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2-22 Theft-Deterrent Arming Method
With this feature, you can program your vehicle to arm
the content theft
-deterrent/alarm system using the
remote keyless entry transmitter, the power door lock
switch or by passive arming.
Programmable Modes
Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the
following modes:
Mode 1: Alarm System Off (The system will not arm.)
Mode 2: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Lock
(When you lock your doors using the LOCK button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the system will
arm itself.)
Mode 3: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter/Power
Door Lock Switch (If you use either the LOCK button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the power
door lock switch to lock the doors, the system will
arm itself.)Mode 4: Passive Arming and Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter/Power Door Lock Switch Arming
(The system will arm itself after all doors are closed,
plus arming per Mode 3.)
Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 3.
To change the mode, do the following:
1. Press the unlock switch on the door.
2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The
number of chimes tells you which mode your
vehicle is set for.
3. Press the unlock switch again on the door until
you hear the number of chimes that correspond to
the mode selection you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
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2-23 Theft-Deterrent Arming Verification
With this feature, you can program your vehicle to
give verification when the theft
-deterrent system has
been armed.
Programmable Modes
Your vehicle can be programmed to one of the
following modes:
Mode 1: All Off (No horn chirps or parking lamp flash.)
Mode 2: Horn and Lamps (Your parking lamps will
flash and your horn will chirp twice to verify the system
is armed using any arming method.)
Mode 3: Horn and Lamps/Lamps (If you use the
remote keyless entry transmitter to arm the system,
your parking lamps will flash and your horn will chirp
twice to verify that the system is armed. If it only chirps
once, the hatch is open or unlatched. If you use either
the power door lock switch or passive arming, only your
parking lamps will flash for verification.)Mode 4: Lamps (When your vehicle arms, only your
parking lamps will flash for verification.)
Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 3.
To change the mode, do the following:
1. Press the LOCK button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
2. Count the number of chimes you hear. The
number of chimes tells you which mode your
vehicle is set for.
3. Press the LOCK button again on the remote
keyless entry transmitter until you hear the number
of chimes that corresponds to the mode selection
you want.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
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CAUTION:
On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key
to LOCK will lock the steering column and result
in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could
cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine
off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only
to OFF. Don't press the key release button while
the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can't
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key;
if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Using a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch. If none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
OFF (C): This position unlocks the steering wheel,
ignition and automatic transmission, but does not send
electrical power to any accessories. Use this position if
your vehicle must be pushed or towed. A warning tone
will sound if you open the driver's door when the
ignition is in OFF and the key is in the ignition.
RUN (D): The position which the switch returns after
you start your engine and release the switch. The switch
stays in RUN when the engine is running. But even
when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to
operate your electrical power accessories and to display
some instrument panel warning and indicator lights.
START (E): Starts the engine. When the engine starts,
release the key. The ignition will return to RUN for
normal driving.
Even if the engine is not running, ACC and RUN or
when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active, allows
you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the
radio and ventilation fan. See ªRetained Accessory
Powerº in the Index.
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2-46 Power Windows (If Equipped)
Switches on the driver's door control each window when
the ignition is on or when RAP is active. (See ªRetained
Accessory Powerº in the Index.)The switch for the driver's window has an express
-down
feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Quickly press and
release the bottom of the switch for the driver's window
and the window will lower completely. You can also
open the driver's window any amount by pressing the
switch again while the window is in the express
-down
mode when it has lowered to the position you want.
To stop the window while it is lowering, press the front
of the switch. To raise the window, press and hold the
front of the switch.
You can open the passenger's window any amount by
pressing the switch and releasing it when the window
has lowered to the position you want.
Horn
To sound the horn, press either horn symbol on your
steering wheel.
If your horn sounds two or three chirps when unlocking
your vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter
(if equipped), the alarm was triggered while you were
away. Check the vehicle before entering.
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2-56 Delayed Illumination
With delayed illumination, the courtesy lamps will
come on and stay on for 25 seconds after you enter
the vehicle and close the door. They will also stay on
for five seconds after you exit the vehicle and close the
doors. Delayed illumination will be shortened if the
ignition is turned to RUN or if the power locks are
activated. To turn this feature on or off, see ªFeature
Customizationº in the Index.
Exit Lighting
With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when
you remove the key from the ignition to help you see
while exiting the vehicle. To turn this feature on or off,
see ªFeature Customizationº in the Index.
Front Map Lamps
Your inside rearview mirror includes two map lamps.
Each lamp has its own switch. Use the switch closest to
the lamp to turn it on. The lamps will also come on
when a door is opened.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). It allows certain features on your vehicle
to continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition
key is turned to OFF.
Your convertible top, power windows, power mirrors
and audio system will work when the ignition key is in
RUN or ACC. Once the key is turned from RUN to
OFF, these features will continue to work for up to
10 minutes or until either door is opened.
Your power door unlock and remote hatch release
features will work when the ignition key is in RUN or
ACC, or if either door is open. Once the key is turned
to OFF, these features will continue to work for up to
10 minutes. If either door is open and the ignition key
is off, these features will continue to work until both
doors have been closed for about 30 seconds or until
the theft
-deterrent system arms. At that time, both the
power door unlock and remote hatch release features
will be disabled to enhance the security of the vehicle.
The power door lock function will work at all times
except when lockout prevention is enabled. See
ªLockout Preventionº in the Index.
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2-58 Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from
the driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use your
door key to lock or unlock it.
Front Console
To use the storage area, push the button in located
on the driver's side of the console and pull up on the
console cover.
Cassette and Compact Disc Storage
You have a storage area for cassette tapes and compact
discs in your console.
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T-Top Roof Panels (Option)
Removing the T-Top Roof Panels
CAUTION:
Don't try to remove the T-top panel while the
vehicle is moving. Trying to remove a T
-top
panel while the vehicle is moving could cause an
accident. The panel could fall into the vehicle and
cause you to lose control, or it could fly off and
strike another vehicle. You or others could be
injured. Remove the T
-top panel only when the
vehicle is parked.1. The door key unlocks the t-top panels. The lock is
located over each door window. Turn the key
counterclockwise to unlock the panel.
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1. Open the cargo cover completely. Place the panel
in the correct slot (DRIVER or PASSENGER) in
the rear area of your vehicle. Make sure the handle
is open and facing you when you put it in the
storage slot.2. Push the handle down to close and secure the panel
in the slot. To lock each panel in the storage area,
use your door key.