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that are programmed to the vehicle can be used to start and
operate the vehicle. The system will not allow the engine to
crank if an invalid key fob is used to start and operate the
vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two seconds
if an invalid key fob is used to start the engine.

NOTE:

A key fob that has not been programmed is also

considered an invalid key.

During normal operation, after placing the keyless ignition
in the ON/RUN mode, the Vehicle Security Light will turn
on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains
on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem
with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to flash
after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used an
invalid key fob to try to start the engine. Either of these
conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two
seconds.

If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal vehicle
operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 seconds), it
indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this
occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an
authorized dealer.

General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, in-

cluding interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved

by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED

The vehicle security alarm monitors the vehicle doors,
hood, liftgate, and the Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition for
unauthorized operation. While the vehicle security alarm is
armed, interior switches for door locks and liftgate release
are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the vehicle
security alarm will provide the following audible and
visible signals:
• The horn will pulse

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• The turn signals will flash
• The vehicle security light in the instrument cluster will

flash

To Arm The System

Follow these steps to arm the vehicle security alarm:

1. Make sure the vehicle’s ignition is placed in the “OFF”

mode.

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Entry, make sure

the vehicle’s keyless ignition system is OFF.

2. Perform one of the following methods to lock the

vehicle:

• Push the lock button on the interior power door lock

switch with the driver and/or passenger door open.

• Push the lock button on the exterior Passive Entry

Door Handle with a valid key fob available in the same
exterior zone (refer to

⬙Doors⬙ in ⬙Getting To Know

Your Vehicle

⬙ for further information).

• Push the lock button on the key fob.

3. If any doors are open, close them.

To Disarm The System

The vehicle security alarm can be disarmed using any of
the following methods:
• Push the unlock button on the key fob.
• Grasp the passive entry door handle to unlock the door,

refer to

⬙Doors⬙ in ⬙Getting To Know Your Vehicle⬙ for

further information.

• Cycle the ignition out of the off mode to disarm the

system.

NOTE:
• The driver’s door key cylinder and the liftgate button on

the key fob cannot arm or disarm the vehicle security
alarm.

• The vehicle security alarm remains armed during power

liftgate entry. Pushing the liftgate button will not disarm
the vehicle security alarm. If someone enters the vehicle
through the liftgate and opens any door, the alarm will
sound.

• When the vehicle security alarm is armed, the interior

power door lock switches will not unlock the doors.

The vehicle security alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the

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system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously
described arming sequences has occurred, the vehicle
security alarm will arm regardless of whether you are in
the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a
door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
vehicle security alarm.

If the vehicle security alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the vehicle security alarm will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected; the exterior
lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the vehicle security alarm.

Rearming Of The System

If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the vehicle security alarm will turn the horn off
after approximately 90 seconds, and then the vehicle
security alarm will rearm itself.

Security System Manual Override

The vehicle security alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.

Tamper Alert

If something has triggered the vehicle security alarm in
your absence, the horn will sound three times and the
exterior lights will blink three times when you disarm the
vehicle security alarm. Check the vehicle for tampering.

DOORS

Manual Door Locks

The power door locks can be manually locked from inside
the vehicle by using the door lock knob. To lock each door,
push the door lock knob on each door trim panel down-
ward. To unlock the front doors, pull the inside door
handle to the first detent. To unlock the rear doors, pull the
door lock knob on the door trim panel upward. If the lock
knob is down when the door is closed, the door will lock.
Therefore, make sure the key fob is not inside the vehicle
before closing the door.

NOTE:

Manually locking the vehicle will not arm the

vehicle security alarm.

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WARNING!

• For personal security and safety in the event of a

collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.

• When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the

keyless ignition node is in the OFF mode, remove the
key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number
of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in

a location accessible to children, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.

Power Door Locks

The power door lock switches are located on each front
door panel. Push the switch to lock or unlock the doors.

The driver’s door will unlock automatically if the keys are
found inside the car when door lock button on trim is used
to lock the door.

NOTE:

If the key fob is located next to a mobile phone,

laptop, or other electronic device, the wireless signal may
get blocked, and the driver’s door may not unlock auto-
matically.

At the third attempt, the doors will lock even if the key is
inside.

Power Door Lock Switch

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If the door lock switch is pushed while the ignition is in
ACC or ON/RUN and the driver’s door is open, the doors
will not lock.

If a rear door is locked, it cannot be opened from inside the
vehicle without first unlocking the door. The door may be
unlocked manually by raising the lock knob.

Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry

The Passive Entry system is an enhancement to the vehi-
cle’s key fob and a feature of Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Passive Entry. This feature allows you to lock and unlock
the vehicle’s door(s) and fuel door without having to push
the key fob lock or unlock buttons.

NOTE:
• Passive Entry may be programmed ON/OFF; refer to

“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further infor-
mation.

• The key fob may not be able to be detected by the vehicle

passive entry system if it is located next to a mobile
phone, laptop, or other electronic device; these devices
may block the key fob’s wireless signal and prevent the
passive entry system from locking/unlocking the ve-
hicle.

• Passive Entry Unlock initiates illuminated approach

(Low Beams, License Plate Lamp, Position Lamps) for
whichever time duration is set between 0, 30 (default),
60 or 90 seconds. Passive Entry Unlock also initiates two
flashes of the turn signal lamps.

• If wearing gloves on your hands, or if it has been

raining/snowing on the Passive Entry door handle, the
unlock sensitivity can be affected, resulting in a slower
response time.

• If the vehicle is unlocked by Passive Entry and no door

is opened within 60 seconds, the vehicle will re-lock and
if equipped will arm the security alarm.

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To Unlock From The Driver Side

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
driver’s door handle, grab the front driver door handle to
unlock the driver’s door automatically.

NOTE:

If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all

doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver’s
door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st
Push” and “Unlock All Doors 1st Press,” refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

To Unlock From The Passenger Side

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
passenger door handle, grab the front passenger door
handle to unlock all four doors and the liftgate automati-
cally.

NOTE:

All doors will unlock when the front passenger

door handle is grabbed regardless of the driver’s door
unlock preference setting (“Unlock Driver Door 1st Press”
or “Unlock All Doors 1st Press”).

Preventing Inadvertent Locking Of Passive Entry Key
Fob In Vehicle (FOBIK-Safe)

To minimize the possibility of unintentionally locking a
Passive Entry key fob inside your vehicle, the Passive Entry
system is equipped with an automatic door unlock feature
which will function if the ignition switch is in the OFF
position.

FOBIK-Safe only executes in vehicles with passive entry.
There are five situations that trigger a FOBIK-Safe search in
any passive entry vehicle:
• A lock request is made by a valid Passive Entry key fob

while a door is open.

Grab The Door Handle To Unlock

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• A lock request is made by the Passive Entry door handle

while a door is open.

• A lock request is made by the door panel switch while

the door is open.

• When the vehicle security alarm is in pre-arm or armed

status and the liftgate transitions from open to closed.

• When the liftgate transitions from opened to closed and

remote start is active.

When any of these situations occur, after all open doors are
shut, the FOBIK-Safe search will be executed. If it finds a
Passive Entry key fob inside the car, the car will unlock and
alert the customer.

NOTE:

The vehicle will only unlock the doors when a valid

Passive Entry key fob is detected inside the vehicle. The
vehicle will not unlock the doors when any of the follow-
ing conditions are true:
• The doors are manually locked using the door lock

knobs.

• Three attempts are made to lock the doors using the

door panel switch and then close the doors.

• There is a valid Passive Entry key fob outside the vehicle

within 5 ft. (1.5 m) of a Passive Entry door handle.

To Lock The Vehicle’s Doors And Liftgate

With one of the vehicle’s Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft
(1.5 m) of the driver or passenger front door handles,
pushing the passive entry lock button will lock the vehicle.

Push The Door Handle Button To Lock

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NOTE:

DO NOT grab the door handle, when pushing the

door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s).

NOTE:
• After pushing the door handle button, you must wait

two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors,
using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to
allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling the
door handle without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.

• If Passive Entry is disabled using Uconnect System, the

key protection described in

⬙Preventing Inadvertent

Locking of Passive Entry Key Fob in Vehicle

⬙ remains

active/functional.

• The Passive Entry system will not operate if the key fob

battery is dead.

The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the lock
button located on the vehicle’s interior door panel.

DO NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking

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To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate

The liftgate passive entry unlock feature is built into the
electronic liftgate release. With a valid Passive Entry key
fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the liftgate, push the electronic
liftgate release to open with one fluid motion.

To Lock The Liftgate

With a valid Passive Entry key fob within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the
liftgate, push the passive entry lock button located on the
outside liftgate door handle.

NOTE:

The liftgate passive entry lock button will lock all

doors and the liftgate. The liftgate unlock feature is built
into the electronic liftgate release.

Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit

The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with
power door locks if:

1. The Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit feature is enabled.

2. All doors are closed.

3. The transmission gear selector was not in PARK, then is

placed in PARK.

4. Any door is opened.

Electronic Liftgate Release/Liftgate Passive Entry Location

1 — Electronic Liftgate Release
2 — Lock Button Location

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Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors

To provide a safer environment for small children riding in
the rear seats, the rear doors are equipped with a Child-
Protection Door Lock system.

To use the system, open each rear door, use a flat blade
screwdriver (or emergency key) and rotate the dial to the
lock or unlock position. When the system on a door is
engaged, that door can only be opened by using the
outside door handle even if the inside door lock is in the
unlocked position.

NOTE:
• When the child lock system is engaged, the door can be

opened only by using the outside door handle even
though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.

• After disengaging the Child-Protection Door Lock sys-

tem, always test the door from the inside to make certain
it is in the desired position.

• After engaging the Child-Protection Door Lock system,

always test the door from the inside to make certain it is
in the desired position.

• For emergency exit with the system engaged, pull up on

the door lock knob (unlocked position), roll down the
window, and open the door with the outside door
handle.

WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened from
the outside when the Child-Protection locks are en-
gaged (locked).

Child-Protection Door Lock Function

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SEATS

Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System of the
vehicle.

WARNING!

• It is 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 seat belts.
In a collision, people riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or killed.

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

Power Adjustment (Front Seats)

Some models may be equipped with eight-way power
driver and front passenger seats. The power seat switches
are located on the outboard side of the seat. There are two
switches that control the movement of the seat cushion and
the seatback.

Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward

The seat can be adjusted both forward and rearward. Push
the seat switch forward or rearward. The seat will move in
the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position has been reached.

Power Seat Switches

1 — Seatback Switch
2 — Seat Switch

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Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down

The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull
upward or push downward on the seat switch; the seat will
move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch
when the desired position has been reached.

Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
The angle of the seat cushion can be adjusted up or down.
Pull upward or push downward on the front of the seat
switch. The front of the seat cushion will move in the
direction of the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position has been reached.

Reclining The Seatback

The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or
rearward. Push the seatback switch forward or rearward,
the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the
switch when the desired position is reached.

WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous.

Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of
control which could cause a collision and serious
injury or death.

• Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat

belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury
or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.

• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the

shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt,
which could result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under a power seat or impede
its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat
controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement
is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.

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Power Lumbar — If Equipped

Vehicles equipped with power driver or passenger seats
may also be equipped with power lumbar. The power
lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power
seat. Push the switch forward to increase the lumbar
support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar
support. Pushing upward or downward on the switch will
raise and lower the position of the support.

Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats)

Reclining Rear Seat

To recline the seatback, lift the lever located on the out-
board side of the seat, lean back and release the lever at the
desired position. To return the seatback, lift the lever, lean
forward and release the lever.

Power Lumbar Switch

Rear Seat Release

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WARNING!

Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In
a collision you could slide under the seat belt, which
could result in serious injury or death.

Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped

This feature allows the driver to store up to two different
memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch.
Each memory profile contains desired position settings for
the driver seat, side mirrors, and power tilt and telescopic
steering column (if equipped) and a set of desired radio
station presets. Your key fob can also be programmed to
recall the same positions when the unlock button is
pushed.

NOTE:

Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs, one

key fob can be linked to memory position 1 and the other
key fob can be linked to memory position 2.

The memory seat switch is located on the driver’s door
trim panel. The switch consists of three buttons:
• The set (S) button, which is used to activate the memory

save function.

• The (1) and (2) buttons which are used to recall either of

two pre-programmed memory profiles.

Programming The Memory Feature

NOTE:

To create a new memory profile, perform the

following:

1. Cycle the vehicle’s ignition to the ON/RUN position

(Do not start the engine).

Memory Seat Switch

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2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer-

ences (i.e., seat, side mirror, power tilt and telescopic
steering column [if equipped], and radio station pre-
sets).

3. Push and release the set (S) button on the memory

switch.

4. Within five seconds, push and release either of the

memory buttons (1) or (2). The instrument cluster dis-
play will display which memory position has been set.

NOTE:
• Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK,

but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory
profile.

• To set a memory profile to your key fob, refer to

“Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key
Fob To Memory” in this section.

Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry
Key Fob To Memory

Your key fobs can be programmed to recall one of two
pre-programmed memory profiles by pushing the unlock
button on the key fob.

NOTE:

Before programming your key fobs you must select

the “Memory Linked To FOB” feature through the
Uconnect system screen. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.

To program your key fobs, perform the following:

1. Cycle the vehicle’s ignition to the OFF position.

2. Select a desired memory profile, 1 or 2.

NOTE:

If a memory profile has not already been set, refer

⬙Programming The Memory Feature⬙ in this section for

instructions on how to set a memory profile.

3. Once the profile has been recalled, push and release the

set (S) button on the memory switch.

4. Within five seconds, push and release button (1) or (2)

accordingly. “Memory Profile Set” (1 or 2) will display
in the instrument cluster.

5. Push and release the lock button on the key fob within

10 seconds.

NOTE:

Your key fobs can be unlinked to your memory

settings by pushing the set (S) button, and within 10
seconds, followed by pushing the unlock button on the key
fob.

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Memory Position Recall

NOTE:

The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory

positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in
PARK, a message will be displayed in the instrument
cluster display.

Driver One Memory Position Recall
• To recall the memory settings for driver one using the

memory switch, push memory button (1) on the
memory switch.

• To recall the memory settings for driver one using the

key fob, push the unlock button on the key fob linked to
memory position 1.

Driver Two Memory Position Recall
• To recall the memory setting for driver two using the

memory switch, push memory button (2) on the
memory switch.

• To recall the memory settings for driver two using the

key fob, push the unlock button on the key fob linked to
memory position 2.

A recall can be canceled by pushing any of the memory
buttons during a recall (S, 1, or 2), or by pushing any of the
seat adjustment switches. When a recall is canceled, the

driver’s seat and steering column (if equipped) stop mov-
ing. A delay of one second will occur before another recall
can be selected.

Easy Entry/Exit Seat

This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle.

The distance the driver seat moves depends on where you
have the driver seat positioned when you cycle the vehi-
cle’s ignition to the OFF position.
• When you cycle the vehicle’s ignition to the OFF posi-

tion, the driver seat will move about 2.4 inches (60 mm)
rearward if the driver seat position is greater than or
equal to 2.7 inches (67.7 mm) forward of the rear stop.
The seat will return to its previously set position when
you cycle the vehicle’s ignition to the ACC or RUN
position.

• The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the

driver seat position is less than 0.9 of an inch (22.7 mm)
forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no
benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit or
Easy Entry.

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