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Double Locking System
— If Equipped
The double locking system is designed
to prevent someone who has broken
into your vehicle from opening the door
from the inside. If you have any
problems with the double locking
system, contact an authorized dealer.
System Activation
Proceed as follows:
1. Close both the windows and the
convertible top.
2. Place the ignition in the OFF position
and take the key fob with you.
3. Close both doors and trunk lid.
4. Insert the emergency key in the
driver's door, turn the emergency key to
the lock position (counter
clockwise/left), and return it to the
center position. Then turn it to the lock
position (counter clockwise/left) again
within three seconds.
5. The
indicator light illuminates for
about three seconds to indicate that the
system has been activated. The system can be activated by
pushing the lock button on the key fob
twice within three seconds.
With The Advanced Keyless
Function : the system can be activated
by pushing the request switch on the
exterior door handle twice within three
seconds.
Note: The system cannot be activated
when any door is open.
System Deactivation
Unlock the driver's door or place the
ignition in the ON position. If the power
supply is interrupted (fuse blows or the
battery is disconnected), the system
can only be deactivated by unlocking a
door with the emergency key. Lock/Unlock With
Advanced Keyless Entry
Function — If Equipped
Both doors, trunk lid, and the fuel filler
door can be locked/unlocked by
pushing the request switch on the
exterior door handle while the key fob is
being carried.
To Lock
To lock the doors, trunk lid, and the fuel
filler door, push the request switch on
the exterior door handle and the hazard
warning lights will flash once.
A beep sound will be heard once. 04030102-12A-001
Emergency Key Lock Procedure 04000098-121-555
Request Switch On Exterior Door
Handle
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To Unlock
Driver's door request switch located on
the exterior door handle.
To unlock the doors, trunk lid, and the
fuel filler door, push the request switch
on the exterior door handle and the
hazard warning lights will flash twice.
To unlock both doors and the fuel filler
door, push the request switch on the
exterior door handle again within three
seconds and two more beep sounds
will be heard.
Front Passenger Door Request
Switch:
To unlock both doors and the fuel filler
door, push the request switch on the
exterior door handle. A beep sound will
be heard twice and the hazard warning
lights will flash twice.
Note:
Confirm that both doors, and the
fuel filler door are securely locked.
For the trunk lid, move it without
pushing the electric trunk lid opener to
verify that the trunk lid has not been
left open.
Both doors and the fuel filler door
cannot be locked when any door is
open.
It may require a few seconds for the
doors to unlock after the request
switch on the exterior door handle is
pushed. Thekeyfobmaynotbeabletobe
detected by the vehicle keyless-go
system if it is located next to a mobile
phone, laptop or other electronic
device; these devices may block the
key fob’s wireless signal and prevent
the keyless-go system from starting
the vehicle.
A beep sound is heard for confirmation
when the doors, and fuel filler door are
locked/unlocked using the request
switch on the exterior door handle. If
you prefer, the beep sound can be
turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can also
be changed. Use the following
procedure to change the setting:
1. Place the ignition in the OFF position
and close both of the doors and the
trunk lid.
2. Open the driver's door.
3. Within 30 seconds of opening the
driver's door, push and hold the lock
button on the key fob for five seconds
or longer. The doors, and fuel filler door
will lock, an audible beep will activate at
the currently set volume (if the beep
sound is currently set to not activate, it
will not activate). The setting changes
each time the lock button on the key
fob is pushed and the beep sound
activates at the set volume (if the beep
sound has been set to not activate, it
will not activate). 4. The setting change is completed by
doing any one of the following:
Place the ignition in the ACC or ON
position.
Closing the driver's door.
Opening the trunk lid.
Not operating the key fob for ten
seconds.
Pushing any button except the lock
button on the key fob.
Pushing a request switch on the
exterior door handle.
With Vehicle Security Alarm System
The hazard warning lights flash when
the vehicle security alarm system is
armed or disarmed (refer to “Vehicle
Security Alarm System” found in
“Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for
further information).
The setting can be changed so that the
doors and the fuel filler door are locked
automatically without pushing the
request switch on the exterior door
handle, (refer to “Personalization
Features” section in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further
information).
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Auto-Lock Function
A beep sound is heard when both
doors are closed while the key is being
carried. Both doors, the trunk lid, and
fuel door are locked automatically after
about three seconds when the
Advanced Keyless Entry key fob is out
of the operational range.
The hazard warning lights will flash
once (even if the driver is in the
operational range, both doors, trunk lid,
and the fuel filler door are locked
automatically after about 30 seconds).
If you are out of the operational range
before the doors and the trunk lid are
completely closed or another key fob is
left in the vehicle, the auto-lock function
will not work.
Always make sure that both doors and
the trunk lid are closed and locked
before leaving the vehicle. The
auto-lock function does not close the
power windows. Auto Re-Lock Function
After unlocking with the request switch
on the exterior door handle, both doors,
and the fuel filler door will automatically
lock if any of the following operations
are not performed within about
60 seconds.
If your vehicle has a vehicle security
alarm system, the hazard warning lights
will flash for confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock
automatically can be changed (refer to
“Personalization Features” in “Getting
To Know Your Instrument Panel” for
further information).
Opening a door or the trunk lid.
Placing the ignition in any position
other than the OFF position.
Locking/Unlocking With A Key Fob
Both doors, trunk lid, and the fuel filler
door can be locked/unlocked by
operating the keyless entry system key
fob: refer to “Keyless Entry System” in
“Keys” for further information. Locking/Unlocking With Door-Lock
Switch
Both doors and the fuel filler door lock
automatically when the lock side is
pushed. They unlock when the unlock
side is pushed.
To lock both the doors and the fuel filler
door from an open door, push the lock
side of the door lock switch and then
close the door.
Note: When locking the doors this
way, be careful not to leave the key fob
inside the vehicle.
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Auto Lock/Unlock Function — If Equipped
When the vehicle speed exceeds 12 MPH (20 km/h), both doors, and fuel filler door lock automatically.
When the ignition is placed in the OFF position, both doors, and fuel filler door unlock automatically.
These functions can also be disabled so that they do not operate.
Auto Lock/Unlock Function Setting Change Using Door-Lock Switch (With Door-Lock Switch)
The doors, and fuel filler door can be set to lock or unlock automatically by selecting any one of the functions from the following
table and using the door-lock switch on the interior door panel. There are only a total of six auto lock/unlock settings available
for automatic transmission vehicles, and three for manual transmission vehicles. Be sure to push the unlock side of the driver's
door-lock switch the correct number of times according to the selected function number. If the switch is mistakenly pushed
seven times on an automatic transmission vehicle or four times on a manual transmission, the procedure will be cancelled. If
this occurs, start the procedure from the beginning. Function Number Function (*)
1 The auto door-lock function is disabled.
2 Both the doors, and the fuel filler door lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 12 MPH
(20 km/h) or more.
3 Both the doors, and the fuel filler door lock automatically when the vehicle speed is about 12 MPH
(20 km/h) or more. Both the doors, trunk lid, and the fuel filler door unlock when the ignition is
cycled from the ON to OFF position.
4 Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only : when the ignition is placed in the ON position and the
gear selector is shifted from park (P) to any other gear position, both the doors, and fuel filler door
lock automatically.
5 Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only : when the ignition is placed in the ON position and the
gear selector is shifted from PARK (P) to any other gear position, both the doors, and the fuel filler
door lock automatically. When the dear selector is shifted to PARK (P) while the ignition is placed in
the ON position, both the doors, and the fuel filler door unlock automatically.
6 Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only : both the doors, and the fuel filler door lock
automatically when the vehicle speed is about 12 MPH (20 km/h) or more. When the gear selector
is shifted to PARK (P) while the ignition is placed in the ON position, both the doors, and the fuel
filler door unlock automatically.
(*) For other settings for the auto door lock function contact an authorized dealer.
Note: Function number 3 is the factory setting for your vehicle.
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Settings Changing
Settings can be changed using the
following procedure:
1. Safely park the vehicle. Both doors
must remain closed.
2. Place the ignition in the ON position.
3. Push and hold the lock side of the
driver's door-lock switch within
20 seconds of placing the ignition in the
ON position, and make sure a beep
sound is heard about eight seconds
afterwards.
4. Refer to the auto lock/unlock
function setting table, determine the
function number for the desired setting.
Push the unlock side of the driver's
door-lock switch the same number of
times as the selected function number
(example: if you select function 2, push
the unlock side of the switch only two
times).
5. Three seconds after the function
setting has been changed, a beep
sound will beep in the amount of the
selected function number (example:
Function numbe r 3 = three beep
sounds).
Automatic Transmission Vehicles
The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked while the setting function is
being performed. The procedure can be cancelled by
pushing the lock side of the door-lock
switch.
Note:
The vehicle lock-out prevention
feature prevents you from locking
yourself out of the vehicle. Both doors,
trunk lid, and the fuel filler door will
automatically unlock if they are locked
using the power door locks with any
door open. If both the doors are closed
even though the trunk lid is open, both
the doors and the fuel filler door will
lock.
Door Unlock (Control) System
With Collision Detection — If
Equipped : this system automatically
unlocks the doors, trunk lid, and the
fuel filler door in the event the vehicle is
involved in an accident to allow
passengers to get out of the vehicle
immediately and prevent being trapped
inside. While the ignition is placed in
the ON position and in the event the
vehicle receives an impact strong
enough to inflate the air bags, both the
doors, the trunk lid, and fuel filler door
are automatically unlocked after about
six seconds have elapsed from the
time of the accident. The doors, trunk
lid, and the fuel filler door may not
unlock depending on how an impact is
applied, the force of the impact, and
other conditions of the accident. If
door-related systems or the battery is malfunctioning, the doors, trunk lid,
and the fuel filler door will not unlock.
When opening a door, the power
windows open a little automatically.
When closing the door, the power
windows close automatically. This is a
function for improving the sealing of
the window, and it does not mean
there is a problem. If the vehicle battery
is disconnected for vehicle
maintenance or other reasons, the
power windows will not open or close
automatically. If the power windows do
not open or close, the automatic
open/close mechanism for the
windows must be reset.
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Vanity Mirrors
To access the vanity mirror, fold the sun
visor down and lift the cover toward the
seats.
Interior Lights
Overhead Light
The interior light is located in the
headliner in between the sun visors.
The interior light can be set to three
different positions. Light switch positions:
On : Light is on at all times.
Door : Light is on when any door is
open. Light is on or off when the
illuminated entry system is on.
Off : Light is off at all times.
Trunk Light
The trunk light comes on when the lid is
open and turns off when closed. Note: To prevent the battery from
being discharged, do not leave the
trunk open for a long period when the
engine is not running.
Illuminated Entry System
The overhead light turns on when any
of the following operations occurs with
the overhead light switch in the door
position and the ignition switched OFF:
Turns on for about 30 seconds when
the driver's door is unlocked.
Turns on for about 15 seconds when
a door is opened while a key fob is left
in the vehicle and then the door is
closed.
Turns on for about five seconds
when a door is opened from the outside
with a key fob being carried and then
the door is closed.06040100-L12-001AB
Sun Visor 06040200-12A-002AB
Overhead Light Switch
1—On
2 — Door
3—Off 06040200-T12-003
Trunk Light Location
1 — Trunk Light Switch
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The overhead light turns on for about
15 seconds when the ignition is
switched OFF with the overhead light
switch in the door position.
The overhead light turns off immediately
in the following cases:
The ignition is switched ON and both
doors are closed.
The driver's door is locked.
Battery Saver
If any door is left open with the
overhead light switch in the door
position or the trunk lid is left open, the
overhead light or trunk light turns off
after about 30 minutes to prevent
discharge of the battery.
To prevent discharge of the battery, if
the interior lights remain on (the interior
light switch is in the on position), they
will turn off automatically under the
following conditions:
No operations are done for about
30 minutes after the ignition is switched
OFF.
The button on the key fob is
pushed, or the request switch located
on the exterior door handle is pushed to
lock the doors (vehicles with the
advanced keyless function) after the
ignition is switched OFF.
In addition, if the following operations
are performed after turning the interior
lights off, they will turn on again if: The ignition is switched to a position
other than OFF.
A door is opened.
A door is unlocked.
The operation of the illuminated entry
system can be changed through the
Connect system.
Accessory Socket
The accessory socket is located deep
in the back of the footwell on the
passenger side.
Only use genuine FCA accessories or
the equivalent requiring no greater than
12V (120 W, 10A).
The ignition must be placed in ACC or
ON.
To prevent accessory socket damage
or electrical failure, pay attention to the
following:
Do not use accessories that require
more than 12V (120 W, 10A). Do not use accessories that are not
genuine FCA accessories or the
equivalent.
Close the cover when the accessory
socket is not in use to prevent foreign
objects and liquids from getting into the
accessory socket.
Correctly insert the plug into the
accessory socket.
Do not insert the cigarette lighter into
the accessory socket.
Noise may occur on the audio
playback depending on the device
connected to the accessory socket.
Depending on the device connected
to the accessory socket, the vehicle's
electrical system may be affected,
which could cause the warning light to
illuminate. Disconnect the connected
device and make sure that the problem
is resolved. If the problem is resolved,
disconnect the device from the socket
and switch the ignition off. If the
problem is not resolved, contact an
authorized dealer.
Note: To prevent discharging of the
battery, do not use the socket for long
periods with the engine off or idling. 06040400-L12-002AB
Accessory Socket
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TRUNK LID Opening
Warning!Before opening the trunk lid, remove any
snow and ice accumulation on it.
Otherwise, the trunk lid could close under
the weight of the snow and ice resulting in
injury.
Be careful when opening/closing the
trunk lid during strong winds. If a strong
gust blows against the trunk lid, it could
close suddenly resulting in injury.
Fully open the trunk lid and make sure
that it stays open. If the trunk lid is only
opened partially, it could slam shut by
vibration or wind gusts resulting in injury.
When loading or unloading luggage in
the trunk, turn off the engine. Otherwise,
you could get burned by the heat of the
exhaust gas. Using The Remote Release Button
— If Equipped
The remote release button function can
be disabled by locking the doors using
the key fob, emergency key, or a
request switch on the exterior door
handle to prevent an intruder in the
vehicle from opening the trunk lid.
To enable the remote release button
operation, unlock the doors by using
the key fob, emergency key, request
switch on the exterior door handle, or
place the ignition in the ON position.
Note: The remote release button
cannot be disabled by locking the
doors using the door-lock
switch/door-lock knob. Using The Electric Trunk Lid
Opener
With the remote release button: a trunk
lid can also be opened while the key
fob is being carried.
Push the electric trunk lid button and
raise the trunk lid when the latch
releases.
Without the remote release button:
unlock the doors and trunk lid, then
push the electric trunk lid opener and
raise it when the latch releases. 04030201-R12-001
Interior Trunk Lid Release Button 04030201-12A-001
Electric Trunk Release Button
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With The Advanced Keyless Entry
Function
A locked trunk lid can also be opened
while the key fob is being carried. When
opening the trunk lid with the doors
locked, it may require a few seconds for
the trunk lid latch to release after the
electric trunk lid opener is pushed.
The trunk lid can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key fob left in
the vehicle. However, to prevent locking
the key fob in the vehicle, the trunk lid
can be opened by pushing the electric
trunk lid opener. If the trunk lid cannot
be opened despite doing this
procedure, push the electric trunk lid
opener to fully open the trunk lid after
pushing the trunk lid completely closed.
If the vehicle battery is discharged or
there is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the trunk lid cannot be
unlocked, the trunk lid can be opened
by performing the emergency
procedure.
When Trunk Lid Cannot
Be Opened
If the battery is discharged, the trunk lid
cannot be unlocked and opened. In this
case, the trunk can be unlocked by
taking care of the discharged battery
situation.
If the trunk lid cannot be unlocked even
if the discharged battery situation has
been resolved, the electrical system
may have a malfunction. Proceed as follows:
1. Close the convertible top and
remove the windblocker.
2. Remove the fasteners on the right
side of the vehicle.
3. Partially peel back the cover on the
right side of the vehicle. 4. Turn and loosen the cap screws until
the screws start to spin free.
Note: Do not pull the screw when
pulling the cap. Otherwise, the screw
may fall off and become lost.
Refer to “Trunk Emergency Release”
located in “Getting To Know Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Closing
1. Use both hands to push the trunk lid
down until the lock snaps shut. Do not
slam it.
2. Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure
it is secure. 08080100-125-002
Remove Windblocker 08080100-121-004
Remove Fasteners 08080100-122-001
Cover Removal
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TRUNK EMERGENCY
RELEASE As a security measure, a trunk internal
emergency release lever is built into the
rear tail panel. In the event of an adult
or child being locked inside the trunk,
the trunk can be simply opened by
pulling down the lever and open the
trunk lid. After performing this
emergency measure, contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible. Trunk Safety Warning
Warning!Do not allow children to have access to the
trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from
outside, or through the inside of the
vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when
your vehicle is unattended. Once in the
trunk, young children may not be able to
escape, even if they entered through the
rear seat. If trapped in the trunk, children
can die from suffocation or heat stroke.
HOOD Opening The Hood
To open the hood, proceed as follows:
1. With the vehicle in PARK, pull the
release handle located to the left of the
steering wheel, below the instrument
panel.
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle
and insert your hand into the hood
opening, then slide the latch lever to the
right, and lift up the hood.08080100-123-004
Trunk Emergency Release 07030201-L12-001
Releasing The Hood Latch
1 — Hood Release Handle
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