Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle.
Press 
to unlock the driver door. Press again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors.
Press 
to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
Press and hold 
for approximately one second to open the trunk.
Press 
and release to locate the vehicle.
Press and hold for more than two seconds to sound the panic alarm.
Press again to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation.
Remote Vehicle Start
With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press .
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold 
until the turn signal lamps flash.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running.
The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
• Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold until the parking lamps turn off.
• Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
• Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start.
Door Locks
Manual Locks
From the outside, unlock the door using either the key or the RKE transmitter.
From the inside, use the power door lock switches or manual lock knobs located at the top of the door panel near the window.
Power Door Locks
On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are located on the front doors.
(Unlock): Press to unlock the doors.
(Lock): Remove the key from the ignition and press to lock the doors.
For more information, see:
• Door Locks.
• Power Door Locks.
• Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation.
Trunk Release
In addition to the trunk release button on the RKE transmitter, there is a remote release button located on the instrument panel.
See Trunk.
Windows
On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window.
Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it.
For more information, see Power Windows.
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
1. Lift the bar under the seat to unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.
Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place.
See Manual Seats.
Power Seats
Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control forward or rearward Raise or lower the seat by moving the control up or down.
See Power Seats.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control forward or rearward.
See Reclining Seatbacks.
Power Lumbar
On vehicles equipped with either a two-way or four-way lumbar, the control is located on the outboard side of the seats.
For a detailed operation description see Power Lumbar .
Heated Seats
On vehicles with heated seats, the controls are located on the front doors and the ignition must be on to use the feature.
: Press to heat the seat and seatback.
: Press to heat the seatback.
For more information see Heated Seats.
Heated and Ventilated Seats
On vehicles with heated and ventilated seats, the controls are located on the front doors and the ignition must be on to use the feature.
: Press to heat the seat and seatback.
: Press to heat the seatback.
: Press to ventilate the seat and seatback.
For more information see Heated and Ventilated Seats .
Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
For more information see Head Restraints.
Safety Belt
Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.
• Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone.
• How to Wear Safety Belts Properly.
• Lap-Shoulder Belt.
• Lap Belt.
• Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) .
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags and roof-rail airbags are not affected by this.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Sensing System for important information.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door armrest.
1. Press the left or right side of the selector switch located beneath the control pad to choose the driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to move the mirror in the desired direction.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position.
Interior Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is started.
Press the 
button, located on the mirror, to turn the dimming feature and compass on or off.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
The lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
To adjust the lever:
1. Hold the wheel and pull the lever toward you.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down into a comfortable position.
3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
For vehicles with a power tilt control, it is located on the left hand side of the steering column.
To adjust the power tilt wheel:
• Push the control up or down to tilt the steering wheel up or down.
• Push the control forward or rearward to move the steering wheel toward the front or rear of the vehicle.
See Tilt Wheel or Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column (If Equipped).
Interior Lighting
Courtesy Lamps
When any door is opened, the interior lamps turn on to enter and exit the vehicle. Turn the instrument panel brightness control 
located on the left side of the steering wheel, completely clockwise to manually turn on these lamps.
Front Reading Lamps
The front reading lamps are located on the headliner.
Press the button near each lamp to turn them on or off.
For more information on interior lighting, see:
• Courtesy Lamps.
• Instrument Panel Brightness.
• Delayed Entry Lighting.
• Delayed Exit Lighting.
Exterior Lighting
The exterior lamp control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
: Turns off the exterior lamps.
AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps.
: Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior lamps.
: Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps.
: Press to turn on the fog lamps.
For more information, see:
• Exterior Lamps.
• Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
• Fog Lamps.
• Wiper Activated Headlamps.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
: Use for a single wiping cycle.
: Delays wiping cycle.
: Slow wipes.
: Fast wipes.
: Turns the wipers off.
: Press and release this paddle, located at the top of the turn signal/multifunction lever, to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
See Windshield Wipers and Windshield Washer.
Climate Controls
A. Fan Control
B. Temperature Control
C. Air Delivery Mode Control
D. Air Recirculation
E. Air Conditioning
F. Rear Window Defogger
This system allows the driver and passenger to control the temperature settings separately.
A. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
B. Fan Control
C. Display
D. Air Delivery Mode Control
E. Air Conditioning
F. Outside Air
G. Air Recirculation
H. PASS
I. Rear Window Defogger
See Climate Control System or Dual Automatic Climate Control System (If Equipped).
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