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CONTENTS
mA Word About Your Keys..................11
NIgnition Key..........................11
NKey-In-Ignition Reminder................12
NPower Accessory Delay Feature............13
mDoor Locks............................13
NElectronic Locking/Unlocking.............13
NMechanical Release.....................14
NAutomatic Door Locks...................15
mRemote Keyless Entry.....................15NTo Unlock The Doors...................16
NTo Lock The Doors.....................17
NTo Unlock The Trunk....................17
NPanic Alarm..........................17
NTo Use The Panic Alarm.................17
NTo Program Transmitters.................18
NGeneral Information....................18
NTransmitter Battery Service...............19
mVehicle Theft Alarm......................19
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NTo Arm The Vehicle Theft Alarm System......20
NEntering The Trunk With The System Armed . . .21
NSecurity System Disarm..................22
NTamper Alert.........................23
mWindows.............................23
NPower Windows.......................23
NAuto Down Feature....................24
NPower Accessory Delay Feature............24
NWind Buffeting........................25
mTrunk Safety Warning.....................25
NTrunk Internal Emergency Release..........25
mOccupant Restraints......................26
NLap/Shoulder Belts.....................27NEnhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlertŸ)..........................30
NSix Point Belt System - If Equipped.........31
NSeat Belts And Pregnant Women............32
NSeat Belt Extender......................32
NChild Restraint........................33
NSupplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . .38
mEngine Break-In Recommendations...........46
mSafety Tips............................47
NExhaust Gas..........................47
NSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle..............................48
NSafety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle..............................48
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To Unlock the Doors:
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter.
The front and rear park/turn signal lights will blink once
to indicate that only the driver's door is unlocked. When
the unlock button is pressed twice, if pressed within 5
seconds, the front and rear park/turn signal lights will
blink twice to indicate that both doors are unlocked.
DOOR UNLOCKED in the odometer display will blink
continuously if one door is unlocked. DOOR UN-
LOCKED will remain steadily on in the odometer display
if both doors are unlocked. No message will be displayed
if both doors are locked.
NOTE:The system may be programmed to unlock both
doors upon the first press of the Unlock button. To toggle
between the first press unlock of the driver's door to
unlock both 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.
The park and tail lights will blink twice to acknowledge
the unlock signal.
NOTE:The Lamp Flash 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 Trunk button.
3. Release both buttons.
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To Lock the Doors:
NOTE:To enable/disable the Lamp Flash, see proce-
dure described above.
Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter.
The horn will chirp once and the park and tail lights will
blink to acknowledge that the door is locked and that the
alarm system is armed. The horn chirp can be disabled at
the dealership if so desired.
NOTE:The horn chirp feature can be enabled or dis-
abled 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.
To Unlock the Trunk:
Press and hold the trunk button on the transmitter to
unlatch the trunk. The front and rear park/turn signal
lights will blink 3 times.
Panic Alarm
The panic alarm unlocks the driver's door, turns on the
interior lights, flashes the park and fog lights and sounds
the horn for 3 minutes or until the alarm is turned off.
Panic mode does not work when the vehicle is driven.
To Use the Panic Alarm:
Press and hold the Panic button to activate the alarm.
Press and hold the Panic button or turn the key in the
ignition to the RUN position to deactivate the alarm. The
alarm will also shut itself off after 3 minutes.
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Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the top down. This is a normal
occurrence and can be minimized.
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape.
If trapped in the trunk, children can die from suffo-
cation or heat stroke.
Trunk Internal Emergency Release
NOTE:As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emer-
gency Release lever is built into the trunk latching
mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked
inside the trunk, the trunk can simply be opened by
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CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION
To Raise the Top:
1. To raise the convertible top, first ensure that the door
windows are lowered at least an inch.
2. Then open the trunk.
3. Release the lever located behind the driver's seat and
nestled in the folded convertible top (as pictured). To aid
in disengaging the latch, press down on the convertible
top while pressing on the latch lever.
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