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The alarm system will be activated when the battery is
connected if the system was previously armed. The
exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound, and the
ignition will not start the vehicle. If this occurs, disarm
the system.
LIFTGATE
The liftgate can be unlocked using the remote keyless
entry or by activating the power door lock switches
located on the front doors.
Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed. To
open the liftgate, depress the liftgate release switch
located in the exterior handle and pull the liftgate open
with one fluid motion.The liftgate will not manually open if the vehicle is in
gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).
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Adding Fuel........................... 240
Adding Washer Fluid..................109,285
Additives, Fuel......................... 238
Adjustable Pedals........................ 99
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 281
Air Conditioning Filter.................192,282
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 281
Air Conditioning System................183,281
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 223
Airbag................................ 43
Airbag Deployment....................... 50
Airbag Light.....................47,52,63,145
Airbag Maintenance....................... 52
Airbag, Side............................ 50
Alarm System........................... 24
Alignment and Balance................... 229
All Wheel Drive...................205,230,298
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antifreeze Disposal...................... 290Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............287,288
Anti-Lock Brake System................... 208
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 139
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 24
Appearance Care........................ 300
Auto Down Power Windows................ 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 70
Automatic Door Locks...................17,18
Automatic Headlights.................... 105
Automatic Temperature Control............. 183
Automatic Transaxle...................201,295
Adding Fluid......................... 313
Filter............................... 297
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 297
Fluid Level Check...................... 296
Interlock System....................... 202
Reset Mode.......................... 202
Selection Of Lubricant................295,313
Shifting............................. 203
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Occupant Restraints....................... 31
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 235
Odometer............................. 142
Oil, Engine.........................272,312
Capacity............................ 311
Change Interval....................... 274
Checking............................ 272
Disposal............................ 276
Filter............................276,312
Filter Disposal........................ 276
Identification Logo..................... 275
Materials Added to..................... 276
Recommendation...................... 274
Synthetic............................ 276
Viscosity............................ 275
Onboard Diagnostic System..............269,270
Opener, Garage Door..................... 115
Operator Manuals......................... 4
Overdrive............................. 203Overhead Console....................... 114
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 114
Overheating, Engine...................138,251
Owner's Manual.......................4,340
Panic Alarm............................ 21
Parking Brake.......................... 206
Parking On Hill......................... 207
Passing Light........................... 107
Pedals, Adjustable........................ 99
Pets.................................. 61
Phone, Cellular.......................... 73
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 73
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 218
Power
Brakes.............................. 208
Distribution Center..................... 305
Door Locks........................... 17
Lift Gate............................. 27
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Roof Rack............................. 130
Rotation, Tires.......................... 234
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 62
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 63
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 29
Safety Information, Tire................... 213
Safety Tips............................. 62
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 316
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 304
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 40
Seat Belts.............................. 31
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 37
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 37
And Pregnant Women................... 41
Child Restraint......................... 53
Extender............................. 42
Front Seat............................ 32
Pretensioners.......................... 40Rear Seat............................. 32
Reminder............................ 144
Untwisting Procedure.................... 38
Seats................................. 85
Adjustment........................... 92
Easy Entry............................ 93
Heated.............................. 86
Memory............................. 88
Power............................... 85
Reclining............................. 91
Tilting............................... 93
Security Alarm.......................... 24
Selection of Coolant...................... 312
Sentry Key............................. 12
Service Assistance....................... 336
Service Contract......................... 338
Service Engine Soon Light................. 143
Service Manuals........................ 340
Setting the Clock........................ 154
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Shoulder Belts........................... 32
Side Airbag............................. 50
Signals, Turn.....................139,309,310
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 259
Snow Chains........................... 233
Snow Tires............................ 234
Spare Tire............................. 253
Spark Plugs............................ 277
Speed Control.......................... 111
Speedometer........................... 139
Starting............................... 198
Engine Fails to Start.................... 199
Starting and Operating.................... 198
Steering
Linkage............................. 283
Power........................... 211,282
Shaft Seal............................ 283
Tilt Column.......................... 110Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 178
Storage............................126,306
Storage, Vehicle......................192,306
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 306
Sulfur in Gasoline....................... 237
Sun Roof.............................. 121
Sun Visor Extension....................... 73
Sunglass Storage........................ 115
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 43
System, Navigation...................... 182
Tachometer............................ 142
Tape Player............................ 164
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 183
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......138,251
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............53,55
Theft Alarm............................ 24
Theft System............................ 24
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Selection of Lubricant................295,313
Transmission.....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 23
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 115
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry............ 19
Transporting Pets........................ 61
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 228
Trip Odometer.......................... 142
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 142
Turn Signals...................106,139,309,310
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 342
Universal Joints......................... 283
Universal Transmitter..................... 115
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 235
Vanity Mirrors........................... 73
Variance, Compass....................... 152
Vehicle Certification Label................. 241Vehicle Identification Number................ 6
Vehicle Loading......................241,243
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................192,306
Vehicle Theft Alarm....................... 24
Video Entertainment System................ 170
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 250
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 339
Washer, Adding Fluid..................109,285
Washers, Windshield..................... 107
Washing Vehicle......................... 301
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 229
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 302
Wheel Bearings......................... 300
Wind Buffeting.......................31,123
Window Fogging........................ 192
Windows.............................. 30
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