THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys................. 9
▫Sentry Key Engine Immobilizer — If Equipped . 9
▫Ignition Key Removal...................12
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................12
▫Floor Shift Ignition Interlock System.........13
Glove Compartment Lock.................13
Illuminated Entry System.................14
Door Locks...........................14
▫Power Door Locks.....................14
▫Central Locking Feature — If Equipped......15
▫“Child-Protection” Lock System (Rear Doors) . .16
▫Automatic (Rolling) Door Locks............16▫Automatic Unlock On Exit (Only Available If
Automatic Door Locks Enabled)............18
Remote Keyless Entry....................18
▫To Unlock The Doors...................19
▫Enable/Disable Lamp Flash...............19
▫To Lock The Doors.....................19
▫Enable/Disable Horn Chirp...............19
▫To Unlock The Trunk....................19
▫Enable/Disable Trunk Press And Hold.......20
▫Panic Alarm..........................20
▫To Use The Panic Alarm.................20
▫To Program Additional Transmitters.........20
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To unlock the doors:
Press and release the unlock button on the transmitter.
NOTE:The system may be programmed to unlock all
the doors upon the first press of the Unlock button. To
toggle between the first press unlock of driver’s door to
unlock of all doors, perform the following procedure:
1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Lock button.
3. Release both buttons.
Enable/Disable Lamp Flash:
The Lamp Flash can be enabled or disabled by perform-
ing the following procedure:
1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the Lock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Trunk button.
3. Release both buttons.
To lock the doors:
Press and release the LOCK button to lock all doors. The
horn will chirp once and the park and tail lights will flash
to acknowledge the signal.
Enable/Disable Horn chirp:
The horn chirp feature can be enabled or disabled by
performing the following procedure:
1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the Lock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Unlock button.
3. Release both buttons.
NOTE:To enable/disable the Lamp Flash, see proce-
dure described above.
To unlock the trunk:
Press and hold the trunk button on the transmitter to
unlatch the trunk.
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Enable/Disable Trunk Press and Hold:
The transmitter can be programmed to unlatch the trunk
immediately upon activation of the Trunk button (with-
out pressing and holding) by performing the following
procedure:
1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Trunk button.
3. Release both buttons.
Panic Alarm
The panic alarm unlocks the driver’s door, turns on the
interior lights, flashes the foglights and sounds the horn
for about 3 minutes or until the alarm is turned off. The
vehicle can be driven while in the Panic mode.
To Use The Panic Alarm:
Press and hold the Panic button to activate the alarm.
Press and hold the Panic button or unlock the door with
the key to deactivate the alarm. The alarm will also shut
itself off after 3 minutes or when vehicle speed reaches 15
m.p.h. (24 km/h).
To Program Additional Transmitters:
Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle.
To program a transmitter, perform the following proce-
dure.
On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic Vehicle
Information Center), these functions can be selected at
the EVIC using the Customer Programmable Features.
Refer to EVIC— Customer Programmable Features for
details.
NOTE:When entering program mode, all previously
programmed transmitters are erased from memory,
therefore you must reprogram ALL the transmitters
when you enter program mode.
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Transmitter Battery Service
The recommended replacement battery is DL 2016 or its
equivalent.
•Pry the transmitter halves apart with a dime or similar
object. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket
during removal.
•Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it
with rubbing alcohol.
•Reassemble the transmitter case. Snap the halves to-
gether and test transmitter operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
The system monitors the doors, trunk key cylinder, and
ignition for unauthorized operation.
If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for
up to 18 minutes. For the first 3 minutes the horn will
sound and the foglights, park and tail lights and the SET
light will flash. The horn will stop and if the source of the
trigger is still present, the lights will continue to flash for
another 15 minutes.
NOTE:The engine will not start until you disarm the
system.
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To set the alarm:
1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out
of the vehicle.
2. Lock the door using either the door key, power door
lock switch, or the Keyless Entry Transmitter and close all
doors.
3. The SET light on the top of the instrument panel will
flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the system
is arming. If the light comes on but does not flash, the
system is still armed, but there is a problem in the trunk
circuit. After 16 seconds the SET light will continue to
flash slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed.
To disarm the system:
Unlock a front door using either the key or the Keyless
Entry Transmitter.
Tamper Alert
If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock a front door
using either a key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter, the
alarm had been triggered. Check the vehicle for tamper-
ing.
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Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st
When this feature is selected only the driver’s door will
unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry
unlock button and require a second press to unlock the
remaining locked doors. WhenREMOTE UNLOCK ALL
DOORSis selected all of the doors will unlock at the first
press of the remote keyless entry unlock button. Pressing
the STEP button when in this display will select DRIV-
ER’S DOOR 1ST or ALL DOORS.
Remote Linked To Memory (Available with
Memory Seat Only)
When this feature is selected the memory seat, mirror,
and radio settings will return to the memory set position
when the remote keyless entry “Unlock” button is
pressed. If this feature is not selected then the memory
seat, mirror, and radio settings can only return to the
memory set position using the door mounted switch.
Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select
“Yes” or “No.”
Sound Horn with Lock
When this feature is selected a short horn sound will
occur when the remote keyless entry “Lock” button is
pressed. This feature may be selected with or without the
flash lights on lock/unlock feature. Pressing the STEP
button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.”
Flash Lights with Lock/Unlock
When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn
signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked
using the remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature
may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock
feature selected. Pressing the STEP button when in this
display will select “Yes” or “No.”
Headlamp Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose, when
exiting the vehicle, to have the headlamps remain on for
30, 60, or 90 seconds, or not remain on. Pressing the STEP
button when in this display will select 30, 60, 90, or OFF.
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When this feature is selected, the TPM system will start
the retraining procedure. Pressing the STEP button when
in this display will select “Yes” or “No”. Then press
Menu button to enter selection.
The following describes how to use this feature:
1. Locate the training magnet under the spare tire cover
(shaped like a doughnut).
2. Press the MENU button until RETRAIN TIRE SEN-
SORS is displayed.
3. Press the STEP button to select YES to retrain the TPM
sensor.
4. Press the MENU button to enter selection.
5. Display will read TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE.
NOTE:There is a 60 second timer for training the first
tire and a 30 second timer between training the remain-
ing tires. If either of these timers expire, the EVIC will
abort the training procedure.6. Starting at the left front tire, place the training magnet
over the valve stem until the horn chirps. (This takes
approximately 5 seconds.)
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Cavity Fuse Circuits
7 20 Amp
YellowTail, License, Parking, Illumina-
tion Lights, Instrument Cluster
8 10 Amp
RedAirbag
9 10 Amp
RedTurn Signal Lights, Turn Signal/
Hazard Indicator
10 15 Amp
Lt. BlueRight Low Beam
11 20 Amp
YellowHigh Beam Relay, High Beam
Indicator, High Beam Switch
12 15 Amp
Lt. BlueLeft Low Beam Headlight
13 10 Amp
RedFuel Pump Relay, Power Train
Control Module
14 10 Amp
RedCluster, Day/Night Mirror, Sun-
roof, Overhead Console, Garage
Door Opener, Body Control Mod-
ule
15 10 Amp
RedDaytime Running Light Module
(Canada)
16 20 Amp
YellowFog Light IndicatorCavity Fuse Circuits
17 10 Amp
RedABS Control, Back Up Lights,
Daytime Running Lights, A/C
Heater Control,
18 20 Amp
YellowPower Amplifier, Horn
19 15 Amp
Lt. BlueOverhead Console, Garage Door
Opener, Trunk, Overhead, Rear
Reading, and Visor Vanity Lights,
Trunk Release Solenoid, Power
Mirrors, Power Door Locks, Body
Control Module, Aspirator Motor
20 20 Amp
YellowBrake Lights
21 10 Amp
RedLeak Detection Pump, Low Rad
Relay, High Rad Relay, A/C
Clutch Relay
22 10 Amp
RedAirbag
23 30 Amp
GreenBlower Motor, ATC Power Mod-
ule
24 20 Amp
C/BRKRPower Window Motors
25 20 Amp
C/BRKRPower Door Lock Motors, Power
Seats
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