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VEHICLE CONTROLS
Keyless Access System
When you carry the remote transmitter (for example, in a pocket or purse) and it
is outside the vehicle and within range (about 32 inches or 80 cm), you can lock or
unlock the doors and tailgate without handling the transmitter.
Unlocking/Locking the Doors
To unlock: Grab the driver's door handle when the
vehicle is off to unlock the driver's door. Grab the
front passenger's (or rear*) door handle to unlock
all doors and the tailgate.
To lock: Press the door lock button on any front
(or rear*) door handle when the vehicle is off. If the
remote transmitter is inside the vehicle, the doors
will not lock.
Walk Away Auto Lock
When you walk away from the vehicle while carrying the remote transmitter, the
doors and trunk can automatically lock if the following conditions are met:
• The remote transmitter is within a range of 6 feet (2 m).
• All doors and the hatch are closed.
• There is not an additional remote transmitter inside the vehicle.
Follow these steps (see diagram):
1. Exit the vehicle, close the door and stay near it.
Listen for a beep. The system is activated.
2. Walk at least 6 feet (2 m) away.
3. Listen for a beep and look for the lights to flash.
The doors lock.
To turn on this feature, follow the steps below:
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Select Vehicle Settings, then Keyless Access Setup, then Walk Away Auto Lock.
3. Select On.
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Door Lock Button
Tailgate Outer
Handle
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v
w
*Some models include rear door keyless access.
Unlocking the Tailgate
Press and hold the tailgate release button under
the tailgate handle to unlock and open the tailgate.
The vehicle can be on or off.
If there is not enough clearance for the tailgate
to fully open, press and hold the tailgate release
button until you hear two beeps. The tailgate
unlatches, and you can open it manually.
Power Tailgate Operation
Use these methods to operate the power tailgate.
Power Tailgate Release Button
The vehicle must be in Park (P).
Press and hold the power tailgate button on the
inside of the driver's door to open the tailgate.
Press it again at any time to close it.
Power Tailgate Button (exterior)
Automatic operation
Press the tailgate release button. You will hear one
beep, and the tailgate opens automatically.
Manual operation
Press and hold the tailgate release button until you
hear three beeps. The tailgate unlatches, and you
can open it manually.
Power Tailgate Close Button
Press the power tailgate close button to
automatically close the tailgate. Press it again at
any time to reverse the tailgate direction.
WARNING
Closing or opening the power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the
tailgate can cause serious injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before operating the tailgate.
VEHICLE CONTROLS
Tailgate Outer
Handle
Power tailgate button
Power tailgate
close button
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