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Section
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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
Section
4
Your Driving and the Road
Section
5
Table of Contents (cont'd)
Defensive Driving
Drunken Driving
Control of a Vehicle
BrakingSteering
Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions
Loading Your Vehicle
Towing a Trailer Heating and Air Conditioning
Setting the Radio Clock
Radio/Cassette Player/CD PlayerRadio Theft-Deterrent Feature
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
Hazard Warning Flashers
Jump Starting
Towing Your VehicleEngine Overheating
Changing a Flat Tire
If You're Stuck
Problems on the Road
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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
With this feature, you can
lock and unlock the doors,
unlock the trunk, open the
fuel door and turn on your
vehicle's interior lamps
from about 3 feet (1 m)
up to 30 feet (9 m) away
using the RKE transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system is intended
to be used as an added vehicle entry device. It is not
intended to replace a door key. It operates on a
radio frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.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.
The range of this system is from about 3 feet (1 m)
up to 30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease
in range. This is normal for any RKE system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left
or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.
If you're still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.
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PASS-Key III
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS
-Key III
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft
-deterrent system.
PASS
-Key III is a passive
theft
-deterrent system. This
means you don't have to do
anything different to arm or
disarm the system. It works
when you insert or remove
the key from the ignition.
Your PASS
-Key III system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.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.
When trying to start the vehicle and the engine does not
start and the SECURITY light comes on, the key may
have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and
try again.
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ACC: This position lets you use things like the radio,
windshield wipers, power windows and sunroof (option)
when the engine is off. Use ACC if you must have your
vehicle in motion while the engine is off (for example,
if your vehicle is being pushed).
ON: This is the position for driving.
START: This position starts the engine.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
The following accessories on your vehicle may be used
for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned from
ON to OFF:
Cellular Phone (If Equipped)
Radio
Power Windows
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Sunroof (Option)Power to these accessories stops after 10 minutes or
if any door is opened. If you want power for another
10 minutes, close all the doors and turn the ignition key
to ON and then back to OFF. If the cellular phone is
being used while Retained Accessory Power is in effect,
the timer is suspended (to avoid interruption of the call).
The timer resets to 10 minutes at the end of the call.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won't start in any other position
-- that's
a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your
vehicle is stopped.
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The main components of the instrument panel are:
1. Air Outlets
2. Driver Information Center Control Buttons
3. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
4. Instrument Panel Cluster
5. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
6. Cruise Control Lever
7. Ignition Switch
8. Air Vent Control Dial
9. Hazard Warning Button
10. Radio
11. Lamp Controls
12. Hood Release13. Fuel Door Release
14. Trunk Release
15. HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
16. Horn
17. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
18. Heated Seat Controls
19. Traction Control Switch
20. Console Shift Lever
21. Convenience Storage/Optional Ashtray
22. Electronic Climate Controls
23. Glove Box
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Most messages can be removed from the display by
pressing the INFO or INFO RESET button while the
message is being displayed.
DIC messages can also be displayed in French, German,
Spanish and Japanese. Contact your dealer to have the
language display adjusted for your vehicle.
BATTERY NOT CHARGING
- 7: This message
will appear if the battery is not being charged. Have the
electrical system checked by your dealership at your
earliest convenience.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
- 27: This message is
displayed when the vehicle has detected that the battery
voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The
battery saver system will start reducing certain features
of the vehicle that you may not be able to notice. At the
point that features are disabled, this message is displayed.
It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in
the battery. Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the
battery to recharge.
BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH
- 8: This message
shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging
(more than 16 volts). To avoid being stranded, have the
electrical system checked by your dealership. You can
reduce the charging overload by using the accessories.
Turn on the lamps and radio, set the climate control on
AUTO and the fan speed on HI, and turn the rear windowdefogger on. You can monitor battery voltage on the
DIC by pressing the INFO button. The normal range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts when the engine is running.
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW
- 6: This message
will appear when the electrical system is charging less
than 10.5 volts or if the battery has been drained. If this
message appears immediately after starting, it is possible
that the generator can still recharge the battery. The
battery should recharge while driving but may take a
few hours to do so. Consider using an auxiliary charger
(be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions) to
boost the battery after returning home or to a final
destination. If this message appears while driving or
after starting your vehicle and stays on, have it checked
immediately to determine the cause of this problem. To
help the generator recharge the battery quickly, you can
reduce the load on the electrical system by turning off
the accessories. You can monitor battery voltage on the
DIC by pressing the INFO button. The normal range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts.
CHANGE BRAKE PADS
- 125: This message is
used to notify you that the brake pads may have worn
down. A sensor is connected to the brake pads and is
triggered when they wear to a certain point. Have the
front and rear brakes serviced by your dealer as soon
as possible.
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Vehicle Programming and
Personalization Features (If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with personalization, you
can program certain features to a preferred setting
for up to two people. If your vehicle does not have
personalization, then some of the features on your
vehicle have been programmed for all drivers. On all
vehicles, certain features such as HVAC settings, radio
preset settings, exterior lighting at unlock, remote lock
and unlock confirmation and automatic door locks have
already been programmed for your convenience. If the
vehicle is equipped with Personalization, then the seat
position, steering column position (if equipped) and
the outside mirror positions can also be programmed.
The navigation screen preferences (if equipped) will
remain at the last set position.
If your vehicle is equipped with personalization, the
driver's preferences are recalled by pressing the unlock
button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
or by pressing the appropriate memory button ª1º or ª2º
located on the driver's door. Please note that certain
features can be programmed not to recall until the key is
placed in the ignition. To change feature preferences you
must enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING (see below).
All vehicles that have memory seats, have personalization.
Entering FEATURE PROGRAMMING
To begin programming, the ignition must be in ON
and your vehicle in PARK (P). If your vehicle has
memory, you must press the appropriate memory button
ª1º or ª2º, located on the driver's door panel before
programming. Press the INFO button one or more times
until the FEATURE PROGRAMMING prompt appears
on the DIC display. Press the ON/OFF button to enter
FEATURE PROGRAMMING. To exit, press the INFO
RESET button.
Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped)
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow on
the INFO button one or more times until the REMOTE
RECALL MEMORY prompt appears. To turn the
feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON is
displayed on the DIC. The seat and mirror memory
settings that have been previously programmed can be
recalled by pressing the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter. The steering column will move when the
key is inserted in the ignition and turned to ON.
To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button
until OFF is displayed.
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Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or
more times until the MIRROR TO CURB IN REV
prompts appears on the DIC display. This feature will
move the passenger's outside rearview mirror to a curb
view position when the console shifter is placed in
REVERSE (R) and it will return the mirror to the last
known driving position when the console shifter is
moved out of REVERSE (R). To turn this feature on,
press the ON/OFF button until ON is displayed on the
DIC. To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button
until OFF is displayed. For more information, see
ªCurb View Assist Mirrorº in the Index.
Driver's Names Set/Recall (If Equipped)
After the FEATURE PROGRAMMING prompt is
displayed on the DIC and the ON/OFF button is pressed,
the prompts DRIVER NO 1 or DRIVER NO 2 will
appear. These prompts correspond to which RKE
transmitter button or memory recall button has been
pressed on the driver's door armrest. You may have
your name and a second driver's name displayed here, replacing the prompts DRIVER NO 1 and DRIVER
NO 2. A dealership can program your vehicle to display
the names you want. The names will appear whenever
the key is turned to ON only if RKE transmitters 1 or 2
are used to enter the vehicle or buttons 1 or 2 on the
driver's door are pressed.
Comfort Controls and Radio System
Personalization
These features allow both drivers to personalize their own
climate control settings as well as their radio settings. For
more information, see ªClimate Control Personalizationº
and ªRadio Personalizationº in the Index.
The outside temperature is always available for display
if it has been selected for a DIC display when your
vehicle is running unless an overriding DIC message
appears. You can change the temperature from
Fahrenheit to Celsius by pressing the ENG/MET
(English/metric) button on the instrument panel. For
more information on the DIC, see ªDIC Messagesº
in the Index.