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2-5 Power Door Locks
Press the top of the power
door lock switch to unlock
all of the doors at once.
Press the down arrow to
lock the doors.
The rear power door lock switches only provide a lock
function as a safety feature. They will not unlock
the doors.
Automatic Door Locks
Close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every time
you move the shift lever out of PARK (P), all of the
doors will lock. The doors will unlock every time you
stop the vehicle and move the shift lever back into
PARK (P). If someone needs to get out while your
vehicle is not in PARK (P), have that person use the
manual or power door locks. When the door is closed
again, it will not lock automatically. Use the manual or
power door locks to lock the door again. If you need to
lock the doors before shifting out of PARK (P), use the
manual or power door locks.
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
With the vehicle in PARK (P) and the ignition in ON,
the door locks can be programmed through prompts
displayed by the Driver Information Center (DIC).
These prompts allow the driver to choose various lock
and unlock settings. For programming information, see
ªMemory and Personalization Featuresº in the Index.
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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 III uses a radio frequency transponder in the
key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS
-Key III 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.
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 ªFuses and
Circuit Breakersº 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 III 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 III system at this time. Your PASS-Key III
system is not working properly and must be serviced by
your dealer.
If you lose or damage a PASS
-Key III key, see your
dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS
-Key III to
have a new key made.
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Windows
Power Windows
The power window controls are located on the armrest
near each window. Press the up or down arrows on the
controls to raise or lower the windows.
Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See
ªRetained Accessory Powerº in the Index.Express
-Down Window
This feature is on all power windows. Press the down
arrow to the second position to activate the
express
-down feature. If you want to stop the window as
it is lowering, press the control again.
Rear Window Lockout
This is a useful feature if
you have children as
passengers. Pressing the
LOCK button down will
disable the rear passenger's
window controls. A light on
the button will display to
indicate that the rear
window controls
are disabled.
As the driver, you will still have control of the windows.
Press the LOCK button again to allow your passengers
to use their window controls. The light on the button
goes out to indicate that the rear window controls
are enabled.
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn and Lane Change Signals
To signal a turn, move the lever on the left side of the
steering wheel all the way up or down. The lever returns
automatically when the turn is complete.
An arrow on the instrument
panel will flash in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to
signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change
is complete. The lever returns when it's released.
If the turn signal is left on, a warning chime will sound
and the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display
TURN SIGNAL ON (after driving about a mile) to
remind you to turn it off.Arrows that flash rapidly when signaling for a turn or
lane change may be caused by a burned
-out signal bulb.
Other drivers won't see the turn signal.
Replace burned
-out bulbs to help avoid possible
accidents. Check the fuse (see ªFuses and Circuit
Breakersº in the Index) and check for burned
-out bulbs
if the arrow fails to work when signaling a turn.
Headlamp High/Low Beam
When the low-beam headlamps are on, push the turn
signal lever away from you to change the headlamps to
high beam.
This light on the instrument
panel will be on, indicating
high
-beam usage.
Pull the turn signal lever toward you to return to
low
-beam headlamps.
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NOTICE:
The wipers must be turned off when going
through a car wash to avoid damage.
It is important to note that the Rainsense wiping feature
(INT ADJ) can be overridden at any time by manually
changing the wiper control to LO or HI speed.
NOTICE:
Do not place stickers or other items on the
exterior glass surface directly in front of the
moisture sensor. Doing this could cause the
moisture sensor to malfunction.
Windshield Washer
The windshield washer has both a ªdemandº mode and a
ªprogrammedº mode, depending on the amount of
windshield washer fluid you need.
CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don't use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
To spray washer fluid on the windshield in the
programmed mode, press and release the button on the
tip of the lever. The washer will provide a measured
amount of fluid to the windshield and the wiper will
either stop or return to your original wiping speed. To
spray washer fluid on the windshield in the demand
mode, press and hold the button until you have enough
fluid, and the wipers will either stop or return to your
original wiping speed.
CHECK WASHER FLUID will be displayed on the DIC
when the washer fluid reaches a low level.
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The wiper-activated headlamps will turn off if you turn
off the Twilight Sentinel or the windshield wipers. If
turned off by deactivating the Twilight Sentinel, a
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will be
displayed on the Driver's Information Center (DIC).
Lamps On Reminder
You will hear a warning chime if you open the driver's
door while leaving the lamps on and the exterior lamps
control is activated. An exception to this is when you're
using Twilight Sentinel or if the ignition is on.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make the high
-beam headlamps
come on at reduced brightness when:
the ignition is on,
the headlamp switch is off and
the transaxle is not in PARK (P).When DRL are on, only your high
-beam headlamps (at
reduced brightness) will be on. No other exterior lamps
such as the parking lamps, taillamps, etc. will be on
when the DRL are being used. Your instrument panel
won't be lit up either.
When the Twilight Sentinel
switch is on and it's dark
enough outside, the high
-beam headlamps (at reduced
intensity) will turn off and normal low
-beam headlamp
operation will occur. When the Twilight Sentinel switch
is on and it's bright enough outside, the regular lamps
will go off, and the high
-beam headlamps at reduced
brightness will take over.
If it's dark outside and the Twilight Sentinel control is
off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message will
display on the Driver's Information Center (DIC). This
message informs the driver that turning on the exterior
lamps is recommended even though the DRL are still
illuminated. It has become dark enough outside to
require the headlamps and/or other exterior lamps.
Turning on the Twilight Sentinel or the headlamps will
deactivate the DRL and remove the HEADLAMPS
SUGGESTED message. If the parking lamps or the fog
lamps were turned on instead, the DRL will still
deactivate and the HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED
message will continue to be displayed.
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If you move the lever all the way to the right, the lamps
will remain on for approximately three minutes after the
ignition has been turned to OFF or ACC. If you move
the lever so it is just on, the lamps will go off quickly
when you turn the ignition out of ON. You can adjust
the delay time from only a few seconds to three minutes.
If it's dark enough outside and Twilight Sentinel is
turned off, a HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message
will display on the Driver's Information Center (DIC).
This message informs the driver that turning on the
exterior lamps is recommended (it's become dark
enough outside to require the headlamps and/or other
exterior lamps). Turning on the Twilight Sentinel, the
headlamps or the fog lamps will remove the
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED message.Light Sensor
The light sensor for the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
and the Twilight Sentinel is located on the driver's side
of the front defogger grille. If you cover the sensor, it
will read ªdarkº and the lamps will come on.
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The mirror also includes an eight-point compass display
in the upper right corner of the mirror face. When on,
the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle
is driven.
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar
material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the
liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Cleaning the Photocells
Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the
photocells when necessary.
Mirror Operation
The right side of the button, located at the bottom of the
mirror, turns the electrochromic mirror on and off. To
turn on the automatic dimming feature, press MIRROR.
To turn off the automatic dimming, press MIRROR
again. The indicator light will be illuminated when this
feature is active.
Time Delay
The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which
prevents unnecessary changing from the night back to
the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing of
the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic.Compass Operation
Press the COMPASS side of the button to turn the
compass on or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the
compass will show two character boxes for
approximately two seconds. After two seconds, the
mirror will display the compass heading.
Compass Calibration
If, after two seconds, the display does not show a
compass heading (ªNº for North, for example), there
may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the
compass. Such interference may be caused by a
magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a
similar magnetic item. If the letter ªCº should ever
appear in the compass window, the mirror
needs calibration.
The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways:
Drive the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less
until the display reads a direction, or
Drive the vehicle on your everyday routine.