
trim panel just in front of the sliding door or activating
the inside power sliding door handle.
To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the sliding door locks may be overrid-
den by pressing the ON side of the Master Lock Out
Switch located in the front overhead console.
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Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a
Child Protection Door Lock system.
NOTE:When the Child Protection Door Lock system is
engaged, the door can be opened only by using the
outside door handle even though the inside door lock is
in the unlocked position.
To Engage the Child Protection Door Lock
1. Open the sliding side door.
2. Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control inward
(toward the vehicle) to engage the Child Protection Door
Lock.3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door.
NOTE:
•After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock, al-
ways test the door from the inside to make certain it is
in the desired position.
Child Protection Door Lock
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•When the Child Protection Door Lock system is en-
gaged, (even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked
position) the door can be opened only by using the
outside door handle, the RKE transmitter, the switches
on the overhead console or the switches located on the
trim panel just in front of the power sliding door.
•The power sliding side door will operate from the
switches located on the trim panel just in front of the
power sliding door, regardless of the Child Protection
Door Lock lever position.To avoid unintentional
operation of the power sliding door from the rear
seats, press the ”ON” Master Lock Out Switch lo-
cated in the front overhead console, next to the
driver.
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened
from the outside door handle or the switches located
on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding
door when the Child Protection Door Locks are
engaged.
To Disengage the Child Protection Door Lock
1. Open the sliding side door.
2. Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control outward
(away from the vehicle) to disengage the Child Protection
Door Lock.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door (if
equipped).
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