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HOW TO USE REMOTE KEYLESS
ENTRY SYSTEM
Locking doors
1. Close all windows.
2. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
3. Close the hood, trunk lid and all doors.
4. Push the LOCK or
button on the
keyfob. All the doors lock. The hazard lights
flash twice and the horn beeps once to
indicate all doors are locked.cWhen the LOCK or
button is
pushed with all doors locked, the hazard
lights flash twice and the horn beeps once
as a reminder that the doors are already
locked.
cIf a door is open and you push the LOCK
or
button, the doors will lock but the
horn will not beep and the hazard lights will
not flash.
The horn may or may not beep once. Refer to
“Silencing the horn beep feature” later in this
section for details.
Unlocking doors
Push the UNLOCK orbutton on the keyfob
once.
cOnly the driver’s door unlocks.
cThe hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed with the ignition key in
any position except the ON position.
Type A
WPD0111
Type B
WPD0132
Type A
WPD0112
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Push the UNLOCK orbutton on the keyfob
again with 5 seconds.
cAll doors unlock.
cThe hazard indicator flashes once if all doors
are completely closed.
The interior lights can be turned off without wait-
ing 30 seconds by inserting the key into the
ignition and turning to the ON or START position,
locking the doors with the keyfob or pushing the
interior light switch to the OFF position.Release the trunk lid
Push the TRUNK orbutton on the keyfob
for longer than 0.5 second. The trunk release
button on the keyfob will not operate when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
The trunk lid opens.
The trunk lid will not open with the trunk lid
release cancel switch turned to OFF. It can
be opened only with the key. See “Trunk
lid” later in this section for cancel switch
information.
Type B
WPD0133
Type A
WPD0113
Type B
WPD0134
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Using the panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you may activate the panic alarm to call attention
by pushing and holding the PANIC or
but-
ton on the keyfob forlonger than 0.8 second.
The panic alarm and headlights will stay on for 25
seconds.
The panic alarm stops when:
cit has run for 25 seconds, or
cthe LOCK or
, UNLOCK or,
or the PANIC orbutton is pushed on
the keyfob.
Silencing the horn beep feature
If desired, the horn beep feature can be deacti-
vated using the keyfob.
To deactivate:Press and hold the LOCK and
UNLOCK or
andbuttonsfor at
least 3 seconds.
The hazard lights will flash three times to confirm
that the horn beep feature has been deactivated.
To activate:Press and hold the LOCK and
UNLOCK or
andbuttonsfor at
least 3 seconds once more.
Type A
WPD0114
Type B
WPD0135
Type A
WPD0115
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The hazard lights will flash once and the horn will
sound once to confirm that the horn beep feature
has been reactivated.
Deactivating the horn beep feature does not si-
lence the horn if the alarm is triggered.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Replace the battery in the keyfob as follows:
s1Open the lid using a coin.
s2Remove the battery.
s3Install a new battery with the “+” facing
down.
Recommended battery: Sanyo CR2025 or
equivalent.
s4Close the lid securely.
Type B
WIC0271
Type A
WPD0116
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WARNING
cMake sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving. Fail-
ure to do so could cause the hood to fly
open and result in an accident.
cIf you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, to avoid injury
do not open the hood.
1. Pull the hood lock release handle
sAlocated
below the driver side instrument panel; the
hood springs up slightly.
2. Lift the lever
sBat the front of the hood with
your fingertips and raise the hood.3. Remove the support rod from the clamp.
4. Insert the support rod
sCinto the slot in the
front edge of the hood.
5. When closing the hood, return the support
rod to its original position, lower the hood to
approximately 12 inches above the latch and
release it. This allows proper engagement of
the hood latch.
OPENER OPERATION
WARNING
cDo not drive with the trunk lid open. This
could allow dangerous exhaust gases
to be drawn into the vehicle. See “Ex-
haust gas” in the “Starting and driving”
section of this manual.
cClosely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously in-
jured. Keep the car locked, with the rear
seatback and trunk lid securely latched
when not in use, and prevent children’s
access to car keys.
WPD0204
HOODTRUNK LID
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KEY OPERATION
To open the trunk lid, turn the key clockwise. To
close the trunk lid, lower and push the trunk lid
down securely.
INTERIOR TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they are
around cars to prevent them from playing
and becoming locked in the trunk where
they could be seriously injured. Keep the
car locked, with the rear seatback and
trunk lid securely latched when not in use,
and prevent children’s access to car keys.
The interior trunk lid release mechanism provides
a means of escape for children and adults in the
event they become locked inside the trunk.
To open the trunk from the inside, rotate the
illuminated lever until the lock releases and push
up on the trunk lid. The release lever is made of a
material that glows in the dark after a brief expo-
sure to ambient light.
The handle is located inside the trunk compart-
ment on the trunk lock at the center of the trunk
lid.
WPD0120
WPD0051
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VANITY MIRROR (if so equipped)
To access the vanity mirror, pull the sun visor
down and flip open the mirror cover. Some vanity
mirrors are illuminated and turn on when the
mirror cover is open.
INSIDE MIRROR
The night positions1reduces glare from the
headlights of vehicles behind you at night.
Use the day position
s2when driving in daylight
hours.
WARNING
Use the night position only when neces-
sary, because it reduces rear view clarity.
OUTSIDE MIRRORS
WARNING
cObjects viewed in the outside mirror on
the passenger side are closer than they
appear. Be careful when moving to the
right. Using only this mirror could cause
an accident. Use the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder to properly
judge distances to other objects.
cDo not adjust the mirrors while driving.
You could lose control of your vehicle
and cause an accident.
WPD0125WPD0126
SUN VISORS MIRRORS
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1. Fan control dial
2. Rear window defroster switch (if so
equipped)
3. Air flow control dial
4. Air conditioner button (if so equipped)
5. Air recirculation button (if so equipped)
6. Temperature control dial
CONTROLS
Fan control dial
The fan control dial turns the fan on and off, and
controls fan speed.
Air flow control dial
The air flow control dial allows you to select the
air flow outlets.
— Air flows from center and side
ventilators.
— Air flows from center and side
ventilators and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from foot outlets.
— Air flows from defroster outlets
and foot outlets.
— Air flows mainly from defroster
outlets.
The air flow control dial also has intermediate
positions which allow the air flow to be distrib-
uted between two of the icon positions on the air
flow control dial.
Temperature control dial
The temperature control dial allows you to adjust
the temperature of the outlet air.
Air recirculation button (if so
equipped)
NOTE:
The air recirculation feature is available
only on those vehicles equipped with air
conditioning.
ON position (Indicator light on):
Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
Push the
button to the on position when:
cdriving on a dusty road.
cto prevent traffic fumes from entering the
passenger compartment.
cfor maximum cooling when using the air con-
ditioner.
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