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For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
CAUTION
POSSIBLE
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BATTERY
ACID COULD
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS OR
FLAMES
SPARK OR
FLAME
COULD
EXPLODE
BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
AIR BAG
These symbols
have to do with
your lamps:
MASTER
LIGHTING
SWITCH
TURN
SIGNALS
PARKING
LAMPS
HAZARD
WARNING
FLASHER
DAYTIME
RUNNING
LAMPS
FOG LAMPS
These symbols
are on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD
WASHER
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
REAR
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
FAN
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
ENGINE
COOLANT
TEMP
BATTERY
CHARGING
SYSTEM
BRAKE
COOLANT
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
LIGHTER
HORN
SPEAKER
FUEL
Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
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The seat cushion and mirror positions will be stored for
the number pressed. Repeat the procedure to store
another position with the other number if desired. To
adjust the seat and mirrors to the stored position, press
the number corresponding to the position. The memory
function will only work with the gearshift in PARK (P).
To stop the automatic movement, move the seat switch
in any direction. For easier exiting, press the 1 and
2 buttons at the same time to move the seat completely
down and back.Memory Seat and Mirror
Personalization Feature
The transmitters can also be programmed to move the
driver's seat and outside mirrors to a set memory
position when the transmitter's UNLOCK button
is pressed.
To program the system:
1. Adjust the driver's seat to a comfortable position.
Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you.
See ªMirrorsº in the Index.
2. Press the SET button on the driver's door panel.
You will hear one beep.
3. Within five seconds, press one of the two memory
buttons on the door panel. You will hear two beeps to
confirm that the mirror and the seat cushion
positions are entered into memory.
4. Press the UNLOCK button on the appropriate
transmitter within five seconds. You will hear
two beeps.
The second transmitter can be programmed to record
a different seat and mirror position by following the
same steps.
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If you prefer to program the transmitter to the exit seat
position, which moves the seat completely down and
back, follow these steps:
1. Press the SET button on the driver's door panel.
You will hear one beep.
2. Press one of the memory buttons on the driver's door
panel. You will hear one beep, but the seat will not
move at this time.
3. Press the UNLOCK button on the appropriate
transmitter within five seconds. You will hear
two beeps.
This personalization feature will work only when the
vehicle is in PARK (P). A beep will sound inside the
vehicle when the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is
pressed to move the seat and mirrors.
To turn this feature off, press SET and then UNLOCK
within five seconds.Heated Front Seat (Option)
This feature will quickly heat the lower cushions and
lower back of the driver and front passenger seats for
added comfort.
Press the button once to turn the heater on high. The HI
indicator light below the button will glow. Press it again
to turn the heater on low. The LO indicator light below
the button will glow. Press it a third time to turn the
heater off. The heater will turn off automatically when
the ignition is turned to OFF.
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This part is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about safety
belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller
children and babies. If a child will be riding in your
vehicle, see the part of this manual called ªChildren.º
Follow those rules for everyone's protection.
First, you'll want to know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We'll start with the driver position.
Driver Position
This part describes the driver's restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. The shoulder portion of
the belt has an energy management loop. It is designed to
open and help protect you in certain crashes. If it opens,
you will see a label on the safety belt that says to replace
the belt. Be sure to do so. If you don't, the safety belt
won't work properly and won't protect you in another
crash. For more information on replacing safety belts after
a crash, see ªReplacing Safety Beltsº in the Index.Here's how to wear the lap
-shoulder belt properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see ªSeatsº in the Index)
so you can sit up straight.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don't let it get twisted.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information 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.
2
-2 Keys
2
-4 Door Locks
2
-9 Remote Lock Control
2
-14 Trunk
2
-15 Theft
2
-16 Universal Theft-Deterrent
2
-18 PASS-KeyII
2
-19 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-20 Ignition Positions
2
-21 Starting Your Engine
2
-23 Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
2
-24 Automatic Transaxle Operation
2
-27 Parking Brake
2
-28 Shifting Into PARK (P)
2
-30 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
2
-31 Parking Over Things That Burn2
-31 Engine Exhaust
2
-33 Windows
2
-34 Tilt Wheel
2
-34 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-42 Exterior Lamps
2
-44 Interior Lamps
2
-47 Mirrors
2
-51 Storage Compartments
2
-54 Accessory Power Outlet
2
-54 OnStar System (Option)
2
-55 Sunroof (Option)
2
-56 Universal Transmitter
2
-60 The Instrument Panel - Your
Information System
2
-64 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
2
-75 Driver Information Center
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The ignition key is for the
ignition only.
The door key is for the
doors and all other locks.When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the
plugs from the keys and gives them to the first owner.
The ignition key has a bar
-coded key tag.
Each tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a
qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the
tags in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you'll be able
to have new ones made easily using the tags. You can
also go to your dealer for the correct key code if you
need a new ignition key.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot
of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever
lock your keys inside. You may even have to
damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you
have extra keys.
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Door Locks
CAUTION:
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.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your door key or remote lock
control transmitter.
From the inside, to lock the door, rotate the locking
lever forward.
To unlock the door, rotate the locking lever
rearward. There is a red mark on the switch when
the door is unlocked.
Central Door Unlocking System
If the driver's door key is held in the unlock position for
more than one second, all doors will unlock.
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2-5 Power Door Locks
With power door locks, you
can lock or unlock all doors
of your vehicle from the
driver or front passenger
door lock switch.
Door Ajar Reminder
If a door is not fully closed when the transaxle is in gear,
a chime will sound and the Driver Information Center
(DIC) will display one of these messages:
DRIVER DOOR AJAR
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
This is a personalization feature that programs your door
locks to automatically lock or unlock.
Close the doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you
move the shift lever out of PARK (P), all of the doors
will lock. And, every time you stop and move the shift
lever into PARK (P), the doors will unlock. If someone
needs to get out while you're not in PARK (P), have that
person use the manual or power lock. When the door is
closed again, it will not lock automatically. Just use the
manual or power lock to lock the door again. If you
need to lock the doors before shifting out of PARK (P),
use the manual or power lock button to lock the doors.
Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature
You can program the automatic door locks feature to
change to the following modes:
Mode 0: No automatic door lock or unlock.
Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock.
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