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If there is a decrease in the remote key
operating range:

Check the distance. The remote key may
be too far from the vehicle.

Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.

Check the remote key's battery. See

“

Battery Replacement

”

later in this

section.

If the remote key is still not working
correctly, see your dealer or a qualified
technician for service.

Remote Key Operation

The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle
entry when the remote key is within 1 m
(3 ft). See

“

Keyless Access Operation

”

following.

The remote key functions may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

Other conditions can impact the
performance of the remote key. See

Remote

Key

With Remote Start Shown, Without Similar

Press to lock all doors. The turn signal

indicators may flash and/or the horn may
sound on the second press to indicate
locking. To view available settings for this
feature, touch the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page. Select

“

Vehicle

”

display the list of available options and
select

“

Remote Lock, Unlock, Start

”

If the driver door is open when

is pressed

and Open Door Anti Lockout is enabled, all
doors will lock and then the driver door will
immediately unlock. To view available

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settings for this feature, touch the Settings
icon on the infotainment home page. Select

“

Vehicle

”

to display the list of available

options and select

“

Power Door Locks

”

.If the

passenger door is open when

is pressed,

all doors lock.

Pressing

may also arm the theft-deterrent

system. See

Vehicle Alarm System

Press to unlock the driver door. Press

again within five seconds to unlock all
doors. The remote key can be programmed
to unlock all doors on the first button press.
To view available settings for this feature,
touch the Settings icon on the infotainment
home page. Select

“

Vehicle

”

to display the

list of available options and select

“

Remote

Lock, Unlock, Start

”

. When remotely

unlocking the vehicle at night the fog lamps
and back-up lamps will come on for about
30 seconds to light your approach to the
vehicle. The turn signal indicators may flash
to indicate unlocking. To view available
settings for this feature, touch the Settings
icon on the infotainment home page. Select

“

Vehicle

”

to display the list of available

options and select

“

Remote Lock, Unlock,

Start

”

Pressing

will disarm the theft-deterrent

system. See

Vehicle Alarm System

If equipped, pressing and holding

will

open the windows, if enabled. To view
available settings for this feature, touch the
Settings icon on the infotainment home
page. Select

“

Vehicle

”

to display the list of

available options and select

“

Remote Lock,

Unlock, Start

”

If equipped, press and release

and

then immediately press and hold

for at

least four seconds to start the engine from
outside the vehicle using the remote key.
See

Remote Vehicle Start

Press and release one time to initiate

vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and
the horn chirps three times. Press and hold

for three seconds to sound the panic

alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signal
lamps flash for 30 seconds, or until

pressed again or the vehicle is started.

Press twice quickly to open or close

the liftgate.

Press once to stop the liftgate from moving.

Keyless Access Operation

With the Keyless Access system, you can
lock and unlock the doors and access the
liftgate without removing the remote key
from your pocket, purse, briefcase, etc. The
remote key should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the
liftgate or door being opened.

Keyless Access can be programmed to
unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock
press from the driver door. Keyless Access
can also be turned off. To view available
settings for this feature, touch the Settings
icon on the infotainment home page. Select

“

Vehicle

”

to display the list of available

options and select

“

Remote Lock, Unlock,

Start

”

If equipped with memory seats, remote keys
1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of
memory 1 or 2. See

Memory Seats

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the
Driver Door

When the doors are locked and the remote
key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door
handle, pressing the lock/unlock button on
the driver door handle will unlock the driver
door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed
again within five seconds, all passenger
doors will unlock.

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Driver Shown, Passenger Similar

Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause
all doors to lock if any of the following
occur:

It has been more than five seconds since
the first lock/unlock button press.

Two lock/unlock button presses were
used to unlock all doors.

Any vehicle door has opened and all
doors are now closed.

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Passenger
Doors

When the doors are locked and the remote
key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle,
pressing the lock/unlock button on that door

handle will unlock all doors. Pressing the
lock/unlock button will cause all doors to
lock if any of the following occur:

The lock/unlock button was used to
unlock all doors.

Any vehicle door has opened and all
doors are now closed.

Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of Exterior
Door Handles and Liftgate

If equipped, keyless unlocking of the exterior
door handles and liftgate can be disabled
and enabled.

Disabling Keyless Unlocking:

With the vehicle off, press and hold

and

on the remote key at the same time for

approximately three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash four times quickly to
indicate access is disabled. Using any
exterior handle to unlock the doors or open
the liftgate will cause the turn signal lamps
to flash four times quickly, indicating access
is disabled. If disabled, disarm the alarm
system before starting the vehicle.

Enabling Keyless Unlocking:

With the vehicle off, press and hold

and

on the remote key at the same time for

approximately three seconds. The turn signal
lamps will flash twice quickly to indicate
access is enabled.

Passive Locking

The vehicle will lock several seconds after all
doors are closed if the vehicle is off and at
least one remote key has been removed or
none remain in the interior.

If other electronic devices interfere with the
remote key signal, the vehicle may not
detect the remote key inside the vehicle.
If passive locking is enabled, the doors may
lock with the remote key inside the vehicle.
Do not leave the remote key in an
unattended vehicle.

To view available settings for this feature,
touch the Settings icon on the infotainment
home page. Select

“

Vehicle

”

to display the

list of available options and select

“

Remote

Lock, Unlock, Start

”

Temporary Disable of Passive Locking

Temporarily disable passive locking by
pressing and holding

on the interior door

switch with a door open for at least

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four seconds, or until three chimes are
heard. Passive locking will then remain
disabled until

on the interior door is

pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.

Remote Left in Vehicle Alert

When the vehicle is turned off and an
remote key is left in the vehicle, the horn
will chirp three times after all doors are
closed. To view available settings for this
feature, touch the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page. Select

“

Vehicle

”

display the list of available options and
select

“

Remote Lock, Unlock, Start

”

Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert

If the vehicle is on with a door open, and
then all doors are closed, the vehicle will
check for remote keys inside. If an remote
key is not detected, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) will display NO REMOTE
DETECTED and the horn will chirp three
times. This occurs only once each time the
vehicle is driven.

To view available settings for this feature,
touch the Settings icon on the infotainment
home page. Select

“

Vehicle

”

to display the

list of available options and select

“

Remote

Lock, Unlock, Start

”

Keyless Liftgate Opening

Press the touch pad on the liftgate handle
to open the liftgate if the remote key is
within 1 m (3 ft).

Key Access

To access a vehicle with a dead remote key
battery, see

Programming Remote Keys to the
Vehicle

Only remote keys programmed to the
vehicle will work. If a remote key is lost or
stolen, a replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. The
vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or
stolen remote keys no longer work. Each
vehicle can have up to eight remote keys
matched to it.

Programming with Recognized Remote Keys

A new remote key can be programmed to
the vehicle when there are two recognized
remote keys.

To program, the vehicle must be off and all
of the remote keys, both currently
recognized and new, must be with you.

1. Place the two recognized remote keys in

the cupholder.

2. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the

driver door handle. See

Insert the vehicle key of the new remote
key into the key lock cylinder on the
driver door handle and turn the key,
counterclockwise, to the unlock position
five times within 10 seconds.
The DIC displays READY FOR REMOTE #3,
4, ETC.

3. Place the new remote key into the

remote key pocket. The remote key
pocket is under the liner on the bottom
of the center console storage area. Lift
up the liner and set it aside.

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4. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the

remote key is learned, the DIC will
display that it is ready to program the
next remote key.

5. Remove the remote key from the remote

key pocket and press the remote key

button.

To program additional remote keys,
repeat Steps 3

–

When all additional remote keys are
programmed, press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.

6. Put the key back into the remote key.
7. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See

Programming without Recognized
Remote Keys

If two currently recognized remote keys are
not available, follow this procedure to
program up to eight remote keys. This
feature is not available in Canada. This
procedure will take approximately
30 minutes to complete. The vehicle must
be off and all of the remote keys you wish
to program must be with you.

1. Remove the key lock cylinder cap on the

driver door handle. See

Insert the vehicle key of the remote key
into the key lock cylinder on the driver
door handle and turn the key,
counterclockwise, to the unlock position
five times within 10 seconds.
The DIC displays REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.

2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC

displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO
LEARN and then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
The DIC will again display REMOTE LEARN
PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.

3. Repeat Step 2 two additional times. After

the third time all previously known
remote keys will no longer work with
the vehicle. Remaining remote keys can
be relearned during the next steps.
The DIC should now display READY FOR
REMOTE # 1.

4. Place the new remote key into the

remote key pocket. The remote key
pocket is under the liner on the bottom
of the center console storage area. Lift
up the liner and set it aside.

5. Press ENGINE START/STOP. When the

remote key is learned, the DIC will
display that it is ready to program the
next remote key.

6. Remove the remote key from the remote

key pocket and press the remote key

button.

To program additional remote keys,
repeat Steps 4

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When all additional remote keys are
programmed, press and hold ENGINE
START/STOP for 12 seconds to exit
programming mode.

7. Put the key back into the remote key.
8. Replace the key lock cylinder cap. See

Heated and Ventilated Front Seats

Starting the Vehicle with a Low Remote
Key Battery

When the vehicle is started, if the remote
key battery is weak, the DIC may display
NO REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY
WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER
POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE. The DIC
may also display REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY.

To start the vehicle:

1. Open the center console storage area by

opening the armrest.

2. Lift up the liner from the bottom of the

center console storage area and set it
aside, exposing the remote key pocket.

3. Place the remote key in the remote key

pocket.

4. With the vehicle in P (Park) or

N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and
ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the remote key battery as soon
as possible.

Battery Replacement

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Warning

Never allow children to play with the
remote key. The remote key contains a
small battery, which can be a choking
hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can
occur, resulting in severe injury or death.
Seek medical attention immediately if a
battery is swallowed.

{

Warning

To avoid personal injury, do not touch
metal surfaces on the remote key when
it has been exposed to extreme heat.
These surfaces can be hot to the touch at
temperatures above 59 °C (138 °F).

Caution

When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the remote key.
Static from your body could damage the
remote key.

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Caution

Always replace the battery with the
correct type. Replacing the battery with
an incorrect type could potentially create
a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of
used batteries according to instructions
and local laws. Do not attempt to burn,
crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid
exposing the battery to environments
with extremely low air pressures or high
temperatures.

Caution

If the remote key is not reassembled
properly, liquids could enter the housing
and damage the circuitry, resulting in a
remote key malfunction and/or failure. To
prevent damage, always follow the steps
for remote key reassembly in this manual
to ensure the remote key is sealed
properly whenever the remote key is
opened.

Replace the battery in the remote key soon
if the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY.

To replace the battery:

1. Press the button on the side of the

remote key near the bottom and pull the
key out. Never pull the key out without
pressing the button.

2. Insert a flat, thin object in the center of

the remote key to separate and remove
the back cover.

3. Lift the battery with a non-metal flat

object.

4. Remove the battery.
5. Insert the new battery, positive side

toward the back cover. Replace with a
CR2032 or equivalent battery.

6. Ensure that the silicone mat is correctly

positioned with no gaps or wrinkles.

7. Set remote key button side down on a

hard surface and press the other half
straight down to force the halves
together.

8. Reinsert the key.

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Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, this feature allows the engine
to be started from outside of the vehicle.

This button will be on the remote key

if the vehicle has remote start.

The climate control system will use the
previous settings during a remote start. The
rear defog may come on during a remote
start based on cold ambient conditions. The
rear fog indicator light does not come on
during a remote start.

If the vehicle has heated or ventilated seats,
they may come on during a remote start.
See

If equipped with a remote start heated
steering wheel, the heated wheel will turn
on automatically in remote start along with
the heated seats when it is cold outside. See

Heated Steering Wheel

Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote starters. For example,
some laws may require a person using
remote start to have the vehicle in view.
Check local regulations for any
requirements.

Do not use remote start if the vehicle is low
on fuel as it may run out of fuel.

Other conditions can affect the performance
of the remote key. See

Remote Key

Starting the Engine Using Remote Start

1. Press and release

on the remote key.

2. Immediately press and hold

for at

least four seconds or until the turn
signal lamps flash. The turn signal lamps
flashing confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been received.
During the remote start the doors will be
locked and the parking lamps will remain
on as long as the engine is running.
The engine will shut off after 15 minutes
unless a time extension is done or the
vehicle is started.

3. With the remote key in the vehicle,

press the brake pedal and start the
vehicle to drive.

Extending Engine Run Time

The engine run time can also be extended
by another 15 minutes, if during the first
15 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are repeated while
the engine is still running. An extension can
be requested 30 seconds after starting. This
provides a total of 30 minutes.

The remote start can only be extended once.

When the remote start is extended, the
second 15-minute period is added on to the
first 15 minutes for a total of 30 minutes.

A maximum of two remote starts, or a
remote start with an extension, are allowed
between ignition cycles.

The vehicle must be started and then turned
off before the remote start procedure can be
used again.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do any of the
following:

Press and hold

until the parking lamps

turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

Conditions in Which Remote Start Will
Not Work

The remote start will not operate if any of
the following occur:

A remote key is in the vehicle.

The ignition is on.

The hood is not closed.

The hazard warning flashers are on.

There is an emission control system
malfunction.

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The engine coolant temperature is
too high.

The oil pressure is low.

Two remote vehicle starts or a start with
an extension have already been used.

The vehicle is not in P (Park).

Door Locks

{

Warning

Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle
is moving. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not locked.
So, all passengers should wear seat
belts properly and the doors should be
locked whenever the vehicle is driven.

Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.

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Warning (Continued)

Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from happening.

To lock or unlock the door from the outside:

Press

on the remote key. See

Use the key in the driver door. The key
lock cylinder is covered with a cap.

To lock or unlock the door from the inside:

Press

on the power door lock

switch.

Push down on the door lock knob to lock
a door.

Pull the door handle once to unlock the
door. Pull the handle again to unlatch it.

Keyless Access

The remote key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of
the liftgate or door being opened. Press the
button on the door handle to open. See

“

Keyless Access Operation

”

Remote Key

Operation

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Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder Access (In
Case of Dead Battery)

To access the driver door key lock cylinder:

1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open

position and hold it open until cap
removal is complete.

2. Insert the key into the slot (3) on the

bottom of the cap (2) and lift the key
upward.

3. Move the cap (2) rearward and remove.
4. Use the key in the cylinder.

To replace the cap:

1. Pull the door handle (1) to the open

position and hold it open until cap
installation is complete.

2. Insert the two tabs (6) at the back of the

cap between the seal (5) and the metal
base (4).

3. Slide the cap forward and press the

forward edge to install the cap in place.

4. Release the door handle.
5. Check that the cap is secure.

Free-Turning Locks

The door key lock cylinder turns freely when
either the wrong key is used, or the correct
key is not fully inserted. The free-turning
door lock feature prevents the lock cylinder
from being forced open. To reset the lock
cylinder, ensure the correct key is fully
inserted into the lock cylinder. Rotate the
key until you feel the lock cylinder click
back into place. Remove the key and
reinsert fully, rotate the key to unlock the
vehicle.

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Power Door Locks

Press to lock the doors.

Press to unlock the doors.

Delayed Locking

This feature delays the locking of the doors
until five seconds after all doors are closed.

Delayed locking can only be turned on when
the Open Door Anti Lock Out has been
turned off.

When

is pressed on the power door lock

switch while the door is open, a chime will
sound three times indicating delayed locking
is active.

The doors will lock automatically
five seconds after all doors are closed. If a
door is reopened before that time, the
five-second timer will reset when all doors
are closed again.

Press

on the door lock switch again or

press

on the RKE transmitter to lock the

doors immediately.

This feature can also be programmed. To
view available settings for this feature,
touch the Settings icon on the infotainment
home page. Select

“

Vehicle

”

to display the

list of available options and select

“

Power

Door Locks

”

Automatic Door Locks

The vehicle is programmed so that when the
doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park), the doors
will lock.

If a vehicle door is unlocked and then
opened and closed, the doors will lock either
when your foot is removed from the brake
or the vehicle speed becomes faster than
13 km/h (8 mph).

To unlock the doors:

Press

on a door.

Shift the transmission into P (Park).

Automatic door locking cannot be disabled.
Automatic door unlocking can be
programmed. To view available settings for
this feature, touch the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page. Select

“

Vehicle

”

display the list of available options and
select

“

Power Door Locks

”

Lockout Protection

If the ignition is on or in accessory mode
and the power door lock switch is pressed
with the driver door open, all the doors will
lock and only the driver door will unlock.

If the vehicle is off and locking is requested
while a door is open, when all doors are
closed the vehicle will check for remote key
inside. If an remote key is detected and the
number of remote key inside has not
reduced, the driver door will unlock and the
horn will chirp three times.

Lockout Protection can be manually
overridden by pressing and holding

the power door lock switch.

Open Door Anti Lock Out

If Open Door Anti Lock Out has been turned
on and the vehicle is off, the driver door is
open, and locking is requested, all the doors

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will lock and the driver door will remain
unlocked. When this function is turned on,
the driver door will only lock when it is
closed. The Open Door Anti Lock Out feature
can be turned on or off. To view available
settings from the infotainment screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Power Door Locks.

Safety Locks

The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors
from inside the vehicle.

Manual Safety Locks

If equipped, the safety lock is on the inside
edge of the rear doors. To use the
safety lock:

1. Move the lever down to the lock

position.

2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.

To open a rear door when the safety lock
is on:

1. Unlock the door by activating the inside

handle, by pressing the power door lock
switch, or by using the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.

2. Open the door from the outside.

When the safety lock is enabled, adults and
older children will not be able to open the
rear door from the inside. Cancel the safety
locks to enable the doors to open from the
inside.

To cancel the safety lock:

1. Unlock the door and open it from the

outside.

2. Move the lever up to unlock. Do the

same for the other door.

Doors

Liftgate

{

Warning

Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it
is driven with the liftgate or trunk/hatch
open, or with any objects that pass
through the seal between the body and
the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even death.

If the vehicle must be driven with the
liftgate or trunk/hatch open:

Close all of the windows.

Fully open the air outlets on or under
the instrument panel.

Adjust the climate control system to a
setting that brings in only outside air
and set the fan speed to the highest
setting. See

“

Climate Control Systems

”

in the Index.

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Warning (Continued)

If the vehicle is equipped with a
power liftgate, disable the power
liftgate function.

See

Engine Exhaust

210

Caution

To avoid damage to the liftgate or
liftgate glass, make sure the area above
and behind the liftgate is clear before
opening it.

Manual Liftgate

To unlock the liftgate, press

on the

power door lock switch or press

on the

remote key twice within five seconds. See

To open the liftgate, press the touch pad on
the bottom of the liftgate handle and
lift up.

Use the pull cup to lower and close the
liftgate. Do not press the touch pad while
closing the liftgate. This will cause the
liftgate to be unlatched.

If equipped with Keyless Access, the liftgate
can be opened when locked if the remote
key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the touch pad.
See

The liftgate has an electric latch. If the
battery is disconnected or has low voltage,
the liftgate will not open. The liftgate will
resume operation when the battery is
reconnected and charged.

Always close the liftgate before driving.

Power Liftgate Operation

{

Warning

You or others could be injured if caught
in the path of the power liftgate. Make
sure there is no one in the way of the
liftgate as it is opening and closing.

Caution

Driving with an open and unsecured
liftgate may result in damage to the
power liftgate components.

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If equipped, the power liftgate switch is on
the driver door. The vehicle must be in
P (Park). The taillamps flash when the power
liftgate moves.

The modes are:

MAX: Opens to maximum height.

3/4: Opens to a reduced height that can
be set from 3/4 to fully open. Use to
prevent the liftgate from opening into
overhead obstructions such as a garage
door or roof-mounted cargo. The liftgate
can be manually opened all the way.

OFF: Opens manually only.

To power open or close the liftgate, select
MAX or 3/4 mode.

Press

twice quickly on the remote

key until the liftgate moves.

Press

on the driver door. The driver

door must either be unlocked or locked
without the security armed.

Press the touch pad on the bottom of the
liftgate after unlocking all doors.
If equipped with Keyless Access, a locked
vehicle can be opened if the remote key
is within 1 m (3 ft) of the touch pad.

Press

on the bottom of the liftgate

next to the pull cup to close.

Press any liftgate button, the touch pad,
or

on the remote key while the liftgate

is moving to stop it. Pressing any liftgate
button or pressing

twice quickly on the

remote key again restarts the operation in
the reverse direction. Pressing the touch pad
on the liftgate handle will restart the
motion, but only in the opening direction.

Caution

Manually forcing the liftgate to open or
close during a power cycle can damage
the vehicle. Allow the power cycle to
complete.

The power liftgate may be temporarily
disabled under extreme low temperatures,
or after repeated power cycling over a short
period of time. If this occurs, the liftgate can
still be operated manually.

If the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) while
the power function is in progress, the
liftgate will continue to completion. If the
vehicle is accelerated before the liftgate has
completed moving, the liftgate may stop or
reverse direction. Check for Driver
Information Center (DIC) messages and make
sure the liftgate is closed and latched before
driving.

Falling Liftgate Detection

If the power liftgate automatically closes
after a power opening cycle, it indicates that
the system is reacting to excess weight on
the liftgate or a possible support strut
failure. A repetitive chime will sound while
the falling liftgate detection feature is
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liftgate continues to automatically close
after opening, see your dealer for service
before using the power liftgate.

Interfering with the power liftgate motion
or manually closing the liftgate too quickly
after power opening may resemble a
support strut failure. This could also activate
the falling liftgate detection feature. Allow
the liftgate to complete its operation and
wait a few seconds before manually closing
the liftgate.

Obstacle Detection Features

If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during
a power open or close cycle, the liftgate will
automatically reverse direction and move a
short distance away from the obstacle. After
removing the obstruction, the power liftgate
operation can be used again. If the liftgate
encounters multiple obstacles on the same
power cycle, the power function will
deactivate. After removing the obstructions,
manually close the liftgate which will allow
normal power operation functions to
resume.

If the vehicle is locked while the liftgate is
closing, and an obstacle is encountered that
prevents the liftgate from completely
closing, the horn will sound as an alert that
the liftgate did not close.

Setting the 3/4 Mode

To change the position the liftgate stops at
when opening:

1. Select MAX or 3/4 mode and power

open the liftgate.

2. Stop the liftgate movement at the

desired height by pressing any liftgate
button. Manually adjust the liftgate
position if needed.

3. Press and hold

next to the pull cup

on the outside of the liftgate until the
turn signals flash and a beep sounds.
This indicates the setting has been
recorded.

The liftgate cannot be set below a minimum
programmable height. If there is no light
flash or sound, then the height adjustment
may be too low.

Manual Operation

Select OFF to manually operate the liftgate.
See

“

Manual Liftgate

”

at the beginning of

this section.

Caution

Attempting to move the liftgate too
quickly and with excessive force may
result in damage to the vehicle.

Operate the liftgate manually with a
smooth motion and moderate speed. The
system includes a feature which limits the
manual closing speed to protect the
components.

Hands-Free Operation

If equipped, the liftgate may be operated
with a kicking motion under the left side of
the rear bumper.

The remote key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of
the rear bumper to operate the power
liftgate hands-free.

The hands-free feature will not work while
the liftgate is moving. To stop the liftgate
while in motion use one of the liftgate
buttons.

The hands-free feature can be customized.
To view available settings for this feature,
touch the Settings icon on the infotainment
home page. Select

“

Vehicle

”

to display the

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list of available options and select

“

Comfort

and Convenience

”

. Choose from the

following:

On-Open and Close :

The kicking motion is

activated to both open and close the
liftgate.

On-Open Only :

The kicking motion is

activated to only open the liftgate.

Off :

The feature is disabled.

Kick Zone

To operate, move your foot in a forward
kicking motion under the left side of the
rear bumper, at the location of the projected

logo, then pull it back. Then step back. The
kick must come within 14 cm (6 in) of the
rear bumper to activate.

Do not sweep your foot side to side.

Do not keep your foot under the bumper;
the liftgate will not activate.

Do not touch the liftgate until it has
stopped moving.

This feature may be temporarily disabled
under some conditions. If the liftgate
does not respond to the kick, open or
close the liftgate by another method or
start the vehicle. The feature will be
re-enabled.

When closing the liftgate using this feature,
there will be a short delay. The taillamps
will flash and a chime will sound. Step away
from the liftgate before it starts moving.

Projected Logo

If equipped with this feature, a vehicle logo
will be projected for one minute onto the
ground near the rear bumper when an
remote key is detected within approximately
2 m (6 ft). The projected logo may not be
visible under brighter daytime conditions.

1. 1 m (3 ft) Hands-Free Operation

Detection Zone

2. 2 m (6 ft) Projected Logo

Detection Zone

The projected logo shows where the kicking
motion is to take place.

The projected logo will only be available for
this remote key after it has been out of
range for at least 20 seconds.

If an remote key is again detected within
approximately 2 m (6 ft) of the liftgate,
or another hands-free operation has been
detected, the one-minute timer will be reset.

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The projected logo will not work under
these conditions:

The vehicle battery is low.

The transmission is not in P (Park).

Hands Free Liftgate Control is set to Off
in vehicle personalization. To view
available settings for this feature, touch
the Settings icon on the infotainment
home page. Select

“

Vehicle

”

to display

the list of available options and select

“

Comfort and Convenience

”

The power liftgate is turned off.

The vehicle remains parked for 72 hours
or more, with no remote key use or
Keyless Access operation. To re-enable,
press any button on the remote key or
open and close a vehicle door.

The projected logo will not work for a single
remote key when a transmitter:

Has been left within approximately 5 m
(15 ft) of the liftgate for several minutes.

Has been left inside the vehicle and all
vehicle doors are closed.

Has approached the area outside of the
liftgate five times within 10 minutes.

Lens Cleaning

Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the
recessed lens.

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Hands-Free Liftgate and Projected Logo Availability

Action

Hands-Free Liftgate

Projected Logo

Remote key entering projected logo
detection zone

Operative

On for one minute

Remote key left inside projected logo
detection zone for minimum of 10 minutes

Operative

Off until remote key button press or a door is
opened and closed

Remote key brought in and out of projected
logo detection zone five times or more within
10 minutes

Operative

Off for one hour or until remote key button
press or a door is opened and closed

Vehicle remains parked for more than
72 hours

Operative

Off until remote key button press or a door is
opened and closed

Vehicle battery is low

Non-operative

Off

Transmission is not in P (Park)

Non-operative

Off

Power liftgate is turned off

Non-operative

Off

Hands-free liftgate is disabled in vehicle per-
sonalization

Non-operative

Off

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Vehicle Security

This vehicle has theft-deterrent features;
however, they do not make the vehicle
impossible to steal.

Vehicle Alarm System

This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.

The indicator light, on the instrument panel
near the windshield, indicates the status of
the system.

Off :

Alarm system is disarmed.

On Solid :

Vehicle is secured during the

delay to arm the system.

Fast Flash :

Vehicle is unsecured. A door, the

hood, or the liftgate is open.

Slow Flash :

Alarm system is armed.

Arming the Alarm System

1. Close the liftgate and the hood. Turn off

the vehicle.

2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:

Use the remote key.

Use the Keyless Access system.

With a door open, press the
inside

3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will

arm, and the indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the alarm system
is operating. Pressing

on the remote

key a second time will bypass the
30-second delay and immediately arm
the alarm system.

The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the
doors are locked with the key.

If the driver door is opened without first
unlocking with the remote key, the horn will
chirp and the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started,

or the door is not unlocked by pressing

on the remote key during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated.

The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger door, the liftgate, or the hood is
opened without first disarming the system.
When the alarm is activated, the turn
signals flash and the horn sounds for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will then
re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized
event.

Disarming the Alarm System

To disarm the alarm system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated:

Press

on the remote key.

Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless
Access system.

Start the vehicle.

To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

Lock the vehicle after all occupants have
left the vehicle and all doors are closed.

Always unlock a door with the remote
key or use the Keyless Access system.

Unlocking the driver door with the key will
not disarm the system or turn off the alarm.

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is pressed and the horn chirps and the

lights flash three times, the alarm was
activated while the alarm system was
armed.

If the alarm system has been activated, a
message will appear on the Driver
Information Center (DIC).

Immobilizer

See

Immobilizer Operation

This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent
system.

The system does not have to be manually
armed or disarmed.

The vehicle is automatically immobilized
when the vehicle is turned off.

The immobilization system is disarmed
when the ignition is on or in accessory
mode and a valid remote key is present in
the vehicle.

The security light, in the instrument cluster,
comes on if there is a problem with arming
or disarming the theft-deterrent system.

The system has one or more remote keys
matched to an immobilizer control unit in
your vehicle. Only a correctly matched
remote key will start the vehicle. If the
remote key is ever damaged, you may not
be able to start your vehicle.

When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light may come on briefly when the
ignition is turned on.

If the engine does not start and the security
light stays on, there is a problem with the
system. Turn the ignition off and try again.

If the vehicle will not change ignition modes
(accessory mode, on, off), and the remote
key appears to be undamaged, try another
remote key. Or, you may try placing the
remote key in the remote key pocket
located in the center console. See

Remote

Key Operation

If the ignition mode will not change with
the other remote key or in the remote key
pocket, your vehicle needs service. If the
ignition does change modes, the first
remote key may be faulty. See your dealer
who can service the theft-deterrent system
and have a new remote key programmed to
the vehicle.

It is possible for the immobilizer system to
learn new or replacement remote keys. Up
to eight remote keys can be programmed
for the vehicle. To program additional
remote keys, see

“

Programming Remote

Keys to the Vehicle

”

under

Remote Key

Operation

Do not leave the remote key or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent
system in the vehicle.

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

{

Warning

A convex mirror can make things, like
other vehicles, look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply

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into the right lane, you could hit a
vehicle on the right. Check the inside
mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.

The passenger side mirror is convex shaped.
A convex mirror surface is curved so more
can be seen from the driver seat.

Power Mirrors

To adjust a mirror:

1. Press

to select the driver or

passenger side mirror. The indicator light
will illuminate.

2. Press the arrows on the control pad to

move the mirror in the desired direction.

3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little

of the vehicle and the area behind it can
be seen.

4. Press

again to deselect the

mirror.

Memory Mirrors

The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See

Memory Seats

Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

The vehicle may have SBZA. See

Side Blind

Zone Alert (SBZA)

243

Lane Change Alert (LCA)

The vehicle may have LCA.

Lane Change

Alert (LCA)

243

Folding Mirrors

Manual Folding Mirrors

The mirrors can be folded inward toward
the vehicle to prevent damage when going
through an automatic car wash. Push the
mirror outward to return it to the original
position.

Power Folding Mirrors

If equipped, press

to power fold the

mirrors. Press again to unfold.

Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors

Reset the power folding mirrors if the
mirrors:

Are accidentally obstructed while folding.
Are accidentally manually folded/
unfolded.

Do not stay in the unfolded position.

Vibrate at normal driving speeds.

Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using
the mirror controls to reset them to their
normal position. A noise may be heard

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during the resetting of the power folding
mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual
folding operation.

Remote Mirror Folding

If equipped, press and hold

on the

remote key for approximately one second to
automatically fold the exterior mirrors. Press
and hold

on the remote key for

approximately one second to unfold. See