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. However, there are ways you
can help.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle may be
equipped with a content
theft-deterrent alarm
system.
Here's how to operate the system:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
the remote keyless entry transmitter. The security
light should come on and stay on.3. Close all doors. The security light should turn off
after approximately 30 seconds. The alarm is not
armed until the security light turns off.
If a locked door is opened without the key or the remote
keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. The
headlamps and parking lamps will ¯ash for two minutes,
and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will turn
off to save the battery power.
Remember, the theft-deterrent system won't activate if
you lock the doors with a key or use the manual
door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock
switch with the door open, or with the 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.
Here's how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
·If you don't want to activate the theft-deterrent
system, the vehicle should be locked with the door
key
afterthe doors are closed.
·Always unlock a door with a key, or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking a door any
other way will set off the alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with
the key. You can also turn off the alarm by pressing
unlock on the remote keyless entry transmitter. The alarm
won't stop if you try to unlock a door any other way.
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Testing the Alarm
The alarm can be tested by following these steps:
1. From inside the vehicle, lower 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 vehicle, 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.
When the alarm is set the power door unlock switch is
not operational.
If the alarm does not sound when it should but the
headlamps ¯ash, check to see if the horn works.
The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see
Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-93.
If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not
¯ash, the vehicle should be serviced by your dealer.
Passlockž
Your vehicle is equipped with the
Passlockžtheft-deterrent system.
Passlock
žis a passive theft-deterrent system.
Passlockženables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is
turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the
ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system
is disabled and the vehicle will not start.
During normal operation, the security light will turn off
approximately ®ve seconds after the key is turned
to RUN.
If the engine stalls and the security light ¯ashes, wait
about 10 minutes until the light stops ¯ashing before
trying to restart the engine. Remember to release
the key from START as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start after three tries, the vehicle
needs service.
If the engine is running and the security light comes on,
you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the
engine off. However, your Passlock
žsystem is
not working properly and must be serviced by your
dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock
žat this
time. You may also want to check the fuse. See your
dealer for service.
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Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause
an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you
or others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you will
see in the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on brie¯y when you start the
engine just to let you know they're working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed
when this happens.Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages
and warning lights work together to let you know when
there's a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages
shows there may be a problem, check the section that
tells you what to do about it. Please follow this
manual's advice.
Waiting to do repairs can be costly±and even
dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They're a big help.
Your vehicle may also have a Driver Information Center
(DIC) that works along with the warning lights and
gages. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on
page 3-46.
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Personalization
You can program certain features to a preferred setting
for up to two people. Press the personalization button
to scroll through the following personalization features.
All of the personalization options may not be available
on your vehicle. Only the options available will be
displayed on your DIC.
·ALARM WARNING TYPE
·AUTOMATIC LOCKING
·AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING
·SEAT POSITION RECALL
·PERIMETER LIGHTING
·REMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK
·REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK
·HEADLAMPS ON AT EXIT
·MIRROR CURB VIEW ASSIST
·EASY EXIT DRIVER SEAT
·DISPLAY UNITS Ð U.S./MET
·DISPLAY LANGUAGE
The driver's preferences are recalled by pressing the
unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or
by pressing the appropriate memory button 1 or 2
located on the driver's door.
Alarm Warning Type
Press the personalization button until ALARM
WARNING TYPE appears in the display. To select your
personalization for alarm warning type, press the
select button while ALARM WARNING TYPE is
displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will
scroll through the following choices:
·ALARM WARNING: BOTH (default): If you choose
BOTH, the headlamps will ¯ash and the horn will
chirp when the alarm is active.
·ALARM WARNING: OFF: If you choose OFF, there
will be no alarm warning on activation.
·ALARM WARNING: HORN: If you choose HORN,
the horn will chirp when the alarm is active.
·ALARM WARNING: LAMPS: If you choose LAMPS,
the headlamps will ¯ash when the alarm is active.
Choose one of the four settings and press the
personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature. For more
information on alarm warning type see
Content
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-22.
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Sun Visors.....................................................2-21
Sunroof.........................................................2-54
T
Tachometer....................................................3-33
Tailgate.........................................................2-13
TAILGATE AJAR.............................................3-60
TAILGATE GLASS DOWN................................3-60
TAILGATE OPEN............................................3-60
Taillamps
Turn Signal Lamps......................................5-49
Testing the Alarm............................................2-23
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-117
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-22
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-22
Passlock
ž...................................................2-23
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-27
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP......................................3-60
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tire Sidewall Labeling......................................5-52
Tire Size.......................................................5-56
Tire Terminology and De®nitions........................5-57
Tires.............................................................5-52
Buying New Tires........................................5-64
Chains.......................................................5-68
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-71
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-70
In¯ation - Tire Pressure................................5-60Tires (cont.)
Inspection and Rotation................................5-61
Spare Tire..................................................5-83
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-65
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-66
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-66
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-63
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-28
Top Strap......................................................1-38
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-40
Torque Lock...................................................2-37
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-60
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-45
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-56
Your Vehicle...............................................4-45
Traction
Assist System (TAS)...................................... 4-8
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-61
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-66
Transfer Case................................................5-46
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-21
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-29
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-17
Trip Information..............................................3-47
Trip Odometer................................................3-32
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