Ford Explorer (2024 year). Manual in english

While the system is designed to help
reduce serious injuries, contact with a
deploying airbag may also cause abrasions
or swelling. Temporary hearing loss is also
a possibility as a result of the noise
associated with a deploying airbag.
Because airbags must inflate rapidly and
with considerable force, there is the risk of
death or serious injuries such as fractures,
facial and eye injuries or internal injuries,
particularly to occupants who are not
properly restrained or are otherwise out of
position at the time of airbag deployment.
Thus, it is extremely important that
occupants be properly restrained as far
away from the airbag module as possible
while maintaining vehicle control.

Routine maintenance of the airbags is not
required.

DRIVER AND PASSENGER
AIRBAGS

WARNING:

Do not place your arms

on the airbag cover or through the
steering wheel. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury.

WARNING:

Keep the areas in front

of the airbags free from obstruction. Do
not affix anything to or over the airbag
covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment or in a sudden
stop. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING:

Airbags can kill or injure

a child in a child restraint. Never place a
rear-facing child restraint in front of an
active airbag. If you must use a
forward-facing child restraint in the front
seat, move the seat upon which the child
restraint is installed all the way back.

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The driver and front passenger airbags will
deploy during significant frontal and near
frontal crashes.

The driver and passenger front airbag
system consists of:
•

Driver and passenger airbag modules.

•

Front passenger sensing system.

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· Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.
See

Crash Sensors and Airbag

Indicator

(page 47).

Proper Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Adjustment

WARNING:

National Highway

Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of at
least 10 in (25 cm) between an
occupant's chest and the driver airbag
module.

To properly position yourself away from
the airbag:
•

Move your seat to the rear as far as you
can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.

•

Recline the seat slightly (one or two
degrees) from the upright position.

Supplementary Restraints System

After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on seatbelts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seatback, and
centered on the seat cushion, with their
feet comfortably extended on the floor.
Sitting improperly can increase the chance
of injury in a crash event. For example, if
an occupant slouches, lies down, turns
sideways, sits forward, leans forward or
sideways, or puts one or both feet up, the
chance of injury during a crash is greatly
increased.

Children and Airbags

WARNING:

Airbags can kill or injure

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Children must always be properly
restrained. Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seating positions than in the
front seating position. Failure to follow
these instructions may increase the risk of
injury in a crash.

FRONT PASSENGER SENSING
SYSTEM

WARNING:

Even with advanced

restraints systems, properly restrain
children 12 and under in a rear seating
position. Failure to follow this could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.

WARNING:

Sitting improperly, out

of position or with the seatback reclined
too far can take weight off the seat
cushion and affect the decision of the
passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in the event of a
crash. Always sit upright against your
seat back, with your feet on the floor.

WARNING:

Any alteration or

modification to the front passenger seat
may affect the performance of the front
passenger sensing system. This could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.

This system works with sensors that are
part of the front passenger seat and
seatbelt to detect the presence of a
properly-seated occupant and determine
if the front passenger frontal airbag should
be enabled (may inflate) or not.

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The front passenger sensing system uses
a passenger airbag status indicator that
illuminates indicating that the front
passenger frontal airbag is either on
(enabled) or off (disabled).

Supplementary Restraints System

The indicators are on the overhead
console.

Note:

The indicators illuminate briefly when

you first switch the ignition on to confirm
they are functional.

The front passenger sensing system is
designed to disable (will not inflate) the
front passenger frontal airbag when the
front passenger seat is unoccupied, or a
rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing
child restraint, or a booster seat is
detected. Even with this technology,
parents are

strongly

encouraged to

always properly restrain children in the rear
seat.

•

When the front passenger sensing
system disables (will not inflate) the
front passenger frontal airbag, the
airbag off indicator illuminates and
stays lit to remind you that the front
passenger frontal airbag is disabled.

•

If you have installed the child restraint
and the airbag on indicator illuminates,
switch the vehicle off, remove the child
restraint from the vehicle and reinstall
the restraint according to the child
restraint manufacturer's instructions.

The front passenger sensing system is
designed to enable (may inflate) the front
passenger frontal airbag anytime the
system senses that a person of adult size
is sitting properly in the front passenger
seat.

•

When the front passenger sensing
system enables the front passenger
frontal airbag (may inflate), the airbag
on indicator illuminates and remains
illuminated.

If a person of adult size is sitting in the front
passenger seat, but the airbag off indicator
is lit, it is possible that the person is not
sitting properly in the seat. If this happens:
•

Switch the vehicle off and ask the
person to place the seat backrest in an
upright position.

•

Have the person sit upright in the seat,
centered on the seat cushion, with the
person’s legs comfortably extended.

•

Restart the vehicle and have the person
remain in this position for about two
minutes. This allows the system to
detect that person and enables the
passenger frontal airbag.

•

If the airbag off indicator remains lit
even after this, advise the person to
ride in the rear seat.

Passenger Airbag

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator

Occupant

Disabled

OFF: Lit

Empty

ON: Unlit

Disabled

OFF: Lit

Child

ON: Unlit

Enabled

OFF: Unlit

Adult

ON: Lit

Supplementary Restraints System

After all occupants have adjusted their
seats and put on seatbelts, it is very
important that they continue to sit
properly. A properly seated occupant sits
upright, leaning against the seat backrest,
and centered on the seat cushion, with
their feet comfortably extended on the
floor. Sitting improperly can increase the
chance of injury in a crash event. For
example, if an occupant slouches, lies
down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans
forward or sideways, or puts one or both
feet up, the chance of injury during a crash
greatly increases.

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Make sure the front passenger
sensing system is operating
properly. See

Crash Sensors

and Airbag Indicator

(page 47).

Do not attempt to repair or service the
system. Take your vehicle immediately to
an authorized dealer.

If it is necessary to modify an advanced
front airbag system to accommodate a
person with disabilities, contact our
Customer Relationship Center. See

Getting the Services You Need

(page

198).

SIDE AIRBAGS

WARNING:

Do not place objects

or mount equipment on or near the
airbag cover, on the side of the front or
rear seatbacks, or in areas that may
come into contact with a deploying
airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash.

WARNING:

Accessory seat covers

not released by Ford Motor Company
could prevent the deployment of the
airbags and increase the risk of injuries
in a crash.

WARNING:

Do not lean your head

on the door. The side airbag could injure
you as it deploys from the side of the
seatback.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to

service, repair, or modify the
supplementary restraint system or
associated components. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

WARNING:

If a supplementary

restraint system component has
deployed, it will not function again. Have
the system and associated components
inspected as soon as possible. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

The side airbags are on the outermost side
of the front seat backrests. In certain
sideways crashes or rollover events, the
side airbags will be inflated. The airbag
was designed to inflate between the door
panel and occupant to further enhance the
protection provided to occupants in side
impact crashes.

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Supplementary Restraints System

The system consists of the following:
•

A label or embossed side panel
indicating that your vehicle has side
airbags.

•

Side airbags inside the driver and front
passenger seat backrests.

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Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.
See

Crash Sensors and Airbag

Indicator

(page 47).

The design and development of the side
airbag system included recommended
testing procedures that were developed
by a group of automotive safety experts
known as the Side Airbag Technical
Working Group. These recommended
testing procedures help reduce the risk of
injuries related to the deployment of side
airbags.

DRIVER AND PASSENGER
KNEE AIRBAGS

Driver and passenger knee airbags are
located under or within the instrument
panel. During a crash, the restraints control
module may activate the driver and
passenger knee airbags (individually or
both) based on crash severity and
respective occupant conditions. Under
certain crash and occupant conditions, the
driver and passenger knee airbags may
deploy (individually or both) but the
corresponding front airbag may not
activate. As with front and side airbags, it
is important to be properly seated and
restrained to reduce the risk of death or
serious injury.

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Make sure the knee airbags are
operating properly. See

Crash

Sensors and Airbag Indicator

(page 47).

SAFETY CANOPY™

WARNING:

Do not place objects

or mount equipment on or near the
headliner at the siderail that may come
into contact with a deploying curtain
airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash.

WARNING:

Do not lean your head

on the door. The curtain airbag could
injure you as it deploys from the
headliner.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to

service, repair, or modify the
supplementary restraint system or
associated components. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

WARNING:

All occupants of your

vehicle, including the driver, should
always properly wear their seatbelts,
even when an airbag supplemental
restraint system is provided. Failure to
properly wear your seatbelt could
seriously increase the risk of injury or
death.

WARNING:

To reduce risk of injury,

do not obstruct or place objects in the
deployment path of the airbag.

WARNING:

If a supplementary

Supplementary Restraints System

The Safety Canopy will deploy during
significant side crashes or when a certain
likelihood of a rollover event is detected
by the rollover sensor. The Safety Canopy
is mounted to the roof side-rail sheet
metal, behind the headliner, above each
row of seats. In certain sideways crashes
or rollover events, the Safety Canopy will
be activated, regardless of which seats are
occupied. The Safety Canopy is designed
to inflate between the side window area
and occupants to further enhance
protection provided in side impact crashes
and rollover events.

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The system consists of the following:
•

Safety canopy curtain airbags above
the trim panels over the front and rear
side windows identified by a label or
wording on the headliner or roof-pillar
trim.

•

A flexible headliner which opens above
the side doors to allow air curtain
deployment

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· Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.
See

Crash Sensors and Airbag

Indicator

(page 47).

Always properly restrain children 12 years
old and under in the rear seats. The Safety
Canopy will not interfere with children
restrained using a properly installed child
or booster seat because it is designed to
inflate downward from the headliner above
the doors along the side window opening.

The design and development of the Safety
Canopy included recommended testing
procedures that were developed by a
group of automotive safety experts known
as the Side Airbag Technical Working
Group. These recommended testing
procedures help reduce the risk of injuries
related to the deployment of side airbags
(including the Safety Canopy).

CRASH SENSORS AND
AIRBAG INDICATOR

WARNING:

Modifying or adding

equipment to the front of your vehicle
could affect the performance of the
airbag system, increasing the risk of
injury. This includes the hood, bumper
system, frame, front body structure, tow
hooks, hood pins, push bar and
snowplows.

Your vehicle has a collection of crash and
occupant sensors which provide
information to the restraints control
module. The restraints control module
deploys (activates) the seatbelt
pretensioners, driver airbag, passenger
airbag, knee airbag(s), seat mounted side
airbags and the Safety Canopy. Based on
the type of crash, the restraints control
module will deploy the appropriate safety
devices.

Supplementary Restraints System

The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. Routine maintenance of the
airbag is not required.

A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following:

•

The readiness light either flashes or
stays lit.

•

A series of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern repeats periodically until
the problem, the light or both are
repaired.

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•

The readiness light will not illuminate
immediately after you switch the
ignition on.

If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash.

The seatbelt pretensioners and the airbag
supplemental restraint system are
designed to activate when the vehicle
sustains frontal or sideways deceleration
sufficient to cause the restraints control
module to deploy a safety device or when
a certain likelihood of a rollover event is
detected by the rollover sensor.

The fact that the seatbelt pretensioners
or airbags did not activate for both front
seat occupants in a crash does not mean
that something is wrong with the system.
Rather, it means the restraints control
module determined the accident
conditions (crash severity, belt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.
•

The design of the front airbags is to
activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts) unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration.

•

The design of the seatbelt
pretensioners is to activate in frontal,
near-frontal and side crashes and in
rollovers.

•

The design of the side airbags is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes
and in rollovers. Side airbags may
activate in other types of crashes if the
vehicle experiences sufficient sideways
motion or deformation.

•

The knee airbag(s) may deploy based
on crash severity and occupant
conditions.

•

The design of the Safety Canopy is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes
or rollover events. The Safety Canopy
may activate in other types of crashes
if the vehicle experiences sufficient
sideways motion or deformation, or a
certain likelihood of rollover.

Airbags and Police Equipment

WARNING:

Do not place objects

Supplementary Restraints System

WARNING:

Keep the areas in front

of the airbags free from obstruction. Do
not affix anything to or over the airbag
covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

Dual driver and passenger airbags, side
airbags and knee airbags affect the way
police equipment can be mounted in police
vehicles.

Any surfaces that could come into contact
with an airbag, once it has deployed, must
not damage the airbag or alter its
deployment path.

Once the airbag has fully deployed, any
peripheral equipment surfaces that could
come into contact with the airbag (such
as when the airbag deflates with the
loading of an occupant) must not damage
the airbag or alter its deployment path.
Sharp edges, corners or protrusions could
damage the nylon airbag material and
reduce the effectiveness of the airbag.

Some approximate dimensions for airbags,
at full inflation, are provided. These
dimensions are somewhat flexible and
represent free form deployments without
the loading of occupants. The shaded
areas in Figures 8 through 10 represent
available police equipment mounting
zones. These zones are shown for police
vehicles with standard bucket seats. The
zone dimensions provided in Figures 8
through 10 are approximate and will vary
with the loading of occupants in the seats.

All airbag and equipment mounting zone
dimensions are approximate due to
different airbag deployment
characteristics.

Do not mount equipment between the side
of the front seat and the door trim that will
block deployment of the side airbag.

Do not mount equipment between the
seats and the body side as shown in Figure
7 that would prevent the side curtain airbag
from achieving occupant coverage.

Figure 1 (Driver and Passenger Airbag
Dimensions)

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9.5 in (240 mm) from center of
emblem.

13.8 in (350 mm) from center of
airbag door.

28.3 in (720 mm).

Note:

No objects should be placed between

the airbags due to airbag variability.

Figure 2 (Side View of Driver Airbag at
Full Inflation)

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27.5 in (700 mm).

Supplementary Restraints System

Figure 3 (Top View of Driver and
Passenger Airbags at Full Inflation)

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Front passenger airbag - 22.8 in
(580 mm).

Front driver airbag – 17 in (430
mm).

Note:

No objects should be placed between

the driver side steering wheel airbag and the
passenger side dash airbag.

Figure 4 (Top View of Side Airbags at
Full Inflation-If equipped)

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From outermost side of seat - 8
in (200 mm).

Forward of seat backrest - 15 in
(380 mm).

Figure 5 (Side View of Side Airbag at
Full Inflation-If equipped)

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Up from side airbag module -
27.5 in (700 mm).

Supplementary Restraints System

Figure 6 (Side View of Side Curtain Dimension)

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Roof rail to 1 in (25mm) below window sill.

Note:

No objects should be placed on the

headliner or pillar trims (A through D) used
to conceal the airbag when stowed.

Figure 7 (Front View of Side Curtain at
Full Inflation)

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6 in (75mm) from pillar trim (A
through D).

Figure 8 (Equipment Mounting Zones)

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Area on top of the instrument
panel (

Note:

Equipment must

not interfere with driver
visibility).

Airbag door must be kept clear
for deployment of the airbag.

Area in front of the center
console from the bottom to the
top of the instrument panel.

Area in front of electronic finish
panel from the bottom to the
top of the instrument panel.

Supplementary Restraints System

Figure 9 (Equipment Mounting Zones)

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Area on top of instrument panel.

Area in front of center console from tunnel up to instrument panel.

Prisoner screen (reference only).

10 in (254 mm).

Area on tunnel between seats.

Height: 8.5 in (216 mm).

12 in (305 mm).

Area on tunnel beneath center console.

Tunnel.

Depth: 1.5 in (38 mm).

10.

Supplementary Restraints System

Figure 10 (Top View of Equipment
Mounting Zones)

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Area on top of the instrument
panel.

Note:

Equipment must

not interfere with driver visibility.

Area on tunnel between seats.

9 in (229 mm).

AIRBAG DISPOSAL

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Airbags must be disposed of by
qualified personnel.

Supplementary Restraints System

GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Licence exempt RSS
Standards of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
•

This device may not cause harmful
interference.

•

This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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.

The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m).
Vehicles with the remote start feature will
have a greater range. One of the following
could cause a decrease in operating range:
•

Weather conditions.

•

Nearby radio towers.

•

Structures around the vehicle.

•

Other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle.

Other short distance radio transmissions,
for example amateur radios, medical
equipment, wireless headphones, remote
controls and alarm systems can also use
the radio frequency used by your remote
control. If the frequencies are jammed, you
will not be able to use your remote control.
You can lock and unlock the doors with the
key.

Note:

Make sure to lock your vehicle before

leaving it unattended.

Note:

If you are in range, the remote control

will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.

Note:

The remote control contains

sensitive electrical components. Exposure
to moisture or impact may cause permanent
damage.

REMOTE CONTROL

(IF EQUIPPED)

Note:

If there is a problem with the remote

entry system, make sure to take all remote
controls with you to an authorized dealer in
order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.

Type 1

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Keys and Remote Controls

Type 2

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Changing the Remote Control
Battery

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
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.

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Make sure you dispose of old
batteries in an environmentally
friendly way. Seek advice from

local authorities about recycling old
batteries.

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Twist a thin coin in the slot of the
remote control near the key ring to
remove the battery cover.

Note:

Do not remove the rubber cover and

circuit board from the front housing of the
remote control.

Note:

Do not wipe off any grease on the

battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.

2. Remove the old battery.

3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the

symbols inside the remote control for
the correct orientation of the battery.
Press the battery down to make sure
it is fully seated in the housing.

4. Reinstall the battery housing cover

onto the remote control.

Note:

Replacing the battery does not erase

the programmed key from your vehicle. The
remote control operates normally.

Keys and Remote Controls

Sounding the Panic Alarm

(If Equipped)

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On Type 1, press the button to
sound the panic alarm. Press the
button again or switch the

ignition on to turn it off.

Note:

The panic alarm operates regardless

of the ignition position.

Opening the Liftgate With the
Liftgate Button

(If Equipped)

On Type 2, press the button to
unlock the liftgate. The liftgate
unlocks for 45 seconds, during

which time you can open the liftgate using
the exterior liftgate release button. See

Manual Liftgate

(page 61).

Note:

Only the liftgate unlocks. All other

passenger doors remain in the previous
locking state.

Note:

If you do not open the liftgate within

45 seconds of unlocking it, the liftgate locks
again. Press the button on the remote
control or use the key blade inserted into
the liftgate lock cylinder to unlock the
liftgate again.

Note:

The liftgate does not unlock when

you unlock all the doors using the remote
control or power door lock control, unless
you use the global unlock feature which
overrides the 45-second timer.

REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL

Replacement keys or remote controls can
be purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle.

Keys and Remote Controls

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

Use the key blade, power door lock control
or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.

Note:

Do not use the door latch assembly

to attach any accessory, such as handles or
steps, as this can cause damage to your
vehicle.

Locking and Unlocking the Doors
with the Key Blade

Locking with the Key

Turn the top of the key toward the front of
your vehicle.

Unlocking with the Key

Turn the top of the key toward the rear of
your vehicle.

Power Door Locks

(If Equipped)

The power door lock control is on the driver
and front passenger door panels.

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Unlock.

Lock.

Hidden Rear Door Locks

(If Equipped)

Manually lock or unlock the rear doors
using the hidden lock knob on the inside
front edge of the rear doors.

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Open the front doors to access the lock
knob. Pull the knob to unlock and push the
knob to lock.

Opening a Rear Door from the
Inside

Pull the interior door handle twice to
unlock and open a rear door. The first pull
unlocks the door and the second pull
opens the door.

Note:

The rear doors do not open using the

interior door handles if your vehicle has the
rear door lock disable feature, or with the
child locks enabled.

Remote Control

(If Equipped)

You can use the remote control at any
time.

Doors and Locks

Unlocking the Doors

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Press the button to unlock the
driver door.

Press the button again within three
seconds to unlock all doors.

Press and hold both the lock and unlock
buttons on the remote control for three
seconds to change between driver door or
all doors unlock mode. Driver door mode
only unlocks the driver door when you
press the unlock button once. The
unlocking mode applies to the remote
control.

Locking the Doors

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Press the button to lock all
doors.

Independent Liftgate Unlocking
Feature

(If Equipped)

This feature allows you to unlock the
liftgate independent of the other doors.

Unlocking

The liftgate unlocks when you press the
liftgate release button on the overhead
console with the ignition on.

Liftgate Timed Release (If Equipped)

Switch the ignition to the run, start or
accessory position.

Press the liftgate release button
on the overhead console.

Note:

Only the liftgate unlocks. All other

passenger doors remain locked.

A warning lamp illuminates in the
instrument cluster for 45 seconds. See

Warning Lamps and Indicators

(page

79). You can then open the liftgate using
the exterior liftgate release button.

Once the 45 second timer expires, the
lamp turns off and the liftgate no longer
opens. Press the liftgate release button on
the overhead console again to restart the
timer.

Note:

The liftgate does not unlock when

you electronically unlock all the doors using
the remote control or power door lock
control, if your vehicle has this feature.

Note:

You can also unlock the liftgate by

inserting the key blade into the liftgate lock
cylinder, or by pressing the liftgate release
button on the remote control, if your vehicle
has this feature.

Locking

The liftgate locks when any of the
following occur:
•

You open and close the liftgate after
you press the liftgate release button
on the overhead console.

•

The 45 second timer expires.

Global Lock and Unlock

Global lock and unlock coordinates the
liftgate lock state with the four doors.
When switching the doors to an unlock
state, open the liftgate using the exterior
liftgate release button. When you switch
the doors to the locked state, this locks the
liftgate.

Note:

You can also unlock the liftgate by

inserting the key blade into the liftgate lock
cylinder.

Illuminated Entry

(If Equipped)

The interior lamps and some exterior
lamps illuminate when you unlock the
doors with the remote control.

Doors and Locks

The lamps turn off if:
•

The ignition is on.

•

You press the remote control lock
button.

•

More than 25 seconds have elapsed.

The lamps do not turn off if:
•

You switch them on with the lighting
control.

•

Any door is open.

Illuminated Exit

(If Equipped)

The interior lamps and some exterior
lamps illuminate when all doors close and
you switch the ignition off.

The lamps turn off if all the doors remain
closed and:
•

More than 25 seconds have elapsed.

•

You lock your vehicle from the outside.

Battery Saver

If you leave the courtesy lamps, interior
lamps or headlamps on, the battery saver
shuts them off 10 minutes after you switch
the ignition off.

Doors and Locks

MANUAL LIFTGATE

WARNING:

It is extremely

dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.

WARNING:

Make sure that you fully

close the liftgate to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. If you
are unable to fully close the liftgate,
open the air vents or the windows to
allow fresh air to enter your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

Note:

Be careful when opening or closing

the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

Note:

Do not hang anything, for example

a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.

Note:

Do not leave the liftgate open while

driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.

Opening with the Outside Control
Button

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Press the control button to the right of the
rear view camera to unlatch the liftgate
and then lift to open.

Opening with the Remote Control

(If Equipped)

Press the button to unlock the
liftgate. The liftgate unlocks for
45 seconds, during which time

you can open the liftgate using the outside
control button.

Liftgate

ANTI-THEFT ALARM

Alarm System

The perimeter alarm is a deterrent against
unauthorized access to your vehicle
through the doors, luggage compartment
and the hood.

Triggering the Alarm

Once armed, the alarm is triggered in any
of the following ways:

•

If someone opens a door, cargo area
or the hood without a valid key or
remote control.

If the alarm is triggered, the horn will sound
for 30 seconds and the hazard warning
flasher will flash for five minutes.

Any further attempts to perform one of the
above will trigger the alarm again.

Arming the Alarm

To arm the alarm, lock your vehicle. See

Doors and Locks

(page 58).

Disarming the Alarm

Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking
the doors with the key and switching the
ignition on within 12 seconds, or by
unlocking the doors or the cargo area with
the remote control.

Police Perimeter Alert System

(If

Equipped)

Note:

The Police Perimeter Alert System is

primarily intended to monitor moving
pedestrians but also detects objects like
vehicles and bikes. Fast vehicles, stationary
objects and small objects like birds may also
be ignored.

Note:

The Police Perimeter Alert System

feature does not function outside of Park
(P) or with any door open.

The system uses sensors to monitor
detected objects moving near your parked
vehicle.

Detected moving objects are displayed as
moving dots on the systems instrument
cluster display.

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Once the system detects approaching
objects crossing the selected range
perimeter, the vehicle sounds a tone, and
may roll up the windows and lock the
doors.

The system may also activate the rear view
camera if the display is in the Information
and Entertainment screen.

Switching the Police Perimeter
Alert On and Off

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Security

While the vehicle is running and in Park (P),
press and release the button located on
the center of the instrument panel.
Activating the feature will turn on the
Police Perimeter Alert System display in
the instrument cluster.

Note:

When the feature is active an icon

will display on the instrument cluster.

Police Perimeter Alert Settings

Note:

When the Police Idle feature is active,

windows will not automatically roll up.

Note:

When window or door locking is

active, corresponding icons will display in
the instrument cluster.

Note:

When Low mode is active, window

or door locking setting is not available.

The Police Perimeter Alert system has
three range settings Low, Medium or High
via the menu in the instrument cluster
display. Use the steering wheel controls to
adjust the settings when active.

Object Detection

Note:

A pedestrian near large obstructions

such as vehicles or walls may not be
detected until the person moves away from
the obstruction.

Note:

Sensor reflections from stationary

objects may cause false objects to briefly
appear on the Police Perimeter Alert System
display.

Note:

Sensor obstructions such as; dirt,

mud, precipitation, repair compound,
stickers, graphics, bumper guards, trailers,
or bicycle/cargo racks - in front of the
sensors can cause system sensing
degradation.

The Police Perimeter Alert system uses
sensors located behind the rear bumper
on both sides of your vehicle. The sensors
will perform best if the vehicle is parked in
an open area without large obstructions
or walls nearby.

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System Error

If the system senses a Police Perimeter
Alert System fault, a warning message will
appear in the information display. See

General Information

(page 84).

System Configuration

See your authorized dealer for system
configurations.

Security

ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL

WARNING:

Do not adjust the

steering wheel when your vehicle is
moving.

Note:

Make sure that you are sitting in the

correct position. See

Sitting in the Correct

Position

(page 107).

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Unlock the steering column.

2. Adjust the steering wheel to the desired

position.

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3. Lock the steering column.

AUDIO CONTROL

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You can operate the following
functions with the control:

Press to access phone mode or
to answer a phone call.

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Press to end a phone call.

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Press to access the previous
media selection.

Steering Wheel

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Press to access the next media
selection.

Auxiliary Steering Wheel Controls

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You can configure the steering wheel
controls to operate police equipment.

VOICE CONTROL

The controls are on the steering wheel.

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Press and release to activate
voice recognition.

CRUISE CONTROL

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See

What Is Cruise Control

(page 163).

INFORMATION DISPLAY
CONTROL

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See

Information Displays

(page 84).

HORN

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Press on the center of the
steering wheel near the horn icon
to activate the horn.

Steering Wheel

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Note:

Fully defrost the windshield before

you switch the windshield wipers on.

Note:

Make sure you switch the windshield

wipers off before entering a car wash.

Note:

If streaks or smears appear on the

windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.

Note:

Do not operate the wipers on a dry

windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.

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•

Rotate away from you for long wipe
interval.

•

Rotate toward you for short wipe
interval.

Speed Dependent Wipers

When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes decreases.

WINDSHIELD WASHERS

Note:

Do not operate the wipers on a dry

windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washer before wiping a dry
windshield.

Note:

Do not operate the washers when

the washer reservoir is empty. This may
cause the washer pump to overheat.

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•

A brief press causes a single wipe
without washer fluid.

•

A brief press and hold causes the
wipers to swipe three times with
washer fluid.

•

A long press and hold turns on the
wipers and washer fluid for up to 10
seconds.

A wipe occurs a few seconds after washing
to clear any remaining washer fluid. You
can switch this feature on or off in the
information display.

REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS

Note:

Make sure you switch the windshield

wipers off before entering a car wash.

Wipers and Washers

Rear Window Wiper Blade

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Intermittent wipe.

Low speed wipe.

Off.

Rear Window Washer

Rotate and hold the control to the top or
bottom position to switch on the rear
window washer. The control returns to the

position when you release it.

Rear Camera Washer

Switching on the rear washer also turns on
the rear camera washer.

Wipers and Washers

GENERAL INFORMATION

Condensation in Lamp Assemblies

Exterior lamps have vents to
accommodate normal changes in air
pressure.

Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a fine mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
fine mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.

Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.

Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•

The presence of a fine mist (no streaks,
drip marks or large droplets).

•

A fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.

Examples of unacceptable condensation
are:
•

A water puddle inside the lamp.

•

Streaks, drip marks or large droplets
present on the interior of the lens.

If you see any unacceptable condensation,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized
dealer.

Dark Car Feature

(If Equipped)

The Dark Car feature may disable the
following features:
•

Welcome/farewell strategy.

•

Courtesy lighting.

•

Daytime running lamps.

Note:

In markets where daytime running

lamps are mandated by law, the Dark Car
feature does not disable the daytime
running lamps.

Switching the Backlighting Off

The Dark Car feature allows you to switch
the cabin backlighting off, this state can
be reached by:

Switch the lighting control to the lamps
off position.

2. Use the instrument lighting dimmer

switch to lower the brightness to off.

LIGHTING CONTROL

Lighting Control Selections

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Turn the dial to make a selection.

Note:

The indicator illuminates next to the

active selection.

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Lamps off.

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Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and
rear lamps.

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Autolamps.

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Headlamps on.

Note:

The lighting control defaults to the

last known state every time you switch your
vehicle on.

Lighting

Switching High Beam Headlamps
On and Off

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Push the lever away from you to
switch the high beam on.

Push the lever forward again or pull the
lever toward you to switch the high beams
off.

Flashing High Beam Headlamps

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Pull the lever toward you and release it to
flash the high beam headlamps.

AUTOLAMPS

WARNING:

The system does not

relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the headlamps on in low visibility
conditions, for example daytime fog.

Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low
light situations or when the wipers operate.

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Switch the lighting control to the
autolamps position.

Note:

The lighting control defaults to

autolamps each time you switch your
vehicle on.

The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the touchscreen to adjust the period of
time that the headlamps remain on.

Note:

If you switch the autolamps on, you

cannot switch the high beams on until the
system turns the low beams on.

Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps

When you switch the autolamps on, the
headlamps turn on within 10 seconds of
switching the wipers on. They turn off
approximately 60 seconds after you switch
the windshield wipers off.

The headlamps do not turn on with the
wipers:
•

During a single wipe.

•

When using the windshield washers.

•

If the wipers are in intermittent mode.

Note:

If you switch the autolamps and the

autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.

Lighting

Autolamp Exit Delay

You can adjust the amount of time the
autolamps remain on after you switch off
your vehicle. Use the touchscreen to
choose a delay setting.

Press Settings on the touchscreen.

2. Press Vehicle Settings.

3. Press Lighting.

4. Press Autolamp Delay.

5. Press a setting.

Note:

If the setting is off, the external

lamps switch off immediately when you
shut down your vehicle.

Note:

You can pull the turn signal toward

you to manually switch on the delay setting.

INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER

The instrument lighting dimmer buttons
are on the lighting control.

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Repeatedly press one of the
buttons to adjust the brightness.

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS -
VEHICLES WITH:
CONFIGURABLE DAYTIME
RUNNING LAMPS

WARNING:

The daytime running

lamps system does not activate the rear
lamps and may not provide adequate
lighting during low visibility driving
conditions. Make sure you switch the
headlamps on, as appropriate, during all
low visibility conditions. Failure to do so
may result in a crash.

Switch the daytime running lamps on or
off using the touchscreen:

Select

Settings

. See

Settings

(page

335).

2. Select

Vehicle

3. Select

Lighting

The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1.

The lamps are on in the information
display.

2. You switch the ignition on.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) for

vehicles with automatic transmissions
or you release the parking brake for
vehicles with manual transmissions.

4. The lighting control is in the autolamps

position.

5. The headlamps are off.

The other lighting control switch positions
do not turn on the daytime running lamps.

If the daytime running lamps are off in the
information display, the lamps stay off in
all switch positions.

Lighting

DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS -
VEHICLES WITH: DAYTIME
RUNNING LAMPS (DRL)

WARNING:

The daytime running

The system turns the lamps on in daylight
conditions.

Daytime running lamps are always on
unless the headlamps are on or your
vehicle is in park (P).

DIRECTION INDICATORS

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Push the lever up or down to use
the direction indicators.

Note:

Tap the lever up or down to make the

direction indicators flash three times.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Note:

The Dark Car feature disables the

courtesy lamps.

The lamps turn on under the following
conditions:
•

You open any door.

•

You press a button on the remote
control.

•

You press the all lamps on button on
the overhead console.

Front Interior Lamp

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The front interior lamp switches are on the
overhead console.

Night Vision Red Task Lamp

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Press to switch the lamp on or
off.

Individual White Map Lamps

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Press to switch the left-hand
individual dome lamp on and off.

Press to switch the right-hand
individual dome lamp on and off.

Lighting

Rear Interior Lamps

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The rear interior lamps may be above the
rear seat or above the rear windows.

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Press to switch the lamps on or
off.

Dome Task Lamp

(If Equipped)

Note:

Prolonged use of the dome task

lamps causes the battery to run out of
charge.

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Night vision red light on.

Lamp off.

White light on.

Your vehicle may have a red or white dome
task lamp in the headliner. This lamp is at
the rear of your vehicle.

Lighting

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