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Remote Keyless Entry System
Your keyless entry system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
I. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use
his equipmeni. At
times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or
if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
Check to determine
if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page
2-6.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about four years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range in any location.
If you have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to
touch any
of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage the
transmitter. To
replace the battery, do the following:
1. Insert a coin, or similar object, into the notch near
the key ring. Turn it counterclockwise to separate
the two halves of the transmitter.
2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil
eraser to remove the old battery.
Do not use a
metal object.
3. Replace the battery as the instructions under the
cover indicate. Use a Duracella battery,
type
DL-2032, or a similar type.
no moisture can enter.
4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure
5. Check the operation of the transmitter.
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ACC (Accessory): This position lets you use your
electrical accessories such as power windows, power
sunroof (option), radio and the windshield wipers.
ON: This is the position the switch returns to after you
start your engine and release the switch. This is the
position for normal driving. Even when the engine is not
running, you can use
ON to operate your electrical
accessories and
to display some instrument panel
warning lights.
START: This position starts your engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return
to ON for normal driving.
Key Reminder Warning
If you leave your key in the OFF ignition position, you
will hear a warning chime when you open the
driver’s door.
Always leave your key in
OFF. If you leave it in any
other position, you will drain the battery power.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
After you turn the ignition off and remove the key, you
will still have power
to accessories such as the
power windows, audio steering wheel controls, clock,
sunroof (option), accessory power outlet and the
radio for up
to 10 minutes. The instrument panel cluster
lights will stay on for
a few seconds, then go out.
Once you open a door, the power will shut off.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won’t start in any other position
- that’s a
safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,
use NEUTRAL
(N) only.
Notice: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your
vehicle is moving.
If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key
to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor. Wait about
15
seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery
or damaging your starter.
2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, hold your key in
START for about
10 seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds between
each
try.
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Courtesy Lamps Entry
Lighting
If it is dark enough outside and the front reading lamp
slider lever, located on the overhead console, is in
the DOOR position, when any door is opened all of the
vehicles courtesy lamps will come on. See “Front
Reading Lamps” and “Rear Reading Lamps” later in this
section for more information. They make it easier for
you to enter and leave the vehicle. The courtesy lamps
will remain on for about
25 seconds after all doors
have been closed. They will then theater dim to
off.
Move the front reading lamp slider lever to ON to turn
on the interior courtesy lamps. When the control is
moved back to either
OFF or DOOR, the courtesy lamps
will immediately turn
off.
If the control is OFF when the doors are opened, only
the lower instrument panel courtesy lamps will come on.
Also, if the control is OFF when illuminated entry or
delayed exit lighting are active, only the lower instrument
panel courtesy lamps will be on.
If a door is left ajar, your interior lamps will turn
off after
10 minutes to save your battery. If
it is dark enough outside and you press the unlock
symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter while all
doors are closed, the interior courtesy lamps will
come on and stay on for approximately
40 seconds.
When the
40 seconds are up, the lights will automatically
fade until they turn
off. The lamps will turn off
immediately by pressing the lock symbol on the remote
keyless entry transmitter, by turning the ignition key
to
ON or by activating the power door locks.
Delayed Entry Lighting
When you open the door to enter your vehicle, the
interior lamps will come on
if it is dark enough outside.
When you close the door with the ignition
off, the
interior lamps will stay on for
25 seconds. When the
25 seconds are up the lights will automatically fade until
they turn
off. Locking the doors with the power door
lock switch or with the lock symbol on the remote
keyless entry transmitter, will override the delayed entry
lighting and the lamps will turn
off immediately.
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Battery Warning Light
’ This light will come on
briefly when you start the
vehicle, as a check to
show you it
is working;
then it should go out.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you
may have a problem with the electrical charging system.
Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is
on could drain your battery and result in a vehicle that
may stall.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on, be
certain
to turn off all your accessories, such as the radio
and climate control system.
On the DIC, a CHECK CHARGE SYSTEM message will
be displayed and a warning chime will sound. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50 for more
information.
Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two
parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can
still
work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need
both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem.
Have your brake system inspected right away.
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This light should come on briefly when you turn the
ignition key to
ON. If it doesn’t come on then, have it
fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem.
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning
light will also come on when you set your parking brake.
The light will stay on
if your parking brake doesn’t
release fully. If you try to drive
off with the parking brake
set, a chime will also come on until you release the
brake is fully released, it means you have a brake
problem. parking
brake. If the light stays Gn after yGu: parking
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If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an
error number, write it down and provide it to your
dealership when reporting the problem.
If your vehicle has this feature it will enable two drivers
to store and recall personal settings for radio presets,
last tuned station, volume, tone and audio source (radio,
cassette or CD).
The memory buttons
(1 or 2) for this feature are located
on the driver’s door panel and correspond to the
numbers
(1 or 2) found on the back of each remote
keyless entry transmitter.
To recall audio sources, press the unlock button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter and turn the ignition
on. The source
last listened to will be recalled for
the identified driver
(1 or 2).
To program this feature, do the following:
1. Set all radio preferences. For more information see
“Setting Preset Stations” and “Setting the Tone”
listed for your particular radio.
2. Locate the memory buttons on the driver’s door
panel.
3. Press one of the memory buttons (1 or 2) until you
hear two beeps. The beeps confirm that your
selection has been saved and can now be recalled.
Follow these steps each time you want to change the
stored settings.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio
functions whenever battery power is removed and the
radio
is placed in a different vehicle. This feature
requires
no user input to be activated. It is automatically
armed when it is put into the vehicle for the first time.
When the radio is turned off, the blinking red light
indicates that THEFTLOCK@ is armed.
If THEFTLOCK@ is activated, your radio will not operate
if stolen. The radio will display LOCKED and a red
LED indicator light will come on above the
THEFTLOCK”
logo to indicate a locked condition. If this
occurs, the radio will need to be returned to the
dealer.
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Instrument Panel Cluster
.............. .... .... ........... 3-31
Overview
..................................... ......... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness
........... ........... 3-17
Interior Lamps
............................................. 3-17
Interior Plastic Components
.............................. 5-83
Jump Starting
................................................. 5-44
Key Lock Cylinders Service
.............................. 6-10
Keyless Entry System
....................................... 2-5
Key Reminder Warning
.................................... 2-24
Keys
............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps Exterior
................................... ....... 3-14
Interior
....................................................... 3-1 7
Lap-§boulder Belt ................................... 1-14, 1-22
Child Restraints
........................................... 1-40
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
........................................ 1-42
Leather
......................................................... 5-83
LATCH System Leaving
Your Vehicle
....................................... 2-14
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
...... 2-31
Light
Air Bag Readiness
....................................... 3-34
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
................... 3-36
Battery Warning
.......................................... 3-35
Brake System Warning
................................. 3-35
Cruise Control
............................................. 3-43
Malfunction Indicator
.................................... 3-39
Oil Pressure
............................................... 3-42
Safety Belt Reminder
................................... 3-33
TCS Warning Light
...................................... 3-37
Traction Control System Active
...................... 3-38
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning
.......... 3-37
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
............................... 2-18
Loading Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-34
Lockout Protection
.......................................... 2-14
Locks Central Door Unlocking System
..................... 2-11
Delayed Locking
.......................................... 2-11
Door
.......................................................... 2-10
Leaving Your Vehicle
.................................... 2-14
Lockout Protection
....................................... 2-14
Power Door
................................................ 2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
............. 2-12
Rear Door Security Locks
............................. 2-13
Loss of Control
................... ................ 4-15
Lumbar Manual Controls
.......... ............ .. 1-3
Power Controls
............................................. 1-4
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