ECO mode CHRYSLER VOYAGER 2004 Workshop Manual
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OPERATION
The memory switch has three momentary switch
buttons labeled Set, 1 and 2. When the memory set
switch is depressed, a resistance value is sent to the
Body Control Module via hard wired connections.
When the memory system is in ªsetº mode a chime
will be generated by the body control module.
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the features, use and operation
of the memory switch.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - MEMORY SWITCH
(1) Remove the memory set switch from the driv-
ers door panel (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER
SEATS/MEMORY SET SWITCH - REMOVAL).
(2) Using an ohmmeter, check the continuity of the
memory select switch MUX circuit between the C2
wire harness connector for the body control module
and the wire harness connector for the memory
switch. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step
3. If not OK, repair the open or shorted MUX circuit
as required.
(3) Using an ohmmeter, check the continuity of the
memory select switch return circuit between the C2
wire harness connector for the body control module
and the wire harness connector for the memory
switch. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step
4. If not OK, repair the open or shorted return circuit
as required.
(4) Using an ohmmeter, test the resistances of the
memory switch at the pins in the switch connector
receptacle in each switch position. See the Memory
Switch Test Table. If OK, refer toDiagnosis and
Testing Memory Systemin this section. If not OK,
replace the faulty memory set switch.
MEMORY SWITCH TEST TABLE
MEMORY
SWITCH
POSITIONRESISTANCE
BETWEEN
PINSRESISTANCE
RANGE
(OHMS)
NEUTRAL 1&2 24650 5%
(24.65 k)
MEMORY 1 1&2 6850 5%
(6.85 k)
MEMORY 2 1&2 2100 5%
(2.10 k)
SET 1&2 4490 5%
(4.49 k)
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the front door trim panel switch bezel
from the driver side front door. Using a thin flat-bladed pry tool, gently pry the switch bezel away
from the drivers door trim panel.
(3) Disconnect the memory switch wire harness
connector from the memory switch.
(4) Remove the two screws that secure the memory
switch to the back of the driver side front door trim
panel switch bezel.
(5) Remove the memory switch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the memory switch and install and
tighten the two screws that secure the memory
switch to the back of the driver side front door trim
panel switch bezel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20
in. lbs.).
(2) Reconnect the memory switch wire harness
connector to the memory switch.
(3) Install the trim panel switch bezel onto the
driver side front door.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
PASSENGER SEAT SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles equipped with a passenger side power seat
utilize a four-way power seat switch. This four-way
power seat switch features two knobs ganged
together on the outboard seat cushion side shield.
The switch is secured to the back of the seat cush-
ion side shield with two screws. However, the control
knobs for the seat switch unit must be removed
before the seat switch can be removed from the side
shield.
The power seat switch cannot be repaired. If one
switch is damaged or faulty, the entire power seat
switch unit must be replaced.
OPERATION
When a power seat switch control knob or knobs
are actuated, a battery feed and a ground path are
applied through the switch contacts to the power seat
track or recliner adjuster motor. The selected
adjuster motor operates to move the seat track or
recliner through its drive unit in the selected direc-
tion until the switch is released, or until the travel
limit of the adjuster is reached. When the switch is
moved in the opposite direction, the battery feed and
ground path to the motor are reversed through the
switch contacts. This causes the adjuster motor to
run in the opposite direction.
No power seat switch should be held applied in any
direction after the adjuster has reached its travel
limit. The power seat adjuster motors each contain a
self-resetting circuit breaker to protect them from
overload. However, consecutive or frequent resetting
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MEMORY SET SWITCH (Continued)
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(3) Reconnect the power seat wire harness connec-
tor to the power seat switch connector receptacle.
(4) Position the outboard seat cushion side shield
onto the seat cushion frame
(5) Install and tighten the screws that secure the
outboard seat cushion side shield to the seat cushion
frame. Tighten the screws to 1.5 N´m (14 in. lbs.).
(6) Install the switch knobs on the switch control
levers, if equipped.
(7) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
DRIVER POWER SEAT TRACK
DESCRIPTION
The eight-way driver side power seat option
includes a electrically operated power seat track
located under the driver side front seat. The front
power seat track on the driver side of the vehicle also
provides the mounting location for the Memory Seat/
Mirror Module (MSMM). The power seat circuit
breakers are mounted on the rear of the driver side
power seat track, just behind the seat rear trim
panel. The lower half of the power seat track is
secured to the floor panel via four studs and nuts
that must be accessed from the underside of the vehi-
cle. Four bolts secure the bottom of the seat cushion
pan to the upper half of the power seat track unit.
Four additional bolts secure the seat back frame to
the power seat track unit.
The power seat track unit includes four reversible
electric motors that are secured to the upper half of
the track unit. Each motor moves the seat adjuster
through a combination of worm-drive gearboxes and
screw-type drive units. Each of the four power seat
track motors used on models equipped with the
optional memory system incorporates a position
potentiometer integral to the motor assembly, which
electronically monitors the motor position. This
enables the memory system to function by referenc-
ing the motor positions programmed into the memory
seat/mirror module.
The front and rear of the seat are operated by two
separate vertical adjustment motors. These motors
can be operated independently of each other, tilting
the entire seat assembly forward or rearward; or,
they can be operated in unison by selecting the
proper power seat switch functions, which will raise
or lower the entire seat assembly. A third motor is
the horizontal adjustment motor, which moves the
seat track in the forward and rearward directions.
The forth motor is the recliner adjustment motor,
which moves the seat back in the forward and rear-
ward directions.
The power seat track unit cannot be repaired, and
is serviced only as a complete unit. If any componentin this unit is faulty or damaged, the entire power
seat track unit must be replaced.
OPERATION
When the driver side power seat switch control
knob or knobs are actuated, a battery feed and a
ground path are applied through the switch contacts
to the power seat track or recliner adjuster motor.
The selected adjuster motor operates to move the
seat track or recliner through its drive unit in the
selected direction until the switch is released, or
until the travel limit of the adjuster is reached.
When the switch is moved in the opposite direction,
the battery feed and ground path to the motor are
reversed through the switch contacts. This causes the
adjuster motor to run in the opposite direction.
No power seat switch should be held applied in any
direction after the adjuster has reached its travel
limit. The power seat adjuster motors each contain a
self-resetting circuit breaker to protect them from
overload. However, consecutive or frequent resetting
of the circuit breaker must not be allowed to con-
tinue, or the motor may be damaged.
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the power seat switch functions
and the seat adjusting procedures.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DRIVER POWER
SEAT TRACK
WARNING: SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH
SEATBACK MOUNTED AIRBAGS. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY
SEAT OR POWER SEAT SYSTEM COMPONENT
YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MIN-
UTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE.
THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Actuate the driver side power seat switch to move
all three power seat track adjusters in each direction.
The power seat track adjusters should move in each
of the selected directions. If a power seat track
adjuster fails to operate in only one direction, move
the adjuster a short distance in the opposite direction
and test again to be certain that the adjuster is not
at its travel limit. If the power seat track adjuster
still fails to operate in only one direction, refer to
Diagnosis and Testing Power Seat Switchin this
section. If the power seat track adjuster fails to oper-
ate in more than one direction, perform the following
tests. For complete circuit diagrams, refer toWiring
Diagrams.
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PASSENGER SEAT SWITCH (Continued)
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REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. (2) On models equipped with the eight-way power
seat, using a push pin remover or another suitable
wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the power seat and
power recliner switch knobs off of the switch levers
(Fig. 4).
(3) Remove the screws that secure the outboard
seat cushion side shield to the seat cushion frame.
Refer to the Body section of the service manual for
the procedure. (4) Pull the outboard seat cushion side shield away
from the seat cushion frame far enough to access the
power seat switch wire harness connector. (5) Disconnect the power seat wire harness connec-
tor from the power seat switch connector receptacle. (6) Remove the screws that secure the power seat
switch to the inside of the outboard seat cushion side
shield. (7) Remove the power seat switch from the out-
board seat cushion side shield.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the power seat switch onto the out-
board seat cushion side shield. (2) Install and tighten the screws that secure the
power seat switch to the inside of the outboard seat
cushion side shield. Tighten the screws to 1.5 N´m
(14 in. lbs.). (3) Reconnect the power seat wire harness connec-
tor to the power seat switch connector receptacle. (4) Position the outboard seat cushion side shield
onto the seat cushion frame (5) Install and tighten the screws that secure the
outboard seat cushion side shield to the seat cushion
frame. Tighten the screws to 1.5 N´m (14 in. lbs.). (6) Install the switch knobs on the switch control
levers, if equipped. (7) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
MEMORY SET SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles equipped with the memory system have a
memory switch mounted to the driver side front door
trim panel (Fig. 5). This switch is used to set and
recall all of the memory system settings for up to two
drivers. The memory switch is a resistor multiplexed
unit that is hard wired to the Body Control Module
(BCM). The BCM sends out the memory system set
and recall requests to the other electronic modules
over the Programmable Communications Interface
(PCI) data bus. The memory switch cannot be adjusted or repaired
and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced. For
complete circuit diagrams, refer to Wiring Dia-
grams .
Fig. 4 REMOVING SWITCH CONTROL KNOBS -
TYPICAL
Fig. 5 MEMORY SWITCH LOCATION
1 - MEMORY SWITCH
2 - SWITCH BEZEL
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DRIVER SEAT SWITCH (Continued)
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OPERATION
The memory switch has three momentary switch
buttons labeled Set, 1 and 2. When the memory set
switch is depressed, a resistance value is sent to the
Body Control Module via hard wired connections.
When the memory system is in ªsetº mode a chime
will be generated by the body control module. See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the features, use and operation
of the memory switch.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - MEMORY SWITCH
(1) Remove the memory set switch from the driv-
ers door panel (Refer t o 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER
SEATS/MEMORY SET SWITCH - REMOVAL). (2) Using an ohmmeter, check the continuity of the
memory select switch MUX circuit between the C2
wire harness connector for the body control module
and the wire harness connector for the memory
switch. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step
3. If not OK, repair the open or shorted MUX circuit
as required. (3) Using an ohmmeter, check the continuity of the
memory select switch return circuit between the C2
wire harness connector for the body control module
and the wire harness connector for the memory
switch. There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step
4. If not OK, repair the open or shorted return circuit
as required. (4) Using an ohmmeter, test the resistances of the
memory switch at the pins in the switch connector
receptacle in each switch position. See the Memory
Switch Test Table. If OK, refer to Diagnosis and
Testing Memory System in this section. If not OK,
replace the faulty memory set switch.
MEMORY SWITCH TEST TABLE
MEMORY SWITCH
POSITION RESISTANCE
BETWEEN PINS RESISTANCE
RANGE
(OHMS)
NEUTRAL 1&2 24650 5% (24.65 k)
MEMORY 1 1&2 6850 5% (6.85 k)
MEMORY 2 1&2 2100 5% (2.10 k)
SET 1&2 4490 5% (4.49 k)
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. (2) Remove the front door trim panel switch bezel
from the driver side front door. Using a thin flat-
bladed pry tool, gently pry the switch bezel away
from the drivers door trim panel. (3) Disconnect the memory switch wire harness
connector from the memory switch. (4) Remove the two screws that secure the memory
switch to the back of the driver side front door trim
panel switch bezel. (5) Remove the memory switch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the memory switch and install and
tighten the two screws that secure the memory
switch to the back of the driver side front door trim
panel switch bezel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20
in. lbs.). (2) Reconnect the memory switch wire harness
connector to the memory switch. (3) Install the trim panel switch bezel onto the
driver side front door. (4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
PASSENGER SEAT SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles equipped with a passenger side power seat
utilize a four-way power seat switch. This four-way
power seat switch features two knobs ganged
together on the outboard seat cushion side shield. The switch is secured to the back of the seat cush-
ion side shield with two screws. However, the control
knobs for the seat switch unit must be removed
before the seat switch can be removed from the side
shield. The power seat switch cannot be repaired. If one
switch is damaged or faulty, the entire power seat
switch unit must be replaced.
OPERATION
When a power seat switch control knob or knobs
are actuated, a battery feed and a ground path are
applied through the switch contacts to the power seat
track or recliner adjuster motor. The selected
adjuster motor operates to move the seat track or
recliner through its drive unit in the selected direc-
tion until the switch is released, or until the travel
limit of the adjuster is reached. When the switch is
moved in the opposite direction, the battery feed and
ground path to the motor are reversed through the
switch contacts. This causes the adjuster motor to
run in the opposite direction.
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MEMORY SET SWITCH (Continued)
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position the power seat switch onto the out-
board seat cushion side shield. (2) Install and tighten the screws that secure the
power seat switch to the inside of the outboard seat
cushion side shield. Tighten the screws to 1.5 N´m
(14 in. lbs.). (3) Reconnect the power seat wire harness connec-
tor to the power seat switch connector receptacle. (4) Position the outboard seat cushion side shield
onto the seat cushion frame (5) Install and tighten the screws that secure the
outboard seat cushion side shield to the seat cushion
frame. Tighten the screws to 1.5 N´m (14 in. lbs.). (6) Install the switch knobs on the switch control
levers, if equipped. (7) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
DRIVER POWER SEAT TRACK
DESCRIPTION
The eight-way driver side power seat option
includes a electrically operated power seat track
located under the driver side front seat. The front
power seat track on the driver side of the vehicle also
provides the mounting location for the Memory Seat/
Mirror Module (MSMM). The power seat circuit
breakers are mounted on the rear of the driver side
power seat track, just behind the seat rear trim
panel. The lower half of the power seat track is
secured to the floor panel via four studs and nuts
that must be accessed from the underside of the vehi-
cle. Four bolts secure the bottom of the seat cushion
pan to the upper half of the power seat track unit.
Four additional bolts secure the seat back frame to
the power seat track unit. The power seat track unit includes four reversible
electric motors that are secured to the upper half of
the track unit. Each motor moves the seat adjuster
through a combination of worm-drive gearboxes and
screw-type drive units. Each of the four power seat
track motors used on models equipped with the
optional memory system incorporates a position
potentiometer integral to the motor assembly, which
electronically monitors the motor position. This
enables the memory system to function by referenc-
ing the motor positions programmed into the memory
seat/mirror module. The front and rear of the seat are operated by two
separate vertical adjustment motors. These motors
can be operated independently of each other, tilting
the entire seat assembly forward or rearward; or,
they can be operated in unison by selecting the
proper power seat switch functions, which will raise
or lower the entire seat assembly. A third motor is the horizontal adjustment motor, which moves the
seat track in the forward and rearward directions.
The forth motor is the recliner adjustment motor,
which moves the seat back in the forward and rear-
ward directions.
The power seat track unit cannot be repaired, and
is serviced only as a complete unit. If any component
in this unit is faulty or damaged, the entire power
seat track unit must be replaced.
OPERATION
When the driver side power seat switch control
knob or knobs are actuated, a battery feed and a
ground path are applied through the switch contacts
to the power seat track or recliner adjuster motor.
The selected adjuster motor operates to move the
seat track or recliner through its drive unit in the
selected direction until the switch is released, or
until the travel limit of the adjuster is reached.
When the switch is moved in the opposite direction,
the battery feed and ground path to the motor are
reversed through the switch contacts. This causes the
adjuster motor to run in the opposite direction. No power seat switch should be held applied in any
direction after the adjuster has reached its travel
limit. The power seat adjuster motors each contain a
self-resetting circuit breaker to protect them from
overload. However, consecutive or frequent resetting
of the circuit breaker must not be allowed to con-
tinue, or the motor may be damaged. See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the power seat switch functions
and the seat adjusting procedures.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DRIVER POWER
SEAT TRACK
WARNING: SOME VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH
SEATBACK MOUNTED AIRBAGS. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE OR SERVICE ANY
SEAT OR POWER SEAT SYSTEM COMPONENT
YOU MUST FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO MIN-
UTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DIS-
CHARGE BEFORE FURTHER SYSTEM SERVICE.
THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Actuate the driver side power seat switch to move
all three power seat track adjusters in each direction.
The power seat track adjusters should move in each
of the selected directions. If a power seat track
adjuster fails to operate in only one direction, move
the adjuster a short distance in the opposite direction
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PASSENGER SEAT SWITCH (Continued)
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(2) Turn the ignition key to the ON position. Exit
vehicle with the scan tool.
(3) After checking that no one is inside the vehicle,
connect the battery negative remote terminal.
(4) Read and record theACTIVEDiagnostic Trou-
ble Code (DTC) data.
(5) Read and record anySTOREDDTC's.
(6) Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures
manual if any DTC's are found in Step 4 and Step 5.
(7) If the airbag warning lamp either fails to light,
or goes ON and stays ON, there is a system malfunc-
tion. To test the airbag warning lamp (bulb) opera-
tion in the cluster, refer to Electrical, Instrument
Cluster, Diagnosis and Testing - Instrument Cluster.
Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures man-
ual for any other system problems.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HANDLING
AIRBAGS
DEPLOYED AIRBAG
The vehicle interior may contain a very small
amount of sodium hydroxide powder, a by-product of
airbag deployment. Sodium hydroxide powder can
irritate the skin, eyes, nose and throat. Wear safety
glasses, rubber gloves, and long sleeved clothing
when cleaning any of the powder residue from the
vehicle.
If you find that the cleanup is irritating your skin,
run cool water over the affected area. Also, if you
experience nasal or throat irritation, exit the vehicle
for fresh air until the irritation ceases. If irritation
continues, see a physician.
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
The airbags must be stored in its original special
container until used for service. At no time should a
source of electricity be permitted near the inflator on
the back of an airbag module. When carrying or han-
dling an undeployed airbag module, the trim side of
the airbag should be pointing away from the body to
minimize possibility of injury if accidental deploy-
ment occurs. Do not place undeployed airbag face
down on a solid surface, the airbag will propel into
the air if accidental deployment occurs.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE AFTER AN
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
DRIVER AIRBAG
After a Driver Airbag has been deployed due to a
collision, the followingMUSTbe replaced:
²Driver Airbag²Clock Spring Assembly
²Steering Wheel
²Complete Steering Column Assembly w/Lower
Steering Column Coupler
All other airbag and vehicle components should be
closely inspected following any airbag deployment,
and should be replaced when visible damage is
incurred.
PASSENGER AIRBAG
After a Passenger Airbag has been deployed due to
a collision. the followingMUSTbe replaced:
²Passenger Airbag
²Instrument Panel and Pad Assembly
All other airbag and vehicle components should be
closely inspected following any airbag deployment,
and should be replaced when visible damage is
incurred.
SEAT AIRBAG
After a Seat Airbag has been deployed due to a col-
lision. the followingMUSTbe replaced:
²Complete Seat Back Assembly
All other airbag and vehicle components should be
closely inspected following any airbag deployment,
and should be replaced when visible damage is
incurred.
SEAT BELTS AND TENSIONERS
After a frontal impact where an airbag has been
deployed due to a collision. the followingMUSTbe
replaced:
²Front Seat Belt Buckle (driver and passenger)
with integral Tensioners.
All other seat belts should be closely inspected for
cuts, tears, fraying, or damage in any way following
any frontal impact or airbag deployment. The other
seat belts are to be replaced when visible damage is
incurred. Inspect the Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) child restraint anchors for dam-
age after an impact event and replace as needed.
CLEAN UP PROCEDURE
Roll or fold the airbag towards its mounting point
(i.e. instrument panel, steering wheel, or seat back).
Then tape the ripped cover over the deployed airbag
if applicable.
Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any residual pow-
der from the vehicle interior. Work from the outside
in to avoid kneeling or sitting in a contaminated
area. Vacuum the heater and A/C outlets as well (Fig.
1). If the heater or air conditioner was in RECIRC
mode at time of airbag deployment, operate blower
motor on low speed and vacuum powder residue
expelled from the heater and A/C outlets. Multiple
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vacuum cleaning may be necessary to decontaminate
the interior of the vehicle.
CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles manufactured for sale in the North Amer-
ican market are equipped with a Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren, or LATCH child restraint
anchorage system. The LATCH system provides for
the installation of suitable child restraints in certain
seating positions without using the standard equip-
ment seat belt provided for that seating position. The
second seat in these models are equipped with a
fixed-position child restraint upper tether anchor
(Fig. 3) and child restraint lower anchors (Fig. 2).
The third seat is equipped with only a fixed-position
child restraint upper tether anchor in the middle
seating position. Vehicles manufactured for sale out-
side of North America are equipped with fixed-posi-
tion child restraint upper tether anchors.
Vehicles manufactured for sale in North America
also have two lower anchors for each rear outboard
seating position (Fig. 2) in the second row seating
position. These anchors are welded to the seat cush-
ion frame. They are each accessed from the front of
their respective seats, at each side where the seat
back meets the seat cushion. These lower anchors
cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if faulty or dam-
aged, the seat must be replaced as a unit.
WARNING: DURING, AND FOLLOWING, ANY CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, DUE TO IMPACT
EVENT OR VEHICLE REPAIR, CAREFULLY INSPECT
ALL MOUNTING HARDWARE, TETHER STRAPS
AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION,
OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. IF A CHILD RESTRAINT
ANCHOR IS FOUND DAMAGED IN ANY WAY, THE
ANCHOR MUST BE REPLACED WITH THE SEAT
ASSEMBLY. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
OPERATION
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the proper use of all of the fac-
tory-installed child restraint anchors.
CLOCK SPRING
DESCRIPTION
The clock spring is screwed to a plastic mounting
platform on the steering column behind the steering
wheel. The clock spring is used to maintain a contin-
uous electrical circuit between the wiring harness
and the drivers airbag.
OPERATION
This assembly consists of a flat ribbon like electri-
cally conductive tape which winds and unwinds with
the steering wheel rotation. The clock spring cannot
be repaired. If the clock spring is faulty, damaged, or
if the airbag has been deployed, the clock spring
must be replaced.
Fig. 1 VACUUM HEATER AND A/C OUTLETS -
TYPICAL
Fig. 2 CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER ANCHORS
SECOND ROW - LOCATION - TYPICAL
Fig. 3 CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER TETHER/ANCHOR
- 2ND ROW
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NOTE: Turning the system off by depressing the
OFF switch or turning off the ignition switch will
erase the set speed stored in the PCM.
For added safety, the speed control system is pro-
grammed to disengage for any of the following condi-
tions:
²An indication of Park or Neutral
²A rapid increase rpm (indicates that the clutch
has been disengaged)
²Excessive engine rpm (indicates that the trans-
mission may be in a low gear)
²The speed signal increases at a rate of 10 mph
per second (indicates that the co-efficient of friction
between the road surface and tires is extremely low)
²The speed signal decreases at a rate of 10 mph
per second (indicates that the vehicle may have
decelerated at an extremely high rate)
²If the actual speed is greater than 20 mph over
the set speed.
²Autostick shifts into 1st or 2nd gear (autostick,
if equipped)
Once the speed control has been disengaged,
depressing the RESUME switch when speed is
greater than 20 mph allows the vehicle to resume
control to the target speed that was stored in the
PCM.
While the speed control is engaged, the driver can
increase the vehicle speed by depressing the ACCEL
switch. The new target speed is stored in the PCM
when the ACCEL switch is released. The PCM also
has a9tap-up9feature in which target speed
increases by 2 mph for each momentary switch acti-
vation of the ACCEL switch. The PCM also provides
a means to decelerate to a new lower target speed
without disengaging speed control. Depress and hold
the COAST switch until the desired speed is reached,
then release the switch.
The PCM also has a ªTap Downº feature in which
target speed decreases at 1 mph for each momentary
switch activation of the coast switch.
OPERATION - INTERACTIVE SPEED CONTROL
(4 Speed EATX Only)
Interactive means that communication between the
PCM and the TCM is taking place, this communica-
tion is internal to the PCM on NGC vehicles. Inter-
active speed control avoids unnecessary shifting for
smoother, quieter operation and when downshifts are
required, makes the shifts smoother.
CLIMBING A GRADE
DESCRIPTION
When climbing a grade the interactive speed con-
trol tries to maintain the set speed by increasing the
throttle opening, while inhibiting/delaying down-
shifts.
OPERATION
If opening the throttle alone cannot maintain the
set speed and the vehicle speed drops more than
three mph below the set speed, the transmission will
downshift to third gear. If the vehicle continues to
lose speed, by more than 6 mph, the transmission
will downshift again to maintain the set speed. After
the vehicle encounters a less-steep grade, or has
crested the grade (reduced the load on the power-
train) and can maintain the set speed at a reduced
throttle position, the transmission will upshift, as
appropriate, until the set speed can be maintained in
Overdrive.
GRADE HUNTING
DESCRIPTION
All vehicles equipped with a four speed automatic
transmission have a grade hunting feature for the
2nd to 3rd gear upshift and the 3rd to Overdrive
upshift.
OPERATION
The TCM (on SBEC vehicles) (PCM on NGC vehi-
cles) identifies the powertrain loading conditions and
selects the proper gear to maintain the current vehi-
cle speed. Under moderate loading conditions the
transaxle will stay in 3rd gear until the top of the
grade is reached or the powertrain loading is
reduced.
If powertrain loading is severe, the transaxle may
shift into 2nd gear and remain there until power-
train loading is reduced, then a 2nd to 3rd gear
upshift will be scheduled. Grade hunting features
always operate regardless of whether or not the
interactive speed control is engaged.If the interac-
tive speed control is not engaged and power-
train loading is not reduced, the driver may
have to completely lift off of the throttle before
an upshift will occur. If the driver does lift off the
throttle to induce an upshift under these conditions,
vehicle speed will reduce and the Overdrive to 3rd
and 3rd to 2nd gear downshifts will reoccur when the
throttle is reapplied. If grade hunting is repeatedly
induced by the driver, transaxle damage may result.
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SPEED CONTROL (Continued)
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(6) Rotate the SKREEM upwards and then to the
side away from the steering column to slide the
SKREEM antenna ring from around the ignition
switch lock cylinder housing.
(7) Remove the SKREEM from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Slip the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module
(SKREEM) antenna ring around the ignition switch
lock cylinder housing. Rotate the SKREEM down-
wards and then towards the steering column.
(2) Install the one screws securing the SKREEM to
the steering column.
(3) Connect the steering column wire harness to
the SKREEM.
(4) Install the steering column upper and lower
shrouds (Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN/UPPER
SHROUD - INSTALLATION) and (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/COLUMN/LOWER SHROUD - INSTAL-
LATION).
(5) Install the Steering Column Opening Cover
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEER-
ING COLUMN OPENING COVER - INSTALLA-
TION)
(6) Connect the battery negative cable.
TRANSPONDER KEY
DESCRIPTION
The Sentry Key Remote Entry System (SKREES)
uses a transponder chip that is integral to each igni-
tion key to communicate with the Sentry Key Remote
Entry Module (SKREEM). Ignition keys are supplied
with the vehicle when it is shipped from the factory.
The transponder chip is undermolded within the
head of the key.
OPERATION
Each Sentry Key has a unique transponder identi-
fication code permanently programmed into it by the
manufacturer. Likewise, the Sentry Key Remote
Entry Module (SKREEM) has a unique9Secret Key9
code programmed into it by the manufacturer as
well. When a Sentry Key is programmed into the
memory of the SKREEM, the SKREEM stores the
transponder identification code from the Sentry Key,
and the Sentry Key learns the9Secret Key9code from
the SKREEM. Once the Sentry Key learns the
9Secret Key9code of the SKREEM, it is also perma-
nently programmed into the transponder's memory.
Therefore, blank keys for the Sentry Key Remote
Entry System (SKREES) must be programmed by
the SKREEM in addition to being cut to match the
mechanical coding of the ignition lock cylinder. Refer
to Electrical, Vehicle Theft Security, TransponderKey, Standard Procedure - Transponder Program-
ming.
The Sentry Key's transponder is within the range
of the SKREEM's transceiver antenna ring when it is
inserted into the ignition lock cylinder. When the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position, the
SKREEM communicates with the Sentry Key via a
radio frequency (RF) signal. The SKREEM deter-
mines if a valid key is present based on the informa-
tion it receives from the Sentry Key. If a valid key is
detected, that fact is communicated to the PCM via
the PCI bus and the vehicle is allowed to continue
running. If an invalid key is received by the PCM or
no status at all is communicated, the vehicle will
stall after two (2) seconds of running. The indicator
light will be flashing at this point. The Sentry Key's
transponder can not be repaired. If it is faulty or
damaged, it must be replaced.
Common communication problems:
²Two transponder keys too close together.
²Speed Pass too close to transponder key.
Solid indicator that there is a system failure.
²Loss of PCM communication.
²Failed antenna circuit.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TRANSPONDER
PROGRAMMING
USING A DRBIIITSCAN TOOL
All Sentry Keys included with the vehicle are pre-
programmed to work with the Sentry Key Remote
Entry System (SKREES) when it is shipped from the
factory. The Sentry Key Remote Entry Module
(SKREEM) can be programmed to recognize up to a
total of eight Sentry Keys. When programming a
blank Sentry Key transponder, the key must first be
cut to match the ignition lock cylinder of the vehicle
for which it will be used. The vehicle's four digit PIN
code will be required to complete this task since you
will need it to enter the Secured Access Mode in the
SKREEM. The following steps must be completed
using a DRBIIItscan tool:
(1) Insert the blank key into the ignition and turn
it to the RUN position.
(2) Using a DRBIIItscan tool, select9Theft
Alarm,99SKREEM,99Miscellaneous,9and then9Pro-
gram New Key.9
(3) Enter the four digit PIN code using the
DRBIIItscan tool. When programming is completed,
the SKREEM will exit Secured Access Mode and the
DRBIIItscan tool will display the results of your
attempt to program the key. One of five distinct
results may be displayed. All five are listed below:
²(Programming Successful(is displayed if the
Sentry Key programming is successful.
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SENTRY KEY REMOTE ENTRY MODULE (Continued)
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²(Learned Key in Ignition(is displayed if the
key in the ignition has already been programmed
into that vehicle's SKREEM.
²(Eight Keys Already Learned (At The Maxi-
mum) Programming Not Done(is displayed if
eight keys have already been programmed into the
SKREEM. In this case, if a new key needs to be
added due to a lost or defective key, the9Erase All
Keys9command (which requires entering the Secured
Access Mode) has to be performed. Following the
9Erase All Keys9command, all keys that will be used
to operate the vehicleMUSTbe reprogrammed to
the SKREEM.
²(Programming Not Attempted(is displayed
after an9Erase All Keys9function is executed.
²(Programming Key Failed(is displayed if fur-
ther diagnosis is required.
To learn additional keys, turn the ignition OFF,
remove the learned key, insert the next new blank
key, and repeat the steps from the beginning.
ªCUSTOMER LEARNº MODE
This feature is only available on domestic vehicles
or those which have a U.S. country code designator.
This procedure requires access to at least two valid
Sentry Keys. If two valid Sentry Keys are not avail-
able, Sentry Key programming will require the use of
a DRBIIItscan tool.
The steps required to program Sentry Keys with
two valid Sentry Keys follows:
(1) Obtain the blank Sentry Key(s) that need to be
programmed. Cut the keys to match the ignition lock
cylinder mechanical key codes.
(2) Insert one of the two valid Sentry Keys into the
ignition switch and turn the ignition switch to the
ON position.
(3) After the ignition switch has been in the ON
position for longer than three seconds, but no more
than fifteen seconds, cycle the ignition switch back to
the OFF position. Replace the first valid Sentry Key
in the ignition lock cylinder with the second valid
Sentry Key and turn the ignition switch back to the
ON position. The second valid Sentry Key must be
inserted within 15 seconds of removing the first valid
Sentry key.
(4) About ten seconds after the completion of Step
3, the indicator light will start to flash and a single
audible chime tone will sound to indicate that the
system has entered the9Customer Learn9program-
ming mode.
(5) Within sixty seconds of entering the9Customer
Learn9programming mode, turn the ignition switch
to the OFF position, replace the valid Sentry Key
with a blank Sentry Key transponder, and turn the
ignition switch back to the ON position.(6) About ten seconds after the completion of Step
5, a single audible chime tone will sound and the
indicator light will stop flashing and stay on solid for
three seconds and then turn off to indicate that the
blank Sentry Key has been successfully programmed.
The SKREES will immediately exit the9Customer
Learn9programming mode and the vehicle may be
started using the newly programmed Sentry Key.
NOTE: The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter
will also be programmed during this procedure.
These steps must be completed in their entirety for
each additional Sentry Key to be programmed. If any
of the above steps are not completed in the given
sequence, or within the allotted time, the SKREES
will exit the9Customer Learn9programming mode
and the programming will be unsuccessful. The
SKREES will also automatically exit the9Customer
Learn9programming mode if:
²It sees a non-blank Sentry Key when it should
see a blank.
²If it has already programmed four (4) valid Sen-
try Keys.
²If the ignition switch is turned to the OFF posi-
tion for more than about fifty (50) seconds.
NOTE: If you attempt to start the vehicle while in
ªCustomer Learnº mode (LED flashing), the vehicle
will behave as though an invalid key is being used
(i.e. the engine will stall after two (2) seconds of
running). No faults will be logged.
NOTE: Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to
a particular vehicle, it cannot be used on any other
vehicle.
VTSS/SKIS INDICATOR LAMP
DESCRIPTION
The Sentry Key Remote Entry System (SKREES)
uses an indicator light to convey information on the
status of the system to the customer. This light is
shared with the Vehicle Theft Security System
(VTSS). The light is located in the Mechanical
Instrument Cluster (MIC). The VTSS status is con-
trolled by the Body Control Module (BCM), via Pro-
grammable Communication Interface (PCI) data bus
communication with the MIC, based upon messages
it receives from the Sentry Key Remote Entry Mod-
ule (SKREEM) on the PCI data bus.
RSVEHICLE THEFT SECURITY8Q-7
TRANSPONDER KEY (Continued)