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4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock. 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into
the retractor while you push down on the child
restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child
restraint,
you may find it helpful to use your knee
to push down
on the child restraint as you tighten
the belt.
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5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the
retractor while you push down
on the child restraint.
You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down
on the child restraint
as you tighten the belt.
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's
safety belt and let it
go back all the way. The safety belt
will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult
or larger child passenger. directions
to be sure it
is secure.
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a Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are
the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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Door Locks
Keyless Entry System
Liftgate
Theft Passlock
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New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions
Starting Your Engine
Engine Coolant Heater
(If Equipped)
Automatic Transmission Operation
Parking Brake
Shifting Into PARK
(P)
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
Parking Over Things That Burn
Engine Exhaust
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Windows Horn
Tilt Wheel
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps
Mirrors
Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Sun Visors
Accessory Power Outlets
Sunroof (If Equipped)
Universal Transmitter Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Cluster
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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This vehicle has one double-sided key for
the ignition, liftgate
and door locks. It will
fit with either side up.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the retailer provides
the owner with a pair
of identical keys and a key
code number. The
key code number tells your retailer or a qualified
locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this number in
a safe place.
If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have
new ones made easily using this number. Your selling
retailer should also have this number.
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NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot
of
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your keys inside. You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you have
extra keys.
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Door Locks
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside handle won't open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down
or stop your vehicle.
This may not be
so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out
of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you
will be far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
You can use the Keyless Entry System, if you have
this option.
You can use your key to unlock your door
from
the outside.
To lock your door from the inside, slide the lever on
your inside door down.
To unlock the door, slide the
lever on your inside door
up. You will see a red area
on the lever.
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Power Door Locks Rear Door
Security Lock
With this feature, you can
lock
the rear doors so they
can't be opened from the
inside by passengers.
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Move the lock up to lock the doors and down to release
the door locks.
The power door lock switch is located on the armrest.
Remove the ignition key and press
LOCK to lock all the Lockout Prevention
doors at once.
To unlock the doors, press the raised area next to the feature
stops the power door locks from locking when
key symbol. the
keys are
in the ignition and a door is open.
To protect you from locking your key in the vehicle, this
The lever on each rear door works only that door's lock. If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open
and the key is
in the ignition, all the doors will lock, and
the driver's door will unlock.
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Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open your
door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and
close the door.
Keyless Entry System
You can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your
liftgate from about
3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m)
away using the keyless entry transmitter supplied with
your vehicle.
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 harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device complies
with RSS-2 10 of Industry Canada.
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. Changes
or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
This system has a range
of about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m). 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 to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary. See the instructions
that follow.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle.
You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
0 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.
If you’re still having trouble, see your retailer or a
qualified technician for service.
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Operation
When you press UNLOCK. the driver's door will
unlock automatically, the parking lamps will flash and
the interior lights will go on.
If you press UNLOCK
again
within three seconds, the remaining doors will
unlock, the parking lamps will flash and the interior
lights
will go on. Press LOCK to lock all the doors.
Press LOCK again and the horn will chirp.
Press the
REAR button twice within three seconds to
unlock the rear liftgate glass, the parking larnps will
flash and the interior lights will go on. The transmission
must be
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Remote Panic Alarm
When the button with the horn symbol on the key
transmitter
is pressed, the horn will sound and the
headlamps and taillamps will flash for
up to two
minutes. This can
be turned off by pressing the
horn button again, waiting for 30 seconds, or
starting the vehicle.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your retailer. Remember
to bring
any
remaining transmitters
with you when you go to your
retailer. When the retailer matches the replacement
transmitter
to your vehicle. any remaining transmitters
must
also be matched. Once your retailer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will
not unlock youI
vehicle.
Each vehicle can have only two transmitters
matched
to it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should
last about two 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.
I NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use em nat to touch
any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
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To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter:
1. Insert a dime in the slot between the covers of the
transmitter housing near the key ring hole. Remove
the bottom by twisting the dime.
2. Remove and replace the battery with a three volt
CR2032 or equivalent battery, positive (+) side up.
3. Align the covers and snap them together
4. Resynchronize the transmitter.
5. Check the operation of the transmitter.
Resynchronization
Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security
method used by this system. The transmitter does not
send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver
will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously.
This prevents anyone from recording and playing back
the signal from the transmitter.
To resynchronize your transmitter, stand close to your
vehicle and simultaneously press and hold the
LOCK
and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter for not more
than five seconds. The door locks should cycle to
confirm synchronization. If the locks do not cycle, see
your retailer for service.
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Liftgate
It can be dangerous to drive with the rear
window or liftgate open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle.
You can’t see or snlell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the rear window or liftgate
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal between
the body and the rear window or liftgate:
0 Make sure all windows are shut.
0 Turn the fan on your heating or coaling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on
VENT. That will force outside air into
your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in
the Index.
instrument panel, open them all the
way.
If you have air outlets on or under the
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Liftgate Release
There are several ways to release the liftgate. However,
the liftgate
will not release if the vehicle is in gear.
You can use your key
to unlock the liftgate from the
outside. Insert the key into
the liftgate lock button and
turn
it to the left. All doors will unlock.
You may
also use the Keyless Entry System
described earlier.
The liftgate can be opened without
a key if the driver’s
door
is unlocked.
To open the liftgate glass
only, ~~nlock the liftgate
and press the button.
To open the entire liftgate, unlock the liftgate and lift the
handle located
in the center of the door.
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