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²When the system is armed, the interior power door
lock switches will not unlock the doors.
The VSA system is designed to protect your vehicle;
however, you can create conditions where the system will
give you a false alarm. If one of the previously described
arming sequences has occurred, the system will arm
regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not. If you
remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will
sound. If this occurs, disarm the system.
If the alarm system is armed and the battery becomes
disconnected the system will remain armed when the
battery is reconnected. The exterior lights will flash, the
horn will sound, and the ignition will not start the
vehicle. If this occurs, disarm the system.Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the alarm in your absence, and
the warning signals have timed out, the park and tail-
lights will flash three times when unlocking the vehicle
with a valid RKE transmitter.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
The courtesy/reading lights will turn on when you use
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open
either door.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting (if so
equipped). For details, refer to ªIlluminated Approach,º
under ªPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures),º under ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)º in Section 4 of this manual.
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The interior lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned on.
NOTE:
²The illuminated entry system will not operate the
interior lights if the dimmer control is in the ªdefeatº
position (extreme downward position).
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open
the trunk, open the convertible top, lower both door and
rear quarter windows, or activate the panic alarm from
distances up to 66 feet (20 meters) using a hand held
radio transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system. However, the line of
transmission must not be blocked with metal objects
when using the transmitter.
NOTE:Inserting the key into the ignition switch dis-
ables all buttons on the transmitter.
To unlock the doors:
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter
once to unlock the driver's door, or twice to unlock both
doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge
the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system (if
equipped) will also turn on.
Vehicle Key
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Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment,
with the vehicle stopped, and the vehicle communication
network intact, and the power intact, the Enhanced
Accident Response System performs the following func-
tions:
²Cuts off fuel to the engine.
²Flashes hazard lights.
²Turns on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.
²Unlocks the doors automatically.
Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!
²Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured if the airbag system is 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 add aftermarket side steps or running boards.
²It 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 an airbag system.
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NPhone Call Features...................108
NUConnecttSystem Features..............110
NAdvanced Phone Connectivity............115
NThings You Should Know About Your
UConnecttSystem....................117
NGeneral Information...................125
mVoice Recognition System (VR) ± If Equipped . . . 125
NVoice Recognition System (VR) Operation....125
NCommands..........................126
NVoice Training........................129
mSeats................................130
NManual Front Seat Adjustments...........130
NEasy Entry System....................133NPower Seats Ð If Equipped..............134
NHead Restraints......................135
NHeated Seats Ð If Equipped.............135
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............137
mLights...............................138
NExterior & Interior Lighting Control........138
NHeadlights & Parking Lights.............139
NAutomatic Headlights Ð If Equipped.......139
NHeadlights With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only).................139
NHeadlight Time Delay Ð If Equipped.......140
NDaytime Running Lights (DRL) Ð
If Equipped.........................140
NLights-On Reminder...................141
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NFog Lights Ð If Equipped...............141
NTurn Signals.........................142
NHighbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........142
NFlash To Pass........................143
NInterior Lights.......................144
mWindshield Wipers And Washers............146
NIntermittent Wiper System...............147
NMist Feature.........................148
NHeadlights With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only).................148
NWindshield Washers...................149
NAdding Washer Fluid..................149
mTilt/Telescoping Steering Column...........150mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped......151
NElectronic Speed Control Operation........151
NTo Activate..........................151
NTo Set At A Desired Speed...............152
NTo Deactivate........................152
NTo Resume Speed.....................153
NTo Vary The Speed Setting...............153
NTo Accelerate For Passing...............154
mGarage Door Opener Ð If Equipped.........155
NProgramming HomeLinkt...............156
NGate Operator/Canadian Programming.....159
NUsing HomeLinkt.....................160
N
Reprogramming A Single HomeLinktButton. . 160
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Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
on the underside of the hood.
Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the prop rod
in its proper location. To prevent possible damage, do notslam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at
the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Exterior & Interior Lighting Control
The Multi-Function Control Lever on the left side
of the steering column controls the operation of
the headlights, parking lights, turn signal lights,
instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming,
interior lights, and fog lights (if equipped).
Hood Prop Rod Hole Location
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Interior Lights
Two courtesy/reading lights are located in the bottom of
the rearview mirror. You can turn these lights on and off
from the switches in the mirror or from the Dimmer
Control in the Multi-Function Lever. These lights are also
controlled automatically by the illuminated entry system.A courtesy light is also found in the rear of the center
console. You can turn this light on and off from the
dimmer control in the Multi-Function Lever. This light is
also controlled automatically by the illuminated entry
system.
Battery Saver Feature
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open.
Dimmer Control
The Dimmer Control is part of the Multi-Function Con-
trol Lever. It controls the operation of the interior lights
and the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
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Instrument Panel Dimming
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotate the
Dimmer Control upward or downward to change the
brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the Dimmer Control to the first detent to brighten
the odometer and radio display when the parking lights
or headlights are on during daylight conditions.
Interior Light ON
Rotate the Dimmer Control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior Light Defeat OFF
Rotate the Dimmer Control completely downward to the
(O) OFF position. The interior lights will remain off when
the doors are open.
Dimmer Control
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery.
You may:
²Remove the IOD (Ignition Off-Draw) mini fuses from
the Totally Integrated Power Module located in the
engine compartment.
²Or, disconnect the batter negative cable.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS Ð Interior Bulb Number
Front Courtesy/Reading Lights. . LED (Dealer Service)
Center Console Courtesy Light...........578/W5W
Glove Box Light......................... 194
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light............. 579NOTE:For lighted switches, see your dealer for replace-
ment instructions.
LIGHTS BULBS Ð Outside Bulb No.
Low Beam Headlight.....................9006
High Beam Headlight.....................9005
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Light. . . 3457AK
Front Fog Light.....................9145//H10
Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)....W16W
(921)
Rear Tail/Stop..........................3057
Decklid Tail Light.......................T3.25
Rear Turn Signal.......................3757A
Backup Light..........................3157K
License Light........................... 168
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Fluid Check.......................383,412
Hoses.............................. 382
Master Cylinder....................... 383
Parking............................. 264
Warning Light........................ 182
Brakes.............................267,381
Brake/Transaxle Interlock.................. 256
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 72
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 144
Bulb Replacement.....................400,401
Bulbs, Light..........................76,400
Calibration, Compass..................... 192
Capacities, Fluid........................ 409
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 316
Oil (Engine)..................354,355,356,363
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 378
Car Washes............................ 388Carbon Monoxide Warning...............74,311
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 319
Catalytic Converter...................... 366
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............213,217
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 231
Cellular Phone..................99,217,218,231
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 408
Certification Label....................... 319
Chains, Tire............................ 297
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 338
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 281
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 358
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 73
Checks, Safety........................... 73
Child Restraint..................62,63,64,68,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............66,68
Cigar Lighter........................... 163
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 309
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