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Changing the Remote Control Battery -
Vehicles With: Push Button Start .......60
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Flip Key .............................
61
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
62
Programming the Remote Control .........
62
Keys and Remote Controls – Troubleshooting ........................................
63
MyKey ™
What Is MyKey ...............................................
64
MyKey Settings ..............................................
64
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push Button Start ................................................
65
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Flip Key ..................................................................
65
Programming a MyKey ................................
65
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
66
Checking MyKey System Status .............
66
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
66
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
66
Doors and Locks
Operating the Doors From Outside Your Vehicle ..........................................................
69
Operating the Doors From Inside Your Vehicle ..........................................................
69
Autounlock ......................................................
70
Autolock ............................................................
70
Mislock ..............................................................
70
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings .........
71
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
....
71
Keyless Entry
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad .........
73
Keyless Entry Limitations ...........................
73
Master Access Code .....................................
73
Keyless Entry Settings .................................
74Locking and Unlocking the Doors Using
Keyless Entry ...............................................
75
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting .............
75
Easy Entry and Exit
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work ........................................................................\
...
77
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and Off ....................................................................
77
Liftgate - Vehicles With: Manual Liftgate
Opening the Liftgate ....................................
78
Closing the Liftgate ......................................
78
Liftgate - Vehicles With: Power Liftgate
Liftgate Precautions ....................................
80
Opening the Liftgate ...................................
80
Setting the Liftgate Opening Height ........................................................................\
..
82
Closing the Liftgate ......................................
82
Stopping the Liftgate Movement ...........
84
Liftgate Obstacle Detection .....................
84
Liftgate – Troubleshooting ........................
85
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
87
Anti-Theft Alarm System ...........................
87
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings ........
88
Security – Troubleshooting .......................
89
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel ...................
91
Horn .....................................................................
91
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off ....................................................
91
Wipers and Washers
Wipers ...............................................................
92
Autowipers ......................................................
92
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Switching the Head Up Display On and
Off ..................................................................131
Head Up Display Settings ..........................
131
Head Up Display Indicators ......................
132
Head Up Display – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
.
133
Remote Start
What Is Remote Start ................................
134
Remote Start Precautions .......................
134
Remote Start Limitations .........................
134
Enabling Remote Start ..............................
134
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle .........................................................
134
Extending the Remote Start Duration ........................................................................\
.
134
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators ........................................................................\
.
135
Remote Start Settings ...............................
135
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................
137
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Dual Automatic Temperature
Control (DATC) ........................................
138
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Electronic Automatic
Temperature Control (EATC) ...............
141
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control .............................
144
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control .........................................................
145
Heated Windshield .....................................
146
Heated Rear Window .................................
146
Heated Exterior Mirrors .............................
146
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter .......................
147
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter ..................
147Front Seats
Front Seat Precautions
.............................
148
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
148
Manual Seats ................................................
149
Power Seats ....................................................
151
Heated Seats .................................................
153
Rear Seats
Manual Seats ................................................
155
Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System ........................................................................\
.
158
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work .............................................
158
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions ........................................................................\
.
158
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations ........................................................................\
.
158
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off .................................................
158
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators ........................................................................\
.
159
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings .....................................................
159
Memory Function
How Does the Memory Function Work ........................................................................\
160
Memory Function Precautions ...............
160
Locating the Memory Function Buttons ........................................................................\
160
Saving a Preset Position ...........................
160
Recalling a Preset Position ......................
160
Garage Door Opener
What Is the Garage Door Opener ..........
162
How Does the Garage Door Opener Work ........................................................................\
.
162
Garage Door Opener Precautions .........
162
Garage Door Opener Limitations ..........
162
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Programming the Garage Door Opener
to Your Hand-Held Transmitter .........163
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Garage Door Opener Motor
........................................................................\
.
163
Programming the Garage Door Opener to Your Gate Opener Motor .................
164
Clearing the Garage Door Opener .........
164
Reprogramming the Garage Door Opener ........................................................................\
.
165
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies ........................................................................\
.
165
USB Ports
Locating the USB Ports .............................
166
Playing Media Using the USB Port .......
166
Charging a Device ........................................
167
Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet ........................
168
Power Outlet Precautions .......................
168
Locating the Power Outlet ......................
168
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
169
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions ........................................................................\
169
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
169
Charging a Wireless Device .....................
169
Wireless Accessory Charger – Troubleshooting .......................................
170
Storage
Cup Holders .....................................................
171
Glasses Holder ...............................................
171Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Precautions ................................................
172
Ignition Switch ...............................................
172
Push Button Ignition Switch ....................
173
Starting the Engine ......................................
173
Engine Block Heater ....................................
175
Stopping the Engine ...................................
176
Automatic Engine Stop ..............................
177
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting ........................................
177
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle ..........
180
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work ........................................................................\
180
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Driving Characteristics .........................................
180
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators .........
180
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Troubleshooting ........................................
181
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information ................................................
182
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Troubleshooting ..........
183
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop ..........................
185
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions .................
185
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off ........................................................................\
.
185
Stopping the Engine ...................................
185
Restarting the Engine ................................
185
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators .....................
185
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
186
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions ............
188
Fuel Quality ...................................................
189
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Hill Start Assist
What Is Hill Start Assist
............................227
How Does Hill Start Assist Work ...........
227
Hill Start Assist Precautions ...................
227
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting .......
227
Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work .....................
228
Switching Auto Hold On and Off ..........
228
Using Auto Hold ..........................................
228
Auto Hold Indicators ..................................
228
Traction Control
How Does Traction Control Work .........
229
Switching Traction Control On and Off ........................................................................\
229
Traction Control Indicator .......................
229
Traction Control – Troubleshooting .....
229
Stability Control
How Does Stability Control Work ..........
231
Switching Stability Control On and Off ........................................................................\
232
Stability Control Indicator ........................
232
Stability Control – Troubleshooting .....
232
Steering
Electric Power Steering ............................
233
Steering – Troubleshooting ....................
234
Parking Aids
Parking Aid Precautions ...........................
235
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
235
Front Parking Aid ........................................
236
Side Parking Aid - Vehicles With: Active Park Assist .................................................
237
Parking Aid Indicators ...............................
238
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting ............
239Rear View Camera
What Is the Rear View Camera
.............
240
Rear View Camera Precautions ............
240
Locating the Rear View Camera ...........
240
Rear View Camera Guide Lines ............
240
Rear View Camera Object Distance Indicators ....................................................
241
Rear View Camera Settings .....................
241
Active Park Assist
What Is Active Park Assist .......................
243
How Does Active Park Assist Work ......
243
Active Park Assist Precautions ..............
243
Switching Active Park Assist On and Off ........................................................................\
243
Entering a Parallel Parking Space ........
243
Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space ........................................................................\
244
Exiting a Parking Space ............................
244
Active Park Assist – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
245
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ..............................
247
Switching Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................................\
247
Setting the Cruise Control Speed .........
247
Canceling the Set Speed .........................
248
Resuming the Set Speed .........................
248
Cruise Control Indicators .........................
248
Adaptive Cruise Control
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work .................................
249
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions ........................................................................\
249
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations ........................................................................\
250
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................
252
Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Cancellation ..............................................
252
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REMOTE CONTROL
LIMITATIONS
WARNING: Changes or
modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the
radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Make sure a valid remote control is within
5 ft (1.5 m)
from the front door handles
and rear of vehicle.
The system may not function if:
• The remote control remains stationary
for about a minute.
• The vehicle battery has no charge.
• The remote control battery has no
charge.
• There is interference causing issues
with the remote control frequencies.
• The remote control is too close to
metal objects or electronic devices, for
example keys or a cell phone.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Use your remote control to access various
vehicle systems.
Note: The buttons on your remote may vary
depending on the vehicle region or options. Unlock Press the button to unlock all
doors. See
Unlocking and
Locking the Doors Using the
Remote Control
(page 69).
Lock Press the button to lock all
doors. See
Unlocking and
Locking the Doors Using the
Remote Control
(page 69).
Remote Start
(If Equipped) Press the button to remote start.
See
Remotely Starting and
Stopping the Vehicle (page
134).
Liftgate
(If Equipped) Press the button to open or close
the liftgate. See
Opening the
Liftgate Using the Remote
Control
(page 81).
Panic Alarm Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. See Sounding the
Panic Alarm
(page 59).
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
FLIP KEY
Opening Your Flip Key
Press the round button on the remote
control to extend the flip key.
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CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY -
VEHICLES WITH: PUSH
BUTTON START
WARNING: Keep batteries away
from children to prevent ingestion.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death. If
ingested, immediately seek medical
attention. WARNING:
If the battery
compartment does not securely close,
stop using the remote control and
replace it as soon as possible. In the
meantime, keep the remote control away
from children. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
The remote control uses one coin-type
3-volt lithium battery CR2450 or
equivalent. 1. Push the release button and pull the
key blade out. 2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden
behind the key blade head to remove
the battery cover.
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Individually Unlocking and Locking
the Doors Using the Locking
Button
The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels.
Unlock.
A
Lock.
B
AUTOUNLOCK
What Is Autounlock
Autounlock is an unlocking feature that
unlocks the vehicle doors when your
vehicle comes to a stop.
Autounlock Requirements
Autounlock unlocks all the doors when all
of the following occur:
• The ignition is on, all the doors are
closed and your vehicle is moving at a
speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
• Your vehicle comes to a stop.
• You open the driver door within 10
minutes of switching the ignition off or
to the accessory position. Switching Autounlock On and Off
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press
Vehicle Settings.
3. Switch
Autounlock on or off.
AUTOLOCK
What Is Autolock
Autolock is a locking feature that locks
your vehicle doors when you start driving.
Autolock Requirements
Autolock locks all the doors when all of the
following occur:
• All doors are closed.
• The ignition is on.
• Your vehicle reaches a speed greater
than
12 mph (20 km/h).
MISLOCK
What Is Mislock
Mislock is a locking feature that warns you
if your vehicle has not locked.
Mislock Limitations
When you press the lock button once, the
direction indicators do not flash if:
• Any door or the liftgate is open.
• The hood is open.
When you press the lock button twice
within three seconds, the horn sounds if:
• Any door or the liftgate is open.
• The hood is open.
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SECURITY – TROUBLESHOOTING
Security – Information Messages
Action
Message
The system has not detected a correctly coded key.
No Key Detected
The system has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.
Starting System Fault
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthor-
ized entry.
Vehicle Alarm To Stop
Alarm, Start Vehicle.
Alarm Announcement
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE
WINDOWS
WARNING: Do not leave children
unattended in your vehicle and do not
let them play with the power windows.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury. WARNING:
When closing the
power windows, verify they are free of
obstruction and make sure that children
and pets are not in the proximity of the
window openings. Press the window control switch
to open the window. Lift the
window control switch to close
the window.
To reduce wind noise or pulsing noise when
just one window is open, slightly open the
opposite window.
One-Touch Down
(If Equipped)
Press the window control switch fully and
release it. Press again or lift it to stop the
window.
One-Touch Up
(If Equipped)
Lift the window control switch fully and
release it. Press or lift it again to stop the
window.
Resetting One-Touch Up
Start the engine.
1. Lift and hold the window control switch
until you fully close the door window.
Continue to hold the window control
switch for a few seconds after you
close the window.
2. Release the window control switch. 3. Press and hold the window control
switch until you fully open the door
window.
4. Release the window control switch.
5. Lift and hold the window control switch
until you fully close the window.
6. Test for correct window operation by carrying out the one-touch down and
one-touch up features.
Accessory Delay
The window switches remain operational
for several minutes when you switch the
ignition off or until you open either front
door.
WINDOW BOUNCE-BACK (If
Equipped)
What Is Window Bounce-Back
The window stops and reverses some
distance if it detects an obstacle when
closing.
Overriding Window Bounce-Back WARNING: If you override
bounce-back, the window does not
reverse if it detects an obstacle. Take
care when closing the windows to avoid
personal injury or damage to your
vehicle. WARNING: Bounce-back is off until
you reset the memory. Take care when
closing the windows to avoid personal
injury or damage to your vehicle.
Note: The window stops if you release the
switch before the window fully closes.
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Liftgate Ajar
It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the liftgate is not
completely closed.
Low Beam Warning It illuminates when the low
beam headlamp requires service.
Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Low Fuel Level It illuminates when the fuel level
is low.
Low Tire Pressure Warning It illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If illuminated,
check your tire pressure as soon
as possible. If it begins to flash at anytime,
have the system checked as soon as
possible.
Low Washer Fluid It illuminates when the washer
fluid is low.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp It illuminates when the ignition
is on and the engine is off, this is
normal operation. If it illuminates
when the engine is on this indicates that
the emission control system requires
service. If it flashes, have your vehicle
checked immediately. See Starting and
Stopping the Engine – Warning Lamps
(page
177). Oil Pressure It illuminates when the engine
oil pressure is low.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when the powertrain
requires service. Have the
system checked as soon as
possible.
Vehicle Plugged In
(If Equipped) It illuminates when your vehicle
is plugged in.
WHAT ARE THE INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER INDICATORS
Indicators notify you of various features
that are active on your vehicle.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INDICATORS
Adaptive Cruise Control See
Adaptive Cruise Control
(page 249).
Automatic High Beam Control See
Automatic High Beam
Control Indicators (page 101).
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