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3. Press and hold the window switch until

POWER WINDOWS

you fully open the door window.

4. Release the window switch.

WARNING: Do not leave children

unattended in your vehicle and do not

let them play with the power windows.

Failure to follow this instruction could

result in personal injury.

5. Lift and hold the window switch until

you fully close the window.

6. Test for correct window operation by

carrying out the one-touch down and

one-touch up features.

WARNING: When closing the

power windows, verify they are free of

obstruction and make sure that children

and pets are not in the proximity of the

window openings.

Bounce-Back

The window stops when closing. It reverses

some distance if there is an obstacle in the

way.

Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature

Press the control to open the

window. Lift the control to close

the window.

WARNING: If you override

bounce-back, the window does not

reverse if it detects an obstacle. Take

care when closing the windows to avoid

personal injury or damage to your

vehicle.

Note: If you hear a pulsing noise when just

one of the windows is open. Lower the

opposite window slightly to reduce this

noise.

One-Touch Down

The window stops if you release the switch

before the window fully closes. Pull up the

window switch and hold within a few

seconds of the window reaching the

bounce-back position. The window travels

up with no bounce-back protection.

Note: One-touch down applies to the front

windows only.

Fully press the switch and release it. Press

again or lift it to stop the window.

One-Touch Up

Window Lock

Note: One-touch up applies to the front

windows only.

Fully lift the switch and release it. Press or

lift it again to stop the window.

Resetting One-Touch Up

Start the engine.

1. Lift and hold the window switch until

you fully close the door window.

Continue to hold the switch for a few

seconds after you close the window.

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2. Release the window switch.

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Press the control to lock or unlock the rear

window controls. It illuminates when you

lock the rear window controls.

Accessory Delay

You can use the window switches for

several minutes after you switch the

ignition off or until you open either front

door.

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GLOBAL OPENING

You can use the remote control to open

A

B

C

D

E

Power-folding mirror control.

Window lockout.

Adjustment control.

Right-hand mirror.

the windows with the ignition off.

Note: You can enable or disable this feature

in the information display, or see an

authorized dealer. See General

Information (page 117).

Left-hand mirror.

Note: To operate this feature, accessory

delay must not be active.

To adjust your mirrors, switch your vehicle

on with the ignition in accessory mode or

the engine running and then:

Remote Control Front Windows

After you unlock your vehicle with the

remote control, you can open the windows

for a short period of time. Press and hold

the remote control unlock button to open

the windows. Release the button once

movement starts. Press the lock or unlock

button to stop movement.

1. Select the mirror you want to adjust.

The control light turns on.

2. Use the adjustment control to adjust

the position of the mirror.

3. Press the mirror control again. The

control light turns off.

Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors

EXTERIOR MIRRORS -

EXCLUDING: ST

Power Exterior Mirrors

Push the mirror toward the door window

glass. Make sure that you fully engage the

mirror in its support when returning it to its

original position.

Auto-Folding Mirrors ^{(If Equipped)}

WARNING: Do not adjust the

The exterior mirrors fold in toward the

glass after you place the transmission into

park (P), turn off the vehicle and lock the

vehicle. The exterior mirrors unfold and

return to their driving position after you

unlock the vehicle.

mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This

could result in the loss of control of your

vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

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You can switch this feature on and off

Auto-dimming Feature (If Equipped)

through the information display. See

The driver exterior mirror dims when the

General Information (page 117).

interior auto-dimming mirror turns on.

You can fold the mirrors on demand by

pressing the power-folding mirror control

on the door. The control lights and the

mirrors fold in toward the glass. Press the

control again to unfold the mirrors. The

control light turns off.

Note: If you use the power-folding control

to fold the mirrors on demand with the auto

fold feature on, you must use the control

again to unfold them.

Direction Indicator Mirrors (IfEquipped)

When the vehicle is running, the

forward-facing portion of the appropriate

mirror housing blinks when you switch on

the direction indicator.

Puddle Lamps^{(If Equipped)}

The lamps on the bottom part of the mirror

housing light when you use your

transmitter to unlock the doors or when

you open a door.

Loose Mirror

If you manually fold your power-folding

mirrors, they may not work properly even

after you re-position them. You need to

reset them if:

360-Degree Camera^{(If Equipped)}

See 360 Degree Camera (page 241).

Blind Spot Information System

•

The mirrors vibrate when you drive.

The mirrors feel loose.

The mirrors do not stay in the folded or

See Blind Spot Information System

unfolded position.

(page 264).

•

One of the mirrors is not in its normal

driving position.

EXTERIOR MIRRORS - ST

Power Exterior Mirrors

To reset the power-fold feature, use the

power-folding mirror control to fold and

unfold the mirrors. You may hear a loud

noise as you reset the power-folding

mirrors. This sound is normal. Repeat this

process as needed each time you manually

fold the mirrors.

WARNING: Do not adjust the

mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This

could result in the loss of control of your

vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

Heated Exterior Mirrors ^{(If Equipped)}

See Heated Exterior Mirrors (page 144).

Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)

You can save and recall the mirror

positions through the memory function.

See Memory Function (page 152).

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Auto-Folding Mirrors

The exterior mirrors automatically fold in

toward the glass after you place the

transmission into park (P), turn off the

vehicle, open and close the driver's side

door and lock the vehicle. The exterior

mirrors automatically unfold and return to

their driving position after you unlock the

vehicle and open and close the driver's side

door.

You can switch this feature on and off

through the information display. See

General Information (page 117).

You can fold the mirrors on demand by

pressing the power-folding mirror control

on the door. The control lights and the

mirrors fold in toward the glass. Press the

control again to unfold the mirrors. The

control light turns off.

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A

B

C

D

E

Power-folding mirror control.

Window lockout.

Adjustment control.

Right-hand mirror.

Left-hand mirror.

Note: If you use the power-folding control

to fold the mirrors on demand with the auto

fold feature on, you must use the control

again to unfold them.

To adjust your mirrors, switch your vehicle

on - with the ignition in accessory mode or

the engine running and then:

1. Select the mirror you want to adjust.

The control lights.

Loose Mirror

2. Use the adjustment control to adjust

the position of the mirror.

If you manually fold your power-folding

mirrors, they may not work properly even

after you re-position them. You need to

reset them if:

3. Press the mirror control again. The

control light turns off.

•

The mirrors vibrate when you drive.

The mirrors feel loose.

Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors

Push the mirror toward the door window

glass. Make sure that you fully engage the

mirror in its support when returning it to its

original position.

The mirrors do not stay in the folded or

unfolded position.

•

One of the mirrors is not in its normal

driving position.

To reset the power-fold feature, use the

power-folding mirror control to fold and

unfold the mirrors. You may hear a loud

noise as you reset the power-folding

mirrors. This sound is normal. Repeat this

process as needed each time you manually

fold the mirrors.

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You can adjust the interior mirror to your

Heated Exterior Mirrors

See Heated Exterior Mirrors (page 144).

preference. Some mirrors also have a

second pivot point. This lets you move the

mirror head up or down and from side to

side.

Memory Mirrors

You can save and recall the mirror

positions through the memory function.

See Memory Function (page 152).

Manual Dimming Mirror

Pull the tab below the mirror toward you

to reduce the effect of bright light from

behind.

Auto-dimming Feature

The driver exterior mirror dims when the

Automatic Dimming Mirror(IfEquipped)

interior auto-dimming mirror turns on.

Note: Do not block the sensors on the front

and back of the mirror. A rear center

passenger or raised rear center head

restraint may also block light from reaching

the sensor.

The mirror dims to reduce the effect of

bright light from behind. It returns to

normal when the bright light from behind

is no longer present or if you shift into

reverse (R).

Direction Indicator Mirrors

When the vehicle is running, the

forward-facing portion of the appropriate

mirror housing blinks when you switch on

the direction indicator.

Puddle Lamps

The lamps on the bottom part of the mirror

housing light when you use your

transmitter to unlock the doors or when

you open a door.

SUN VISORS

Blind Spot Information System

See Blind Spot Information System

(page 264).

INTERIOR MIRROR

WARNING: Do not adjust the

mirrors when your vehicle is moving. This

could result in the loss of control of your

vehicle, serious personal injury or death.

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Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or

glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other

petroleum-based cleaning products.

Rotate the sun visor toward the side

window and extend it rearward for extra

shade.

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Illuminated Vanity Mirror

OpeningandClosingtheMoonroof

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Lift the cover to switch the lamp on.

A

B

Moonroof open. Press and

release to open the moonroof.

MOONROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

Moonroof vent or close. Press

and release to vent or close the

moonroof.

WARNING: Do not leave children

unattended in your vehicle and do not

let them play with the moonroof. Failure

to follow this instruction could result in

personal injury.

C

Sunshade open. Press and

release to open the sunshade.

The sunshade opens with the

moonroof. You can also

manually open the sunshade

with the moonroof closed.

WARNING: When closing the

moonroof, verify that it is free of

obstruction and make sure that children

and pets are not in the proximity of the

roof opening.

D

Sunshade close. Press and

release to close the sunshade.

Note: The sunshade stops short of the

fully open position for the comfort of rear

passengers. To fully open the sunshade,

press the control again.

Note: When closing, the sunshade stops

at the first panel for the dual panel

moonroof. Press and release again to

continue to fully close the sunshade.

The moonroof controls are on the

overhead console and have a one-touch

open and close feature. To stop it during

one-touch operation, press the control a

second time.

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Rear SunShade Opening and

Closing (If Equipped)

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A

B

Sunshade close. Press and

release to close the sunshade.

Sunshade open. Press and

release to open the sunshade.

The sunshade opens with the

moonroof. You can also

manually open the sunshade

with the moonroof closed.

Note: The rear sunshade open and close

controls can be on the rear console or fold

down armrest bezel.

Note: The sunshade stops short of its fully

opened position for the comfort of rear

passengers. To fully open the sunshade,

press the control again.

Bounce-Back

The moonroof reverses some distance if it

detects an obstacle when closing.

To override this feature, press and hold the

moonroof close control within two seconds

after the roof comes to a stop following a

bounce-back reversal.

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