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3. Lock the doors by using the power door lock
switch, pressing the remote entry transmitter
LOCK button or pressing the last two buttons
(7/8, 9/0) of the keyless entry keypad.
The alarm indicator will now glow steadily.
4. Close all doors. The alarm indicator light will
then remain on steadily for approximately 30
more seconds and then go out. When the light
goes out the system is armed.
NOTE:Be sure to close all doors completely. If
not, the alarm indicator light will remain on.
Remember, your anti-theft system is armed only
after the alarm indicator light remains on steadily
for approximately 30 seconds after the last door is
closed, and then goes out.You can also arm the anti-theft system with the
factory installed remote entry system or the keyless
entry system by following this sequence:
1. Remove the key from the ignition.
2. Close all of the doors.
3. Press the remote entry transmitter LOCK
button or press the last two buttons (7/8, 9/0)
of the keyless entry keypad to lock the doors.
The alarm indicator will come on for 30
seconds to show the alarm is arming and then
turn off to show that the alarm has armed.
The anti-theft system is designed to work with the
factory installed remote entry system. It may not
work with other remote entry systems.
NOTE:The anti-theft system will not activate while
someone is sitting in the driver's seat or if there is
a heavy object in the driver's seat.
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118Disarming an Untriggered Anti-Theft
SystemYou can disarm the system by:q
unlocking a front door with the key (turn the
key all the way to the end of travel or the
system will not disarm).
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using the keyless entry unlock code.
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using the UNLOCK button of the remote entry
transmitter.
If you armed the system while inside your vehicle,
you can disarm it by turning the ignition to the ON
or ACC position. This allows you to open the door
and exit without triggering the system.
Triggering the Alarm SystemThe armed system will be triggered if:q
any door is opened without disarming the
system (see previous paragraphs), or
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there is an attempt to remove the trunk lock
cylinder (simply pulling on the lock cylinder will
trigger a switch), or
NOTE:You can open the trunk with your key
without setting off the alarm.
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the hood is opened.
Disarming a Triggered SystemThe alarm can be disarmed by:q
unlocking a front door with the key
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using the keyless entry unlock code
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using the UNLOCK control on the remote entry
transmitter
NOTE:The flashing lights and honking horn will
shut off automatically approximately three minutes
after the system is triggered. It will trigger again if
another intrusion occurs. However, the engine will
not be allowed to start until the system is disarmed.
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Seating and Safety RestraintsSeatsHead RestraintsIf you use them properly, head restraints will help
protect your head and neck in a collision.
Adjusting the head restraint
A head restraint should be placed as high as
possible behind your head without interfering with
your vision.
You can adjust the head restraints for your comfort
and protection.Four-way head restraints (if equipped)Your vehicle may have the four-way head restraint.
You can adjust it in four directions. You can raise it
two (2) inches (50 mm) from its normal position,
or you can move it forward up to 6 0 Ê until you
reach the desired position.
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4. Release the handle to lock the seat in its new
position.
The seatback recliner handleUsing the Power SeatsThe controls to operate the power seats are located
on the front door armrests.
The power seat adjustment controls
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122Power Recliner (If equipped)To recline the front seatback, push the switch
located on the side of the seat down. Push the
switch up to raise the seatback.
The seat controls for the power recliner
adjustment on the driver's seat
Power Lumbar Support (If equipped)With this feature, you can inflate a lumbar support
pad in the seatback. To inflate the lumbar pad,
push and hold the switch forward. To deflate the
pad, push and hold the switch rearward.
The seat controls for the lumbar support on
the driver's seat
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Heated Seats (If equipped)Each Heated Seat is controlled by the Heated Seat
Switch in the Driver's and Front Passenger's door
just rear of the door handle. The Heated Seat
System will only operate with the ignition key in
the ªONº position and will maintain a temperature
automatically once it is selected. NOTE: Leaving the
Heated Seat turned on when you shut the car off
will not continue to heat the seat.
The heated seat controls
To operate the Heated Seat System:
1. Select mode.q
ªBothº to heat the seat back and seat cushion
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ªBackº to heat the seat back only
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1242. Rotate the thumbwheel from ª0º to ª1º (the
lowest heat level). Allow five minutes for the
heat level to stabilize.
3. If the heat level is not high enough for
comfort, select increased heat levels ª2º
through ª5º (the maximum level). Allow at
least two minutes for the heat level to stabilize
at any new level selected.
4. If the heated seat switch is not turned off (ª0º
on the thumbwheel), the seat will heat up to
the selected temperature level each time the
car is started.
NOTE:Cooling the seat down takes considerably
longer than increasing its heat level.Important Safety Belt InformationThe use of safety belts helps to restrain you and
your passengers in case of a collision. In most states
and in Canada the law requires their use.Safety belts provide best restraint when:
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the seatback is upright
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the occupant is sitting upright (not slouched)
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the lap belt is snug and low on the hips
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the shoulder belt is snug against the chest
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the knees are straight forward
To help you remember to fasten your safety belt, a
warning light may come on and a chime may
sound. SeeSafety Belt Warning Light and Chimein
theInstrumentationchapter.
See the following sections in this chapter for
directions on how to properly use these safety belts.
Also seeSafety Restraints for Childrenin this
chapter for special instructions about using safety
belts for children.
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