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Power Windows
Switches on the driver’s door armrest control each of
the windows while the ignition is on or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. In addition, each
passenger’s door armrest has a separate window switch.
Express-Down Window
The driver’s and right front passenger’s windows have
an express-down feature. When a window switch is
pressed all the way rearward and then released,
the window will lower completely. The window can be
opened in smaller amounts by pressing the switch
rearward slightly,
to the first stop.
To stop the window while it is lowering in the express
mode, press the switch again, then release.
To raise the
window, hold the switch forward.
Window Lock Out
Press the LOCK button on the driver’s door armrest to
disable all passenger window controls. When the
passenger’s windows are disabled, the driver’s window
switches will still be operable. You can also use the
Driver Information Center (DIC) to lock out only the rear
window controls. See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page
3-45.
Press the LOCK button again to allow passengers to
use their window controls.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also remove them from the center mount and
swing them
to the side, while the auxiliary visor remains
to block glare from the front.
To extend the visor at the sides, pull out the extension.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
When you open the cover to the driver’s or passenger’s
side visor vanity mirror, the lamps
will come on.
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Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible
to steal.
Universal Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system. With
this system,
if your ignition is off, the SECURITY
light
will flash as you open the door.
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you to activate the theft-deterrent
system. To activate it do the following:
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Open the door.
Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
remote keyless entry system. The SECURITY light
should come on and stay on.
Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go
off
after about 30 seconds. The security system is not
armed until the SECURITY light is
off. If the
SECURITY light stays on or flashes when the
ignition is turned on, there is a problem with the
system and the vehicle should be serviced.
If the SECURITY light comes on for one minute and
then shuts
off while the ignition is on, the security
system has detected a problem. See your dealer for
service.
If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or
remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go
off.
Your vehicle’s lamps will flash and the horn will
sound for
30 seconds. then will go off to save battew
power.
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Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if
you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock.
It only activates
if you use the power door lock switch or
remote keyless entry transmitter. You should also
remember that you can start your vehicle with the
correct ignition key
if the alarm has been set off. This
also shuts
off the alarm.
Here’s how to avoid setting
off the alarm by accident:
If you don’t want to activate the theft-deterrent
system, lock the door either using a key or the
manual door lock switch.
Always unlock a door with a key, or use the remote
keyless entry system. Unlocking a door any other
way will set
off the alarm.
if you set off the alarm by accident, unlock the driver’s
door with your key.
You can also turn
off the alarm by pressing the unlock
symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter. The
alarm won’t stop
if you try to unlock a door any
other way.
Testing the Alarm
The alarm can be tested by following these steps:
1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the driver’s
window and open the driver’s door.
2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the
power door lock switch while the door is open, or
with the remote keyless entry transmitter.
3. Get out of the car, close the door and wait for the
SECURITY light to go out.
4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door
with the manual door lock and open the door. This
should set
off the alarm.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, but the
vehicle’s lamps flash, check to see
if the horn works.
The horn fuse may be blown. See
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
on page 5-92.
If the alarm does not sound, or the vehicle’s lamps do
not flash, the vehicle should be serviced by an
authorized service center.
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Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But
it will perform better in the long run
if you follow these guidelines:
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Don’t drive at any one speed - fast or
slow
- for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t
make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
200 miles
(322 km) or so. During this time your new
brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops
with new linings can mean premature wear and
earlier replacement. Follow
this breaking-in
guideline every time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tnw a trailer during break-in. See “Tawing
a Trailer” in the Index for more information.
Ignition Positions
With the ignition key in the
ignition switch, you can
turn the switch to four different positions.
Notice: If your key seems stuck in OFF 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. Turn the key only with your hand. Using a
switch. If none of these works, then your vehicle needs service.
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OFF: This is the only position in which you can remove
the key. This position locks your ignition and transaxle.
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ACC (Accessory): This position lets you use your
electrical accessories such as power windows, power
sunroof (option), radio and the windshield wipers.
ON: This is the position the switch returns to after you
start your engine and release the switch. This is the
position for normal driving. Even when the engine is not
running, you can use
ON to operate your electrical
accessories and
to display some instrument panel
warning lights.
START: This position starts your engine. When the
engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return
to ON for normal driving.
Key Reminder Warning
If you leave your key in the OFF ignition position, you
will hear a warning chime when you open the
driver’s door.
Always leave your key in
OFF. If you leave it in any
other position, you will drain the battery power.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
After you turn the ignition off and remove the key, you
will still have power
to accessories such as the
power windows, audio steering wheel controls, clock,
sunroof (option), accessory power outlet and the
radio for up
to 10 minutes. The instrument panel cluster
lights will stay on for
a few seconds, then go out.
Once you open a door, the power will shut off.
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.
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key
to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.
Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor. Wait about
15
seconds between each try to help avoid draining
your battery
or damaging your starter.
2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, hold your key in
START for about
10 seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds between
each
try.
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How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead
of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that
particular area.
Automatic Transaxle Operation
There are several different
positions for your shift
lever.
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shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine
is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To
be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when
you’re on fairly level ground, always set your
parking brake and move the shift lever to
PARK (P). See “Shifting Into Park
(P)” in the
Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a
Trailer”
in the Index.
PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It’s the
best position to use when
you start your engine
because your vehicle can’t move easily.
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Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting
the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle
shift lock control system. You have to fully apply
your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P)
when the ignition key is in ON.
REVERSE
(R): Use this gear to back up.
Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle
is moving forward could damage your transaxle.
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle
is stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow.
ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see
If
You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on
page 4-32.
NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t
connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed. Shifting into a
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“racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous.
Unless your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal,
your vehicle could move very rapidly.
You
could lose control and hit people or objects.
Don’t shift into a drive gear while your engine
is racing.
Notice: Damage to your transaxle caused by
shifting into
a drive gear with the engine racing isn’t
covered by your warranty.
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE
(a): This position is for
normal driving.
if you need more power for passing, and
you’re:
Going less than approximately
35 mph (55 km/h),
push your accelerator pedal about halfway down.
0 Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the
accelerator all the way down.
You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power.
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with
the engine running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set.
And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine
running, it could overheat and even catch fire.
You or others could be injured. Don’t leave
your vehicle with the engine running.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your
parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After
the regular brake pedal down. Then, see
if you can
move the shift lever away from PARK
(P).
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Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your
transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of
the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl
in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the
shift lever out
of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”
To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and
then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the
driver’s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into
PARK (P)” previously in this section.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK (P)
before you release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill
to take some of the
pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you
can pull the shift lever‘out
of PARK (P).
If you can, it means the shift lever wasn’t fully locked
into PARK (P).
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