Sounding a panic alarm
Press this control to
activate the alarm.
To deactivate the
alarm, press the
control again or turn
the ignition to ACC or
ON.
This device complies
with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry
system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the
personal alarm.
The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds
or when the ignition is turned to the RUN or ACC
position. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must
notbe set to the OFF position for the illuminated
entry system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
²they have been turned on with the dimmer
control or
²any door is open.
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 40
minutes after the ignition has been turned to the
OFF position.
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1. Twist a thin coin
between the two halves
of the transmitter near
the key ring. DO NOT
TAKE THE FRONT
PART OF THE
TRANSMITTER
APART.
2. Place the positive (+)
side of new battery in
the same orientation.
Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit.
3. Snap the two halves back together.
Replacement of the battery willnotcause the
remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from
your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate
normally after battery replacement.
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Arming the system
When armed, this system will help protect your
vehicle from unauthorized entry. When unauthorized
entry occurs, the system will flash the headlamps
and/or parking lamps, and the theft indicator lamp
and will chirp the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the ignition is
turned OFF. Any of the following actions will prearm
the alarm system:
²Press the remote
entry lock control
(doors opened or
closed).
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Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following
actions:
²Unlock the doors by
using your remote
entry transmitter.
²Unlock the doors by
using your keyless
entry pad.
²Unlock the doors or liftgate with a key. Turn the
key full travel (toward the front of the vehicle) to
make sure the alarm disarms.
²Turn ignition to ACC or ON.
²Press control on the
remote entry
transmitter. This will
disarm the system
when the alarm is
sounding.
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KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM
With the keyless entry
keypad, you can:
²lock or unlock the
vehicle doors and liftgate (wagons) without using
the key.
²arm and disarm the perimeter alarm system
(if equipped)
See alsoRemote entry systemandPerimeter
alarm systemin this chapter for more information.
Your vehicle has a factory-set 5±digit code that
operates the keyless entry system. You can also
program your own 5±digit personal entry code.
The factory-set code is located:
²on the owner's wallet card in the glove
compartment
²taped to the computer module
When pressing the controls on the keyless entry
keypad, press the middle of the controls to ensure a
good activation.
Programming your own personal entry code
1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate
when pressed).
2. Press the 1/2 control
within five seconds of
step 1.
3. Enter your personal
5 digit code. Enter
each digit within five
seconds of the previous one.
Do not set a code that includes five of the same
number or presents them in sequential order.
Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes.
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Panic alarm feature,
remote entry
system ........................ 45
Parking brake ............ 92
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ............. 113
Power door locks ...... 37
Power steering .......... 93
fluid, checking and
adding ............. 141,142
Relays ............... 110,116
Remote entry
system ........................ 44
illuminated entry .... 45
locking/unlocking
doors ........................ 44
replacement/additional
transmitters ............. 46
replacing the
batteries .................. 46
Safety restraints ........ 63
cleaning the safety
belts .................. 66,175
extension
assembly .................. 65
for children ... 72,73,74
lap belt .................... 62
warning light and
chime ............. 11,65,66
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ... 58,59,60,61
Seats .......................... 55
child safety seats .... 75
cleaning ... 173,174,175
Servicing your
vehicle ...................... 128
Spark plugs,
specifications ........... 176
Specification chart,
lubricants ................. 179
Speed control ............ 29
Speedometer ............. 13Starting your
vehicle .............. 85,86,87
jump
starting .... 122,123,125
Steering wheel
tilting ....................... 34
Tachometer ............... 13
Tires .................. 150,152
changing ................ 119
checking the
pressure ................. 152
replacing ................ 153
rotating .................. 153
snow tires
and chains ............. 154
treadwear .............. 151
Towing
wrecker .................. 127
Transaxle
fluid,
refill capacities ...... 177
Transmission ........... 142
fluid, checking
and adding
(automatic) .......... 142,
143,144
Trip odometer ........... 15
Trunk
remote release
lever ......................... 40
Vehicle dimensions . 181
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ......... 184
Vehicle loading ........ 101
Ventilating your
vehicle ........................ 89
Warning chimes ........... 6
Washer fluid ............ 137
Wheels
anti-theft
lug nuts .......... 118,119
Windows ............... 36,37
Index
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