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To change the ‘‘INTERIOR LIGHT
DIMMING TIME,’’ see page .
If you unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter, but do not open
anydoorswithin30seconds,the
doors automatically relock and the
security system sets. To change this
setting, refer to ‘‘SECURITY
RELOCK TIMER’’ on page .
Each remote transmitter also
activates the Driving Position
Memory System and changes the
‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’
setting according to that remote (see
page ).
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to attract attention;
thehornwillsoundandtheexterior
lights will f lash f or about 30 seconds.
To cancel panic mode, press any
other button on the remote
transmitter, or turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
Pressthisbuttonfor
about 1 second to open the trunk.
You cannot open the trunk if the key
is in the ignition switch. Standing outside the vehicle with
all the doors shut, push the lock
and unlock buttons at the same
time until the LED on the remote
transmitter blinks 2 times.
Open and shut the driver’s door.
Use the remote transmitter to lock
and unlock the driver’s door.
Verify that the remote transmitter
is in the linked mode. Turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. The MID display should
read ‘‘Welcome Driver 1’’ or
‘‘Welcome Driver 2’’, depending on
which remote you just linked (the
remote number is on the back of
the remote transmitter).
If theMIDdisplayonlyreads
‘‘Welcome Driver’’ once the ignition
switch is turned to the ON (II)
position, the link f rom the remote
transmitter to the vehicle has failed.
Repeat the procedure. If the link still
f ails, see your dealer.
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Recalling a Memorized Driving
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PA NIC
TRUNK L inking Your Remote
Transmitter
Remote Transmitter
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DRIVER 1 REMOTE DRIVER 2 REMOTE
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To close the trunk, press down on
the trunk lid.
See page f or cargo loading and
weight limit inf ormation. Keep the
trunk lid closed at all times while
driving to avoid damaging the lid,
and to prevent exhaust gas from
getting into the interior. Seeon page . To protect items in the trunk when
you need to give the key to someone
else:
Give the person the valet key.
Youcanopenthetrunkinanyof
three ways:
Pull up on the trunk release lever
to the lef t of the driver’s seat. Lock the trunk release lever with
the master key. Also make sure
the rear seat is not f olded down
(see page ).
Press and hold the trunk release
button on the remote transmitter.
If the doors are unlocked, press
thetrunkreleaseswitchonthe
trunk lid. 1.
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Pull
MASTER KEY
TRUNK RELEASE LEVER TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH
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As a saf ety f eature, your vehicle has
a release lever on the trunk latch so
the trunk can be opened f rom the
inside.To open the trunk, push the release
lever to the lef t.
Parents should decide if their
children should be shown how to use
this feature.
For more inf ormation about child
saf ety, see page .
To protect items in the trunk, you
can disable the trunk-release switch
on the trunk lid by turning of f the
trunk main switch in the glove box
and locking the glove box. Make
sure the rear seat is not f olded down.
If you need to give the key to
someone else, give them the valet
key.
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Emergency T runk Opener T runk Main Switch
Trunk
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TRUNK RELEASE LEVER
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To f old down either side of the seat-
back f rom inside the vehicle, insert
the master key in the lock on the
rear shelf . To f old down the driver’s
side, turn the key clockwise, pull
down the top of the seat-back, then
release the key. To f old down the
passenger’s side, turn the key
counterclockwise and perf orm the
same procedure.When storing cargo, you can move
therearcentershoulderbeltoutof
the way by removing the belt from
the guide.
The back of the rear seat folds down
to give you direct access to the trunk.
Each side f olds down separately.
With only half the seat f olded, you
can still carry a passenger in the
back seat. The seat-back can be
released f rom inside the vehicle or
inside the trunk.
Seats
Folding Rear Seat
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CENTER SHOULDER BELT
GUIDE
MASTER KEY
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Make sure that the folded seat-back
does not press against the f ront
passenger’s seat, as this could cause
the weight sensors to work
improperly.
Make sure all rear shoulder belts are
positioned in f ront of the rear seat-
back, and the center shoulder belt is
re-positioned in the guide whenever
the seat-back is in its upright position.
Be sure there are no twists in any
shoulder belt.Do not put any heavy items on the
seat-back when it is folded down.
Make sure all items in the trunk, or
items extending through the opening
into the back seat, are secured.
Looseitemscanflyforwardand
cause injury if you have to brake
hard. See
on page
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Never drive with the seat-back
f olded down and the trunk lid open.
See on
page .
To release the seat-back from inside
the trunk, pull the release loop under
the trunk panel.
Push the seat-back down, then let go
of the release.
To lock the seat-back upright, push it
f irmly against the trunk panel. Make
sure it is latched in place by pulling
on the top of the seat. 240
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RELEASE LOOP
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GLOVE BOX
CENTER ARMREST/
BEVERAGE HOLDERS
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT/
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
FRONT DOOR POCKET/BEVERAGE HOLDER
BEVERAGE HOLDERS UTILITY POCKET/
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
CENTER POCKET
TRUNK
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The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or any door is not
f ully closed. Bef ore you leave the
vehicle, make sure the doors, trunk,
and hood are securely closed.
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or 2 minutes, then
the system resets. To reset an
alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or use the
remote transmitter.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds (depending on the
‘‘SECURITY RELOCK TIMER’’
setting) after you lock the doors,
hood, and trunk. For the system to
activate, you must lock the doors
from the outside with the key, lock
tab, door lock switch, or remote
transmitter. The security system
indicator in the instrument panel
starts blinking immediately to show
you the system is setting itself . With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the remote
transmitter without triggering the
alarm. The alarm will sound if the
trunk lock is f orced, or the trunk is
opened with the trunk release handle
or the emergency trunk opener.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
To see if the system is set
af ter you exit the vehicle, press the
LOCK button on the remote
transmitter within 5 seconds. If the
system is set, the horn will beep
once.
Once the security system is set,
opening any door (without using the
key or the remote transmitter), the
hood, or the trunk will cause it to
sound. It also sounds if the radio is
removed f rom the dashboard or the
wiring is cut.
Security System
Features
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NOTE:
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Trunk, including the back seats
when f olded down
Center pocket
Console compartment
Door pockets
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages.
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GLOVE BOX
CENTER POCKET
DOOR POCKET
TRUNK CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop. Besureitemsplacedonthefloor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
viewandbethrownaroundthe
vehicle during a crash.
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Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
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poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.
Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ). Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Check that the hood is f ully closed.
Check that the trunk is f ully
closed.
Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely. Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
pages and ).
Youshoulddothesechecksand
adjustments bef ore you drive your
vehicle:
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel, and the
messages on the multi-inf ormation
display (see pages , and
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Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure. 11.
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