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Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys

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Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Trailer-Tow Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Remote Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Remote Key Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Leaving children in a vehicle with a

remote key is dangerous and children or

others could be seriously injured or killed.

They could operate the power windows

or other controls or make the vehicle

move. The windows will function with

the remote key in the vehicle, and

children or others could be caught in the

path of a closing window. Do not leave

children in a vehicle with a remote key.

Interior Mirrors

Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . 35

Rear Camera Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Rear Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Doors

Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Transporting Items That Can

Catch Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Steering Column Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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If the vehicle has the Keyless Access system,

the remote key has a button on the side of

the remote key used to remove the key.

With an active OnStar or connected service

plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely

unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview

0 441.

Remote Key Operation

The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle

entry when the remote key is within 1 m

(3 ft). See “Keyless Access Operation” later

in this section.

This key is used for the driver door and

glove box.

If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside

Assistance Program 0 433.

The remote key functions may work up to

60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

If equipped with memory seats, remote keys

1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of

memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats 0 47.

Other conditions can affect the performance

of the remote key. See Remote Key 0 12.

Remote Key

See Radio Frequency Statement 0 438.

The key that is part of the remote key can

be used for all locks.

If there is a decrease in the remote key

operating range:

.

Check the distance. The remote key may

be too far from the vehicle.

Check the location. Other vehicles or

objects may be blocking the signal.

Check the remote key's battery. See

“Battery Replacement” later in this

section.

If the remote key is still not working

correctly, see your dealer or a qualified

technician for service.

Press the button to remove the key. Never

pull the key out without pressing the

button.

See your dealer if a replacement key or

additional key is needed.

.

If it becomes difficult to turn a key, inspect

the key blade for debris. Periodically clean

with a brush or pick.

Remove the key by pressing the button on

the side of the remote key near the bottom

and pull the key out. Never pull the key out

without pressing the button.

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See your dealer if a new remote key is

needed.

settings from the infotainment screen, touch

Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,

Start.

If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash twice

to indicate unlocking has occurred.

If enabled, the exterior lamps may turn on.

To view available settings from the

infotainment screen, touch Settings >

Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.

If the driver door is open when Q is

pressed, all doors will lock and then the

driver door will immediately unlock,

if enabled. To view available settings from

the infotainment screen, touch Settings >

Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.

Pressing K on the remote key disarms the

alarm system. See Vehicle Alarm System

0 29.

If equipped with remote mirror folding,

If the passenger door is open when Q is

double pressing and holding K for

one second will unfold the mirrors,

if enabled. To view available settings from

the infotainment screen, touch Settings >

Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.

pressed, all doors lock.

Pressing Q arms the alarm system. See

Vehicle Alarm System 0 29.

S : Press and release Q, then immediately

If equipped with remote mirror folding,

press and hold S until the turn signal

lamps flash or for at least four seconds. The

engine may be started from outside the

vehicle using the remote key. See Remote

Vehicle Start 0 18.

double pressing and holding Q for

one second will fold the mirrors, if enabled.

To view available settings from the

infotainment screen, touch Settings >

Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.

Double press and hold K until the windows

fully open, if remote window operation is

enabled. To view available settings from the

infotainment screen, touch Settings >

Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.

Q : Press to lock all doors and the tailgate,

K : Press once to unlock only the driver

x : Press twice quickly to release the

if equipped.

door. If K is pressed again within

three seconds, all remaining doors and the

tailgate unlock. The interior lamps may

come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until

the ignition is turned on.

tailgate, if equipped.

If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash and/

or the horn may sound on the second press

to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled,

the horn chirps when Q is pressed again

within three seconds. To view available

7 : Press and release to initiate vehicle

locator. The turn signal lamps flash and the

horn sounds three times.

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Two lock/unlock button presses were

used to unlock all doors.

Any vehicle door has been opened and all

doors are now closed.

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the

Driver Door

Press and hold 7 for more than

three seconds to activate the panic alarm.

The turn signal lamps flash and the horn

sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm

turns off when the ignition is turned on or

7 is pressed again. The ignition must be off

for the panic alarm to work.

When the doors are locked and the remote

key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle,

pressing the lock/unlock button on the

driver door handle will unlock the driver

door. If the lock/unlock button is pressed

again within five seconds, all passenger

doors and the tailgate will unlock.

Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the

Passenger Doors

When the doors are locked and the remote

key is within 1 m (3 ft) of the door handle,

pressing the lock/unlock button on a

passenger door handle, if equipped, will

unlock all doors. Pressing the lock/unlock

button will cause all doors to lock if any of

the following occur:

Keyless Access Operation

The Keyless Access system allows for doors

and the tailgate to be accessed without

pressing the remote key button. The remote

key must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the tailgate

or door being opened. If the vehicle has this

feature, there will be a button on the

outside door handles.

.

The lock/unlock button was used to

unlock all doors.

.

Any vehicle door has been opened and all

doors are now closed.

Keyless Access can be programmed to

unlock all doors on the first lock/unlock

press from the driver door. Keyless

Unlocking can also be turned off. To view

available settings from the infotainment

screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Remote

Lock, Unlock, Start.

Disable/Enable Keyless Unlocking of Exterior

Door Handles and Tailgate

If equipped, keyless unlocking of the exterior

door handles and tailgate can be disabled

and enabled.

Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar

Pressing the lock/unlock button will cause

all doors to lock if any of the following

occur:

It has been more than five seconds since

the first lock/unlock button press.

If equipped with memory seats, remote keys

1 and 2 are linked to seating positions of

memory 1 or 2. See Memory Seats 0 47.

Disabling Keyless Unlocking:

With the vehicle off, press and hold Q and

.

K on the remote key at the same time for

approximately three seconds. The turn signal

lamps will flash four times quickly to

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indicate access is disabled. Using any

exterior handle to unlock the doors or open

the tailgate will cause the turn signal lamps

to flash four times quickly, indicating access

is disabled. If disabled, disarm the alarm

system before starting the vehicle.

To view available settings from the

infotainment screen, touch Settings >

Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.

vehicle is driven. To view available settings

from the infotainment screen, touch Settings

> Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.

Temporary Disable of Passive Locking

Key Access

Temporarily disable passive locking by

To access a vehicle with a dead remote key

battery, see Door Locks 0 19.

pressing and holding K on the interior door

switch with a door open for at least

four seconds, or until three chimes are

heard. Passive locking will then remain

disabled until Q on the interior door is

pressed, or until the vehicle is turned on.

Enabling Keyless Unlocking:

Programming Remote Keys to the

Vehicle

With the vehicle off, press and hold Q and

K on the remote key at the same time for

approximately three seconds. The turn signal

lamps will flash twice quickly to indicate

access is enabled.

Only remote keys programmed to the

vehicle will work. If a remote key is lost or

stolen, a replacement can be purchased and

programmed through your dealer. The

vehicle can be reprogrammed so that lost or

stolen remote keys no longer work. Each

vehicle can have up to eight remote keys

matched to it.

Remote Left in Vehicle Alert

Passive Locking

When the vehicle is turned off and an

remote key is left in the vehicle, the horn

will chirp three times after all doors are

closed. To view available settings from the

infotainment screen, touch Settings >

Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.

This feature will lock the vehicle several

seconds after all doors are closed, if the

vehicle is off and at least one remote key

has been removed from the interior, or none

remain in the interior.

Starting the Vehicle with a Low Remote

Key Battery

Remote No Longer in Vehicle Alert

If other electronic devices interfere with the

remote key signal, the vehicle may not

detect the remote key inside the vehicle.

If passive locking is enabled, the doors may

lock with the remote key inside the vehicle.

Do not leave the remote key in an

unattended vehicle.

If the remote key battery is weak or if there

is interference with the signal, the DIC may

display NO KEY FOUND, REPLACE BATTERY IN

KEY or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED

PLACE KEY IN KEY POCKET THEN START YOUR

VEHICLE when starting the vehicle.

If the vehicle is on with a door open and

then all doors are closed, the vehicle will

check for remote keys inside. If an remote

key is not detected, the Driver Information

Center (DIC) will display NO REMOTE

DETECTED and the horn will chirp three

times. This occurs only once each time the

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To start the vehicle:

1. Place the remote key in the remote key

pocket/insert.

Caution

When replacing the battery, do not touch

any of the circuitry on the remote key.

Static from your body could damage the

remote key.

2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral)

press the brake pedal and ENGINE

START/STOP.

Replace the remote key battery as soon

as possible.

Caution

Battery Replacement

Always replace the battery with the

correct type. Replacing the battery with

an incorrect type could potentially create

a risk of battery explosion. Dispose of

used batteries according to instructions

and local laws. Do not attempt to burn,

crush, or cut the used battery, and avoid

exposing the battery to environments

with extremely low air pressures or high

temperatures.

Warning

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Never allow children to play with the

remote key. The remote key contains a

small battery, which can be a choking

hazard. If swallowed, internal burns can

occur, resulting in severe injury or death.

Seek medical attention immediately if a

battery is swallowed.

Remote Key Pocket without Bucket Seats

(Lower Compartment)

Warning

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Caution

To avoid personal injury, do not touch

metal surfaces on the remote key when

it has been exposed to extreme heat.

These surfaces can be hot to the touch at

temperatures above 59 °C (138 °F).

If the remote key is not reassembled

properly, liquids could enter the housing

and damage the circuitry, resulting in a

remote key malfunction and/or failure. To

prevent damage, always follow the steps

for remote key reassembly in this manual

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Caution (Continued)

to ensure the remote key is sealed

properly whenever the remote key is

opened.

Replace the battery in the remote key soon

if the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN

REMOTE KEY.

To replace the battery:

1. Press the button on the side of the

remote key near the bottom and pull the

mechanical key out. Never pull the

mechanical key out without pressing the

button.

2. Use the mechanical key blade in the slot

to remove the battery cover by hand.

3. Remove the battery cover.

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4. Pull the seal by pulling on the tab to

access the battery.

Laws in some communities may restrict the

use of remote starters. Check local

regulations for any requirements on remote

starting of vehicles.

Starting the Engine Using Remote Start

Press S twice on the remote key. The turn

signal lamps will flash. The lamps flash to

confirm the request to remote start the

vehicle has been received. During the

remote start the parking lamps will remain

on as long as the engine is running.

5. Remove the old battery. Do not use a

metal object.

Do not use remote start if the vehicle is low

on fuel. The vehicle may run out of fuel.

6. Insert the new battery, positive side

facing up. Replace with a CR2450 or

equivalent battery.

The vehicle cannot be remote started if:

7. Place the seal back into the groove

around the battery compartment.

.

The remote key is inside the vehicle or if

the key is in the ignition.

The hood is not closed.

There is an emission control system

malfunction and the lamp is on.

The engine will shut off after 15 minutes or

after the remainder of the 30 minute total

running time is used, unless you stop the

remote start before engine running has

completed or the vehicle is turned on.

8. Replace the battery cover by snapping it

back into the remote key.

.

9. Reinsert the mechanical key.

Press the brake pedal and turn the ignition

on to drive the vehicle.

.

The ignition is in any mode other

than off.

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped with the remote start feature,

the climate control system will come on

when the vehicle is started remotely,

depending on the outside temperature.

.

The hazard warning flashers are on.

The 30 minutes of engine run time have

been used.

Total Engine Run Time

Remote start can be used for up to

30 minutes of total engine run time.

.

The vehicle is not in P (Park).

After two remote starts of 15 minutes,

or multiple shorter time starts totaling

30 minutes have been used, the vehicle

must be started and then turned off before

the remote start can be used again.

The rear defog and heated and ventilated

seats, if equipped, may also come on. See

Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 49. To

view available settings from the

infotainment screen, touch Settings >

Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.

The engine will turn off during a remote

vehicle start if:

.

The coolant temperature gets too high.

The oil pressure gets low.

.

Canceling a Remote Start

The remote key range may be reduced

while the vehicle is running.

If equipped, the automatic heated steering

wheel may also come on. See Heated

Steering Wheel 0 100.

To cancel a remote start, do one of the

following:

Other conditions can affect the performance

of the remote key. See Remote Key 0 12.

.

Press S. The parking lamps will turn off.

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.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the ignition on and then off.

There are several ways to lock and unlock

the vehicle.

If equipped, the remote key must be within

1 m (3 ft) of the tailgate or door being

opened or locked. Press the button on the

door handle to open. See “Keyless Access

Operation” in Remote Key Operation 0 12.

From outside:

Door Locks

.

Use the remote key.

Use Keyless Access, if equipped.

Use the key in the driver door or the

passenger door, if equipped.

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Free-Turning Locks

Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

The door key lock cylinder turns freely when

either the wrong key is used, or the correct

key is not fully inserted. The free-turning

door lock feature prevents the lock cylinder

from being forced open. To reset the lock

cylinder, ensure the correct key is fully

inserted into the lock cylinder. Rotate the

key until you feel the lock cylinder click

back into place. Remove the key and

reinsert fully, rotate the key to unlock the

vehicle.

.

Passengers, especially children, can

From inside, pull the door handle once to

unlock the door. Pull the handle again to

open the door.

easily open the doors and fall out of a

moving vehicle. The doors can be

unlocked and opened while the vehicle

is moving. The chance of being thrown

out of the vehicle in a crash is

increased if the doors are not locked.

So, all passengers should wear seat

belts properly and the doors should be

locked whenever the vehicle is driven.

See Vehicle Alarm System 0 29.

Keyless Access

.

Young children who get into unlocked

vehicles may be unable to get out.

A child can be overcome by extreme

heat and can suffer permanent injuries

or even death from heat stroke.

Always lock the vehicle whenever

leaving it.

Outsiders can easily enter through an

unlocked door when you slow down

or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors

can help prevent this from happening.

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The doors will lock automatically

five seconds after all doors are closed. If a

door is reopened before that time, the

five-second timer will reset when all doors

are closed again.

Automatic door locking cannot be disabled.

Automatic door unlocking can be

programmed. To view available settings

from the infotainment screen, touch Settings

> Vehicle > Power Door Locks.

Power Door Locks

Press Q on the door lock switch again or

press Q on the remote key to lock the

doors immediately.

Lockout Protection

If the ignition is on or in accessory mode

and the power door lock switch is pressed

with the driver door open, all the doors will

lock and only the driver door will unlock.

This feature can be programmed. To view

available settings from the infotainment

screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Power

Door Locks.

If the vehicle is off and locking is requested

while a door is open, when all doors are

closed the vehicle will check to the Keyless

Access function (if equipped). If an remote

key is detected and the number of remote

keys inside has not reduced, the driver door

will unlock and the horn will chirp three

times.

Automatic Door Locks

The doors will lock automatically when all

doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the

vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).

Q : Press to lock the doors.

K : Press to unlock the doors.

Delayed Locking

This feature delays the locking of the doors

until five seconds after all doors are closed.

If a vehicle door is unlocked, and then

opened and closed, the doors will lock either

when your foot is removed from the brake

or the vehicle speed becomes faster than

13 km/h (8 mph).

Lockout Protection can be manually

overridden with the driver door open by

pressing and holding Q on the power door

lock switch.

When Q is pressed on the power door lock

switch while the door is open, a chime will

sound three times indicating delayed locking

is active.

To unlock the doors:

Safety Locks

The rear door safety locks prevent

passengers from opening the rear doors

from inside the vehicle.

.

Press K on the power door lock switch.

Shift the transmission into P (Park).

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When the safety lock is enabled, adults and

older children will not be able to open the

rear door from the inside. Cancel the safety

locks to enable the doors to open from the

inside.

Use the key to unlock the tailgate.

Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle

while pulling the tailgate down.

To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward

until it latches.

To cancel the safety lock:

After closing the tailgate, pull it back to be

sure it is latched securely.

1. Unlock the door and open it from the

outside.

Some tailgates have an electric latch. If the

battery is disconnected or has low voltage,

the tailgate will not open. The tailgate will

resume operation when the battery is

reconnected or recharged.

2. Move the lever up to unlock. Do the

same for the other door.

Doors

The safety lock is on the inside edge of the

rear doors. To use the safety lock:

Tailgate

Power Release Tailgate

1. Move the lever down to the lock

position.

Manual Tailgate

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2. Close the door.

Make sure there is no one in the way of

the power tailgate as it is opening and

closing, and keep hands away from the

tailgate hinges when in use. You or

others could be injured if caught in the

path of the power tailgate or tailgate

hinges.

Warning

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3. Do the same for the other rear door.

It is extremely dangerous to ride on the

tailgate, even when the vehicle is

To open a rear door when the safety lock

is on:

operated at low speeds. People riding on

the tailgate can easily lose their balance

and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers.

Falling from a moving vehicle may result

in serious injuries or death. Do not allow

people to ride on the tailgate. Be sure

everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

1. Unlock the door by activating the inside

handle, by pressing the power door

unlock switch, or by using the

remote key.

2. Open the door from the outside.

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Caution

assistance is required. If equipped with

Keyless Access, a locked tailgate can be

opened if the remote key is within

1 m (3 ft).

To avoid damage to the tailgate, make

sure the area behind the tailgate is clear

before opening it.

To close the tailgate, firmly push it upward

until it latches. Pull it back to be sure it is

latched securely.

In the case of a dead battery, the tailgate

can be opened manually. Contact your

dealer or Roadside Assistance.

Power Tailgate

If equipped, to lock or unlock the tailgate,

use the remote key or the key. See Remote

Key Operation 0 12.

Warning

{

Make sure there is no one in the way of

the power tailgate as it is opening and

closing, and keep hands away from the

tailgate hinges when in use. You or

others could be injured if caught in the

path of the power tailgate or tailgate

hinges.

The vehicle must be in P (Park).

To open the tailgate:

.

Press 5 on the center stack.

.

Press x twice quickly on the remote

key until the tailgate moves.

Caution

To avoid damage to the tailgate, make

sure the area behind the tailgate is clear

before opening it.

If equipped with a power open/close

tailgate, the tailgate can be opened or

closed in several ways. To open the tailgate,

do one of the following:

.

Press the touch pad on the tailgate

handle after unlocking all doors. Use the

top of the tailgate to pull against if

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.

Press the touch pad on the tailgate

handle.

.

Press x twice quickly on the remote

key until the tailgate moves. See Remote

Key Operation 0 12. If equipped with

Keyless Access, a locked tailgate can be

opened if the remote key is within

1 m (3 ft).

A chime sounds and the taillamps flash

during the closing operation. If the warning

chime is not functioning, the tailgate will

not power close. Power opening is still

enabled. See your dealer for service.

The power tailgate may be temporarily

disabled after repeated power cycling over a

short period of time. If this occurs, the

tailgate can still be operated manually.

The vehicle must be in P (Park) to operate

the power tailgate. If the vehicle is shifted

out of P (Park) while the power function is

in progress, the tailgate will continue to

completion. If the vehicle is accelerated

while the tailgate is still closing, the tailgate

may stop and reverse direction. Make sure

the tailgate is closed and latched before

driving.

.

Press the touch pad on the tailgate

handle after unlocking all doors.

To close the tailgate, do one of the

following:

.

Press x on the remote key once, then

^{quickly press and hold}x until the

.

Press 5 on the center stack.

^{tailgate completely closes. If}x is

released prior to it being fully closed, the

tailgate will reopen.

.

Press and hold 5 on the center stack

until the tailgate is fully closed. If 5

is released prior to the tailgate being

fully closed, it will reopen. A chime will

sound when the tailgate is fully closed.

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Lift-to-Close Operation

If the tailgate encounters multiple obstacles,

the power function will deactivate. After

removing the obstructions, manually close

the tailgate to resume normal power

operation.

Caution

To avoid damage to the tailgate, make

sure the area behind the tailgate is clear

before opening it.

Manual Operation

Caution

The tailgate can be manually closed from

the full-open position when the tailgate is

lifted in a continuous motion. If the tailgate

motion is stopped between the full-open

and half-closed positions, the lift-to-close

feature can engage and power close the

tailgate. If the touch pad is pressed during

power operation, the tailgate will stop and

allow manual operation. The tailgate must

be held after stopping, or it will continue

to open.

To avoid damage to the tailgate, check

the top surface of the bumper, as well as

any spaces between the tailgate,

additional tailgate hinges, and the body

of the vehicle before using the tailgate.

Debris or objects can become pinched as

the tailgate is operated and damage the

system.

To close the tailgate using the lift-to-close

feature, lift the tailgate from the full-open

position to at least 10 cm (4 in) and hold it

momentarily. Then, the tailgate will start

closing automatically. If the tailgate is lifted

more than halfway between open and close,

then it will not close automatically.

If equipped with this feature, the vehicle

must be in P (Park).

MultiFlex Tailgate

Warning

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Obstacle Detection

Make sure there is no one in the way of

the power tailgate as it is opening and

closing, and keep hands away from the

tailgate hinges when in use. You or

others could be injured if caught in the

path of the power tailgate or tailgate

hinges.

If the tailgate encounters an obstacle during

a power open cycle, it will stop on the

obstacle. After removing the obstruction, the

tailgate can be allowed to open. If the

tailgate encounters an obstacle during the

closing cycle, it will stop and reverse to

full open.

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.

Press x twice quickly on the remote

key until the tailgate moves. See Remote

Key Operation 0 12. If equipped with

Keyless Access, the tailgate can be

opened if the remote key is within

1 m (3 ft).

Switches in the inner tailgate prevent the

primary tailgate from being opened when

the inner tailgate is not fully closed.

To open the inner tailgate, press the upper

touch pad on the tailgate handle after

unlocking all doors. Pull the top of the

tailgate to open.

To open the primary tailgate:

.

Press 5 on the center stack.

Press the lower touch pad on the tailgate

handle after unlocking all doors. Use the

top of the tailgate to pull against if

assistance is required.

To close the primary tailgate, firmly push it

upward until it latches. Pull it back to be

sure it is latched securely.

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Caution

can still be operated like a traditional

tailgate, but the inner gate will not be able

to be opened alone.

MultiFlex Inner Tailgate Enable/Disable

Do not open the inner tailgate with the

primary tailgate open if there is a hitch

ball or trailer attached. This may damage

the tailgate.

To enable the inner tailgate function, hold

the upper touchpad on the handle for

3 seconds until the tail lamps flash. The

inner tailgate can now be opened separately

from the outer tailgate.

To close the inner tailgate with the primary

tailgate closed, firmly push or pull it upward

until it latches. Pull it back to be sure it is

latched securely.

Tailgate Step

Warning

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To close the inner tailgate with the primary

tailgate open:

To avoid personal injury, keep hands

away from the hinges when operating

the tailgate step.

.

Hold the primary tailgate and firmly close

the inner tailgate.

The MultiFlex inner tailgate may be

equipped with an enable/disable feature to

prevent the inner tailgate from being

opened when a hitch or other equipment is

installed that could damage the inner

tailgate.

.

Raise the inner tailgate so it meets the

primary tailgate and close together at the

same time.

With the primary and inner tailgates open,

the tailgate step can be lowered to access

the pickup bed.

When using the tailgate step as a load stop,

the load must be secured as the load could

shift. See Cargo Tie-Downs 0 96.

Using the Step

To disable the inner tailgate from opening:

ensure that the remote key is within

1 meter (3 ft) of the rear bumper and then

hold the upper touchpad on the tailgate

handle for three seconds. The tail lamps will

flash to alert you that the inner gate has

been disabled. The inner and outer tailgate

Caution

When using the tailgate as a step, the

load rating is 170 kg (375 lb), which

includes a person and cargo. Overloading

the tailgate step can cause damage to

the tailgate system.

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The assist handle helps with entering the

pickup box. To use:

1. Lift up on the handle until it locks in the

open position.

2. To return the assist handle, pull the

release lever toward the ball end of the

handle and push the handle back to the

closed position.

Applying Loads to Tailgates

Caution

Do not put ramp loads on the inner

tailgate alone. Damage to the inner

tailgate may occur.

.

To lower the tailgate step, press the

button at the center of the step. Make

sure it lowers to the fully open position.

To close the tailgate step, lift it firmly.

Make sure that both side latches are

engaged.

Do not place a load on top of the step when

using it as a load stop.

Using the Assist Handle

Preferred Method

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Transporting Items That Can

Catch Fire

Power Assist Steps

Warning

{

Warning

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To avoid personal injury or property

damage, before entering or exiting the

vehicle, be sure the power assist step is

fully extended. Do not step on the power

assist step while it is moving. Never place

hands or other body parts between the

extended power assist step and the

vehicle.

To avoid personal injury and/or vehicle

damage when transporting items that

can catch fire, such as leaves, mulch, hay,

or cardboard, in the truck bed:

.

Make sure items are securely

contained inside the truck bed. Never

allow them to hang over the sides or

fall in between the truck bed and

the cab.

Alternate Method

If equipped, the power assist steps, when

enabled, will extend when the door is

opened. They will retract three seconds after

the door is closed or immediately if the

vehicle starts moving.

When applying any load to the tailgate,

distribute the weight evenly across the

width of the tailgate. This applies to all

tailgate types.

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Never place items between the cab

and the truck bed. They could touch

hot exhaust parts and ignite.

.

Use a load-distributing member (1).

Secure the ramp to the bumper (2).

Keep hands, children, pets, objects, and

clothing clear of the power assist steps

when in motion.

.

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Keep cigarettes, sparks, and other ignition

sources away from the area between the

bed of the truck and cab. They could fall

onto the fuel system below and start a

fire. You or others could be injured and/

or the vehicle damaged.

The steps will reverse direction if there is an

obstruction. If possible, carefully remove the

obstruction, then open and close the door

on the same side to complete the motion.

If the obstruction is not cleared, the assist

steps remain extended.

Slight movement of the steps while

extended is normal.

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Kick Switch

Cleaning

Off : Alarm system is disarmed.

The power assist steps can be extended or

retracted for cleaning. To view available

settings from the infotainment screen, touch

Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock,

Start.

On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the

delay to arm the system.

Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured. A door or

the hood is open.

Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed.

Vehicle Security

This vehicle has theft-deterrent features;

however, they do not make the vehicle

impossible to steal.

Arming the Alarm System

1. Turn off the vehicle.

2. Lock the vehicle in one of two ways:

.

Use the remote key.

.

With a door open, press Q on the

interior of the door.

Vehicle Alarm System

1. Place the vehicle in P (Park) and unlock

the doors.

3. After 30 seconds, the alarm system will

arm and the indicator light will begin to

slowly flash. Pressing Q on the remote

key a second time will bypass the

30-second delay and immediately arm

the alarm system.

2. Kick the switch to extend the power

assist step to the tire. A Driver

Information Center (DIC) message

displays.

3. Kick the switch again to return to normal

operation.

The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the

doors are locked with the key.

Enable/Disable

The power assist steps can be enabled or

disabled. To view available settings from the

infotainment screen, touch Settings >

Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.

If the driver door is opened without first

unlocking with the remote key, the horn will

chirp and the lights will flash to indicate

pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started,

The indicator light, on the instrument panel

near the windshield, indicates the status of

the system.

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pedal is pressed and the vehicle is started.

No message will display during a remote

start.

How to Detect a Tamper Condition

or the door is not unlocked by pressing K

on the remote key during the 10-second

pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated.

If K is pressed on the remote key and the

horn chirps three times, an alarm occurred

previously while the alarm system was

armed.

.

A message that the steering wheel must

be turned and the vehicle must be started

again indicates that the column lock

mechanism is bound, the column locking

device was unable to unlock the steering

column, and the vehicle did not start.

If this happens, immediately turn the

steering wheel from side to side to

unbind the column lock. If this does not

unlock the steering column, turn the

vehicle off and open the driver door to

reset the system. Then turn the vehicle

on and immediately turn the steering

wheel side to side for about 15 seconds.

In some cases, it may take significant

force to unbind the column.

The alarm will also be activated if a

passenger door or the hood is opened

without first disarming the system. When

the alarm is activated, the turn signals flash

and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds.

The alarm system will then re-arm to

monitor for the next unauthorized event.

If the alarm has been activated, a message

will appear on the DIC.

Steering Column Lock

If equipped, the steering column lock is a

theft-deterrent device. This feature locks the

steering column when the vehicle is turned

off and the driver door is opened, or when

the driver door is opened and then the

vehicle is turned off. The steering column

unlocks when the vehicle is turned on.

Disarming the Alarm System

To disarm the alarm system or turn off the

alarm if it has been activated:

.

Press K on the remote key.

Start the vehicle.

To avoid setting off the alarm by mistake:

The Driver Information Center (DIC) may

display one of these messages:

.

Lock the vehicle after all occupants have

To keep the steering column from binding,

straighten the front wheels before turning

off the vehicle.

exited.

.

A message to service the steering column

lock indicates that an issue has been

detected with the column lock feature

and the vehicle should be serviced.

.

Always unlock a door with the

remote key.

Unlocking the driver door with the key

will not disarm the system or turn off the

alarm.

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement 0 438.

.

A message that the steering column is

locked indicates that the engine is

running, but the steering column is still

locked. It is normal for the column to be

locked during a remote start, but the

column should unlock after the brake

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When trying to start the vehicle, the

security light may come on briefly when the

ignition is turned on. If the engine does not

start and the security light stays on, there is

a problem with the system. Turn the

ignition off and try again.

Do not leave the remote key or device that

disarms or deactivates the vehicle theft

system in the vehicle.

Immobilizer Operation

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

If the vehicle will not change ignition modes

(accessory mode, on, off), and the remote

key appears to be undamaged, try another

remote key. Or, you may try placing the

remote key in the remote key pocket

located in the center console. See Remote

Key Operation 0 12.

This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent

system.

Warning

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A convex mirror can make things, like

other vehicles, look farther away than

they really are. If you cut too sharply

into the right lane, you could hit a

vehicle on the right. Check the inside

mirror or glance over your shoulder

before changing lanes.

The system does not have to be manually

armed or disarmed.

The vehicle is automatically immobilized

when the vehicle is turned off.

If the ignition mode will not change with

the other remote key or with the remote

key in the remote key pocket, your vehicle

needs service. If the ignition does change

modes, the first remote key may be faulty.

See your dealer who can service the

The system is automatically disarmed when

the ignition is turned from off to on.

The security light, in the instrument cluster,

comes on if there is a problem with arming

or disarming the theft-deterrent system.

Standard Mirrors

If equipped, the passenger side mirror is

convex shaped. A convex mirror surface is

curved so more can be seen from the

driver seat.

theft-deterrent system and have a new

remote key programmed to the vehicle.

The system has one or more remote keys

matched to an immobilizer control unit in

your vehicle. Only a correctly matched

remote key will start the vehicle. If the

remote key is ever damaged, you may not

be able to start your vehicle.

It is possible for the immobilizer system to

learn new or replacement remote keys. Up

to eight remote keys can be programmed

for the vehicle. To program additional

remote keys, see "Programming Remote

Keys to the Vehicle" under Remote Key

Operation 0 12.

Trailer-Tow Mirrors

The upper portion of both the driver and

passenger mirrors is flat.

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The lower portion of both the driver and

passenger mirrors is convex. A convex mirror

surface is curved so more can be seen from

the driver seat. The lower portion is

adjusted manually.

Extending Mirrors

Trailer tow mirrors can extend out for better

visibility when towing a trailer.

Manual Mirrors

If equipped, adjust manual mirrors by

moving the mirror up and down or left to

right to see a little of the side of the vehicle

and to have a clear view behind the vehicle.

Using hood-mounted air deflectors and

add-on convex mirror attachments could

decrease mirror performance.

To return the mirror to its original position,

reverse the motion.

Auxiliary Cargo Mirror Lamps

Trailer-Tow Mirrors

If equipped, cargo mirror lamps face

rearward to provide more light on the sides

of the vehicle, if needed. See Exterior Cargo

Lamps 0 144.

If equipped, grasp the mirror housing firmly

and pull back in one motion, arching slightly

toward the rear of the vehicle.

Advanced Trailering Vision System Side

Cameras

If equipped, the Advanced Trailering Vision

System side cameras are on the bottom of

the outside mirrors. See “Surround Vision

(360 Degrees)” under Assistance Systems for

Parking or Backing 0 274.

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Folding Mirrors

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Turn Signal Indicator

Power Mirrors

If equipped, the mirror has turn signal

indicator lights, which flash in the direction

of the turn or lane change.

Manual Folding Mirrors

If equipped, push the mirror toward the

vehicle to fold. Push the mirror outward to

return to its original position.

Task Lighting

If equipped, task lighting projects light from

the outside mirrors to the sides of the

vehicle. See Task Lighting 0 143.

Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent

damage when going through an automatic

car wash.

Puddle Lamps

Power Folding Mirrors

If equipped, puddle lamps project light from

the bottom of the mirror to the area of

ground below the driver and passenger

doors. See Entry Lighting 0 146 and

Exit Lighting 0 146.

To adjust each mirror:

1. Press j or | to select the driver or

passenger side mirror. The indicator light

will illuminate.

Memory Mirrors

The vehicle may have memory mirrors. See

Memory Seats 0 47.

2. Press the arrows on the control pad to

move the mirror in the desired direction.

Lane Change Alert (LCA)

3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little

of the vehicle and the area behind it can

be seen.

The vehicle may have LCA. See Lane Change

Alert (LCA) 0 290.

If equipped, press g to power fold the

mirrors. Press again to unfold.

4. Press j or | again to deselect the

mirror.

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Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors

Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror

Heated Mirrors

Reset the power folding mirrors if:

1 REAR : If equipped, the rear window

defogger also heats the outside mirrors.

.

The mirrors are accidentally obstructed

while folding.

The mirrors are accidentally manually

folded/unfolded.

The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded

position.

The mirrors vibrate at normal driving

speeds.

W : If equipped, press to turn the heated

outside mirrors on or off.

See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate

Control Systems 0 185 or

Dual Automatic Climate Control System

0 187.

Fold and unfold the mirrors one time using

the mirror controls to reset them to their

normal position. A noise may be heard

during the resetting of the power folding

mirrors. This sound is normal after a manual

folding operation.

Automatic Dimming Mirror

If equipped, the driver outside mirror

automatically adjusts for the glare of the

headlamps from behind. This feature comes

on when the vehicle is started.

Blind Spot Mirrors

Remote Mirror Folding

If equipped, there is a small convex mirror

built into the upper and outer corner of the

driver outside mirror. It can show objects

that may be in the vehicle's blind zone.

If equipped, press and hold Q on the

remote key for approximately one second to

remotely fold the exterior mirrors. Press and

hold K on the remote key for

approximately one second to unfold. See

Remote Key Operation 0 12.

Actual Mirror View

This feature can be turned on or off. To

view available settings from the

infotainment screen, touch Settings >

Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.

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Manual Rearview Mirror

If equipped, push the tab forward for

daytime use and pull it rearward for

nighttime use to avoid glare from the

headlamps from behind.

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1. When the approaching vehicle is a long

distance away, the image in the main

mirror is small and near the inboard

edge of the mirror.

Reverse Tilt Mirrors

If equipped with reverse tilt mirrors and

memory seats, the passenger and/or driver

mirror tilts to a preselected position when

the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This allows the

curb to be seen when parallel parking.

2. As the vehicle gets closer, the image in

the main mirror gets larger and moves

outboard.

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror

If equipped, the mirror will automatically

reduce the glare of the headlamps from

behind. The dimming feature comes on each

time the vehicle is started.

The mirror(s) may move from their tilted

position when:

3. As the vehicle enters the blind zone, the

image transitions from the main mirror

to the blind spot mirror.

.

The vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse),

or remains in R (Reverse) for about

30 seconds.

4. When the vehicle is in the blind zone,

the image only appears in the blind spot

mirror.

.

The vehicle is turned off.

The vehicle is driven in R (Reverse) above

a set speed.

Rear Camera Mirror

If equipped, this automatic dimming mirror

provides a wide angle camera view of the

area behind the vehicle.

Using the Outside Mirror with the Blind

Spot Mirror

1. Set the main mirror so that the side of

the vehicle can just be seen and the

blind spot mirror has an

To view available settings from the

infotainment screen, touch Settings >

Vehicle > Comfort and Convenience.

unobstructed view.

Interior Mirrors

2. When checking for traffic or before

changing a lane, look at the main driver/

passenger side mirror to observe traffic

in the adjacent lane, behind your vehicle.

Check the blind spot mirror for a vehicle

in the blind zone. Then, glance over your

shoulder to double check before moving

slowly into the adjacent lane.

Interior Rearview Mirrors

Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view

of the area behind your vehicle.

Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the

mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with

water.

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The adjustment options are:

Pull the tab to turn on the display. Push the

tab to turn it off. When off the mirror is

automatic dimming. Adjust the mirror for a

clear view of the area behind the vehicle

while the display is off.

Press V to scroll through the adjustment

options.

.

Brightness

Press t and u to adjust the settings using

the indicators on the mirror. The indicators

will remain visible for five seconds after the

last button activation, and the settings will

remain saved.

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See your dealer for service if a blue screen

and 3 are displayed in the mirror, and

the display shuts off. Also, push the tab as

indicated to return to the automatic

dimming mode.

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The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has a

limited view. Portions of the road,

vehicles, and other objects may not be

seen. Do not drive or park the vehicle

using only this camera. Objects may

appear closer than they are. Check the

outside mirrors or glance over your

shoulder when making lane changes or

merging. Failure to use proper care may

result in injury, death, or vehicle damage.

The Rear Camera Mirror may not work

properly or display a clear image if:

.

There is glare from the sun or headlamps.

This may obstruct objects from view.

If needed, push the tab to turn off the

display.

.

Dirt, snow, or other debris blocks the

camera lens. Clean the lens with a soft

damp cloth.

The camera’s mounting on the vehicle has

been damaged, and/or the position or the

mounting angle of the camera has

changed.

.

Tilt

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Warning (Continued)

children in the rear seat, use the window

lockout switch to prevent operation of

the windows. See Keys 0 11.

The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to

improve fuel economy performance. This

may result in a pulsing sound when either

rear window is down and the front windows

are up. To reduce the sound, open either a

front window or the sunroof, if equipped.

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Warning

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Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a

pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the

windows closed in warm or hot weather.

They can be overcome by the extreme

heat and suffer permanent injuries or

even death from heat stroke.

The power windows work when the ignition

is on, in accessory mode, or when Retained

Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See

Power Windows

Warning

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Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 216.

Children could be seriously injured or

killed if caught in the path of a closing

window. Never leave the remote key in a

vehicle with children. When there are

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Using the window switch, press to open or

pull to close the window.

The windows may be temporarily disabled if

they are used repeatedly within a

short time.

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If equipped, pull the window switch up fully

and quickly release to express close the

window.

Window Lockout

Automatic Reversal System Override

Warning

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Briefly press or pull the window switch in

the same direction to stop that window’s

express movement.

If automatic reversal system override is

active, the window will not reverse

automatically. You or others could be

injured and the window could be

Express Window Down

damaged. Before using automatic reversal

system override, make sure that all

people and obstructions are clear of the

window path.

L: If equipped, this button will be on the

center stack.

Press and hold L to open all windows.

Release L to stop all movement.

When the engine is on, override the

automatic reversal system by pulling and

holding the window switch if conditions

prevent it from closing.

Use the power window switches to close

each window.

With Power Folding Mirrors, Without Similar

This feature stops the rear door passenger

window switches from working except from

the driver position.

Window Automatic Reversal System

Programming the Power Windows

The express-close feature will reverse

window movement if it comes in contact

with an object. Extreme cold or ice could

cause the window to auto-reverse. The

window will operate normally after the

object or condition is removed.

Programming may be necessary if the

vehicle battery has been disconnected or

discharged. If the window is unable to

express-up, program each express-close

window:

^Press2 to engage the rear window

lockout feature. The indicator light is on

when engaged.

^Press2 again to disengage.

1. Close all doors.

Windows Express Movement

2. Turn the ignition on or to

accessory mode.

All windows can be opened without holding

the window switch. Press the switch down

fully and quickly release to express open the

window.

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3. Partially open the window to be

programmed. Then close it and continue

to pull the switch briefly after the

window has fully closed.

Rear Windows

Sun Visors

Power Sliding Rear Window

4. Open the window and continue to press

the switch briefly after the window has

fully opened.

Remote Window Operation

If equipped, this feature allows the windows

to be opened remotely. If enabled in vehicle

settings, double press and hold K on the

remote key. To view available settings from

the infotainment screen, touch Settings >

Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, Start.

Pull the sun visor down to block glare.

If equipped, detach the sun visor from the

center mount to pivot to the side window

or to extend along the rod.

If equipped, there is a lighted mirror on the

sun visor. Lift the cover to open.

If equipped, the power sliding rear window

works when the ignition has been turned on

or to accessory mode, or Retained Accessory

Power (RAP) must be active. See Retained

Accessory Power (RAP) 0 216.

.

Press the switch to open the window.

Pull the switch to close the window.

.

The power sliding rear window cannot be

operated manually.

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express-close the sunroof, fully press and

^releaseK (1). Press and release K (1)

again to stop the movement.

If an object is in the path while

express-closing, the reversal system will

detect an object, stop, and open the sunroof

slightly.

Roof

Sunroof

Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To open the

^{sunroof, press and hold}I (1). Release I (1)

^{to stop the movement. Press and hold}K

If frost or other conditions prevent closing,

override the feature by closing the sunroof

in manual mode. To stop movement, release

K (1).

(1) to close the sunroof. Release K (1) to

stop the movement.

Tilt Switch

^{Vent : From the closed position, press}J (2)

^{to vent the sunroof. Press}K (2) to close

the vent.

When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector

will automatically raise. The air deflector will

retract when the sunroof is closed.

1. SLIDE Switch

2. TILT Switch

The sunroof also has a sunshade, which can

be pulled forward to block sun rays. The

sunshade must be opened and closed

manually.

Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof

seal or in the track. This could cause an

issue with sunroof operation or noise.

It could also plug the water drainage

system. Periodically open the sunroof and

remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe

the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using

a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not

remove grease from the sunroof tracks.

If equipped, the sunroof operates when the

ignition is on or in accessory mode, or when

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.

See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 216.

Automatic Reversal System

Slide Switch

The sunroof has an automatic reversal

system that is only active when the sunroof

is operated in express-close mode.

Express-Open/Express-Close : To

express-open the sunroof, fully press

^{and release}I (1). Press and release I (1)

again to stop the movement. To

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