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Keys, Doors, and Windows 23
Key Access
Keyless Access
The key is used for the ignition and
all door locks. A key number plate is supplied with
the keys. Record the key number
and keep it in a safe place not in the
vehicle. If the key is lost, see a
dealer for duplicates by using the
key number. Key numbers are not
recorded so it is very important to
keep track of the key number plate.
See your dealer if a replacement
key or additional key is needed.
If it becomes difficult to turn a key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See
Radio Frequency Statement
0 273.
If there is a decrease in the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) operating
range:
. Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle. .
Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
. Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
. If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
If equipped, the RKE transmitter
functions work up to 10 m (33 ft)
away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 023.

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The RKE transmitter buttons will not
operate when the key is in the
ignition.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to the vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
When the replacement transmitter is
programmed to the vehicle, all
remaining transmitters must also be
programmed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters no longer work once the
new transmitter is programmed.
Each vehicle can have up to
five transmitters programmed to it.
Battery ReplacementCaution
When replacing the battery, do
not touch any of the circuitry on
the transmitter. Static from your
body could damage the
transmitter. To replace the battery:
1. Remove the screw.
2. Separate the transmitter with a
flat, thin tool.
.Carefully insert the tool into
the notch located along the
parting line of the
transmitter.
. Twist the tool until the
transmitter is separated.
3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing the bottom of the
case. Replace with a CR1620
or equivalent battery.
5. Close the lid and install the screw securely.
Door Locks
{Warning
.Passengers, especially
children, can easily open
the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a
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Power Windows
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is dangerous for many
reasons; children or others could
be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power
windows or other controls or even
make the vehicle move. They
could be seriously injured or killed
if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave the RKE
transmitter in a vehicle with
children.
The power window controls (1) are
on the front doors. The driver door
also has a control (2) to operate the
front passenger window.
Press the switch to the first detent to
lower the window. Pull to the first
detent to raise the window. Release
to stop at the desired position.
The switches work when the ignition
is in ON or for a period of time after
the ignition is placed in the OFF
position. If the driver or passenger
door is opened the power to the
windows is canceled.
Express-Up/Down
If equipped, the front windows have
an express feature that allows the
window to be raised or lowered
without holding the switch. Press or
pull the switch fully and release it to
activate the express feature. This
mode can be canceled by briefly
pressing or pulling the switch.
Auto-Reverse Function
If any object is in the path of the
window when express operation is
active, the window stops at the
obstacle and auto-reverses to a
preset factory position. Weather
conditions such as severe icing also
cause the window to auto-reverse.
The window returns to normal
operation once the obstacle or
condition is removed.
If the battery on the vehicle has
been recharged, disconnected, or is
not working, the auto-reverse
function may not operate properly.
If this occurs, see“Programming the
Power Windows” later in this
section.

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Warning (Continued)
For example, do not change
the front seats by placing
material on the seat cushion
or by installing additional
trim material, such as seat
covers, on the seat that are
not specifically designed to
assure proper airbag
operation. Additionally, do
not stow any objects under
the front passenger seat or
the seat cushion and
seatback. Such objects may
interfere with the proper
operation of the passenger
sensing system sensor
(weight sensor).
. No unauthorized changes
should be made to any
components or wiring of the
seat belt system. This may
affect the front airbag
system. Tampering with the
seat belt system may result
in serious personal injury.
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Warning (Continued)
.Work on and around the
front airbag system should
be done by your dealer.
Installation of electrical
equipment should also be
done by your dealer. The
supplemental airbag system
wiring harnesses should not
be modified or
disconnected; airbag wiring
harness connectors are
yellow and orange for easy
identification. Unauthorized
electrical test equipment
and probing devices should
not be used on the airbag
system.
. A cracked windshield should
be replaced immediately by
a qualified repair facility.
A cracked windshield could
affect the function of the
supplemental airbag
system.
Servicing the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicle
should be serviced. There are parts
of the airbag system in several
places around the vehicle. Your
dealer and the service manual have
information about servicing the
vehicle and the airbag system. To
purchase a service manual, see
Service Publications Ordering
Information 0272.
{Warning
For up to three minutes after the
vehicle is turned off and the
battery is disconnected, an airbag
can still inflate during improper
service. You can be injured if you
are close to an airbag when it
inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.
They are probably part of the
airbag system. Be sure to follow
proper service procedures, and
make sure the person performing
work for you is qualified to do so.

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{Warning
Power is always supplied to the
outlets. Do not leave electrical
equipment plugged in when the
vehicle is not in use because the
vehicle could catch fire and cause
injury or death.
Caution
Leaving electrical equipment
plugged in for an extended period
of time while the vehicle is off will
drain the battery. Always unplug
electrical equipment when not in
use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum
12 volt, 120W (10A) rating.
When adding electrical equipment,
be sure to follow the proper
installation instructions included with
the equipment. See Add-On
Electrical Equipment 0174.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.
Cigarette Lighter
If equipped with a cigarette lighter,
to heat push it in all the way and let
go. When it is ready for use, it will
pop back out by itself.
Do not use the lighter to plug in
accessory devices. Use the power
outlets provided.
Caution
Holding a cigarette lighter in while
it is heating does not let the
lighter back away from the
heating element when it is hot.
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Caution (Continued)
Damage from overheating can
occur to the lighter or heating
element, or a fuse could be
blown. Do not hold a cigarette
lighter in while it is heating.
Ashtrays
If equipped with a removable
ashtray, it can be placed into the
front floor console cupholder. Open
the cover to use.
Caution
If papers, pins, or other
flammable items are put in the
ashtray, hot cigarettes or other
smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage the
vehicle. Never put flammable
items in the ashtray.

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.Passenger seat unoccupied: The
passenger airbag status
indicator lights to indicate that
the front passenger frontal
airbag is off and will not inflate in
a collision.
See Passenger Sensing System
0 56 for more information.
Charging System Light
This light will come on briefly when
the ignition is turned on, and the
engine is not running, as a check to
show it is working.
It should go out when the engine is
started. If it stays on, or comes on
while driving, there may be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery. If a short
distance must be driven with the light on, turn off all accessories,
such as the radio and air
conditioner, to help reduce the drain
on the battery.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
A computer system called OBD II
(On-Board Diagnostics-Second
Generation) monitors the operation
of the vehicle to ensure emissions
are at acceptable levels, helping to
maintain a clean environment. The
malfunction indicator lamp comes
on when the vehicle is placed in
ON, as a check to show it is
working. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer. See
Ignition Positions
0145 for more
information.
If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on while the engine is
running, this indicates that the
OBD II system has detected a
problem and diagnosis and service
might be required.
Malfunctions often are indicated by
the system before any problem is
apparent. Being aware of the light
can prevent more serious damage
to the vehicle. This system also
assists the service technician in
correctly diagnosing any
malfunction.
Caution
If the vehicle is continually driven
with this light on, the emission
controls might not work as well,
the vehicle fuel economy might
not be as good, and the engine
might not run as smoothly. This
could lead to costly repairs that
might not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.

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Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs
Depending on where you live, your
vehicle may be required to
participate in an emission control
system inspection and maintenance
program. For the inspection, the
emission system test equipment will
likely connect to the vehicle's Data
Link Connector (DLC).
The DLC is under the instrument
panel to the left of the steering
wheel. Connecting devices that are
not used to perform an Emissions
Inspection/Maintenance test or to
service the vehicle may affect
vehicle operation. SeeAdd-On
Electrical Equipment 0174. See
your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle may not pass
inspection if:
.
The malfunction indicator lamp is
on with the engine running, or if
the light does not come on when
the ignition is turned to ON while
the engine is off. See your
dealer for assistance in verifying
proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp.
. The OBD II (On-Board
Diagnostics) system determines
that critical emission control
systems have not been
completely diagnosed. The
vehicle would be considered not
ready for inspection. This can
happen if the 12-volt battery has
recently been replaced or run
down. The diagnostic system is
designed to evaluate critical
emission control systems during
normal driving. This can take
several days of routine driving.
If this has been done and the
vehicle still does not pass the
inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer
can prepare the vehicle for
inspection.
Brake System Warning
Light
The vehicle brake system consists
of two hydraulic circuits. If one
circuit is not working, the remaining
circuit can still work to stop the
vehicle. For normal braking
performance, both circuits need to
be working.
If the warning light comes on, there
could be a brake problem. Have the
brake system inspected right away.
MetricEnglish
This light should come on briefly
when the engine is started. If it does
not come on then, have it fixed so it
will be ready to warn you if there is
a problem.

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Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 103
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 104
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Cargo Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Lighting Features
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on the
turn signal lever on the left side of
the steering column.
There are three positions:
OFF : Turns all the lamps off,
except the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
;: Turns on the parking lamps
including all lamps, except the
headlamps.
5: Turns on the headlamps
together with the parking lamps and
instrument panel lights.
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder
A warning chime sounds if the driver
door is opened while the ignition is
off and the exterior lamps are on.
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer
2 3
(Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer) : Push the turn signal
lever away from you and release, to
turn the high beams on. To return to
low beams, push the lever again or
pull it toward you and release.
This indicator light turns on in the
instrument cluster when the
high-beam headlamps are on.

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Dome Lamps
The dome lamp in the overhead
console operates in any ignition
switch position.
The dome lamp switch has three
positions.
Press the switch to adjust the
settings.
Press (1) to turn the lamp off, even
when a door is open.When the switch is in the (2)
position, the lamp comes on when a
door is opened. When the dome
lamp is in this position, the light
stays on for a period of time when:
.
The doors are unlocked while all
the doors are closed and the
ignition switch is in the OFF
position.
. The driver door is opened and
then closed while the key is
removed from the ignition switch.
. The key is removed from the
ignition switch while all doors are
closed.
The dome lamp turns off while the
timer is activated when:
. The driver door is locked by the
key or the power door lock
switch.
. The ignition switch is placed in
the ON position.
Press (3) to turn the lamp on. The light turns off after a period of
time unless the ignition switch is put
in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON
position.
The light turns off automatically after
a period of time while the doors are
open to prevent the battery from
becoming discharged.
Reading Lamps
There are reading lamps on the
overhead console.
Press (1) to turn the reading lamp
on or (2) to turn the reading
lamp off.

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Lighting Features
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver
If the ignition is turned off and the
parking lamps or headlamps have
been left on, they will automatically
turn off after a period of time. This
protects against draining the battery.