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1. Insert a dime in the slot between the covers of the
transmitter housing near the key ring hole. Remove
the bottom by twisting the dime.
2. Remove and replace the battery, positive side down.
3. Align the covers and snap them together.
4. Check the operation of the transmitter.
Synchronization
Synchronization may be necessary due to the security
method used by this system. The transmitter does not
send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver
will not respond to a signal it has been sent previously.
This prevents anyone from recording and playing back
the signal from the transmitter.
To resynchronize your transmitter, stand close to your
vehicle and simultaneously press and hold the
LOCK
and UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter for at least five
seconds. The door locks should cycle to confirm
synchronization. If the locks do not cycle, see your
dealer for service.
Your Doors and How They Work
Front Doors
To open the door from the outside, pull the handle and
pull the door open.
To open the door from the inside, pull the lever toward
you and push the door open.
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60140 Swing-Out Side Door
To open the “60” (front) portion of a 60/40 door from
the outside, pull up on the handle and pull the handle
toward you.
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To open the “60” (front) portion of a 60/40 door
from the inside, pull the handle toward you and push
open the door.
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To open the “40” (rear) portion of a 60/40 door from the
outside, pull the handle
on the side of the rear door and
pull it toward you.
To close the side doors, close the “40” (rear) door first.
Then close the
“60” (front) door. Check to make sure
both doors are completely closed.
The front side swing-out door
has a check strap
assembly
in the door frame to keep the door from
opening beyond
90 degrees.
To open the door beyond 90 degrees, close the door
partially, pull the check strap outward at the spring hole
and then open the door. When you
close the door, the
check strap will automatically re-engage.
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Sliding Side Door (Option)
To open the sliding side door from outside, pull the
handle toward the rear
of the vehicle. Then, slide the
door toward the rear
of the vehicle to open.
To close the sliding side door from outside, use the
outside door handle
to slide the door toward the front
of the vehicle.
When the door slides closed completely, it will be flush
with the side
of the body.
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To open the sliding door from inside, rotate the handle
upward and toward the rear of the vehicle. Then, slide
the door toward the rear
of the vehicle to open.
To close the sliding door from inside, grasp the inside
handle and slide the door toward the front
of the vehicle
to a closed position.
Make sure the door
is completely closed before driving
your vehicle.
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Rear Doors
To open the rear doors from the outside, open the
passenger side rear door first. Pull the handle toward
you to open the door.
To open the driver side rear door, pull the latch release
lever at the inside edge
of the door.
Both rear doors can be opened past
90 degrees by
opening the doors past the first detent (90 degrees open),
then opening fully.
To close the rear doors, close the driver side rear door
first. Then, close the passenger side rear door. Check to
make sure both doors
are completely closed.
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New Vehicle LLBreak-In”
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NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But it will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
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Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or
less for the
first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed
-- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
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.
Don’t tow a trailer during break-in.
See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for
more information.
Ignition Positions
Your key lets you turn the ignition switch to five
different positions.
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ACCESSORY (A): ACCESSORY lets you use things
like the radio, power windows and the windshield
wipers when the engine is off.
To get into
ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it toward you.
Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was
before
you inserted the key.
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NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be
drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can
damage your starter motor.
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If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START. If it doesn’t start in 10 seconds, push the
accelerator pedal all the way down for five
more
seconds, unless it starts sooner.
If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops), wait
15 seconds and start over.
When the engine starts, let go
of the key and the
accelerator pedal.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part
of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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