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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.

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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

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.

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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