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[FV15203( X)09/95]
Using the Keyless Entry System (If equipped)
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[FV15205( X)02/95]
If your vehicle has the keyless entry system, you can lock or
unlock the vehicle doors without using a key. The buttons for
the system are near the outside door handle on the driver's
side. See alsoRemote Entry Systemwhich follows this
description.
[FV15207( X)02/95]
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Keyless entry buttons
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[FV15209( X)02/95]
When you bought your vehicle, you were given a computer
code that operates the system for your vehicle. For your
convenience, we have duplicated this code in two places.
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[FV15211( X)09/95]
The code is:
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[FV15213( X)09/95]
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on your owner's wallet card found in the glove compartment
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[FV15217( X)02/95]
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taped to the computer module
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[FV15219( X)05/95]
When you use this entry system, the illuminated entry system
turns on the interior lights for 25 seconds and the buttons on
the keypad light up for 5 seconds. Do not push the buttons
with a key, ballpoint pen, pencil or any other hard object. These
objects could damage the buttons.
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162and the liftgate window are completely closed, the doors and
liftgate will lock again, the horn will chirp and the external
lamps will flash. If a door, liftgate or the liftgate window is
open or ajar, the horn will give two short chirps warning you
that a door or the liftgate is open.
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[FV16800(ALL)02/95]
Remote entry personal alarm
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[FV16900(ALL)02/95]
If you wish to activate the remote entry system personal alarm,
press the PANIC button. This will honk the horn and flash the
lights for approximately 2 minutes 45 seconds. You can turn it
off by pressing the PANIC button again from the transmitter or
by turning the ignition to the ON or ACCESSORY position.
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[FV17000(ALL)02/95]
When you use the remote entry UNLOCK or PANIC buttons,
the illuminated entry system turns on the vehicle's interior
lights for 25 seconds. You can turn these lights off with the
remote entry LOCK button or by turning the ignition to the ON
or ACCESSORY position.
[FV17100(ALL)03/95]
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[FV17200(ALL)04/95]
Arming and Disarming the Alarm System with Remote
Entry
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[FV17350(ALL)04/95]
Your Remote Entry System will automatically arm the factory
installed Anti-Theft System when the doors are locked, and
automatically disarm it when the doors are unlocked. The
remote will also reset the anti-theft alarm (when the driver's
door is unlocked or the PANIC button is pressed on a
programmed remote entry transmitter) if it was triggered.
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[FV18101(ALL)02/95]
Replacing lost transmitters
[FV18200(ALL)07/95]
In the event a transmitter is lost, you should take your vehicle's
transmitters to your dealer to have the remote entry system
deprogrammed for the lost transmitter. This is necessary to
prevent further unauthorized use of the lost transmitter.
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[FV18301(ALL)02/95]
You can also purchase additional transmitters (up to 4
transmitters can be used) from your dealer. You will need to
take all your transmitters to the dealer so they can program
them to the remote entry system all at the same time.
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[FV18601(ALL)04/95]
Illuminated Entry System (If equipped)
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[FV18701(ALL)06/95]
This system will provide illumination of the vehicle's interior
courtesy lamps when either outside front door handle is pulled
or when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door or
sound the personal alarm. The system will automatically turn
off after approximately 25 seconds or when the ignition is
turned to the RUN or ACC position.
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[FV18801(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if you have turned
them on with the dimmer thumbwheel or if any door
is open.
[FV18810( X)10/94]
Delayed Accessory
[FV18815( X)08/94]
This feature provides power to operate the power windows and
power moon roof for 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
turned from the RUN to the OFF position.
[FV18820( X)06/94]
If either front door is opened during the 10 minute period the
delayed accessory feature will be disabled.
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[FV18900(ALL)08/94]
Battery Saver
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[FV19000(ALL)03/95]
When the ignition is turned off, the vehicle will turn off battery
voltage to all of these lights after 40 minutes: glove box, engine
compartment, overhead console, mirror, courtesy and
interior (including cargo) lamps.
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Features
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[FV19100( X)03/95]
This will prevent draining of the battery if these lights have
been left on inadvertently or if a door or the liftgate is not
completely closed. Battery voltage to these lamps will be
restored when the remote entry transmitter is used, any door is
opened, the liftgate is opened, or the ignition key is turned ON
again.
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[FV19104(ALL)09/95]
Anti-Theft Alarm System (If equipped)
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[FV19106(ALL)05/95]
When armed, this system helps protect your vehicle against
break-ins or theft.
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[FV19109(ALL)05/95]
When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system triggers and
will:
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[FV19112( X)02/95]
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flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and theft indicator lamp
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[FV19115(ALL)06/95]
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honk the horn
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[FV19118(ALL)05/95]
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disable the starting circuit to prevent the vehicle from being
started
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Arming the System
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[FV19124(ALL)04/95]
The system is ready to arm any time the ignition switch is
turned OFF and the alarm is not triggered or sounding. Any of
the following events will prearm the anti-theft system:
[FV19130(ALL)04/95]
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Pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK button to lock
the doors (with the doors open or closed),
[FV19133( X)04/95]
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Pressing the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons on the keyless entry
keypad at the same time to lock the doors (with the doors
open or closed), or
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[FV19136(ALL)04/95]
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Opening a door and pressing the power door lock button to
lock the doors.
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[FV19140( X)04/95]
If a door, liftgate or liftgate window is open, the anti-theft
system is prearmed and waiting for all doors to close. The
THEFT indicator in the instrument panel will light continuously
while the system is prearmed.
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Features
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[FV19200(ALL)02/95]
When unlocking the vehicle with a key, turn the key all the
way to the end of its travel or the system may not disarm.
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[FV19202(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off
automatically within 2 minutes 45 seconds after the
system is triggered. It will trigger again if another
intrusion occurs. However, the starter circuit remains
disabled until the system is disarmed.
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[FV19205(ALL)05/95]
The anti-theft system is designed to work with the factory
installed remote entry system. It may not work with other
remote entry systems.
[FV19210( X)06/94]
Automatic Ride Control System
(If equipped)
[FV19213( X)03/95]
The automatic ride control system is designed to improve ride,
handling, and general vehicle performance for both on and
off-road conditions by adjusting vehicle ride height and shock
dampening (firm or soft).
[FV19216( X)08/94]
The system automatically controls the vehicle ride height over a
range of approximately two inches based on vehicle speed and
selection of two or four wheel drive modes. Also, the system
keeps the vehicle at a constant level if a load is added to or
removed from the vehicle.
[FV19218( X)03/95]
The automatic ride control system places the vehicle at its
lowest height when two wheel drive is selected. Shock
dampening is automatically set based on driver and road inputs
to optimize ride.
[FV19220( X)03/95]
The automatic ride control system raises the vehicle
approximately one inch when Auto 4WD is selected. However,
if vehicle speed exceeds 58 mph (93 km/h), the system will
lower the vehicle to its two wheel drive height to maximize ride
comfort. The vehicle will raise again if vehicle speed is less than
30 mph (48 km/h) for one minute. Like the two wheel drive
mode, shock dampening is automatically set based on driver
and road inputs.
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[FV19224( X)03/95]
In 4WD Low, the automatic ride control system raises the
vehicle approximately two inches above its lowest height. Shock
dampening is locked in firm mode. The height change improves
body clearance. The combination of firm dampening and the
height change also provides maximum suspension feedback for
improved off-road safety and performance.
[FV19226( X)03/95]
The vehicle will drop to its lowest position when the ignition is
turned OFF to provide ease of entry and exit of the vehicle.
[FV19229( X)03/95]
As a safety consideration, whenever a door is opened, including
the liftgate and liftgate glass, the system memorizes and
maintains the height at the moment the door was opened. The
system will maintain this height until either the doors are all
closed or vehicle speed exceeds 10 mph (16 km/h).
[FV19234( X)03/95]
An on-board air compressor and solenoids are used to raise and
lower the vehicle. It is normal to occasionally hear a buzz or
clicking from the vehicle even when the ignition is turned off.
The system stays energized for forty minutes after ignition is
turned off to compensate for any load changes made after the
vehicle is parked.
[FV19237( X)05/95]
The automatic ride control system operation can be monitored
through the message center. Refer toMessage Centerin the
Warning Lights and Gaugeschapter for more details.
[FV19240( X)08/94]
Service Switch
[FV19243( X)08/94]
The automatic ride control service switch is mounted in the jack
storage area. The switch should be turned off to disable the
automatic ride control system during jacking, hoisting, towing,
or transport of the vehicle to avoid unexpected vehicle
movement.
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[FV49300( X)04/94]
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[FV50000(ALL)01/95]
Mirrors
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[FV50700( X)01/95]
Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
(If equipped)
[FV51600( X)04/94]
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The automatic non-glare mirror
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[FV51700( X)01/95]
The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal
state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the
mirror. This mirror functions at night, and has a limited
function at dusk or dawn. From the non-glare state, the mirror
will return to the normal state after a short delay. The delay
starts when the glare goes away. The delay prevents excessive
changing of the mirror as traffic moves behind and around the
vehicle, or on rolling hills and curves.
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Electronic Sound Systems
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[AS02700( X)08/95]1.
Select a band, then select a frequency.
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[AS02800( X)01/95]2.
Press one of the memory buttons and hold until the sound
returns and the lamp above the memory button lights up.
That memory button is now set.
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[AS02900( X)01/95]3.
Follow the above steps for each memory preset button.
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[AS03000( X)01/95]
Using the Automatic Memory Store feature
(“AUTOSET”)
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[AS03100( X)01/95]
If the memory buttons have been set, either by using the Auto
Memory Load feature or if you have set them manually, the
system is prepared to let you use a convenient feature called
Automatic Memory Store.
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[AS03200( X)01/95]
With Auto Memory Store, you can continually set strong
stations into your memory buttons without losing your
originally set stations. Your radio will automatically set your
memory buttons to the strong local stations.
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[AS03300( X)01/95]
Activate Auto Memory Store by pushing the“AUTOSET”
button once. Your radio will set the first six strong stations of
the band you are in (AM, FM1 or FM2) into the memory
buttons. The display will flash“AUTO”and display the autoset
icon“A”while the stations are being set in the memory
buttons.
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[AS03400( X)07/95]
NOTE: If there are less than six strong stations in the
frequency band, the remaining unfilled buttons will
store the last strong station detected on the band.
After all stations have been filled, the radio will begin
playing the station stored on memory button 1.
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[AS03500( X)01/95]
To deactivate the Auto Memory Store mode and return to the
manually-set memory button stations, simply push the
“AUTOSET”button. Display will show“AUTO”then“OFF”.
The next time Auto Memory Store is activated on that band, the
radio will store the next set of six strong stations.
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