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Arming the system
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To arm the system, do the following steps in
sequence:
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1. Remove the key from the ignition. The hood
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sequence:
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1. Remove the key from the ignition. The hood
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Arming the system
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To arm the system, do the following steps in
sequence:
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1. Remove the key from the ignition. The hood
must be closed to arm the system.
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At this point, the anti-theft system automatically
monitors the ignition keylock cylinder. If the
lock cylinder is forcibly removed, the anti-theft
alarm system will trigger. To arm the remaining
portion of the system, follow steps 2-4.
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2. Open any door. The alarm indicator light
will start flashing to remind you to arm the
system.
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3. Lock the doors by using the power door
lock switch or by pressing the remote entry
transmitter LOCK control.
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The alarm indicator will now glow steadily.
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4. Close all doors. The alarm indicator light
will then remain on steadily for
approximately 30 seconds and then go out.
When the light goes out, the system is
armed.
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NOTE: Be sure to close all doors completely. If
not, the alarm indicator light will
remain on. Remember, your anti-theft
system is armed only after the alarm
indicator light remains on steadily for
approximately 30 seconds after the last
door is closed, and then goes out.
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Opening the Hood
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1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
located under the lower left corner of the
instrument panel.
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Opening the Hood
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1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
located under the lower left corner of the
instrument panel.
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Opening the Hood
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1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
located under the lower left corner of the
instrument panel.
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2. Go around to the front of the vehicle, and
release the auxiliary catch that is located
under the front edge of the hood at the
center of the vehicle.
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The auxiliary catch under the front edge of the hood
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3. Lift the hood until the counterbalanced
hinges hold it open.
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Whenever you close the hood, latch it securely.
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NOTE: Apply lubricant to the hood latch at
six-month intervals to maintain smooth
and trouble-free operation.
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Engine Compartment
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Your vehicle has one of these types of engines:
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a 3.8 liter SFI engine
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q
a 4.6 liter SFI engine
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The following pages show diagrams of each
engine type and where to find items that you
should regularly service.
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Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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Checking and Adding Engine Oil
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Since the proper amount of engine oil is
important for safe engine operation, check the oil
using the dipstick each time you put fuel in
your vehicle. Remember the engine must be off,
the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be
parked on level ground.
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Checking the engine oil level:
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1. Turn the engine off after it has warmed up
and allow a few minutes for the engine oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
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2. Set the parking brake, making sure the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
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3. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine
heat.
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4. Locate the engine oil dipstick (highlighted in
yellow) and carefully pull it out of the
engine.
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5. Wipe the dipstick clean and put it back into
position, making sure it is fully seated.
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one inch art:0011218-A
Engine oil dipstick Ð 4.6 liter engines
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one inch art:0000970-A
Engine oil dipstick Ð 3.8 liter engines
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