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Instant Alarm
This feature allows you to activate an alarm by pressing
a button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Your
vehicle's ignition must be off for the Instant Alarm to
work. When you press the horn button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter, your vehicle's headlamps will
flash, the horn will honk repeatedly, and your interior
lamps will illuminate, attracting attention if you need it.
The alarm will continue until:

You press the alarm button on the RKE transmitter a
second time,

the vehicle's ignition is in RUN, or

an alarm period of about two minutes has elapsed.
Security Feedback
Security Feedback provides audible and/or visible
feedback that a remote keyless entry lock or unlock
command has been received and executed. Your
vehicle's ignition must be off for this feature to work.You may select one of four operating modes for
reception of a lock command. You may also select one
of four operating modes for reception of an unlock
command. The selection and programming of the lock
and unlock operating modes are independent of each
other. The following modes are available for either lock
or unlock verification:
Mode 1: No Verification
Mode 2: Horn Chirp only
Mode 3: Headlamp Flash only
Mode 4: Horn Chirp and Headlamp Flash
The operating mode of the Security Feedback lock
feature will be changed when you perform the following
sequence with your vehicle's doors closed and the
ignition key in RUN:
Press and hold the power door lock switch. While
holding the door lock switch, press and release the
remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter lock button.
This will start the customization mode. While in the
customization mode, the feature will sound the number
of chimes corresponding to the current Security
Feedback lock mode.
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You may enable or disable the perimeter lighting feature
when the driver performs the following sequence with
the engine not running, the doors closed and the ignition
key in RUN:
1. Apply your brakes.
2. Press and hold the power door lock switch. While
holding the door lock switch press and release the
remote alarm button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter. This will initialize the customization
mode. While in the customization mode, the feature
will sound the number of chimes corresponding to
the current mode: In Mode 1, one chime means the
feature is disabled. In Mode 2, two chimes signal
that the perimeter lighting feature is enabled. Each
additional press will advance the mode by one,
starting from the current mode. During this
procedure, the feature will sound the number of
chimes corresponding to the mode. When the lock
switch is released, the vehicle will remain in the
last mode.
Disconnecting the vehicle's battery for up to a year will
not change the programmed operation of this feature.Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps
Use the switch next to each lamp to turn them on
and off.
Dome Lamp (If Equipped)
The dome lamp will come on when you open the doors.
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you or
others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you
will see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when you start the
engine just to let you know they're working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when
there's a problem with your vehicle.When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly
-- and even
dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They're a big help.
Your vehicle may also have a driver information system
that works along with the warning lights and gages. See
ªDriver Information Systemº in the Index.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is
already buckled.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for about 20 seconds,
then it will flash for about
55 seconds. If the driver's
belt is already buckled,
neither the chime nor the
light will come on.
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Section 9 Index
A
ccessory Power Receptacle 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle 6-3 . . . . . .
Air Bag
How Does it Restrain 1
-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How it Works 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Location 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Readiness Light 1-22, 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing 1-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System 1-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Makes it Inflate 1-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Will You See After it Inflates 1-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When Should it Inflate 1-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning 3-3, 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm, Instant 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alignment and Balance, Tire 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning 6-61 . . . . . . .
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player
with Automatic Tone Control 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic
Tone Control 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antenna
Backglass 3
-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diversity 3-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antifreeze 6-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti
-Lock
Brake System Warning Light 2-63, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Theft, Radio 3-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care Materials 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arbitration Program 8-3, 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtrays 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Astroroof 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Controls, Steering Wheel Touch Control 3-20 . . . . . . .
Audio Equipment, Adding 3-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Systems 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Systems, Tips 3-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto-Down Window 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic
Headlamp Control 2
-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overdrive (
)2-24, 2-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Door Locks 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Check 7-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Fluid 6-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle Operation 2-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview Mirror 2-49 . .
Auxiliary Power Connection 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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