
Autolock
This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the following
conditions are met:
•all the doors are closed,
•the engine is running,
•you shift into gear, putting the vehicle in motion, and.
•the vehicle’s speed is greater than 5 km/h (3 mph).
Relock
The autolock feature repeats when the following conditions are met:
•any door is opened then closed while the engine is running, and
•you put the vehicle in motion.
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door
unlock control
You must complete steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must
wait 30 seconds.
1. Turn the ignition key to RUN.
2. Press the power door unlock control three times.
3. Turn the ignition key from RUN to OFF.
4. Press the power door unlock control three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to RUN. The horn will chirp.
6. Press the unlock control. The horn will chirp once to indicate the
enabling/disabling of the autolock feature.
7. Turn the ignition to OFF. The horn will chirp once to confirm the
procedure is complete.
Pressing the power door unlock control again will toggle the
Autolock/Relock states.
Turn ignition to OFF to exit programming.
Memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature (if equipped)
The remote keyless entry system can also control the memory
seats/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature. With this feature, the first two
programmed transmitters will recall a different memory position.
Press
once to unlock the driver’s door and move the memory features
to the corresponding memory position, just as if you had pressed the
memory control in the vehicle.
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Activating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature
To activate this feature:
1. Position the seat, mirrors and
adjustable pedals to the position
desired.
2. Press the SET control on the
driver’s door panel.
3. Within five seconds, press one control on the remote transmitter and
then press the 1 or 2 button on the driver’s door panel to which you
would like to associate with the memory positions and Driver 1 or Driver
2 positions.
4. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter, if desired.
Deactivating the memory seat/mirrors/adjustable pedals feature
To deactivate this feature:
1. Press the SET control on the
driver’s door panel.
2. Within five seconds, press one
control on the remote transmitter
which you would like to deactivate
and then press the SET control on the driver’s door panel .
3. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter, if desired.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
You can use the keyless entry
keypad to:
•lock or unlock the doors without
using a key.
•open the trunk.
The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; this
code is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box, is marked on
the computer module, and is available from your authorized dealer. You
can also create your own 5–digit personal entry code.
When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the
controls to ensure a good activation.
Programming a personal entry code
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory set code.
SET
12
SET
12
123
45678
90
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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare taken to the dealership to
aid in troubleshooting.
Your perimeter alarm system may include an interior motion detection
system (intrusion sensing). The interior motion detection system detects
an unauthorized vehicle entry by sensing movement within the vehicle.
The interior motion detection system will operate only when the
vehicle is locked using the remote keyless entry (keypad or
remote transmitters). If you lock the vehicle using the key in the
driver’s door key cylinder, the perimeter alarm will arm, but the
interior motion detection system will not arm.
Do not arm the interior motion detection system if movement within the
vehicle is likely to occur (i.e. a pet is left inside the vehicle).
For proper operation of the interior motion detection system, close all
windows and moonroof prior to arming the system. This will prevent
accidental alarm activation caused by external influences and ensure
proper interior motion detection.
Arming the system
When armed, the perimeter alarm will notify you of an unauthorized
entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the park
lamps and will sound the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is out of the ignition. Any
of the following actions will arm the alarm system:
•Press the remote transmitter lock control one time to arm the system.
•Lock all doors using the keypad.
•Lock all doors using the interior power lock switch while the driver or
passenger door is open and then closed.
•Lock all doors with the key in the key lock cylinder (this willnotarm
the interior motion detection system, if equipped).
The park lamps will flash once and the horn will chirp once if all the
closures are closed.
If any closure is not properly closed, the park lamps will not flash and
the horn will chirp twice.
The system will wait 20 seconds after one of the actions is performed
before allowing an alarm to go off. After the 20–second pre-arm phase,
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the interior trim remote trunk release control and the power door unlock
control are disabled, in order to further protect your vehicle.
Disarming the system
You can disarm the system by any of the following actions:
•Unlock the doors by using the remote entry transmitter.
•Unlock the doors using a valid code on the keypad.
•Unlock the doors with the key in the key lock cylinder.
•Turn the ignition to RUN with a programmed coded ignition key.
Note:To open the trunk and momentarily suspend the alarm system (for
example, if you armed the vehicle and forgot to place or retrieve an item
from the trunk), open the trunk using the remote entry transmitter or
the keyless keypad. If you use the key in the trunk lock cylinder in order
to open the trunk, the alarm may go off. Your vehicle’s doors and hood
will remain protected; only the trunk and interior motion detector are
momentarily suspended (until the trunk is closed again).
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Easy-access/easy-out feature (if equipped)
This feature automatically moves the driver’s seat backward when:
•the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
•the key is removed from the ignition cylinder
The seat will move 5 cm (2 inches) forward (to the original position) when:
•the transmission is in N (Neutral) or P (Park)
•the key is placed in the ignition cylinder
Seat mounted cup holders
Your vehicle may be equipped with cupholders in the cushion of the
front center seat and the rear seat . The rear seat cupholder is designed
to over rotate from the seat when subjected to a heavy load. The rear
seat cupholder can be reset by rotating to the closed position.
Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you
in a collision.
Memory seats/rearview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat,
outside rearview mirrors, and
adjustable pedals to three
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located on the driver door.
•To program position one, move the driver seat to the desired position
using the seat controls. Press the SET control. The SET control
indicator light will briefly illuminate. While the light is illuminated,
press control 1.
•
To program position two, repeat the previous procedure using control 2.
•To program position three, repeat the previous procedure but press
controls 1 and 2 simultaneously.
A position can only be recalled when the transmission gearshift is in
Park. A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
The memory seat positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control.
To program the memory seat to remote entry transmitter, refer to
Remote entry systemin theLocks and security chapter.
SET
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Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................191
Power door locks ......................113
Power point .................................96
Power steering ..........................173
fluid, checking and adding ....247
fluid, refill capacity ................256
fluid, specifications .................257
Power trunk ......................109–110
Power Windows ...........................97
R
Radio ............................................17
Rear window defroster ...............73
Relays ........................................187
Remote entry system
illuminated entry ....................119
locking/unlocking doors .........116
opening the trunk ...................117
Reverse sensing system ...........177
Roadside assistance ..................185
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........147
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................133, 136–140
Safety defects, reporting ..........214
Safety restraints ........133, 136–140
belt minder .............................142
cleaning the safety belts ........220
extension assembly ................146
for adults .........................137–140
for children .............................155
lap belt ....................................141
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................134safety belt maintenance .........147
warning light and
chime ...............................141–142
Safety seats for children ..........158
Seat belts (see
Safety restraints) ......................133
Seats ..........................................128
child safety seats ....................158
cleaning ...................................218
easy access/easyout feature ..132
memory seat ...................120, 132
Servicing your vehicle ..............222
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................195
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................255, 259
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................257, 259
Speed control ..............................99
Starting your
vehicle ........................166–167, 169
jump starting ..........................199
Steering
speed sensitive .......................173
Steering wheel
controls ....................................102
tilting .........................................85
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................85
Tires ...........................194, 251–253
changing ..........................194–195
checking the pressure ............253
replacing ..................................254
rotating ....................................253
snow tires and chains ............254
tire grades ...............................252
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treadwear ................................252
Towing .......................................181
recreational towing .................184
trailer towing ..........................181
wrecker ....................................204
Traction control ........................172
Traction-lok rear axle ...............177
Transmission .............................174
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................248
fluid, refill capacities ..............256
lubricant specifications ..257, 259
Trunk .........................................114
remote release ................109, 117
Turn signal ..................................78
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................259Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................262
Vehicle loading ..........................180
Ventilating your vehicle ...........169
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................225
Water, Driving through .............180
Windows
power .........................................97
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................83
checking and adding fluid .....225
replacing wiper blades .............84
Wrecker towing .........................204
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