
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Trunk
2. Remove and replace the battery. Insert the new
battery as the instructions under the cover indicate.
3. Snap the transmitter back together and resynchronize
it by pressing and holding the lock and unlock
buttons
for about eight seconds within range of the
vehicle. Once the transmitter is resynchronized, the
horn will chirp and the exterior lamps will
flash once.
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t 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:
0 Make sure all windows are shut.
”urn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on AUTO and the temperature between
65°F (18°C) and 85°F (29°C). That will
force outside air into your vehicle. See
ccComfort Controls” in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way.
See ccEngine Exhaust” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Trunk Lock Release Trunk Lid Tie Down
To use this feature,
your vehicle must be
in
PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) and the
valet lock switch must be
off. Press the release button
located below the lamp
controls on the left side
of
the instrument panel.
You can also press the trunk release button on the RKE
transmitter to access the trunk compartment.
A CAUTION:
Driving with the trunk lid open can allow
dangerous
CO (carbon monoxide) gas to come
into your vehicle. You can't see or smell
CO.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you ever need to drive with your trunk lid
open, then:
Make sure all windows, the rear seat
'hrn the fan on your heating or cooling
pass-through, and the sunroof
are closed.
system to its highest speed, with the setting
on
VENT. This forces fresh outside air into
your vehicle.
Open all air ducts on the instrument panel.
Do not use the Trunk Lid Tie Down if you are
towing a trailer, or
if you are carrying a pet in
the trunk, because of the danger of
CO.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Theft Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what
if you have to leave your ignition key?
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there
are ways you
can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so
don’t do it.
When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door,
you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take
it with you. Always do this.
Your ignition and transaxle will be locked. And
remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
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If possible, park in a busy, well lit area.
Put your valuables in
a storage area, like your
trunk or glove
box. Be sure to close and lock the
storage area.
Close all windows.
Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key and remote keyless entry
transmitter with you.
SECURITY
If the ignition is off and
any door is open, the
SECURITY light will
flash, reminding you to
arm the system.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To arm the system, do the following:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door using the power door lock switch or
the RKE system with the door open. The
SECURITY light should come on and stay on.
off within approximately
30 seconds.
3. Close all the doors. The SECURITY light should go
When the theft system activates, the horn will sound and
the lamps will flash for about
30 seconds when the door
or trunk is opened without the key or RISE system.
Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t arm if you
lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It
activates only if you use a power door lock switch with
the door open or the
RKE system.
To avoid activating the alarm by accident:
The vehicle should be locked with the door key or
the manual door lock switch
after the doors are
closed
if you don’t want to arm the theft-deterrent
system.
0 Always unlock a door with a key or use the RKE
system. (Pressing the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter disables the theft-deterrent system.)
Unlocking a door any other way will activate the
alarm when a door or the trunk is opened. If you
activate the alarm by accident, unlock the driver’s
door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by
using the unlock button
of the RKE system, or by
starting the car with
a valid key.
Changes or modifications made to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use the theft system.
Testing the Alarm
1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then
get out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open, lock
the vehicle using the power door lock or the RKE
system and close the door. Wait
30 seconds until the
SECURITY lamp goes
off.
3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock
and open the door. The horn will sound and the
hazard lights will flash.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see
if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To
replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index. If the fuse does not need to be replaced, you may
need to have your vehicle serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always
arm the optional
theft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Valet Lock
the glovebox on the left-hand side. Pressing this switch to
ON will disable the use of
the trunk, fuel door and
garage door opener.
Pressing this switch to OFF will make these features
reusable. Locking the glove
box with your key will also
help to secure your vehicle. Note that the RKE
transmitter can't open the
trunk or fuel door if the valet
lock switch is on.
PASS-Key' 111
Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I11
(Personalized Automotive Security System)
theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key
111 is a passive
theft-deterrent system. This means you don't have to do
anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works
when you insert
or remove the key from the ignition. Your PASS-Key
I11 system operates on a radio
frequency subject
to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
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.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
PASS-Key
111 uses a radio frequency transponder in the
key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key
111 system senses that someone is
using
the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle's starter
and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will
stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone using a
trial-and-error method
to start the vehicle will be
discouraged because of the high number of electrical
key codes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If when trying to start the vehicle, the engine does not
start and the STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY
message is displayed in the Driver Information Center,
your key should be checked for damage.
Turn the
ignition
off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to
be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse (see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers’’ in the Index). If the engine still does
not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service.
If your vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty.
See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the
PASS-Key
I11 to have a new key made.
If you are ever driving and the SERVICE
THEFT
SYSTEM message is displayed in the Driver
Information Center or the
SECURITY light comes on
and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if
you
turn it off. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS-Key@
111 system at this time. Your PASS-Key@
I11 system is not working properly and must be serviced
by your dealer.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I11 key, see your
dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key
111 to
have a new key made.
New Vehicle 66Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But it will perform better in the long
run
if you follow these guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index
for
more information.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first
Don’t tow a trailer during break-in.

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With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the key to four different positions:
OFF: This position lets you
turn
off the engine and
remove the key. It doesn’t
lock the steering wheel.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can’t
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with
your hand. Using a tool to force it could break
the key
or the ignition switch. If none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
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ACC: This position lets you use things like the radio and
the windshield wipers when the engine is
off. Use ACC if
you must have your vehicle in motion while
the engine is
off (for example, if your vehicle is being pushed).
ON: This is the position for driving.
START This starts the engine.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following accessories on your vehicle may be used
for up to
10 minutes after the ignition key is turned from
ON to OFF:
Cellular Phone (If Equipped)
Radio
Power Windows
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
Express Sunroof (Option)
Power to these accessories stops after
10 minutes or if
any door is opened. If you want power for another
10 minutes, close all the doors, turn the ignition key to
ON and then back to OFF. If the cellular phone is being
used while Retained Accessory Power is in effect, the
timer is suspended (to avoid interruption of the call).
The timer resets to
10 minutes at the end of the call.
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I A CAUTION: There are several different positions for the shift lever.
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock.
Also, the wrong
kind
of extension cord could overheat and cause
a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the
cord into
a properly grounded three-prong
110-volt AC outlet.
If the cord won’t reach, use a
heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for
at least
15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and
store the cord as it was before to keep it away
from moving engine parts.
If you don’t, it could
be damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of
trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that
particular area.
PARK (P): This locks the
front wheels. It’s the best
position to use when you
start the engine because
your vehicle can’t
move easily.
A CAUTION: I
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake
firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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