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Note:If you remote start your vehicle withan intelligent access transmitter, you mustpress the START/STOP button on theinstrument panel once while applying thebrake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows do not work duringremote start and the radio does not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps remain on and thevehicle runs for 5, 10, or 15 minutes,depending on the setting.
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle stillrunning to extend the run time for anotherremote start duration. If the duration is setto last 10 minutes, the duration extends byanother 10 minutes. For example, if thevehicle had been running from the firstremote start for five minutes, the vehiclecontinues to run now for a total of 20minutes. You can extend the remote startup to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after a vehicle shutdown.
Turning the Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Theparking lamps turns off.
You may have to be closer to thevehicle than when starting due to groundreflection and the added noise of therunning vehicle.
You can disable or enable the remote startsystem through the information display.See General Information (page 92).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 66).
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•Various vehicle speed minders can beset. Once you select a speed, it will beshown in the display, followed by anaudible tone when the preselectedvehicle speed is exceeded.
•Audio system maximum volume of45%. A message will be shown in thedisplay when you attempt to exceedthe limited volume. Also, thespeed-sensitive or compensatedautomatic volume control will bedisabled.
•Always on setting. When this isselected, you will not be able to turnoff Advance Trac or traction control (ifyour vehicle is equipped with thisfeature).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create aMyKey:
1. Insert the key you want to program intothe ignition. If your vehicle is equipped witha push-button start, hold the intelligentaccess key next to the steering column.Details on the correct fob placement andposition is in another chapter. SeeStarting and Stopping the Engine (page129).
2. Switch the ignition on.
3. Access the main menu on theinformation display controls, and selectSettings and then MyKey by pressing OKor the > button.
4. Press OK or the > button to selectCreate MyKey.
5. When prompted, hold the OK buttonuntil you see a message informing you tolabel this key as a MyKey. The key will berestricted at your vehicle's next start.
MyKey is successfully created. Make sureyou label it so you can distinguish it fromthe admin keys.
You can also program configurablesettings for the key(s). Refer toProgramming/Changing ConfigurableSettings.
Programming/ChangingConfigurable Settings
Use the information display to access yourconfigurable MyKey settings:
1. Switch the ignition on using an adminkey or fob.
2. Access the main menu on theinformation display controls, and selectSettings, then MyKey by pressing OKor the > button.
3. Use the arrow buttons to get to aconfigurable feature.
4. Press OK or > to make a selection.
Note:You can clear or change your MyKeysettings at any time during the same keycycle as you created the MyKey. Once youhave switched the engine off, however, youwill need an admin key to change or clearyour MyKey settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
You can clear or change your MyKeysettings using the information displaycontrol on the steering wheel. SeeInformation Displays (page 92).
Switch the ignition on using an admin key.
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MyKey™

•you shift into any gear putting yourvehicle in motion, and
•your vehicle attains a speed greaterthan 4 mph (7 km/h).
Autounlock (If Equipped)
The autounlock feature will unlock all thedoors when:
•the ignition is on, all the doors areclosed, and your vehicle has been inmotion at a speed greater than 4 mph(7 km/h);
•your vehicle comes to a stop and youswitch the ignition off or to accessory;and
•you open the driver door within 10minutes of the switching the ignitionoff or to accessory.
Note:The doors will not autounlock if youelectronically lock your vehicle after youswitch the ignition off and before you openthe driver door.
Enabling or Disabling Autounlock
Note:Your authorized dealer can performthis procedure, or you can do the procedureyourself.
To enable or disable these features, do thefollowing:
Note:You will have 30 seconds tocomplete the procedure.
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Press the power door unlock buttonthree times.
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Press the power door unlock buttonthree times.
5. Switch the ignition on. The horn willsound indicating your vehicle is inprogramming mode.
6.Press the power door lock button thenthe unlock button. The horn will soundonce if disabled or twice (one short andone long) if enabled.
After programming the feature, switch theignition off. The horn will sound onceindicating programming is complete.
Illuminated Entry
The interior lamps and select exteriorlamps will illuminate when you unlock thedoors with the remote entry system.
The illuminated entry system will turn offthe lights if:
•you start your vehicle,
•you press the remote control lockbutton, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The lights will not turn off if:
•you turn them on with the lamp control,or
•any door is open.
Illuminated Exit
The interior lamps and select exteriorlamps will illuminate when all doors areclosed and you switch the ignition off.
The lamps will turn off if all the doorsremain closed and:
•25 seconds elapse, or
•you lock your vehicle from the outside.
Battery Saver
If you leave the courtesy lamps or domelamps on and switch the ignition off, thebattery saver shuts them off after sometime.
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Doors and Locks

You must have two previouslyprogrammed coded keys and the newunprogrammed key readily accessible. Seeyour authorized dealer to have the sparekey programmed if two previouslyprogrammed coded keys are not available.
Read and understand the entire procedurebefore you begin.
1.Insert the first previously programmedcoded key into the ignition.
2.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least threeseconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
3.Switch the ignition off and remove thefirst coded key from the ignition.
4. After three seconds but within 10seconds of switching the ignition off,insert the second previously coded keyinto the ignition.
5.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least threeseconds, but no more than 10 seconds.
6.Switch the ignition off and remove thesecond previously programmed codedkey from the ignition.
7. After three seconds but within 10seconds of switching the ignition offand removing the previouslyprogrammed coded key, insert the newunprogrammed key into the ignition.
8.Switch the ignition from off to on. Keepthe ignition on for at least six seconds.
9.Remove the newly programmed codedkey from the ignition.
If the key has been successfullyprogrammed it will start your vehicle andoperate the remote entry system (if thenew key is an integrated keyheadtransmitter).
If programming was not successful, wait10 seconds and repeat Steps 1 through 8.If you are still unsuccessful, take yourvehicle to your authorized dealer.
Programming a Spare IntelligentAccess Key
See your authorized dealer to haveadditional keys programmed to yourvehicle.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM (If Equipped)
The system warns you of an unauthorizedentry to your vehicle. It triggers if any door,the luggage compartment or the hoodopens without using the key or remotecontrol.
The direction indicators flash and the hornsounds if unauthorized entry is attemptedwhile the alarm is armed.
Take all remote controls to an authorizeddealer if there is any potential alarmproblem with your vehicle.
Arming the Alarm
The alarm is ready to arm when there isnot a key in the ignition. Electronically lockthe vehicle to arm the alarm.
Disarming the Alarm
Disarm the alarm by any of the followingactions:
•Unlock the doors or luggagecompartment with the remote controlor keyless entry keypad.
•Switch the ignition on or start thevehicle.
•Use a key in the driver’s door to unlockthe vehicle, then switch the ignition onwithin 12 seconds.
Note:Pressing the panic button on theremote control will stop the horn and signalindicators, but will not disarm the system.
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Security

INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note: Depending on the vehicle optionsequipped with your vehicle, not all of themessages display or are available. Certainmessages may be abbreviated or shorteneddepending upon which cluster type youhave.
Press the OK button to acknowledge andremove some messages from theinformation display. Other messages arebe removed automatically after a shorttime.
Certain messages need to be confirmedbefore you can access the menus.
AdvanceTrac®
ActionMessage
Displayed when the system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible.
Service AdvanceTrac
Alarm
ActionMessage
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthor-ized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 67).Vehicle Alarm To StopAlarm, Start Vehicle.
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ActionMessage
The fuel system has finished depressurizing and you can beginto refuel.Fuel Door Open
A reminder to close the fuel door.Close Fuel Door
There is an error in attempting to refill your vehicle.Refuel Error See Manual
Hill Start Assist
ActionMessage
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact yourauthorized dealer. See Hill Start Assist (page 163).Hill Start Assist NotAvailable
Keys and Intelligent Access
ActionMessage
This message is displayed when there is a problem with yourvehicle’s starting system. See your authorized dealer forservice.
Starting System Fault
Displays to remind you that the key is in the luggagecompartment.Key Inside vehicle
Displays if the key is not detected by the system.Key Not Inside vehicle
Displayed if the key is not detected by the system.No Key Detected
Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut offthe engine and a Intelligent Access Key is not detected insidethe vehicle.
Restart Now or Key isNeeded
Displayed when the vehicle is in the Accessory ignition state.Accessory Power isActive
Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while starting thevehicle.To START Press Brake
Displayed as a reminder to apply the brake and push the startbutton to start the vehicle.Press Brake + StartButton
Displayed as needed by the system for proper function.Place Key in BackupLocation
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Information Displays

Ignition Modes
The keyless starting system has threemodes:
•Off: Turns the ignition off.
•Without applying the brake pedal,press and release the button oncewhen the ignition is in the on mode,or when the vehicle is on but notmoving.
•On: All electrical circuits areoperational and the warning lamps andindicators illuminate.
•Without applying the brake pedal,press and release the button once.
•Start: Starts the vehicle into Ready toDrive mode (indicated by the green"Ready to Drive" icon on the instrumentcluster). The engine may not startwhen the vehicle starts.
•Press the brake pedal, and thenpress the button until the vehicleturns on.
STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE
When the engine starts for the first timeon your drive, the idle speed increases, thishelps to warm up the engine. If the engineidle speed does not slow downautomatically, have your vehicle checkedby an authorized dealer.
Before starting your vehicle, check thefollowing:
•Make sure all occupants have fastenedtheir seatbelts.
•Make sure the headlamps andelectrical accessories are off.
•Make sure the parking brake is on.
•Make sure the transmission is in park(P) or neutral (N).
•Switch the ignition key to position II. Ifyour vehicle is equipped with a keylessignition, see the following instructions.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal. If yourvehicle is equipped with a manualtransmission, fully press the clutchpedal.
2. Turn the key to position III to start theengine.
Note:The engine may continue crankingfor up to 15 seconds or until it starts.
Note:If the engine does not start within 10seconds, wait for a short period and tryagain.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
2. Press the button.
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Note:The green ready indicator illuminatesletting you know that the vehicle is readyfor driving. Since your vehicle is equippedwith a silent key start, the engine may notstart at the time of the vehicle start. SeeHybrid Vehicle Operation (page 135).
The system does not function if:
•The key frequencies are jammed.
•The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start the vehicle, dothe following:
3-button remote
5-button remote
1. Hold the key next to the steeringcolumn as shown.
2. With the key in this position, you canuse the start button to switch theignition on and start your vehicle.
Fast Restart
The fast restart feature allows you torestart the vehicle within 20 seconds ofswitching it off, even if a valid key is notpresent.
Within 20 seconds of switching the vehicleoff, press the brake pedal and press thebutton. After 20 seconds have expired, youcan no longer restart the vehicle withoutthe key present inside your vehicle.
Once the vehicle has started, it remainsrunning until you press the button, even ifthe system does not detect a valid key. Ifyou open and close a door while the vehicleis running, the system searches for a validkey. You cannot restart the vehicle if thesystem does not detect a valid key within20 seconds.
Switching Off the Vehicle When ItIs Stationary
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1. For vehicles with automatictransmission, shift into park (P). Forvehicles with manual transmission,shift into neutral (N).
2. Turn the key to position 0.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
1. Move the transmission selector leverto position P.
2. Press the button once.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Note:This switches off the ignition, allelectrical circuits, warning lamps andindicators.
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Switching Off the Vehicle When ItIs Moving
WARNING
Switching off the engine when thevehicle is still moving will result in aloss of brake and steering assistance.The steering will not lock, but higher effortwill be required. When the ignition isswitched off, some electrical circuits,including air bags, warning lamps andindicators may also be off. If the ignitionwas turned off accidentally, you can shiftinto neutral (N) and re-start the engine.
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
1.Shift into neutral and use the brakes tobring your vehicle to a safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, shiftinto park (P) or neutral (N) and switchthe ignition off.
3. Apply the parking brake.
Vehicles with Keyless Start
1. Move the transmission selector leverto position N and use the brakes tobring your vehicle to a safe stop.
2. When your vehicle has stopped, movethe transmission selector lever toposition P.
3. Press and hold the button for onesecond, or press it three times withintwo seconds.
4. Apply the parking brake.
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
WARNING
Exhaust leaks may result in entry ofharmful and potentially lethal fumesinto the passenger compartment. Ifyou smell exhaust fumes inside yourvehicle, have your vehicle inspectedimmediately. Do not drive if you smellexhaust fumes.
Important Ventilating Information
If you stop your vehicle and leave it idlingfor long periods, we recommend that youdo one of the following:
•Open the windows at least 1 in(2.5 cm).
•Set your climate control to outside air.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (If
Equipped)
WARNINGS
Failure to follow engine block heaterinstructions could result in propertydamage or serious personal injury.
Do not use your heater withungrounded electrical systems ortwo-pronged adapters. There is a riskof electrical shock.
Do not fully close the hood, or allowit to drop under its own weight whenusing the engine block heater. Thiscould damage the power cable and maycause an electrical short resulting in fire,injury and property damage.
Note:The heater is most effective whenoutdoor temperatures are below 0°F(-18°C).
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Starting and Stopping the Engine

You can stop the shutdown, or reset thetimer, at any point before the 30-secondcountdown has expired by doing any of thefollowing:
•Interacting with your vehicle, forexample pressing the brake oraccelerator pedal.
•Disabling the shutdown using theinformation display. See InformationDisplays (page 92).
•Pressing the OK or RESET buttonduring the 30-second countdown.
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