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If both doors are unlocked, press the button to lock the
doors. If both doors are locked, press the button to
unlock the doors.
If the driver's door is unlocked and the passenger's door
is locked, press the button once to unlock the
passenger's door. Press the button a second time to
lock both doors.
Pressing the LOCK button on the remote key disables
the power door lock switch. See
Remote Keyless
Entry System Operation on page 2-5for more
information on how the remote keyless entry system
works in combination with your power locks.
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, it is
equipped with an automatic door locking feature which
can be programmed through the trip computer
buttons and instrument panel center display. It can be
programmed to be on or off. See
Vehicle Personalization
on page 2-31for more information.
Your vehicle was programmed from the factory to
automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out
of PARK (P).
Trunk
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You cannot see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
·Make sure all other windows are shut.
·Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. See Climate Control
System.
·If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See
Engine Exhaust on page 2-27.
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Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system.
Arming the System
The alarm system is turned on when the LOCK button
on the key is pressed. Therefore, locking the doors
by pressing LOCK not only locks all the doors but, after
a short delay, also sets the alarm system. When the
system is armed, the alarm is triggered when any of the
doors, hood or trunk are opened or a hot-wire
attempted. The alarm system thinks a break-in has
occurred. An alarm sounds and the turn signals
and dome light will ¯ash.
When the alarm system is turned on, you may open the
trunk by pressing the trunk symbol button on the key.
This does not set off the alarm, but leaves the alarm
system on and undisturbed. Closing the trunk re-arms
the trunk alarm after a short delay.
The LOCK button on the key will not function when the
ignition is turned ON or the driver's door is open.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system, press UNLOCK on the key or
turn the ignition to ON.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
The exterior turn signals should ¯ash twice when
returning to your vehicle and pressing UNLOCK on the
key. If they ¯ash three times, an attempted break-in
has occurred while the vehicle was armed. If you wish
to ®nd out what set the alarm off, turn the ignition on and
look at the trip computer display for the ALARM
ACTIVATED message being shown. See ªTrip Computer
Warning Messagesº under
Trip Computer on page 3-33.
The ALARM ACTIVATED message will be displayed
®rst for one second, followed by the trigger point
screens. The trigger point screens will also be displayed
for one second. If more than one trigger point has
been activated, the display will show each trigger point
screen in sequence for one second, returning back
to the ALARM ACTIVATED screen. The alarm screens
will be shown in a continuous cycle until the trip
computer MODE button is pressed. The center display
then reverts to the last screen shown prior to the
ignition being off.
The possible trigger points are the following:
·The hood has been opened.
·The trunk has been opened.
·One of the doors has been opened.
·Hot wiring of the vehicle was attempted (ignition on
without key inserted).
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The key can only be turned to this position if the
vehicle's automatic transmission is in PARK (P). To help
guard against theft, your vehicle's engine is
automatically disabled shortly after turning the key to
this position. A ¯ashing padlock symbol on the bottom
left corner of the instrument panel indicates this.
The steering column is automatically locked when the
key is removed. To release the steering wheel, insert the
key again and turn it towards the front of the vehicle.
Notice:Using a tool to force the key from the
ignition switch could cause damage or break the
key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with
your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If
it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. If none of this works, then
your vehicle needs service.
B (ON):This position is where the key returns to after
you start your engine and release the key. The
ignition switch stays in ON when the engine is running.
But even when the engine is not running, you can
use ON to operate your electrical accessories and to
display some instrument panel warning lights.
C (START):This position starts the engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch
will return to ON for normal driving.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) feature that enables the radio, power
windows, windshield wipers, and accessory power outlet
to continue to work after the ignition key has been
turned to LOCK and removed from the ignition.
The radio, wipers and accessory power outlet will turn
off when the ignition key is turned to LOCK and
removed. By turning the radio back on, you will be able
to operate it, the windshield wipers, and the accessory
power outlet for up to one hour or until:
·The radio is turned off
·Either door is opened
The windows will also operate for 15 minutes or until
either door is opened.
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One to Four Shift Light
(Manual Transmission)
When this light comes on, you can only shift from
FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) instead of FIRST (1) to
SECOND (2). The light will be displayed on the
instrument panel cluster and a message will be
displayed on the trip computer.
You must complete the shift into FOURTH (4) to turn off
this feature. This helps you get the best possible fuel
economy.After shifting to FOURTH (4), you may downshift to a
lower gear if you prefer.
Notice:Forcing the shift lever into any gear except
FOURTH (4) when the 1 TO 4 SHIFT light comes
on may damage the transmission. Shift only from
FIRST (1) to FOURTH (4) when the light comes on.
This light will come on when:
·The engine coolant temperature is higher than
169ÉF (76ÉC),
·you are going 15 to 19 mph (24 to 31 km/h) and
·you are 21 percent throttle or less.
See
One-to-Four Shift Light (Manual Transmission) on
page 3-26andTrip Computer on page 3-33for more
information. Instrument Panel
Cluster
Trip Computer
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Vehicle Personalization
The vehicle personalization mode enables the driver to
customize some of the vehicle features using the
trip computer buttons and instrument panel center
display. Only features that are equipped on the vehicle
will be displayed.
The following list shows features that can be reset or
customized:
·RESTORE TO FACTORY SETTINGS
·UNDERSPEED CHIME
·DIST (Distance) TO ARRIVAL DISPLAY
·DIST (Distance) TO ARRIVAL DEFAULT
·TRIP COMPUTERA&B
·DIGITAL SPEEDO (Speedometer)
·REST REMINDER
·STOP WATCH
·RADIO DISPLAY
·CONFIRMATION BEEPS
·SPEED±DEPENDENT VOLUME
·AUDIO DISTORTION LIMITER
·HEADLIGHTS OFF DELAY TIME
·HEADLIGHTS APPROACH TIME
·AUTO HEADLIGHTS SENSITIVITY
·COURTESY LAMP TIMEOUT
·IGNITION OFF COURTESY LAMP
·TWO STAGE UNLOCK
·AUTO LOCK IN DRIVE
(Automatic Transmission Only)
·DOOR LOCK INDICATION
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Entering Programming Mode
The vehicle programming mode is accessed through the
Options Menu. To access the Options Menu, do one
of the following:
·When the vehicle is
stopped, hold down the
MODE button while
turning the ignition from
LOCK to ON. The
MODE button is located
on the instrument
panel, to the right of the
instrument panel
cluster. The Options
Menu will then display.
·When the vehicle has been started, the system
check completed, and the vehicle speed is less
than 6 mph (10 km/h), the Options Menu will display
for three seconds.
If the vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the
Options Menu will disappear, and the display
will return to the previous trip computer function.
The programming mode is not accessible if an alarm
warning has been activated or a warning symbol on the
instrument panel cluster has been triggered.
RQ(Programming Mode Selection):When the
Options Menu is displayed, use the trip computer up or
down arrows to enter the programming mode.
There are help screens available to assist you in
understanding the feature that you are adjusting. If a
menu item is selected and the screen is left for
more than ®ve seconds before making a selection, a
help screen displays to inform you how to operate
the selected feature.
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Navigating the Menu
To scroll through the different personalization features,
press the MODE button. To change the setting, use
the up or down arrows. To continue, press the MODE
button.
The following information shows how to reset or
customize features after entering the main menu:
RESTORE TO FACTORY SETTINGS
This option restores the instrument panel, audio system,
and other general vehicle systems to the factory default
settings. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or No.
The default selection is No. If Yes is selected, the next
feature will be displayed after a two second delay. This
delay is to allow time for the default parameters to be set.
Press the MODE button to continue.
UNDERSPEED CHIME
This option is used to enable or disable the underspeed
chime. Overspeed provides a chime when your
vehicle's travelling speed exceeds the overspeed
chosen value, whereas underspeed provides an
additional chime to indicate when your vehicle's
travelling speed drops below the overspeed. Use the up
or down arrows to select Yes or No. The default
selection is No. If Yes is selected, the underspeed chime
is activated. Press the MODE button to continue. See
ªO/SPEED (Overspeed)º under
Trip Computer on
page 3-33for more information.
DIST (Distance) TO ARRIVAL DISPLAY
This option is used to enable or disable the Time to
Arrival/Distance to Arrival/Remaining Fuel set of
displays. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or
No. The default selection is No. If Yes is selected,
the Time to Arrival/Distance to Arrival/Remaining Fuel
set of displays is activated. Press the MODE button
to continue.
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DIST (Distance) TO ARRIVAL DEFAULT
This option displays only if the DIST TO ARRIVAL
DISPLAY is set to Yes. The Distance to Arrival, can be
reset, when not in personalization mode, by pressing
the SET button for less than two seconds. The distance
resets to 300 miles (500 km), which is the default
setting. When in personalization mode, the default
setting can be increased or decreased by tapping the
up or down arrows. When the desired distance is
set, press the MODE button to continue.
TRIP COMPUTERA&B
This option is used to select either one or two Trip
Time/Trip Distance/Fuel Used set of displays. Use the
up or down arrows to select Trip A or TripA&B.
The default selection is Trip A. Press the MODE button
to continue.
DIGITAL SPEEDO (Speedometer)
This option allows you to turn on a digital speedometer
that will appear on the center display. Use the up or
down arrows to select Yes or No. The default selection
is Yes. Press the MODE button to continue.
REST REMINDER
This option is to alert the driver that they may have
been travelling for too long without a break. Use the up
or down arrows to select No or Yes. The default
selection is Yes. Press the MODE button to continue.
STOP WATCH
This option is used to enable or disable the Stop Watch
display. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes or
No. The default selection is No. If Yes is selected, the
Stop Watch display is activated. Press the MODE button
to continue.
RADIO DISPLAY
This option is used to enable or disable the audio
system display on the instrument panel cluster. Detailed
information on the operation of the radio and CD is
provided in the audio section. Use the up or down
arrows to select On or Off. The default selection is On.
If On is selected, the Radio display is activated.
Press the MODE button to continue. See
Radio with
Six-Disc CD on page 3-46.
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DOOR LOCK INDICATION
This option is used to select the type of indication
provided to the driver upon locking and unlocking the
vehicle's doors. Use the up or down arrows to select
Indicators or Indicators & Horn. The default selection is
Indicators. Press the MODE button to continue. See
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-5andDoor Locks on page 2-7for more information.
EXIT OPTIONS MENU
This option is used to either exit the personalization
mode options menu or to return to the start of the
options menu. Use the up or down arrows to select Yes
or No. If Yes is selected, the trip computer exits
calibration mode and returns to the previous trip
computer display. If No is selected, the menu returns to
the start of the options menu, RESTORE TO FACTORY
SETTINGS display. Press the MODE button to
continue.
Exiting Programming Mode
To exit, do one of the following:
·Press the MODE button to scroll through to the exit
screen.
·Drive the vehicle at more than 6 mph (10 km/h).
·Turn the ignition to LOCK if the vehicle is stopped.
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Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to
signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass,
even if the headlamps and ignition are turned off.
To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward
you until the high-beam headlamps come on, then
release the lever to turn them off.
If ¯ash-to-pass is activated, then the headlamp
high/low-beam changer indicator will display on the
instrument panel cluster. The fog lamps are turned off
while this feature is active.
Windshield Wipers
The lever on the right side of the steering column
operates the windshield wipers and washer.These functions operate when the ignition is turned to
ON, LOCK, or when the Retained Accessory Power is in
operation. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 2-17.
INT (Intermittent):Push the lever up to turn on the
wipers. Put the lever in the ®rst position for intermittent
wiping cycles. The delay will change as your vehicle's
speed changes. The delay will decrease as you go
faster and increase as you go slower.
1 (Low Speed):Put the lever in the second position for
slow, steady wiping cycles.
2 (High Speed):Put the lever in the third position for
rapid wiping cycles.
L(Mist):Move the lever to this position for a single
wiping cycle. Hold it there until the windshield wipers
start; then let go. The windshield wipers will stop after
one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the lever
down longer.
0 (Off):Turn the lever to this position to turn off the
wipers.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they're frozen to the windshield,
gently loosen or thaw them. If the blades do become
damaged, install new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
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