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Section 2 Features  and  Controls 
Here  you can learn  about  the many  standard  and  optional  features  on  your  vehicle,  and  inform\
ation  on  starting, 
shifting  and  braking.  Also  explained  are the  instrument  panel  and  the warning  systems  that  tell  you  if  everything  is 
working  properly 
-- and  what  to  do if  you  have  a  problem. 
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Door  Locks 
Remote  Keyless  Entry 
(RKE) System 
Trunk 
Theft 
Theft-Deterrent  System 
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Ignition  Positions  Starting  Your Engine 
Engine  Coolant  Heater  (If  Equipped) 
Automatic  Transaxle  Operation  Parking  Brake 
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Engine  Exhaust 
Running  Your  Engine  While  You’re  Parked 
Windows 
Tilt  Wheel 
Turn  SignaVMultifunction  Lever 
Exterior  Lamps 
Interior  Lamps 
Mirrors 
Storage  Compartments 
Sun  Visors 
Express 
Sunroof (Option) 
Universal  Transmitter  (Option) 
The  Instrument  Panel:  Your 
Information  System 
Warning  Lights,  Gages  and  Indicators  Driver  Information  Center  (DIC) 
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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 
door  when  you  slow  down or stop  your  vehicle. 
This  may not  be 
so obvious:  You increase  the 
chance 
of being  thrown  out of the  vehicle  in  a 
crash 
if the  doors  aren't  locked. Wear safety  belts 
properly,  lock your  doors,  and you  will  be far 
better 
off whenever  you drive  your  vehicle. 
rhere are  several  ways  to  lock  and  unlock  your  vehicle. 
%om  the  outside,  use  either  the  key  or  the  Remote 
Keyless  Entry  (RKE)  transmitter.  Because  your  vehicle  has  the  theft-deterrent  system,  you 
must  unlock 
the 
doors with  the  key  or RKE transmitter 
to  avoid  setting  off the  alarm. 
I The  manual  lock is on the 
top 
of the  door  panel  near 
the  window. 
Push the 
manual  lock  lever  down  to 
lock  the door  from  the 
inside. 
To unlock  the  door, 
raise  the  lock  lever. 
Central Door  Unlocking System 
When  unlocking  the  driver's door, you can  unlock  the 
other  doors  by  holding  the  key  in  the  turned  position  for 
a  few  seconds  or  by  quickly  rotating  the  key  twice  in  the 
lock  cylinder. 
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Your vehicle  is equipped 
with  rear door  security 
locks  that  help prevent 
passengers  from  opening 
the  rear  doors  of  your 
vehicle  from the  inside. 
To use  this  lock: 
1. Move  the  lever on the  door all the  way up to  the 
2. Close  the  door. 
3. Do the  same  thing  to  the other  rear door  lock. 
The rear  doors  of your  vehicle  cannot  be  opened  from 
the  inside  when  this  feature 
is in use. 
When  you  want  to  open  a  rear door  when  the security 
lock  is on: 
1. You may  unlock  the  door by using  the  remote  keyless 
entry  transmitter,  the 
fkont door  power  lock  switch  or 
by  manually 
lifting the  rear  door  lock  knob. 
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2. Then  open  the door  from  the  outside. 
To cancel  the rear  door  lock: 
1. You may  unlock  the  door  by  using  the  remote 
keyless  entry  transmitter,  the front door  power  lock 
switch  or  by  manually  lifting  the rear  door  lock 
knob.  Open  the  door  from  the  outside. 
2. Move  the  lever  all  the  way  down. 
3. Do the  same  for the  other rear door. 
The  rear  door  locks  will  now  work  normally. 
Anti-Lockout  Feature 
Leaving  your  key  in  any  ignition  position  with  any  door 
open  will  disable  the  use  of  the  power  door  lock 
switches  and  the  remote  keyless  entry  lock  function.  If 
you  close  the doors, 
you can  lock  them  by  using  the 
power  door  lock  switches  or the 
RKE system.  It  is 
always  recommended  that  you  remove  the ignition  key 
when  locking  your  vehicle. 
The  anti-lockout  feature  can  be  overridden  by  holding 
the  power  door  lock  switch  for three  seconds  or longer. 
Leaving  Your  Vehicle 
If you  are  leaving  the  vehicle,  open  the  door,  set the 
locks  from  the inside,  get  out and  close  the  door.   

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With  this feature, you  can 
lock  and  unlock  the  doors, 
unlock  the  trunk,  open  the 
fuel  door  and  turn  on your 
vehicle’s  interior lamps 
from  about 
30 feet (9 m) 
away  using  the 
RKE 
transmitter  supplied  with 
your  vehicle. 
Your 
RKE system  is  intended  to  be  used  as  a 
supplementary  vehicle  entry  device. It  is  not  intended  to 
replace,  but  rather  should  be  used  in  conjunction  with,  a 
door  lock  key. 
It 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. 
The  range  of this  system  is  about 
30 feet (9 m).  At  times 
you  may  notice 
a decrease  in  range.  This is  normal  for 
any 
RKE system.  If  the  transmitter  does  not  work  or if 
you  have  to  stand  closer  to  your  vehicle  for the 
transmitter 
to work,  try  this: 
Check  to  determine  if  battery  replacement  is 
necessary.  See  the  instructions  that  follow. 
Check  the  distance.  You  may  be  too 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  left  or 
right,  hold  the  transmitter  higher,  and 
try again. 
If  you’re  still  having  trouble,  see  your  dealer or a 
qualified  technician  for  service. 
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The numbers  on  the  back  of the  RKE  transmitter 
correspond 
to Driver 1 and  Driver 2. See  “Memory 
Seat  and  Personalization”  in the  Index.  Remote 
confirmation  is  not  operational  if  any  door 
is open. 
& When  you  press  this  symbol  to  unlock  the  driver’s 
door,  the  parking  lamps  on  your  vehicle  will  blink  twice. 
(You  can  program  your  vehicle 
so the  parking  lamps  will 
not  flash.  For  more  information  on  other  program  options, 
see  “Remote  Confirmation”  in  the  Index.)  Pressing  it  agai\
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within  five  seconds  will  unlock 
the other  doors.  Pressing 
this  button  will  also  disarm  the  optional  theft-deterrent 
system  and 
turn on  the  interior  lamps  at  night. 
9 When you press  this  symbol  to  lock  the  doors,  the 
parking  lamps  will  blink  once  and  the  horn  will  chirp  once.  (You  can  program  your  vehicle 
so the  parking  lamps 
will  not  flash  andor the  horn  will  not  sound.  For  more 
information  on  other  program  options,  see  “Remote 
Confirmation”  in  the  Index.) 
This also arrns the  optional 
theft-deterrent  system  when  the  ignition  is  turned 
off. 
a Press  this  symbol  to  open  the  trunk. 
Press  this  button  to  open  the  fuel  door. 
The 
RKE transmitter  can  also  be  used  to  recall  the 
memory  seats  for  up  to  two  drivers.  For  more  information, 
see  “Memory  Seat  and  Mirrors” 
in the Index. 
Resynchronization 
Pressing  the  transmitter  buttons  numerous  times 
(approximately 
250 times)  out  of the  vehicle’s  operating 
range  may  cause  the  transmitter  not 
to work.  Replacing 
the  battery  and  pressing  the  transmitter  buttons  out 
of 
range  will  also  cause  the  transmitter  not  to  work. If only 
the  fuel  door  button  works,  the  transmitter  needs  to  be 
resynchronized  to  the  receiver. 
Do this  by  pressing  and 
holding  both  the 
LOCK and UNLOCK buttons  on  the 
transmitter  for about  eight  seconds.  You  must  be  within 
range  of  the  vehicle. 
Once  the  transmitter  has  been  resynchronized,  the  horn 
will  chirp  and  the  exterior  lamps  will  flash  once.  The 
system  should  now  operate  properly.  See  your  dealer  for 
service  if  your  transmitter  still doesn’t  work  properly. 
Matching  Transmitter(s) To Your  Vehicle 
Each  remote  keyless  entry  transmitter  is  coded  to 
prevent  another  transmitter  from  unlocking  your  vehicle. 
If  a  transmitter 
is lost  or  stolen,  a  replacement  can  be 
purchased  through  your  dealer.  Once  your  dealer  has  coded  the  new  transmitter,  the  lost  transmitter  will  not 
unlock  your  vehicle.  Each  vehicle  can  have  only 
up to 
four  transmitters  matched  to  it. 
All  transmitters  must  be  present  when  replacement  or  additional  transmitters  are  being  programmed. 
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Under  normal  use, the battery  in  your  remote  keyless 
entry  transmitter  should  last  about  four  years. 
You can  tell  the  battery is weak  if  the  transmitter  won’t 
work  at  the  normal  range  in  any  location. 
If you  have  to 
get close  to  your  vehicle  before  the transmitter  works, 
it’s  probably  time  to change  the  battery. 
I NOTICE: 
When  replacing  the  battery,  use  care  not  to  touch 
any  of  the  circuitry.  Static  from  your  body 
transferred  to  these  surfaces  may  damage 
the  transmitter. 
1. Insert  a  coin  into the  notch  near  the  key  ring  of the 
transmitter. 
Turn the  coin  to separate  the  two  halves 
of the  transmitter. 
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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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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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when  the  fuel  supply  is  less than 
5 gallons (1 8.9 L) and 
the  display  is turned  off. 
A single  chime  will  also  sound 
when  this  message  is displayed. 
CHECK  GAS  CAP - 61: This  message  will  appear  if 
the  gas  cap  has  not  been  fully  tightened.  You should 
recheck  your  gas  cap  to  ensure  that  it’s  fully  tightened. 
CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36: For  correct  operation  of 
the  low  oil  sensing  system,  your  vehicle  should  be  on  a 
level  surface. 
A false  CHECK  OIL  LEVEL  message 
may  appear  if  the  vehicle  is parked  on  grades.  The oil 
level  sensing  system  does  not  check  for actual  oil  level 
if  the  engine  has  been 
off for  a  short  period  of time,  and 
the  oil 
level is  never  sensed  while  the  engine  is  running. 
If the CHECK OIL  LEVEL  message  appears,  and  your 
vehicle  has  been  parked 
on level  ground  with the engine 
off for  at  least 30 minutes,  the  oil  level  should  be 
checked  by observing  the  oil  dipstick.  Prior  to  checking 
the  oil  level,  be  sure  the  engine  has  been  off  for 
a few 
minutes  and  your  vehicle  is  on  a  level  surface.  Then 
check  the  dipstick  and  add  oil  if  necessary. See “Engine 
Oil”  in  the  Index. 
CHECK  WASHER  FLUID - 25: This  message  will 
appear  to  indicate  that  you  need  washer  solvent. 
DRIVER  DOOR A JAR - 140: This  message  will 
display  anytime  the  key  is  in 
ON and  your  driver’s  door 
is  open  or  ajar. 
A chime  will  also  sound  when  the 
vehicle’s  speed  is  greater  than 
3 mph  (4.8 km/h). 
DRIVER  NO. X (1 OR 2) : This  message  will  appear 
when  the  remote  keyless  entry  is used.  The  message  will 
show  which  driver  is  activating  the  personalization 
feature.  It  will  only  stay  on  for five seconds. 
This  message  will  appear  when  the  engine  coolant  temperature  is  over 
262 OF ( 128 O C).  Stop  and  allow  your 
vehicle  to  idle  in 
PARK (P)  until  it  cools  down  and  the 
message  is  removed. 
Do not  increase  engine  speed 
above  a  normal  idle. 
If it  does  not  cool  down,  turn  off 
the  engine  and  have  it serviced  before  driving  it again. 
Severe  engine  damage  can  result  from an  overheated 
engine.  See  “Engine  Overheating”  in  the Index. 
ENGINE  HOT-A/C OFF - 16: This  message  displays 
when  the  engine  coolant  becomes  hotter  than  the  normal 
operating  temperature.  To avoid  added  strain  on  a  hot 
engine,  the  air  conditioning  compressor  is  automatically 
turned  off.  When  the  coolant  temperature  returns  to 
normal,  the 
A/C operation  will  automatically  resume. 
You  can  continue  to  drive  your  vehicle. 
If this  message 
continues  to  appear,  have  the  system  repaired  as  soon  as 
possible  to  avoid  compressor  damage. 
ENGINE  COOLANT  HOT  IDLE ENGINE - 44: 
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