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5. Open both top clamps before the top meets the
windshield header
6. Continue to use the top motor to raise the top
until it has reached the fully closed position flush to
the header.
7. The two pins under the forward edge of the top
should seat themselves in the matching holes in the
header.
8. To fasten both clamps securely, push the clamp
handles into the header on the top until they are
flush with the header. Pulling down on the header at
the center grip while closing the latches may assist
in fastening the clamps.
9. Raise the front and rear side windows.
10. Disengage the parking brake.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
The remote entry system allows you to:
²lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key.
²open the trunk.
²activate the panic alarm.
²confirms that the vehicle is locked with a short
ªbeepº from the horn.
The remote entry features only operate with the
ignition in the OFF position.
Unlocking the doors
Press this control to
unlock the driver's
door. The interior
lamps will illuminate.
With the all-door
remote entry system,
press the control a
second time within
three seconds to unlock the passenger door.
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Locking the doors
Press this control to
lock all doors.
To confirm all doors
are closed and locked,
press the control a
second time within
three seconds. The
doors will lock again,
the horn will chirp and the lamps will flash.
If any of the doors are ajar, the horn will make two
quick chirps and the chime may sound, reminding
you to properly close all doors.
Opening the trunk
Press the control once
to open the trunk.
Ensure that the trunk
is closed and latched
before driving your
vehicle. Failure to latch
the trunk may cause
objects to fall out of
the trunk or block the rear view.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press this control to
activate the alarm.
To deactivate the alarm,
press the control again
or turn the ignition to
ACC or ON.
This device complies
with part 15 of the
FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry
system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the
personal alarm.
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds
or when the ignition is turned to the START/RUN or
ACC position. The dome lamp control (if equipped)
mustnotbe set to the OFF position for the
illuminated entry system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the dimmer
control or
²any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps
30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the
OFF position, 10 minutes after if the door is left
open, and 30 minutes after if the trunk is left open
or the dome lamp switch is left on.
Replacing lost transmitters
Take all your vehicle's
transmitters to your
dealer if service is
required.
If you purchase
additional transmitters
(up to four may be
programmed), perform
the following procedure:
To reprogram the transmitters, place the key in the
ignition and turn from OFF to ON eight times in
rapid succession (within 10 seconds) ending in ON.
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The fuel pump shut-off
switch is located on
the left side of the
trunk behind the trunk
liner.
FUSES AND RELAYS
Fuses
If electrical
components in the
vehicle are not
working, a fuse may
have blown. Blown
fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse.
Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any
electrical components.
Always replace a fuse with one that has the
specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with
a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire
damage and could start a fire.
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5.Rotate the bulb
socket counterclockwise
about
1¤4turn and
remove from lamp
assembly.
6. Carefully pull the
bulb straight out from
the socket and push in
the new bulb.
7. To complete installation, follow the removal
procedure in reverse order.
High-mount brakelamp bulbs
1. Open trunk.
2. Inside trunk, locate
access hole under the
luggage compartment
door.
3. Remove the bulb
socket by rotating it
45 degrees and pulling
it out of the lamp
assembly.
4. Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket and push
in new bulb.
5. To complete installation, follow the removal
procedure in reverse order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
The halogen bulb contains gas under pressure.
The bulb may shatter if the glass envelope is
scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the
bulb carefully. Grasp the bulb only by its base.
Avoid touching the glass envelope.
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1. Rotate the foglamp
bulb counterclockwise
and remove from
foglamp (the rear side
of the foglamp is
shown).
2. Disconnect the
electrical connector
from the foglamp bulb.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the new
foglamp bulb.
4. Install the foglamp bulb in foglamp by rotating
clockwise.
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
To change the license plate bulbs:
1. Open trunk and
remove bulb socket
from the trunk lid by
turning
counterclockwise.
2. Pull the bulb straight
out of the socket and
push in the new bulb.
3. Install the bulb socket in trunk lid by turning
clockwise.
Replacing tail lamp/backup bulbs
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified
technician.
Interior bulbs
Check the operation of the following interior bulbs
frequently:
²interior overhead lamp
²map lamp
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fluid, checking and
adding (manual) ... 145
manual operation .... 98
Trip odometer ........... 15
Trunk ......................... 57
Vehicle dimensions . 182
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ......... 184
Vehicle loading ........ 101
104,105,106
Ventilating
your vehicle ............... 87
Warning chimes ........... 6
Washer fluid ............ 136reservoir ................ 136
Water,
Driving through ....... 106
Wheels
anti-theft
lug nuts ................. 119
Windows .................... 50
Windshield washer
fluid and wipers
checking
and cleaning .......... 148
operation ................. 43
replacing
wiper blades .......... 149
Index
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