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▫To Turn Off “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” . . .22
▫General Information....................23
▫Transmitter Battery Service...............23

Vehicle Theft Alarm......................24

Liftgate...............................26
▫Power Liftgate — If Equipped.............27

Windows.............................29
▫Power Windows.......................29

Occupant Restraints......................30
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................31
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.....37
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners...................39
▫Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlert)...........................39▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women............41
▫Seat Belt Extender......................41
▫Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System - Airbag................42
▫Side Airbags Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
— If Equipped........................48
▫Child Restraint........................51

Engine Break-In Recommendations...........59

Safety Tips............................60
▫Exhaust Gas..........................60
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle..........................61
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle..........................62
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The window controls will operate only when the ignition
switch is in the ON or ACCESSORY position.
The window lock switch on the driver’s door allows you
to disable the window controls on the passenger doors.
When the lock switch is pressed the window controls on
the passenger doors will not illuminate and the passen-
ger windows will be disabled.
Auto Down Feature
All the power window switches have an auto down
feature. Press the window switch to the second detent,
release, and the window will go down automatically.
To open the window part way, press the window switch
to the first detent and release it when you want the
window to stop.
The power window switches remain active for up to 45
seconds after the ignition switch has been turned off.
Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle
are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear
seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front airbags for
both the driver and front passenger, driver inflatable knee
blocker and if equipped, left and right side curtain airbags
for the driver and passengers seated next to a window. If
you will be carrying children too small for adult-size seat
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“The Front Airbag System” consists of the following:
•Airbag Control Module (with integrated impact sen-
sor)
•AIRBAG Readiness Light
•Driver Airbag
•Front Passenger Airbag
•Seat Belt Pretensioners
•Steering Wheel and Column
•Instrument Panel
•Seat Belt Readiness Light
•Interconnecting Wiring
•Passenger Knee Impact Blocker
•Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker
How The Airbag Systems Work
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The airbag control module determines if an impact is
severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. Based
on the level of collision severity, the control module
determines the proper rate of inflation. The front
airbag inflators are designed to provide different rates
of airbag inflation. The airbag control module will not
detect roll over collisions.
The airbag control module also monitors the readiness
of the electronic parts of the system whenever the
ignition switch is in the START or ON positions. These
include all of the items listed under “The Front Airbag
System”, except the passenger knee blocker, instru-
ment panel and the steering wheel and column. If the
key is in the OFF position, in the ACC position, or not
in the ignition switch, the front airbags are not on and
will not inflate.
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The airbag control module sends a message
to the instrument cluster to turn on the
AIRBAG light in the instrument panel for 6
to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first
turned ON, then turns the light off. If the airbag
control module detects a malfunction in any part of the
system, the airbag light will turn on either momen-
tarily or continuously.
WARNING!
Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel
could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect
you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays
on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you
drive, have the airbag system checked right away.
•When the airbag control module detects a collision
requiring theFront Airbags, it signals the inflatorunits. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to
inflate the front airbags. Different front airbag inflation
rates are possible, these rates are determined by the
airbag control module based on collision severity. The
front airbag covers separate and fold out of the way as
the front airbags inflate to their full size. The front
airbags fully inflate in about 50 milliseconds. This is
only about half of the time it takes you to blink your
eyes. The front airbags then quickly deflate while
helping to restrain the driver and front passenger. The
driver’s and passenger’s front airbag gas is vented
through the airbag material and small vent openings
towards the instrument panel. In this way the front
airbags do not interfere with your control of the
vehicle.
•TheSupplemental Side Curtain Airbagsare designed
to activate only in certain side collisions. When the
airbag control module detects a collision requiring the
side curtain airbags to inflate, it signals the inflators on
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WARNING!
Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the airbags
and seat belt pretensioners replaced by an autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible.
Enhanced Accident Response
If the airbags and seat belt pertensioners deploy after an
impact and the electrical system remains functional,
vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock
automatically. In addition, approximately 5 seconds after
the vehicle has stopped moving, the interior lights will
illuminate until the ignition switch is turned off.
Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!
•Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be
injured because the airbags are not there to protect
you. Do not modify the components or wiring,
including adding any kind of badges or stickers to
the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right
side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the
front bumper, vehicle body structure, or frame.
•You need proper knee impact protection in a
collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
equipment on or behind the knee blockers.
•It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has airbags.
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Driving on a significantly underinflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Underinfla-
tion also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and
may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Each tire, including the spare, should be checked
monthly when cold and set to the recommended inflation
pressure as specified in the tire and loading information
placard and owner’s manual.
22. Airbag Light
This light turns on and remains on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light is not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the system inspected by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.23. Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display
When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
messages.
24. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. If this light is accompanied by a continuous
chime, the engine temperature is critically hot, and
the vehicle should be turned off immediately. The vehicle
should be serviced as soon as possible.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) con-
sists of the following:
•Vehicle information warning message displays
•Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped
•Customer programmable features
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