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lock again, the horn will chirp and the external
lamps will flash. If a door or the liftgate 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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[FV08100(ALL)02/95]
Remote entry personal alarm
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[FV08151(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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[FV08200(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.
[FV08251(ALL)04/95]
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.
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[FV08300(ALL)04/95]
Arming and Disarming the Alarm System
with Remote Entry
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[FV08351(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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[FV08700(ALL)02/95]
Replacing lost transmitters
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[FV08751(ALL)02/95]
In the event a transmitter is lost, you should
take all 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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[FV08800(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.
[FV08851(ALL)04/95]
Illuminated Entry System
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[FV08900(ALL)04/95]
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
START or ACC position.
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[FV08951(ALL)02/95]
NOTE: The inside lights will not turn off if
you have turned them on with the
dimmer thumbwheel or if any door is
open.
[FV09551(ALL)04/95]
Perimeter Anti-Theft System (If equipped)
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[FV09600(ALL)04/95]
When armed, this system helps protect your
vehicle against break-ins or theft.
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[FV09651(ALL)04/95]
When an unauthorized entry occurs, the system
triggers and will:
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[FV09700(ALL)02/95]
q
flash the headlamps, parking lamps, and theft
indicator lamp
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[FV09751(ALL)04/95]
q
chirp the horn
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138 [FV09801(ALL)04/95]Arming the system
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[FV09851(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:
[FV09900(ALL)04/95]
q
Pressing the remote entry transmitter LOCK
button to lock the doors (with the doors open
or closed).
[FV09951(ALL)04/95]
q
Pressing the 7/8 and 9/10 buttons on the
Keyless Entry Keypad at the same time to
lock the doors (with the doors open or
closed).
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[FV10001(ALL)04/95]
q
Opening a door and pressing the power door
lock button to lock the doors.
[FV10050(ALL)04/95]
q
Turning the driver's or front passenger's door
key to the LOCK position to centrally lock all
doors (with the doors open or closed).
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[FV10100(ALL)04/95]
If a door or the liftgate 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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[FV10201(ALL)04/95]
Once all doors and the liftgate are closed, if any
were open, the system will begin a 30 second
countdown to become armed. The 30 second
countdown allows people who may still be in
the vehicle time to exit without triggering the
alarm. The THEFT indicator will glow steadily
until the system is armed. When the system is
armed, the THEFT indicator will begin to flash
with short flashes every 2 seconds until the
system is triggered or disarmed.
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[FV10251(ALL)02/95]
Remember, all doors and the liftgate must be
fully closed for the anti-theft system to arm. If a
door or the liftgate has been left open or ajar,
and you press the remote entry transmitter twice
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to confirm the doors are locked, two short horn
chirps will warn you that the anti-theft system is
not arming.
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[FV10301(ALL)04/95]
The anti-theft system is designed to work with
the factory installed remote entry system. It may
not work with other remote entry systems.
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[FV10351(ALL)02/95]
When you get a single horn chirp by pressing
the LOCK button twice within 5 seconds on
your remote entry transmitter, you can be
assured that all doors are locked and the
anti-theft system is arming.
[FV10400(ALL)04/95]
Disarming the system
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[FV10451(ALL)04/95]
An armed or triggered system can be disarmed
if you:
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[FV10501(ALL)04/95]
q
Unlock the doors by pressing the remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK button.
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[FV10551(ALL)04/95]
q
Unlock the doors by entering the unlock code
on the keyless entry keypad.
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[FV10601(ALL)02/95]
q
Unlock any door or the liftgate with a key.
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[FV10651(ALL)02/95]
q
Turn ignition to the ON or ACC position.
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[FV10700(ALL)04/95]
q
Pressing the remote entry PANIC button will
disarm the anti-theft system only when the
anti-theft alarm is triggered and sounding.
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[FV10751(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.
[FV10800(ALL)04/95]
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.
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140 [FV10802(ALL)04/95]Coded Key Anti-Theft System
[FV10804(ALL)08/95]
If your vehicle is equipped with the coded key
anti-theft system, you can only use an
electronically coded key to start the vehicle.
During each vehicle start, the coded key is
ªreadº by the anti-theft system. If the key's ID
code matches that in the anti-theft system, the
vehicle is enabled to start. If the key's ID code
does not match the anti-theft system, or if no
coded key is detected, then the vehicle is not
able to start. Your vehicle will need to be taken
to the dealership for re-initializaiton if either of
the following situations occur:
[FV10805(ALL)07/95]
q
Both supplied keys are lost or stolen.
[FV10807(ALL)07/95]
q
Only one key has been lost, but you want to
ensure the ªlostº key will not start the
vehicle. In this case, bring the remaining
key(s) to the dealer for re-programming.
[FV10808(ALL)04/95]
THEFT indicator
[FV10810(ALL)04/95]
The anti-theft indicator (THEFT) in the
instrument cluster will light for 2 seconds and
then go out when the ignition is turned to the
ON or START position. If it does not light or if
it flashes, have the system serviced by your
dealer or a qualified technician.
[FV10812(ALL)04/95]
Programming additional keys
[FV10814(ALL)04/95]
Two electronically coded keys were supplied
with your vehicle. Additional keys can be
purchased as spares, up to a total of 16 keys. To
program a new key, use a coded key and the
following procedure:
[FV10816(ALL)04/95]
1. With the coded key in the ignition, turn the
ignition from the ON to the OFF position.
[FV10820(ALL)04/95]
2. Within 15 seconds, insert the new electronic
key in the ignition and turn it to ON or
START. The key must have the correct
mechanical cut.
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[FV27800(ALL)05/94]
Turning on the Mirror Light on the Sun
Visors (If equipped)
[FV28500(ALL)04/95]
Your vehicle has two different kinds of lighted
mirrors. Your vehicle may have one or both of
these lighted mirrors.
[FV28600(ALL)11/94]
To turn on the driver's mirror that is attached to
the visor, lift the mirror cover. Adjust the
amount of light by sliding the switch.
[FV28700(ALL)11/94]
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The mirror on the driver's sun visor
[FV28900(ALL)11/94]
quarter page art:0000431-C
The mirror on the passenger's sun visor
[FV29100(ALL)11/94]
To turn on the passenger's mirror that is in the
main visor, grasp the lower center portion and
pull the mirror down. Adjust the amount of
light by sliding the switch.
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162 [FV38150(ALL)04/95]Cargo Net (If equipped)
[FV38200(ALL)02/95]
The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the
cargo area of your vehicle. The net attaches to
anchors that are already in your trunk. Use all
available anchors to restrain the objects or they
will not be secured.
[FV38300(ALL)05/91]
one third page art:0000441-B
The cargo net for the wagon
[FV38400(ALL)04/95]
Do not put more than 50 pounds (22 kg) in the
net. Any ropes or cords that you use must be as
strong as the cargo net or strong enough to
restrain a 50-pound (22 kg) object.
[FV38450(ALL)04/95]
This net is not designed to retain objects
during an accident.
[FV38500(ALL)11/94]
Cargo Cover (If equipped)
[FV38600(ALL)01/89]
You can conceal luggage or cargo in the back of
your wagon with the cargo cover.
[FV38700(ALL)01/89]
To cover the back compartment:
[FV38800(ALL)02/95]
1. Fasten the cover into the molded pockets in
the trim panel. Make sure the cover is right
side up, so it unrolls from the top.
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[AS15400(ALL)04/95]
3. Rounded off frequencies
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[AS15450(ALL)02/95]
Some FM radio stations advertise a
ªrounded-offº frequency which is not the
frequency they actually broadcast on. For
example, a radio station that is assigned a
frequency of 98.7 MHz may call itself ªRadio 99º
even though 99.0 MHz is not an allowable FM
broadcast frequency.
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[AS15600(ALL)02/95]
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape
Player
[AS15700(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Radio power must be on to use the
cassette tape player.
[AS15800(ALL)04/95]
NOTE: Adjust the volume, treble, bass, balance
and fade controls in the same manner
as for radio stations.
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[AS15900(ALL)02/95]
How to insert a tape
[AS16025(ALL)04/95]
Your cassette player is equipped with power
loading. Once you insert a tape and push
slightly (with theopen edge to the right), the
loading mechanism draws the tape the rest of
the way in and play will begin after a
momentary tape tightening process. Display
indicates ªTAPEº while tape is playing. If the
ªTAPEº button is pressed when the cassette tape
player is empty, ªNOº and ªTAPEº will flash in
the display and radio play will continue.
[AS16050(ALL)02/95]
NOTE: A cassette tape can be loaded with the
ignition on whether the radio is on or
off. However, if the radio is off, the
cassette tape will be loaded and stored.
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[AS16300(ALL)02/95]
How to locate a desired track on the tape
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[AS16350(ALL)02/95]
There are four ways to quickly locate a desired
selection on the tape. You can use the fast
forward, rewind, ªSEEKº or ªSCANº function.
Following are brief descriptions of each.
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