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automatically lock upon exiting the vehicle, see “Keyless Locking” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑48.

To replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch, located above the metal base.

2. Remove the old battery. Do not

3.

use a metal object. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

4. Snap the transmitter back

together.

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Keyless Trunk/Liftgate Opening Press the trunk/liftgate release button located above the license plate to open the trunk/liftgate if the keyless access transmitter is within range. See Trunk (Sedan, Coupe) on page 2‑20 for additional information. There are other conditions that affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑5.

pressing Q on the keyless access transmitter, see “Remote Door Lock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑48. K (Unlock): Press once to unlock only the driver door. The turn signal indicators flash twice. Press K twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors. The interior lamps may come on. To program the vehicle so the turn signal indicators do not flash and the fog lamps and back-up lamps remain on steady for about 20 seconds when the keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle, see “Remote Door Unlock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑48.

With Remote Start Shown, without and Wagon Similar Q (Lock): Press once to lock the doors. The turn signal indicators flash. When Q is pressed twice, the turn signal indicators flash twice, and the horn sounds once to confirm locking. To program the vehicle so the turn signal indicators do not flash and the horn does not sound when

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Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only keyless access transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or stolen transmitters no longer work. Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters matched to it.

For vehicles with the memory feature, press K on the keyless access transmitter to program and recall the memory settings. See Memory Seats on page 3‑8 for more information. / (Remote Start): Press to operate the remote start feature. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑13 for additional information. V / 8 (Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release): Press and hold for about one second to unlock the trunk/ liftgate. The automatic transmission must be in P (Park) or the manual transmission must be in Neutral with the parking brake set. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The horn sounds three times and the turn signal lamps flash three times.

Press and hold L for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signal lamps flash for 30 seconds. Press and release L again to stop the alarm. The vehicle comes with two transmitters. Each transmitter will have a number on top of it, “1” or “2.” These numbers correspond to the driver of the vehicle. For example, the memory seat position for driver 1 will be recalled when using the transmitter labeled “1,” if enabled through the DIC. See Memory Seats on page 3‑8 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑48 for more information.

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Programming with a Recognized Transmitter A new transmitter can be programmed to the vehicle when there is one recognized transmitter. For vehicles sold in Canada, two recognized transmitters are required to program a new transmitter. 1. Make sure the vehicle is off. 2. Place the recognized

3.

transmitter(s) in the cupholder. Have the new transmitter available with you. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder located on the outside of the driver door. 4. Turn the key to the unlock

position five times within five seconds.

5. The Driver Information Center

(DIC) displays READY TO LEARN ELECTRONIC KEY #2, 3 or 4.

6. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the front of the vehicle. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area located between the driver and front passenger seats.

7. A beep sounds once the

transmitter is programmed. The DIC displays READY TO LEARN ELECTRONIC KEY #3 or 4, or MAXIMUM # ELECTRONIC KEYS LEARNED.

8. Press the ignition control knob to

exit programming mode.

9. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press K on the keyless access transmitter two times.

10. To program additional

transmitters, repeat Steps 6
through 9.

Programming without a Recognized Transmitter United States owners are permitted to program a new transmitter to their vehicle when a recognized transmitter is not available. The Canadian immobilizer standard requires that Canadian owners see their dealer for programming new transmitters when two recognized transmitters are not available.

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The procedure requires three 10-minute cycles to complete the matching process. 1. Make sure the vehicle is off.

2. Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket with the buttons facing the front of the vehicle. The transmitter pocket is inside the center console storage area located between the driver and front passenger seats. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder located on the driver door.

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4. Turn the key to the unlock

position five times within five seconds.

5. The DIC displays PRESS

START CONTROL TO LEARN KEYS.

6. Press the ignition switch in. 7. The DIC reads LEARN DELAY

ACTIVE WAIT XX MIN and counts down to zero.

8. The DIC displays PRESS

START CONTROL TO LEARN KEYS again.

9. Press the ignition switch in

again.

10. Repeat Steps 7, 8, and 9. 11. The DIC reads LEARN DELAY

ACTIVE WAIT XX MIN and counts down to zero.

12. A beep sounds and the DIC

reads READY TO LEARN ELECTRONIC KEY # X. All previously known transmitter programming has been erased.

13. A beep sounds once

programming is complete. The DIC displays READY TO LEARN ELECTRONIC KEY # 2. To program additional transmitters, insert each transmitter in the pocket until a beep is heard and the DIC advances to the next electronic key number. Up to four transmitters can be programmed. The DIC displays MAXIMUM # ELECTRONIC KEYS LEARNED and exits the programming mode.

14. Press the ignition control knob

if programming is complete.

15. Press K on each newly

programmed transmitter to complete the process.

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Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See “Replace Battery In Remote Key” under Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑38 for additional information. If the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may display ELECTRONIC KEY NOT DETECTED when you try to start the vehicle. To start the vehicle, place the transmitter in the center console storage area transmitter pocket with the buttons facing to the front of the vehicle. Then, with the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the ignition control knob. See Starting the Engine on page 9‑21, for additional information about the vehicle's electronic keyless ignition. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.

Battery Replacement Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.

1. Remove the key from the

transmitter by pressing the thin button near the bottom of the transmitter and pulling the key out. Do not pull the key out without pressing the button.

2. Separate the transmitter with a

flat, thin object inserted into the slot on the side of the transmitter. Do not try to separate the transmitter by inserting a flat, thin object into the key slot. This will permanently damage the transmitter.

3. Remove the old battery. Do not

4.

use a metal object. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

5. Snap the transmitter back

together.

6. Reinstall the key into the

transmitter.

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Remote Vehicle Start This vehicle may have a remote starting feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if you have remote start. The automatic climate control will begin to heat or cool your vehicle during remote start depending on the temperature inside and outside of the vehicle. The windshield defroster and/or rear window defogger turn on if it is cold outside. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may also be turned on during remote start to warm up the seats in cold weather. Normal operation of the climate control system returns after the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1.

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 when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting of vehicles. If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote start feature. The vehicle may run out of fuel. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will have an increased range of operation. However, the range may be less while the vehicle is running. Other conditions can affect the performance of the transmitter; see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑5 for additional information.

Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the engine using the remote start feature: 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle and press and release Q on the transmitter.

2. Press and hold / for at least

four seconds or until the vehicle's turn signal lamps flash. The parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The vehicle's doors will be locked.

3. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, press the brake pedal and turn the ignition to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle. After a remote start, the engine will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done or the ignition has been turned to ON/RUN.

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Extending Engine Run Time To extend the engine run time by 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1 and 2
while the engine is still running. The engine run time can only be extended if it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven. Remote start can be extended one time. If the remote start procedure is used again before the first 10-minute time frame has ended, the first 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second 10-minute time frame will start. For example, if Q and then / are pressed again after the vehicle has been running for five minutes, 10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to run for a total of 15 minutes.

A maximum of two remote starts or remote start attempts are allowed between ignition cycles. After the vehicle's engine has been started two times using the remote start button, the ignition must be turned on and then back off before the remote start procedure can be used again.

Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start To manually shut off the engine after a remote start, do any of the following: . Press / until the parking lamps

turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the ignition switch on and then off.

Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any of the following occur:

The ignition is in any position other than LOCK/OFF.

. A keyless access transmitter is

inside the vehicle. The vehicle's hood is not closed. The hazard warning flashers are on. There is an emission control system malfunction. The engine coolant temperature is too high. The oil pressure is low. Two remote vehicle starts have already been used. The maximum number of remote starts or remote start attempts between ignition cycles with the key is two.

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Door Locks (Sedan and Wagon) { WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

. Passengers, especially

children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. 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 safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.

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. 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.

. 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.

Sedan and Wagon Base Model From the inside, use the door lock knob on the top of doors.

Sedan and Wagon Uplevel Model From the inside, for a front door pull the door handle. Pulling the door handle again unlatches the door. For a rear door use the door lock knob on the top of the door.

Sedan and Wagon Model From the outside, turn the key toward the front or rear of the vehicle, or press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2‑7 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 2‑5.

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Door Locks (Coupe) { WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

. Passengers — especially

children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked it will not open. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive.

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. 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 your vehicle whenever you leave it.

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

From the outside, press Q or K on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (RKE).

A. Door Handle Sensor B. Door Latch Button C. Power Door Lock Switch

With the RKE transmitter within range, grip the door handle sensor (A). See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2‑7 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 2‑5. When the passenger door is opened first, the driver door will also unlock.

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Central Door Unlocking System The vehicle has a central door unlocking feature. When unlocking the driver door, the other doors can be unlocked by holding the key in the turned position for a few seconds or by quickly turning the key twice in the lock cylinder.

From outside the vehicle, use the key to unlock the trunk. Then, pull the door release tab, located under the package shelf at the top of the trunk, to unlock and unlatch the driver door.

From the inside, use the power door lock switch (C). See Power Door Locks on page 2‑18. To open a door from the inside, press the door latch button (B). A tone will sound when the button is pressed. If the vehicle has lost battery power, the driver door can be opened manually.

From inside the vehicle, pull the manual door release handle.

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Power Door Locks

The switches are located on the front doors. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the doors. Q (Lock): Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock the doors.

Delayed Locking With this feature, you can delay the actual locking of the doors. When the power door lock switch is pressed when the key is not in the ignition and the driver door is opened, a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is active. When all the doors are closed, the doors will lock automatically after five seconds. If a door is reopened before five seconds have elapsed, the five second timer will reset itself once all the doors are closed again. You can press the door lock switch again or the lock button on the RKE transmitter to override this feature and lock the doors immediately.

Automatic Door Locks For vehicles with an automatic transmission, the doors will lock automatically when all doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). The doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is stopped and the shift lever is moved into P (Park). For vehicles with a manual transmission, the doors will lock automatically after the vehicle speed reaches 8 km (5 mph). The doors will automatically unlock when the key is turned off and removed from the ignition. Use the manual or power door locks to unlock the doors if someone needs to exit, and to lock the doors again. The power door locks can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑48.

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Safety Locks (Sedan and Wagon) The vehicle has rear door security locks. These prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.

Lockout Protection If the power door lock switch is pressed when the key is in the ignition and a door is open, all the doors will lock and only the driver door will unlock. If the doors are closed, they can be locked by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Be sure to remove the key from the ignition when locking the vehicle. This feature can be overridden by pressing the lock button on the RKE transmitter or by pressing the power lock switch a second time.

Lock Label shown

The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door. The rear doors must be open to access them. The label showing lock and unlock positions is located near the lock.

To set the locks: 1.

Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position.

2. Close the door. When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on: 1. Unlock the door using the

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or Keyless Access System transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or the rear door manual lock.

2. Open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door security lock: 1. Unlock the door and open it from

2.

the outside. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical position.

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Doors

Trunk (Sedan, Coupe)

{ 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.

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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.

. If the vehicle is equipped with

a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑27.

Trunk Lock Release

The remote trunk release button is on the driver door, inside the storage compartment under the armrest. Vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park) or N (Neutral).

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Vehicles with a manual transmission, the shift lever must be in Neutral, and the parking brake set . The trunk may be opened by pressing the remote trunk release button on the driver door, or V on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or the trunk release button located on the rear of the trunk above the license plate. Vehicles with the Keyless Access System, if the vehicle is locked, the keyless access transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the trunk for it to be recognized, then the trunk can be opened by the trunk release button located above the license plate. If the vehicle is ever without power, the trunk area can still be accessed.

On vehicles with a rear seat pass-through door: 1. Fold the rear armrest down and

open the pass-through door. See “Rear-Seat Pass Through” following for more information.

2. Reach upward through the

opening to locate the emergency trunk release handle. See “Emergency Trunk Release Handle” following for more information.

3. Pull forward on the trunk release

handle to open the trunk lid. On vehicles with a split folding rear seat: 1. Fold down the rear seatback. See Rear Seats on page 3‑11
for more information.

2. Reach upward through the opening to locate the trunk release handle.

3. Pull forward on the trunk release

handle to open the trunk lid.

Close the trunk by pulling on the handle. Do not use the handle as a tie-down. Rear-Seat Pass Through If the vehicle has the rear-seat pass through door, the trunk can be accessed through the rear seat. This is useful when transporting long items. To open the door, pull down the rear seat armrest. Then pull the lever all the way down to release the door. To close the door, push it up and back into place. Then try to open the door without pulling up on the lever to make sure it is locked into place.

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Emergency Trunk Release Handle

Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.

There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located on the back wall of the trunk. This handle will glow following exposure to light. Pull the release handle toward the front of the vehicle to open the trunk from the inside.

Liftgate

Power Liftgate Operation

{ 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.

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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.

. If the vehicle is equipped with

a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 9‑27.

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{ 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.

Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass. Always check to make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.

Vehicles with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park) and a manual transmission must be in Neutral to operate the power liftgate. The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves.

Turn the selector switch to choose one of three modes: MAX: The liftgate power opens to the full open height. 3/4: The liftgate power opens to a reduced open height that can be set in a range of approximately ¾ open to full open. Use this setting to prevent the liftgate from opening into overhead obstructions such as a garage door or roof mounted cargo during power operation. The liftgate can still be opened fully manually. OFF: The liftgate only operates manually in this position. Manual operation of a liftgate that also has power operation requires more effort than a standard manual liftgate.

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In either the MAX or the ¾ mode, the liftgate can be power opened and closed by: . Pressing and holding the power liftgate button 8 on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter until the liftgate starts moving. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2‑7 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 2‑5.

. Pressing the power liftgate

button in the center of the mode selector switch on the driver door, with the driver door unlocked.

. Pressing the touch pad on the liftgate outside handle, with all doors unlocked, to open the liftgate.

Do not force the liftgate open or closed during a power cycle. The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures or low battery conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually. If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate power function will continue to completion. If the transmission is shifted out of P (Park) and accelerate before the power liftgate latch is closed, the liftgate may reverse to the open position. Cargo could fall out of the vehicle. Close and latch the power liftgate before driving. If the liftgate is powered open and the liftgate support struts have lost pressure, the turn signals will flash and a chime will sound. The liftgate will stay open, and then slowly close. See your dealer for service before using the liftgate.

. Pressing and releasing the power liftgate button on the liftgate adjacent to the latch to close the liftgate.

Pressing any button that operates the power liftgate, or the touch pad while the liftgate is moving, stops it. Pressing the button or RKE again reverses the direction. There is a minimum that the power liftgate must already be open for the system to hold it open. If movement is stopped below that minimum, the liftgate closes.

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Setting the Power Liftgate Intermediate Mode To change the liftgate stop position: 1. Turn the liftgate switch to either

the MAX, or the ¾ mode position and power open the liftgate.

2. Stop the liftgate movement at the desired height by pressing any button that operates the power liftgate, or the touch pad. Manually adjust the liftgate position if required.

3. Press and hold the button on the liftgate adjacent to the latch until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds to indicate that the new setting is recorded.

When power opened with the ¾ mode selected, the liftgate stops at the new set position.

If an audible and visual response is not received when setting the intermediate stop position, the liftgate height is below the ¾ open height minimum, approximately 1.52 m (5 ft) at the edge of the liftgate. Manual Operation of Power Liftgate To change the liftgate to manual operation, turn the mode selector switch to OFF. With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate can be manually opened and closed. Manual operation of a vehicle with a power liftgate requires more effort than a standard non-power liftgate.

Obstacle Detection Features If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a power open or close cycle, a warning chime will sound and the liftgate will automatically reverse direction to the full closed or open position. After removing the obstacle, 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 obstacles, the liftgate will resume normal power operation. The vehicle has pinch sensors located on the side edges of the liftgate. If an object is caught between the liftgate and the body and presses against this sensor, the liftgate will reverse direction and open fully. The liftgate will remain open until it is activated again or closed manually.

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To open the liftgate, press the touch pad on the handle on the outside of the liftgate and lift. To close the liftgate, use the pull cup. With the power liftgate disabled, the liftgate electric latch will still power latch once contact is made with the striker. Always close the liftgate before driving. If the RKE button is pressed while power operation is disabled, the turn signals will flash and the liftgate will not move. 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.

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

3. Close all doors. The security light should go off after about 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed until the security light goes off.

Anti-theft Alarm System This vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm system.

The security light, located in the instrument panel cluster, comes on when the system is arming. Arming the System To arm the system: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the

transmitter. The security light should come on and stay on.

If a locked door or trunk is opened without using the key in the driver door key cylinder or the transmitter, a 10-second pre-alarm will occur. The horn will chirp and the lights will flash. If the key is not placed in the ignition and turned to START or the door is not unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will go off. The headlamps will flash and the horn will sound for about 30 seconds, then will turn off to save the battery power. The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the key or the manual door lock. It activates only if the power door lock switch is used while the door is open, or with the transmitter.

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To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

Lock the vehicle with the door key after the doors are closed. . Always unlock a door with the

transmitter or by using the key in the driver door cylinder. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm.

Turn off the alarm by pressing the unlock button on the transmitter. How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed and the horn sounds, an attempted break-in has occurred while the system was armed. If the alarm has been activated, the THEFT ATTEMPTED message will appear on the DIC. See Anti-theft Alarm System Messages on page 5‑45 for additional information.

Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑22 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.

Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) 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 key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is started with the correct key. The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control

unit in the vehicle and automatically disarms the system. The vehicle may not start if the key is damaged.

The security light, located in the instrument panel cluster, comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes 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 engine still does not start and the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to stay on, try another key.

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If the engine still does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be damaged. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. It is possible for the theft-deterrent system decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys can be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only. To program a new key:

1. Verify that the new key has 1

2.

stamped on it. Insert the current key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your dealer for service.

3. After the engine has started,

4.

turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON/RUN within five seconds of the ignition being turned to LOCK/OFF in Step 3.

5. The security light will turn off

once the key has been programmed. It may not be apparent that the security light went on due to how quickly the key is programmed.

6. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if

additional keys are to be programmed.

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

Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) 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 ignition control knob is turned to LOCK/OFF. The immobilization system is disarmed when the ignition control knob is pushed in and a valid transmitter is found in the vehicle.

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

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One or more keyless access transmitters can be matched to the vehicle's immobilizer control unit. Only a correctly matched keyless access transmitter will start the vehicle. If the keyless access transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes 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 control knob off and try again.

If the ignition control knob does not rotate, and the keyless access transmitter appears to be undamaged, try another keyless access transmitter. Or, you may try placing the transmitter in the transmitter pocket located in the center console. See “Electronic Key Not Detected” under Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑38. If the ignition control knob still does not rotate with the other transmitter, the vehicle needs service. If the ignition control knob does rotate, the first transmitter may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new keyless access transmitter programmed to the vehicle.

It is possible for the immobilizer system to learn new or replacement keyless access transmitters. Up to four keyless access transmitters can be programmed for the vehicle. To program additional transmitters, see “Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle” for keyless access under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) on page 2‑7 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) on page 2‑5. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle.

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Exterior Mirrors

Power Mirrors

Folding Mirrors

Manual Vehicles with manual fold mirrors are 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.

Heated Mirrors = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8‑1.

Convex Mirrors

{ CAUTION

A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply 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's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat.

Controls for the outside power mirrors are on the driver door. To adjust each mirror: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the

driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the control

pad to move the mirror up, down, right, or left.

3. Adjust each mirror so that a little

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

4. Press (A) or (B) again to

deselect the mirror.

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Interior Mirrors

Windows

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{ WARNING

Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps from behind you. If the vehicle has a rear vision camera (RVC), see Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑50 for more information. Vehicles with OnStar have three control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.

The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when a window is partially open. To reduce the sound, open another window or the sunroof (if equipped).

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Power Windows

{ WARNING

Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows.

Express-Down/Up Windows Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. The express mode can be canceled by briefly pressing or pulling the switch. Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express-up is active, the window will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position. Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to auto-reverse. The window will return to normal operation after the obstruction or condition is removed.

Sedan Driver Side Shown, Wagon and Coupe Similar

The driver power window switches controls all the windows. The passenger switch only controls that window. Press the switch down to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) allows the use of the power windows after the ignition has been turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑23.

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Express Window Anti-Pinch Override

{ WARNING

If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path.

The anti-pinch feature can be overridden. Hold the window switch all the way up to the second position. The window will rise for as long as the switch is held. Once the switch is released, the express mode is re-activated. In this mode, the window can close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode.

Programming the Power Windows If the vehicle battery has been recharged, disconnected or not working, the front power windows will need to be reprogrammed for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery. To program: 1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or

ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active, close all doors.

2. Press and hold the power

window switch until the window is fully open.

3. Pull the power window switch up

until the window is fully closed. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds after the window is completely closed.

The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other windows.

Window Lockout

v (Window Lockout): This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Press v to activate the rear window lockout switch. The LED light comes on when activated. Press v gain to deactivate the lockout switch.

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Sun Visors

Roof

Sunroof If the vehicle has a power sunroof it will only operate when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9‑17 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) on page 9‑19 and Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑23.

Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window, or to extend along the rod, if available.

The driver side switch (A) operates the sunshade. Open/Close: Press and hold the front or rear of the switch (A) to open or close the sunshade. Express Open/Express Close: Press and release the rear or front of the switch (A) to express open or express close the sunshade. To stop the sunshade partway, press the switch (A) a second time. The passenger side switch (B) operates the sunroof.

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Vent: Coupe only, press and hold the front of the switch (B) to vent the sunroof. The sunshade will automatically open approximately fifteen inches. Press and hold the rear of the switch (B) to close the sunroof vent. Express Open/Express Close: Press and release the rear or front of the switch (B) to express open or express close the sunroof. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch (B) a second time. Comfort Stop: The sunroof has a comfort stop feature that stops the sunroof from opening to the full-open position. Press the rear of the sunroof switch (B) to the first detent to open the sunroof to the comfort open position. Press the rear of the switch (B) again to fully open the sunroof.

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Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof/sunshade when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof/sunshade from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof/sunshade will then return to the full-open position. To close the sunroof/sunshade, see “Express-Close” earlier in this section.

It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof.

Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise.

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Active Head Restraints . . . . . . . . 3-3

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Easy Entry Seat (Coupe

Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-4
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Thigh Support Adjustment . . . . 3-6
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Heated and Ventilated Front

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Rear Seats

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-19
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-23
When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

What Will You See after an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-33
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-34
Replacing Airbag System

Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-34

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-40
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-42
Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43

Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-50

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50

Securing Child Restraints

(Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-52

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Head Restraints

Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING

With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.

The height of the head restraint can be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head restraint to make sure that it is locked in place. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place.

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The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed. Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions, but they are not adjustable. Rear outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed.

Active Head Restraints The vehicle has an active head restraint system in the front seating positions. These automatically tilt forward to reduce the risk of neck injury if the vehicle is hit from behind.

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

{ WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

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To adjust a manual seat:

1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.

3. Try to move the seat back and

forth to be sure the seat is locked in place.

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Easy Entry Seat (Coupe Models Only)

A. Folding Seatback Handle B. Seat Adjustment Switch On coupe models, the front seats can be moved out of the way to make it easier to get in and out of the rear seat. To fold the seatback, pull the handle (A) on the upper seatback. The seatback will fold forward. To move the seat forward, press and hold the top of the switch (B) on the upper seatback. To move the

seat rearward, press and hold the bottom of the switch (B). Release the switch when the seat reaches the desired position. After entering or exiting the rear seat, return the seatback to the upright position. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

{ WARNING

If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

A driver seat entry/exit position can be recalled automatically using the vehicle personalization menu. See Memory Seats on page 3‑8
and Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑48.

Power Seat Adjustment

To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . Move the seat forward or

rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward.

. Raise or lower the front or rear

part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the horizontal control up or down.

. Raise or lower the entire seat by

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To adjust the seatback, see “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑6.

Lumbar Adjustment

A. Side Bolster Adjustment B. Lumbar Support Adjustment C. Seatback Bolster Adjustment Power Lumbar To adjust the lumbar support, if equipped: . Press and hold the top of the

control (B) to increase support to the top of the seatback and decrease support to the bottom of the seatback.

If available, hold the control on the outboard side of the seat forward or rearward to increase or decrease the lumbar support on the driver or front passenger seat.

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. Press and hold the bottom of the

control (B) to decrease support to the top of the seatback and increase support to the bottom of the seatback.

. Press and hold the front or rear of the control (B) to increase or decrease support to the entire seatback. Side Bolster To adjust the side bolster support, if equipped: . Press the top or bottom of the

control (A) to increase or decrease support in the seat cushion bolsters.

. Press the top or bottom of the

control (C) to increase or decrease support in the seatback bolsters.

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Thigh Support Adjustment

If available, adjust the manual leg extension by reaching under it, in the pocketed area. Press the button and pull or push to lengthen or shorten it. Release the button to lock it in place.

Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING

Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.

Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. Manual Reclining Seatbacks

{ WARNING

If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

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To recline a manual seatback:

To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.

2. Push and pull on the seatback

to make sure it is locked.

1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to

make sure it is locked.

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Power Reclining Seatbacks

To adjust a power seatback, if equipped:

Tilt the top of the vertical control rearward to recline. Tilt the top of the vertical control forward to raise.

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Memory Seats

On vehicles with the memory feature, memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver door are used to save and recall memory settings for the driver seat cushion and seatback, outside mirrors, and the steering column position, if the vehicle is equipped with the power tilt and telescopic steering column. 1: Saves and recalls for driver 1. 2: Saves and recalls for driver 2. B (Exit Button): Moves the driver seat and/or power steering column to the exit position. See “Exit Recall” later in this section.

Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside

mirrors, and the power steering column, if equipped, to the desired driving positions.

2. Press and hold “1” until

two beeps sound.

3. Repeat for a second driver

using “2.”

The vehicle comes with two Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters. Each transmitter has a number “1” or “2” on it. These numbers correspond to “1” and “2” on the driver door. The current driver is