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VOLUME LIMITED will be displayed in the radio or (if equipped) navigation screen when attempting to exceed the limited volume. • The AdvanceTrac威 system cannot be turned off. When this optional setting is on, the MyKey威 user will not be able to deactivate the system. Note: It may be beneficial to deactivate the AdvanceTrac威 system if the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, or sand.

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Create a MyKey威 To program MyKey威 on one of the keys programmed to the vehicle, insert the key that you want to make a MyKey威 into the ignition. Turn the ignition on. Use the message center buttons to do the following: 1. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CREATE MYKEY is displayed. 2. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM MYKEY will be displayed. 3. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until MARK THIS AS RESTRICTED is displayed. 4. Wait until KEY RESTRICTED AT NEXT START is displayed. MyKey威 is successfully programmed. Make sure you label it so you can distinguish it from the admin keys. Note: To program the optional settings go to Step 2 in the Programming MyKey威 optional settings section. If your vehicle is equipped with remote start, see the Using MyKey威 with remote start systems section. Note: The MyKey威 can be cleared within the same key cycle that it was created, otherwise a standard key (administrator key) is required to clear the MyKey威 programming. To clear all MyKeys威 go to Step 2 in the Clear MyKey威 section. Programming MyKey威 optional settings Turn the ignition on using an admin key. To program the optional settings, use the message center buttons to do the following: 1. Press SETUP until RESET FOR MYKEY SETTINGS is displayed. 2. Press and release the RESET button to display MyKey威 setup menus. The first menu shown is:

MYKEY MAX MPH <80 MPH> OFF

3. If you don’t want to change the maximum speed setting, press the SETUP button to display the next menu. The remaining menus appear as follows with the default settings shown: MYKEY MPH TONES 45 55 65 MYKEY VOLUME LIMIT OFF MYKEY ADVTRAC CTRL ON .

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Clear MyKey威 To reset all MyKeys威 as admin keys do the following: 1. Turn the vehicle on using the admin key. 2. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CLEAR MYKEY is displayed. 3. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM CLEAR is displayed. 4. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until ALL MYKEYS CLEARED is displayed. Check MyKey威 system status The vehicle system check will provide the status of the following MyKey威 parameters: • MYKEY MILES — This odometer only tracks mileage when a MyKey威 is used. If mileage does not accumulate as expected, then the MyKey威 is not being used by the intended user. The only way to reset this odometer to zero is by clearing MyKey威. If this odometer is lower than the last time you checked, then the MyKey威 system has been recently cleared.

• # MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED — Indicates how many MyKeys威 are

programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect deletion of a MyKey威.

• # ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED — Indicates how many admin keys are programmed to the vehicle. Can be used to detect if an additional spare key has been programmed to the vehicle.

Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for MyKey威 system warnings displays. Using MyKey威 with remote start systems MyKey威 is not compatible with non-Ford approved aftermarket remote start systems. If you choose to install a remote start system please see your authorized dealer for a Ford approved remote start system. When using a Ford-approved remote start system, the default settings will recognize the remote start system as an additional admin key with its associated privileges. You should program the remote start system as a MyKey威 in addition to the key that you have already programmed as a MyKey威. To program the remote start system as MyKey威, do the following: 1. Enter the vehicle and close all doors. 2. Remote start the vehicle using a remote start fob.

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3. Follow Steps 1-4 in the Create a MyKey威 section. Note: For all vehicles, the number of MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED or ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED that is displayed in the MyKey威 system status menus will include the remote start system as an additional key in the total count. See the Check MyKey威 system status section. Note: For all vehicles with remote start installed, it is possible to program all original vehicle keys as MyKeys威, in which case, you will need to use your remote start system to reset all MyKeys威 as admin keys by doing the following: 1. Enter the vehicle, close all doors. 2. Remote start the vehicle using your remote start fob. 3. Follow Steps 1-4 in the Clear MyKey威 section. Troubleshooting Condition Can’t create a MyKey威

Potential Causes • Key in the ignition is already a MyKey威 • Key in the ignition is the last remaining admin key (there always has to be at least one admin

key)• SecuriLock威 passive anti-theft system is disabled or in unlimited mode • Vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is programmed as MyKey威. Refer to Using MyKey威 with remote start systems section. • Key in the ignition is a MyKey威 • No MyKeys威 are programmed to the vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey威 section • Vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is programmed as MyKey威. Refer to Using MyKey威 with remote start systems section.

Cannot program the MyKey威 optional settings

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Lost the only admin key Lost any key

I accidentally programmed all keys as MyKeys威

MyKey威 Programmed total includes one additional key

Admin Keys Programmed total includes one additional key

MyKey威 miles do not accumulate

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Potential Causes • Key in the ignition is a MyKey威 • No MyKeys威 are programmed to the vehicle. Refer to Create a MyKey威 section • Vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is programmed as MyKey威. Refer to Using MyKey威 with remote start systems section. • Purchase a new key from your authorized dealer • For programming spare keys, refer to the Programming spare keys section in this chapter. • Vehicle has a remote start system that is recognized as an admin key. Refer to the Using MyKey威 with remote start systems section to reset all MyKeys威 as admin keys. • Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as a MyKey威. • Vehicle is equipped with a remote start system. Refer to Using MyKey威 with remote start systems section. • Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as admin key. • Vehicle is equipped with a remote start system. Refer to Using MyKey威 with remote start systems section. • MyKey威 is not being used by the intended user.• MyKey威 system has been recently cleared.

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POWER DOOR LOCKS • Press the • Press the

doors.

control to lock all

control to unlock all

doors.

Smart locks This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your key is still in the ignition. When you open one of the front doors or the liftgate and you lock the vehicle with the power door lock control (on the driver or passenger door trim panel), all the doors will lock, then all doors will automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the ignition. The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, by locking the driver’s door with a key, using the lock control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your integrated keyhead transmitter, or locking the vehicle with the keyless entry keypad. If both front doors and the liftgate are closed, the vehicle can be locked from any method, regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not.

Autolock feature (if enabled) The autolock feature will lock all the doors when: • all the doors are closed, • the ignition is on, • you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and • the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h). The autolock feature repeats when: • any door is opened then closed while the ignition is on and the vehicle • the vehicle then attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).

speed is 9 mph (15 km/h) or lower, and

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Deactivating/activating autolock feature Your vehicle comes with the autolock features activated; there are three methods to enable/disable this feature: • Through your authorized dealer, • by using a power door unlock/lock procedure, or • by using the instrument cluster message center. Refer to Message

center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Note: The autolock feature can be activated/deactivated independently of the autounlock feature. Power door lock switch autolock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is off and all vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again. 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. Turn the ignition off. 4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Turn the ignition back on. The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active. 6. To enable/disable the autolock feature, press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition off. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete.

Autounlock feature (if enabled) The autounlock feature will unlock all the doors when: • the ignition is on, all the doors are closed, and the vehicle has been in • the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned off or to

motion at a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h);

accessory; and

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turned off or to accessory.

Note: The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked after the ignition is turned off and before the driver door is opened. Deactivating/activating autounlock feature Your vehicle comes with the autounlock feature activated; there are three methods to enable/disable this feature: • Through your authorized dealer, • by using a power door unlock/lock sequence, or • by using the instrument cluster message center. Refer to Message

center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Note: The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated independently of the autolock feature. Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is off and all vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again. 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 3. Turn the ignition off. 4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. 5. Turn the ignition back on. The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active. 6. To enable/disable the autounlock feature, press the lock control, then press the unlock control. The horn will chirp once if autounlock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autounlock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition off. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. 130

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CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS • When these locks are set, the

rear doors cannot be opened from the inside.

• The rear doors can be opened

from the outside when the childproof door locks are set, but the doors are unlocked.

The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors. • Insert the key and turn to the lock position (key horizontal) to engage the childproof locks. • Insert the key and turn to the

unlock position (key vertical) to disengage the childproof locks.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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There are two possible types of IKTs: • Four-button (vehicles equipped • Three-button (vehicles not

with power liftgate)

equipped with power liftgate)

The typical operating range for your IKT is approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could be caused by: • weather conditions, • nearby radio towers, • structures around the vehicle, or • other vehicles parked next to your vehicle. The IKT allows you to: • remotely unlock the vehicle doors. • remotely lock all the vehicle doors. • remotely open the power liftgate (if equipped). • activate the personal alarm. • arm and disarm the perimeter anti-theft system. • operate the illuminated entry feature. The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position except while the key is held in the start position. The panic feature operates with the key in the off position. If there are problems with the remote entry system, make sure to take ALL integrated keyhead transmitters with you to the authorized dealer in order to aid in troubleshooting the problem.

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and release again within three seconds to unlock all the

and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior

Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock 1. Press lamps and parking lamps will illuminate. 2. Press doors. The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to the on position. The battery saver feature will turn off the lamps 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to the off position. Two stage unlocking may be disabled or re-enabled by simultaneously pressing the controls on the IKT for four seconds (disabling two stage unlock allows all vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously). The parking lamps will flash twice to indicate that two-stage unlock was enabled or disabled.

and

and release to lock all the doors. The parking lamps will

Locking the doors 1. Press illuminate. 2. Press the doors are closed. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the turn lamps will illuminate if all the doors and liftgate are closed. Note: If any door or the liftgate is not closed, the horn will chirp twice and the lamps will not flash.

and release again within three seconds to confirm that all

Car finder twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn Press lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.

to activate the alarm. The horn will sound and the turn lamps

Sounding a panic alarm Press will flash for a maximum of three minutes. Press again or turn the ignition to the on position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to time out in three minutes. Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the off position.

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Opening the power liftgate (if equipped) Press liftgate.

twice within three seconds to fully unlatch and open the

WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the liftgate area before using power liftgate control.

In order to fully lower and latch the liftgate, press the control twice. If the liftgate stops mid-travel, it may have detected an obstacle. Check to ensure the liftgate swing zone is free from obstruction and reset the power assist by manually closing the liftgate. Normal operation can then be resumed.

WARNING: Make sure the liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent

passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the liftgate open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle.

to automatically move the driver seat, power mirrors and

Memory feature (seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals) The integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) allows you to recall the memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals feature. Press adjustable pedals to the desired memory position. The mirrors will move to the programmed position and the seat will move to the easy entry position. The seat will move to the final position when the key is in the ignition (if easy entry feature is enabled). Programming memory feature to the transmitter To activate this feature: 1. Move the driver seat, power mirrors, and adjustable pedals to the desired positions using the associated controls. 2. Press and hold button 1 for five seconds. A tone will be heard after two seconds confirming memory position has been set. Continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds. 3. Within three seconds press the 134

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4. Wait 10 seconds, then press the 5. Repeat this procedure for memory 2 and another transmitter if desired. Deprogramming memory feature from the transmitter To deactivate this feature: 1. Press and hold either the 1 or 2 button on the driver’s door for five seconds. A tone will be heard after 11⁄2 seconds when the memory store is done, continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds. 2. Within three seconds press the 3. Repeat this procedure for another transmitter if desired.

Replacing the battery The integrated keyhead transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin in the slot of the IKT near the key ring in order to remove the battery cover. Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the battery terminals on the back surface of the circuit board. 2. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 3. Insert the new battery. Refer to the instructions inside the IKT for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity. 4. Snap the battery cover back onto the key. Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the IKT to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The IKT should operate normally after battery replacement.

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Replacing lost integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) If you would like to have your integrated keyhead transmitters reprogrammed because you lost one, or would like to buy additional IKTs, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all IKTs to your authorized dealer for reprogramming. How to reprogram your integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) To program a new integrated keyhead transmitter yourself, refer to Programming spare keys in the SecuriLock威 passive anti-theft system section of this chapter. Note: At least two IKTs are required to perform this procedure yourself.

Illuminated entry The interior lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped) illuminate when the integrated keyhead transmitter or the keyless entry system keypad is used to unlock the door(s). The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if: • the ignition is turned to the on position, or • the integrated keyhead transmitter • the vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. Illuminated exit • When all vehicle doors are closed and the key is removed from the ignition, the interior dome lamps, parking lamps and the exterior mirror puddle lamps (if equipped) will illuminate.

control is pressed, or

The lights will turn off if all the doors remain closed and • 25 seconds elapse, or • the key is inserted in the ignition. Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the off position. • If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control, the battery saver will shut them off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the off position.

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Locks and Security • If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doors

or the liftgate was opened, the battery saver will shut off them off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the off position. • The battery saver will shut off the headlamps 10 minutes after the

ignition has been turned to the off position.

SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM The keypad is invisible until touched and then it lights up so you can see and touch the appropriate buttons. Note: If you enter your entry code too fast on the keypad, the unlock function may not work. Re-enter your entry code more slowly. You can use the keyless entry keypad to: • lock or unlock the doors without • recall memory seat, power

using a key.

mirrors, and adjustable pedals (if equipped).

The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; this code is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and is available from your authorized dealer. You can also create up to three of your own 5–digit personal entry codes. When touching the controls on the keypad, touch the middle of the controls.

Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to memory seats, mirrors, and adjustable pedals (if equipped) To create your own personal entry code: 1. Enter the factory set code. 2. Within five seconds touch the 1 • 2 on the keypad. 3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other. 4. For memory recall feature, enter the sixth digit 1 • 2 to store driver 1
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code.

Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory set 5–digit code. 2. Within five seconds, touch the 1 • 2 on the keypad and release. 3. Touch and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds. This must be done within five seconds of completing Step 2. All personal codes are now erased and only the factory set 5–digit code will work.

your integrated keyhead transmitter.

control on the remote entry transmitter portion of

Anti-scan feature If the wrong code has been entered seven times (35 consecutive number touches), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disables the keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash. The anti-scan feature will turn off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity. • pressing the • the ignition is turned on. Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry To unlock the driver’s door, enter the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code. Each number must be touched within five seconds of each other. The interior lamps will illuminate. Note: If the two-stage unlocking feature is disabled, all doors will unlock; for more information regarding two-stage unlocking, refer to the Unlocking the doors/Two stage unlock section earlier in this chapter. To unlock all doors, enter the factory set code or your personal code, then touch the 3 • 4 control within five seconds. 138

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Locks and Security To lock all doors, press and hold the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same time (with the driver’s door closed) for one second. You do not need to enter the keypad code first.

SECURILOCK姞 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock威 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT) programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start” condition. Your vehicle comes with two coded integrated keyhead transmitters; additional coded IKTs may be purchased from your authorized dealer. Standard SecuriLock威 keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if desired. The authorized dealer can program your spare IKTs to your vehicle or you can program the IKTs yourself. Refer to Programming spare keys for instructions on how to program the coded key. Note: The SecuriLock威 passive anti-theft system is not compatible with non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent these objects from touching the coded IKT while starting the engine. These objects will not cause damage to the coded IKT, but may cause a momentary issue if they are too close to the IKT when starting the engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects on the key chain away from the coded IKT and restart the engine. Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle. Always take your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle.

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Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument panel cluster. • When the ignition is in the off position, the indicator will flash once every two seconds to indicate the SecuriLock威 system is functioning as a theft deterrent.

• When the ignition is in the on position, the indicator will glow for

three seconds to indicate normal system functionality.

If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock威 system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the on position. If this occurs, turn the ignition off then back to on to make sure there was no electronic interference with the programmed key. If the vehicle doesn’t start, try to start it with the 2nd programmed key and if successful contact your authorized dealership for key replacement. If the indicator still flashes rapidly or glows steadily, the vehicle will not start, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible for service.

Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the off position. The theft indicator will flash every two seconds to act as a theft deterrent when the vehicle is armed.

Automatic disarming The vehicle is disarmed immediately after the ignition is turned to the on position. The theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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keyless entry transmitter. A maximum of eight coded keys can be programmed to your vehicle; only four of these eight keys can be IKTs with remote entry functionality. If your IKTs or standard SecuriLock威 coded keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key, you will need to have your vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The key codes need to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to be programmed. Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences. Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys.

Programming spare keys You can program your own integrated keyhead transmitters or standard SecuriLock威 coded keys to your vehicle. This procedure will program both the engine immobilizer keycode and the remote entry transmitter portion of the IKT to your vehicle. Note: A maximum of eight coded keys can be programmed to your vehicle; only four of these eight can be IKTs with remote entry functionality. Tips: • Only use integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) or standard • You must have two previously programmed coded keys (keys that already operate your vehicle’s engine) and the new unprogrammed key(s) readily accessible.

• If two previously programmed coded keys are not available, you must take your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the spare key(s) programmed.

SecuriLock威 keys.

Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position and remove the first coded key from the ignition.

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4. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 (off) position, insert the second previously coded key into the ignition. 5. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 6. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the ignition. 7. After three seconds but within 20 seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 (off) position and removing the previously programmed coded key, insert the new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition. 8. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least six seconds. 9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition. If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle’s engine and will operate the remote entry system (if the new key is an integrated keyhead transmitter). The theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and then go out to indicate successful programming. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start your vehicle’s engine and/or will not operate the remote entry features. The theft indicator light may flash on and off. Wait 20 seconds and you may repeat Steps 1 through 8. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the new key(s) programmed. To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait 20 seconds and then repeat this procedure from Step 1. Note: To program MyKey威 features, refer to MyKey威 in this chapter.

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The perimeter alarm system will warn you of unauthorized entry of your vehicle. The armed system will be triggered if: • any door, the hood or the liftgate is opened without using the keypad • the ignition is turned on with an invalid SecuriLock威 key or IKT. If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL integrated keyhead transmitters are brought to an authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting. 142

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Arming the system When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the turn signal lamps and will sound the horn. The system is ready to arm whenever the key is in the off position, or is removed from the ignition. Either of the following actions will pre-arm the alarm system: • Press the

control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your

integrated keyhead transmitter. When you press the lock control twice within three seconds on the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT, the horn will chirp once to let you know that all doors, the hood and the liftgate are closed. If any of these are not closed, the horn will chirp twice to warn you that a door, the hood or the liftgate is still open.

• Press the driver or passenger interior door lock control while the door is open, then close the door.

• Press and hold the 7 • 8 and 9 • 0 controls on the keyless entry pad at the same time to lock the doors (driver’s door must be closed).

There is a 20 second countdown when any of the above actions occur before the vehicle becomes armed. Each door, the hood, and the liftgate is armed individually, and if any are open, they must be closed before the open entry point (door, hood, or liftgate) can enter the 20 second countdown. The turn signal lamps will flash once when all doors, the hood and the liftgate are closed indicating the vehicle is locked and entering the 20 second countdown.

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your integrated keyhead transmitter (IKT).

Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors by using the remote entry transmitter portion of • Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad. • Turn ignition on with a valid SecuriLock威 key or IKT. • Press the panic control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT. This will only shut off the horn and turn lamps when the alarm is sounding. The alarm system will still be armed.

Pressing the power door unlock control within the initial 20-second prearmed mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state. Note: If the driver’s door is unlocked with a key, a chime will sound when you open the door and the message center will display TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE. When this occurs, you will have 12 seconds to disarm the alarm using any of the actions above, otherwise the alarm will trigger.

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FRONT SEATS

WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal

injuries in the event of a collision.

WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop.

WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped

behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.

WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable.

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion.

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The adjustable head restraints consist of: • a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • a guide sleeve adjust/release • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove

button (3),

button (4).

To adjust the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving/riding position. 2. Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint.

3. Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust/release button and pushing down on the head restraint.

Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position.

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WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted

when the seat is occupied.

To remove the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position.

2. Simultaneously press and hold both the adjust/release button and the unlock/remove button, then pull up on the head restraint.

To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks.

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Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust the head restraint to its full up position.

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly.

Tilting head restraints (if equipped) The front head restraints may have a tilting feature for extra comfort. To tilt the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to an upright driving/riding position. 2. Pivot the head restraint forward towards your head to the desired location.

After the head restraint reaches the forward-most tilt position, pivoting it forward again will then release it to the rearward un-tilted position.

Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)

WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.

WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

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Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.

Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its

original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar control is located on the side of the seat cushion. Turn to adjust lumbar support. Rotate the lumbar forward to adjust firmness. Rotate the lumbar rearward to adjust softness.

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Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)

WARNING: Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.

WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop.

WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal

injuries in the event of a collision.

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

WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in the seatback map pocket (if equipped) when a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (if equipped). Check the “passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp for proper airbag status. Refer to Front passenger sensing system in the Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) section for additional details. Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system.

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• Move the front of the control up or down to tilt the seat cushion.

• Move the rear of the control up

or down to raise or lower the seat cushion.

• Move the entire control up or down to raise or lower the seat. • Move the control in the directions shown to move the seat forward or backward.

• Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward.

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Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press the forward/rearward side of the control to increase/decrease lumbar support.

Heated seats (if equipped)

WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord

injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury.

Note: Do not do the following: • Place heavy objects on the seat • Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the

seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.

The heated seats will only function when the engine is running. To operate the heated seats: • Press the control located on the climate control system panel once to activate high heat. • Press twice to activate low heat. • Press a third time to deactivate. The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. For low heat, one light will be lit; for high heat, both lights will be lit. 152

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Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat, power mirrors and adjustable pedals to two programmable positions. The memory seat control is located on the driver door. • To program position one, move the driver seat, exterior mirrors and

adjustable pedals to the desired positions using the associated controls. Press and hold control button 1 for at least two seconds. A tone will be heard when the memory save is complete. • To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control

button 2.

A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in Park (automatic transmission). A memory seat position may be programmed at any time. The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote entry transmitter programmed to a memory seat position or when you enter a valid customer code 1 or 2 on the keypad. To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to Remote entry system in the Locks and Security chapter.. Note: The seat will not travel to its final position if the key is not in the ignition and the easy entry feature is enabled.

(unlock) control and the transmitter is

Folding down the front passenger seatback

WARNING: Cover sharp edges on the load and properly secure the load to prevent injury to occupants from shifting load during

sudden stops.

WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped

behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

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The front passenger seatback can be folded to a horizontal position to make room for a long load. To fold the seatback: 1. Move the seat as far back as possible. 2. Press the head restraint release button and move the head restraint fully down. 3. Put the seatback in the most upright position. 4. Pull the strap located on the back of the seat to fold the front passenger seatback. 5. Without releasing the pull strap, push the seatback forward.

Easy entry/exit feature (if equipped) This feature automatically moves the driver’s seat rearward 2 in (5 cm) when: • the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) • the key is removed from the ignition The seat will move to the original position when: • the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) • the key is placed in the ignition. The easy entry feature can be turned off or on through the vehicle message center. Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

REAR SEATS

Second and third row head restraints

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and/or operate the vehicle, until the head restraint is placed in its proper position. The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion.

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Second row outboard seat head restraints– The outboard head restraints are non adjustable, but they can be removed. The non-adjustable head restraints consist of : • a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • and two guide sleeve

unlock/remove buttons (3).

To remove the non-adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Simultaneously press and hold both unlock/remove buttons, then pull up on the head restraint.

To reinstall the non-adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint down until it locks.

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Second row center seat head restraint (if equipped)– The center head restraint is vertically adjustable and can also be removed. The adjustable head restraint consist of : • a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • a guide sleeve adjust/release • and a guide sleeve unlock/remove

button (3),

button (4).

For details about how to raise, lower and remove/reinstall the head restraint, refer to Adjustable head restraints at the beginning of this chapter. Third row head restraints– The third row head restraints are non adjustable, but they can be folded. The non-adjustable head restraints consist of: • a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • and a fold strap (3),

To fold the head restraint, pull the fold strap. To place the head restraint back to the upright position, pull up on the head restraint. Note: Pressing the stow or fold button on power folding seats will automatically fold the head restraint.

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Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back Lift the handle to adjust seatback. Using same control will fold the seatback flat. Note: For the bench seat only, make sure the center safety belt is unbuckled before folding the seatback.

WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal

injuries in the event of a collision.

Adjusting second row seats (six–passenger vehicles only) Lift the control to adjust the seat forward or backward.

Accessing the third row seats Fold and tumble the second row seat to access the third row. Remove items from the second row seat and ensure that no bulky objects such as purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row seats before tumbling them. For second row bench seats, make sure the center safety belt is unbuckled before folding the seatback. Note: You may have to move the front row seat forward to allow the 2nd row seat to be fully tumbled.

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1. Lift the handle located on the side of the seat.

The seatback will fold flat.

2. Lift the handle all the way up until the seat releases from the floor. Rotate the seat forward to allow access to the third row. Note: The seatback must be folded flat in order to release the floor latches. Ensure that there are no objects on the seat cushion that may restrict the seatback from folding flat.

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3. To return the seatback to the floor from tumbled position, rotate the seat down until you hear it latching to the floor.

4. To return the seatback to the upright position • Lift the seatback toward the rear • Rotate the seatback until you hear a click, locking it in the upright position.

of the vehicle, and

Note: The seatback will not raise if the rear latch hooks are not properly engaged to the floor striker. If the seatback does not raise, then repeat steps 3 and 4.

WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped

behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

2nd row power fold and tumble seat

WARNING: Ensure that the seat is unoccupied when folding it down. Folding the seat while occupied could result in occupant

injury or damage to the seat.

This feature is available for the right-hand seat on seven-passenger vehicles and on both sides for six-passenger vehicles.

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Press the control located at the back of the rear door opening one time to fold the seat back down and tumble the seat forward for access to the 3rd row.

Note: When the ignition is in turned off, the power fold feature will work until the battery saver will turns it off after 10 minutes. You can on the remote entry key fob reactivate the power seats by pressing or by using the unlock procedure on the keyless entry keypad. Refer to SecuriCode™ keyless entry system in the Locks and Security chapter. Keeping the key in accessory or run positions will prevent the feature from timing out. Exiting the third row seat 1. Pull on the strap located on the back of the second row seat. This will fold the seatback forward. Pull the strap a second time to tumble the seat forward, allowing easy exit from the 3rd row seat. Note: The seatback must be folded flat in order to release the floor latches. Ensure that there are no objects on the seat cushion that may restrict the seatback from folding flat. 2. To return the seatback to the floor from tumbled position, rotate the seat down until you hear it latching to the floor.

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3. To return the seatback to the upright position • Lift the seatback toward the rear • Rotate the seatback until you hear a click, locking it in the upright position.

of the vehicle, and

Note: The seatback will not raise if the rear latch hooks are not properly engaged to the floor striker. If the seatback does not raise, then repeat steps 3 and 4.

WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped

behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

4. Ensure that the rear latch hooks are properly engaged with the floor striker. Note: Ensure that the seat and seatback are latched securely in position. Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper seat engagement.

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WARNING: Do not adjust or release the seat floor latch while vehicle is in motion. Do not operate the vehicle with seats in tumbled position. Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat is occupied or empty. If not latched or if the seat is tumbled, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop.

Second row heated seats (if equipped)

WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord

injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins, needles, or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury.

Note: Do not do the following: • Place heavy objects on the seat • Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the

seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.

To operate the heated seats: • Press the button located on the rear of the floor console once to activate high heat. • Press twice to activate low heat. • Press a third time to deactivate. The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. For low heat, one light will be lit; for high heat, both lights will be lit.

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Stowing the third row seat 1. Remove all objects from the seat and stowage tub. Objects in the seat or stowage tub may cause serious damage to the seat upholstery and cause improper seat function. 2. From the rear of the vehicle, stow the head restraints by pulling the strap located on the middle of the seatback just below the head restraint, then fold seatback by pulling and holding the number 1
strap while pushing the seatback forward. Release the strap once the seatback starts rotating forward.

3. Release the cushion latches by pulling the number 2 strap while pulling on the strap located at the top of the seatback to tumble the seat all the way into the floor tub.

Note: Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs. Note: Do not use the third row seatback as a load floor when the seatback is folded. Sharp objects may result in damage to seat upholstery.

Note: In order to allow the seat to latch in the stowed position, do not stow objects under the seat before stowing.

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Unstowing the third row seat Note: Ensure that there are no objects such as books, purses or brief cases on the load floor before unstowing the seat. Failure to remove all objects from the top of the load floor prior to unstowing it may cause damage to the seat. Note: Ensure the area under the forward portion of the load floor is free of objects before unstowing the third row seat. 1. Unlatch and lift the seat out of the floor tub by squeezing and pulling up on the handle. Once the seat is at a vertical position, push the seat over, letting it fall onto the latches.

2. To return the seatback to upright position, pull the number 1 strap, then while holding the number 1
strap, pull the long strap located on the seatback to raise the seatback. 3. Pull the head restraints up to their normal adjusted positions.

WARNING: Ensure the seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing/pulling on seat. If not latched, the seat may cause injury

during a sudden stop.

PowerFold姞 3rd-row seat (if equipped) The third row seat features a power one-touch operation that allows you to adjust the Left, Right, or Both seats into a NORMAL, STOW, FOLD, or TAILGATE position with just one touch of a button. The third row seat also includes obstacle detection that allows the seat to stop and reverse direction if it hits an obstacle so that the obstacle can be removed. The third row power seat buttons are located behind the third row seats on the left-hand quarter trim panel. Note: The power fold seats work only when the vehicle is in P (Park) and the tailgate is open. If the ignition is off and the feature is still 164

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running, the battery saver will turn it off after 10 minutes. You can reactivate the power seats by pressing on the remote entry key fob or by using the unlock procedure on the keyless entry keypad. Refer to SecuriCode™ keyless entry system in the Locks and Security chapter. Keeping the key in accessory or run positions will prevent the feature from timing out.

FOLD

NORMAL

STOW

TAILGATE

RH

BOTH

LH

seating position.

Press the seat selection button (4) to select either right-hand seat, the left-hand seat or both. First select the seat you would like to adjust, then select one of the following: • Press the NORMAL button (1) to return the seat to the normal • Press the STOW button (2) to stow the seat into the tub floor. • Press the FOLD button (3) (the top portion of the button) to fold • Press the TAILGATE button (3) (the bottom portion of the button) to

down the seatback.

put the seat into the tailgate position.

Note: Pressing a different button while the power seat feature is already being performed may cause the first selected seat movement to be cancelled. Allow the first seat movement to be completed before pressing a button for another function. Note: Ensure that there are no objects such as books, purses or brief cases on the load floor before unstowing the seat. Failure to remove all objects from the top of the load floor prior to unstowing it may cause damage to the seat. Note: In order to allow the seat to complete the stowed position, do not place objects under the seat before stowing. Remove all objects from the seat and stowage tub. Sharp objects may result in damage to the seat upholstery and improper seat function.

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Note: In the unlikely event that the third row power seat stops prematurely, or travels to an unexpected position, press the FOLD button (3) to reset the seat and return it to a normal position.

WARNING: Do not drive the vehicle when the third

row seat is rotated backwards. During a sudden stop, the safety belts are not functional in this position and the third row seat can rapidly tip back to the forward position, all of which may result in serious injury.

Folding the head restraints manually The head restraints can also be folded manually without folding/stowing the seat. • Fold: Pull the head restraint release strap to fold the head restraints forward.

• Unfold: Pull the head restraints

back to the upright position.

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, passenger occupants should not sit in the vehicle until the

head restraint is placed in its proper position.

Closing the liftgate

WARNING: To avoid injury to third row occupants when closing the liftgate, ensure that the head of any occupant is not in the

path of the closing liftgate.

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retractors (first row only), and safety belt usage sensors.

PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™ The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations. Your vehicle’s Personal Safety System consists of: • Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints. • Front outboard safety belts with pretensioners, energy management • Driver’s seat position sensor. • Front passenger sensing system • “Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp • Front crash severity sensor. • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, front passenger sensing system, and indicator lights.

How does the Personal Safety System™ work? The Personal Safety System can adapt the deployment strategy of your vehicle’s safety devices according to crash severity and occupant conditions. A collection of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the Restraints Control Module (RCM). During a crash, the RCM activates the safety belt pretensioners and/or either one or both stages of the dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions. The fact that the pretensioners or airbags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the Personal Safety System determined the accident conditions (crash severity, belt usage, etc.) were not appropriate to activate these safety devices. Front airbags are designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontal collisions (not rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts) unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. The pretensioners are designed to activate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, and in side collisions and rollovers.

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Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual-stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbag inflation energy. A lower, less forceful energy level is provided for more common, moderate-severity impacts. A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts. Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints (SRS) section in this chapter. Front crash severity sensor The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the severity of an impact. Positioned up front, it provides valuable information early in the crash event on the severity of the impact. This allows your Personal Safety System to distinguish between different levels of crash severity and modify the deployment strategy of the dual-stage airbags and safety belt pretensioners. Driver’s seat position sensor The driver’s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage airbag based on seat position. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sitting close to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. Front passenger sensing system For airbags to do their job they must inflate with great force, and this force can pose a potentially deadly risk to occupants that are very close to the airbag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, this occurs because they are initially sitting very close to the airbag. For other occupants, this occurs when the occupant is not properly restrained by safety belts or child safety seats and they move forward during pre-crash braking. The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front.

WARNING: Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air

bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.

WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position.

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(child size) occupants from airbag deployments when they are improperly seated or restrained in the front passenger seat contrary to proper child-seating or restraint usage recommendations. Even with this technology, parents are STRONGLY encouraged to always properly restrain children in the rear seat. The sensor also turns off the passenger front airbag and seat-mounted side airbag when the passenger seat is empty to prevent unnecessary replacement of airbag(s) after a collision. Front safety belt usage sensors The front safety belt usage sensors detect whether or not the driver and front outboard passenger safety belts are fastened. This information allows your Personal Safety System to tailor the airbag deployment and safety belt pretensioner activation depending upon safety belt usage. Front safety belt pretensioners The safety belt pretensioners at the front outboard seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body during frontal collisions, and in side collisions and rollovers. This helps increase the effectiveness of the safety belts. In frontal collisions, the safety belt pretensioners can be activated alone or, if the collision is of sufficient severity, together with the front airbags. Front safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allow webbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in response to the occupant’s forward momentum. This helps reduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant’s chest by limiting the load on the occupant. Refer to Energy management feature- front outboard section in this chapter. Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Warning lights and chimes section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is not required. The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, driver seat position sensor, and front passenger sensing system. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following. 169

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turned on.

periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired.

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the Personal Safety System serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision.

SAFETY BELT SYSTEM

WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained.

WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the

child from injury in a collision.

WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air

bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided.

WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, 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 safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.

WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt.

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WARNING: Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one

tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing the safety belt around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.

WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position.

WARNING: Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them.

WARNING: Front and rear seat occupants, including pregnant women, should wear safety belts for optimum protection in an

accident.

Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.

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2. To unfasten, press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.

Restraint of pregnant women

WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened. The lap portion of the

safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips. The shoulder portion of the safety belt should be positioned across the chest. Pregnant women should also follow this practice. See figure below.

Pregnant women should always wear their safety belt. The lap belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt should be positioned low across the hips below the belly and worn as tight as comfort will allow. The shoulder belt should be positioned to cross the middle of the shoulder and the center of the chest.

Safety belt locking modes All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The driver safety belt has the first locking mode and the front outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have both types of locking modes described as follows: Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph 172

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(8 km/h) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers. In addition, the retractor is designed to lock if the webbing is pulled out too quickly. If this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and pull webbing out again in a slow and controlled manner. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to use the automatic locking mode This mode should be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster, is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter. How to use the automatic locking mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out.

• Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

WARNING: After any vehicle collision, the safety belt system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by an authorized

dealer to verify that the “automatic locking retractor” feature for child seats is still functioning properly. In addition, all safety belts should be checked for proper function.

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WARNING: BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly “automatic locking

retractor” feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked by an authorized dealer. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

Energy management feature — front outboard • This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management

feature at the front seats to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on collision.

• The energy management feature has a retractor assembly that is

designed to extend the safety belt webbing in a controlled manner. This helps reduce the belt force acting on the user’s chest.

WARNING: Failure to inspect and replace if necessary the belt and retractor assembly after an accident could increase the risk

of injury in a collision.

Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and front outboard passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioner tightens the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body at the start of the crash.

WARNING: The driver and front passenger safety belt system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be

replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags and Safety Canopy威 System and safety belt pretensioners.

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Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, a safety belt extension assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended.

WARNING: Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.

Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments at the front outboard seating positions. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. To adjust the shoulder belt height, squeeze and hold the buttons on the side and slide the height adjuster up or down. Release the buttons and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place.

WARNING: Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.

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Conditions of operation If... The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position... The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding... The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position...

Then... The safety belt warning light illuminates 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds.

The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off.

The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off.

Belt-Minder姞 The Belt-Minder威 feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning light in the instrument cluster when the driver’s and front passenger’s safety belt is unbuckled. The Belt-Minder威 feature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning. To avoid activating the Belt-Minder威 feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat, warnings will only be given to large front seat occupants as determined by the front passenger sensing system. Both the driver’s and passenger’s safety belt usages are monitored and either may activate the Belt-Minder威 feature. The warnings are the same for the driver and the front passenger. If the Belt-Minder威 warnings have expired (warnings for approximately five minutes) for one occupant (driver or front passenger), the other occupant can still activate the Belt-Minder威 feature. Note: If you are using MyKey威, the Belt-Minder威 warning will not expire. Refer to MyKey威 in the Locks and Security chapter.

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If... The driver’s and front passenger’s safety belts are buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the on position or less than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on... The driver’s or front passenger’s safety belt is not buckled when the vehicle has reached at least 3 mph (5 km/h) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on... The driver’s or front passenger’s safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately one minute while the vehicle is traveling at least 3 mph (5 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on...

Then... The Belt-Minder威 feature will not activate.

The Belt-Minder威 feature is activated - the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled. The Belt-Minder威 feature is activated - the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled.

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The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts (All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... “Crashes are rare events”

Consider... 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to “rare” events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime. 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25
miles (40 km) of home. We design our safety belts to enhance comfort. If you are uncomfortable - try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible; this can improve comfort. Prime time for an accident. Belt-Minder威 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up. Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks. Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around. Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are unbelted. Set the example, teen deaths occur 4
times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see.

“I’m not going far”

“Belts are uncomfortable”

“I was in a hurry”

“Safety belts don’t work”

“Traffic is light”

“Belts wrinkle my clothes”

“The people I’m with don’t wear belts”

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Reasons given... “I have an airbag”

“I’d rather be thrown clear”

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Consider... Airbags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers. Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN’T “PICK OUR