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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned so you would be ,able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 2 Features and Controls
Here y~u can learn about the many standard and opti-onal features o.n your-vehide, and irkofmation on starting,,
shifting
and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and, the warning systems that teil you if everything is
working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem.
Keys
Door L.ocks
Key1e.s~ Entry 'System- (If Equipped)
Tailgate
Theft
Ne.w Vihicle "Break-In"
Ignition Positions
S.tarting
You Engine
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
htqmatic. Tr.ansmission Operation
Manual Trmsrnissio,n
Locking Rear Axle:
Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped)
Parking Brake.
Shi€ting
Into PARK (P) (Automatic
Transmission
Ma.dels Only)
2-32
2-52
2-33
2-3 3
2-34
2-35
2-3 7
2-37
2-43
2,-47
2-50
2-5 1
2-55
2-4-6;
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Auto'mmtic Transmission)
Parking
Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission
Models Only)
Parlung Qve.1- Things That Burn
.Engine
Exhaust
Running Your EQg-ine While YGu're Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
Windows
Ti it Wheel (If Equipped)
Turn Signal/Multi~~ncti-on- Lever
Exterior Lamps
'3 t-orage Compartments
Accessory
Power Outlets (If Equipped)
Tnstrument Panel
Warning
Lights; Gap .and Tndicatms
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This vehicle has one
double-sided key
for the
ignition
and door locks. It
will fit with either side up.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides
the owner with a pair
of identical keys and a key
code number.
The key code number
teUs your dealer 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
dealer should also have this number.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of features that can
help prevent theft. But
you can have a lot of
trouble .getting into
your vehicle if you ever
lock pur keys inside. You may even have to
damage
your vehicle to get in. SO be sure you
have extra keys.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine YOU can use. your key to unlock your door from
the outside.
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
dobr when y0.u slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out o€ the vehicle in a
crash.if the doors aren't Iocked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you will. be far
better
off whenever you drive your vehicle.
To lock your door from the inside, slide the lever on
your inside door rearward.
To unlock the door from the
inside, slide the lever 011
your inside door forward.
You will see a re.d area on
the lever.
There
are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
You can use the Keyless Entry System, if y-ou have
this option.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Side Access Panel (Extended Cab)
Your vehicle may be eq-uipped with a side acces-s panel
for c0nv.enienc.e in loading-and unloading cargo. It is
recommended that passengers
who sit in the rear-
.jump seat enter and exit through the door Qn the
passenger’s side,
To open the side access panel, first ope-n the driver’s
front .do.or. Then? use the handle on th.e panel tu open it.
You lnust close- the side access panel before you can
close the
driver’s door.
Power Do-or Locks (If Equipped)
If your- vehicle has power
door locks., the switch is
located on the armrest.
Press
LOCK to lodk all the
doors
at once.
To unlock the ,d.oors, press the raised area next to the
key symbol.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set tlie locl~s from i~.rQe. Then get out and
close the door.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Remote Keyless Entry System
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this option, youcan lock and unlock
your
doors from up to 30 feet (9 m) away .using the
remote keyless entry transmitter
supplied with your
vehicle. This
system. has
a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to
.30 feet.(9 m). .At times .you-may notice-a decreas-e in
‘range. This is normal for any remote keyks-s entry
system.
If the transmitter does not work or if you have
t.0 stand .closer to your vehic1e.h the tfansl’nittei’ to
work, try this:
0
0
0
0
Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary.
See the instruclioits
thtit fol1.0~.
Check the distance.
YOU may be to.0 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 kft or
figh, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
If you’re still having trouble, see your %M dealer or
a qudifiied technician for service.
Changes or modifications to. this system by other than an
authoi-ized service facility could void authorization to
use. this equipment.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Operation
When you press UNLOCK, the driver's door will
unlock automatically. If you press UNLOCK again
within five seconds, all the do.ors will unlock. .Press
L0CK:to lock all the' doors.
Matching. Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Battery
Replacement
Under normal use,
the battery in your .remote keyle-ss
entry transmitter- should la.st about two 'years.
You .ca tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't
work
at the n.ormal range in any Io~atiQfi. .If you h.ave to
.get close 'to
your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it's probably
ti 3 to change the battery.
When repIacing the battery, use. care niot..to touch
any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these
surfaces may damage
the. transmitter.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Theft, Parking at Mght
Vehicle theft isbig Business, especially in.some cities,
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-detefren’t
-features, we know that nothin-g we put on
it can make
it.impassible
to steal. However, there’ are- ways you
.ean.bqlp.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s; an
easy target for Joy riders or professional thieve-s -- .so
don’t .do it.
When you. park your-vehicle and open the driver’s dam,
you’ll he;rr a tone remiding you to remove your key
from the ignitipo and take it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your
ignitkm: If you have an automatic tr-arcmission, taking
your key out also lacks your msmis.sian. And
remember to
lack.thc doors.
P&k in a lighted spot, close all windows and 1.ock.your
vehicle.. Remember to keep your valuables .out of sight.
Put .them in a storage are&
6.r take them with .you.
Parking .. Lots,
‘If you pafk in a lot where:someone will be watching.
your vehicle, it’s be:st
to lgck it up-and take ywr keys.
But what if you have to-leave your ignition key? What if
YOU have to leave something. valuable in your vehicle?
0. Put your vxl-luables i.n a. st;or.age. area, like your
glove
box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
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