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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies
force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely
to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt
would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should
go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts
of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash.
The safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very
quickly out of the retractor.
CAUTION:
You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is
too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too
much, which could increase injury. The shoulder
belt should fit against your body.
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4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock.5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into
the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.
If you're using a forward
-facing child restraint, you
may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on
the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
6. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's
safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt
will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult
or larger child passenger.
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5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock.6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into
the retractor while you push down on the child restraint
You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down
on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's
safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt
will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult
or larger child passenger.
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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 Windows
2
-5 Keys
2
-7 Door Locks
2
-11 Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
2
-14 Endgate/Liftgate
2
-18 Theft
2
-19 Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)
2
-20 Passlock

2-21 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-21 Ignition Positions
2
-23 Starting Your Engine
2
-25 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-26 Automatic Transmission Operation
2
-29 Manual Transmission Operation
2
-31 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
2
-38 Parking Brake
2
-39 Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)2
-43 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)
2
-44 Parking Over Things That Burn
2
-44 Engine Exhaust
2
-45 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
2
-46 Locking Rear Axle
2
-47 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-53 Exterior Lamps
2
-56 Interior Lamps
2
-58 Mirrors
2
-61 Storage Compartments
2
-76 Accessory Power Outlets
2
-80 Sunroof (If Equipped)
2
-80 HomeLink
Transmitter (If Equipped)
2
-84 The Instrument Panel--Your
Information System
2
-89 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Express-Down Window
The driver's window has an express
-down feature
that allows you to lower it without holding the window
switch. Press the driver's window switch down briefly
to activate the express
-down feature. Lightly tap the
switch to open the window slightly. The express
-down
feature can be interrupted at any time by pressing the
up arrow end of the switch.
Lockout Switch
Four
-door vehicles have a lockout feature to prevent
passengers from operating the power windows. It is
located on the driver's door armrest. Press LOCK to
activate this feature. Press NORM and the windows
will return to normal operation.
Swing-Out Windows (2-Door Only)
If your vehicle has
rear swing
-out windows,
unlatch them at the clasps
and push out on the glass
to open them.
When you close the window, be sure the latch catches.
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This vehicle has one
double
-sided key for the
ignition, endgate/liftgate,
spare tire lock (two
-door
vehicles) and door locks.
It will fit with either
side up.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the
owner with a pair of identical keys and a key code number.
The key code number tells your dealer or a qualified
locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this number in
a safe place. If you lose your keys, you'll be able to have
new ones made easily using this number. Your selling
dealer should also have this number.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your key inside. You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have an
extra key.
If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, contact
roadside assistance for help. See ªRoadside Assistanceº
in the Index for more information.
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Door Locks
CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

Passengers -- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle
won't open it. You increase the chance of
being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash
if the doors aren't locked. So, wear safety
belts properly and lock the doors whenever
you drive.

Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out. A child
can be overcome by extreme heat and can
suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle
whenever you leave it.

Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your doors can help
prevent this from happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:

You can use the keyless entry system, if your vehicle
has this feature.

You can use your key to unlock your door from
the outside.

You can use the power lock switch (if equipped) to
lock or unlock the doors.

To manually lock a door from the inside, slide the
manual lever on your door down. To manually
unlock a door from the inside, slide the lever on
the door up. You will see a colored area on the lever
when the door is unlocked.
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Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has power door locks, the switches are
located on the driver's and passenger's front armrests.
Remove the ignition key and press LOCK to lock all the
doors at once. To unlock the doors, press the raised area
to the right of the key symbol.
On four
-door models use the manual door lock/unlock
lever on each rear door to lock or unlock those doors
from the rear seating area.
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has power door locks, it will be equipped
with an auto lock/unlock feature which enables you to
program your vehicle's power door locks.
The following is the list of available programming options:

All doors lock/Driver's door unlocks only: Press
the lock side of the power lock switch on the door
panel once and then the unlock side once. This
option is unavailable on most vehicles not equipped
with keyless entry.

All doors lock/All doors unlock: Press the lock
side of the power lock switch on the door panel once,
and then press the unlock side twice.

All doors lock/None of the doors unlock: Press the
lock side of the power lock switch on the door panel
once, and then press the unlock side of the switch
three times.

No doors lock/None of the doors unlock: Press the
lock side of the power lock switch on the door panel
twice. This turns off the automatic lock feature
(this is the factory setting).
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