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How to Use This Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to end when they rst receive their new vehicle. If
you do this, it will help you learn about the features and
controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you will nd
that pictures and words work together to explain things.
Index
A good place to look for what you need is the Index in
back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what
is in the manual, and the page number where you will
nd it.
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Infants and Young Children
Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes
infants and all other children. Neither the distance
traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes
the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact,
the law in every state in the United States and in
every Canadian province says children up to some age
must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles,
they should have the protection provided by appropriate
restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s
adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice.
Instead, they need to use a child restraint.
{CAUTION:
People should never hold a baby in their arms
while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh
much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will
become so heavy it is not possible to hold it.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Remote Keyless Entry System
If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a
radio frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modi cations to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is
normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the
transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer
to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during
rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the
left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-6.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a
quali ed technician for service.
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Each remote keyless entry transmitter can be
programmed to a different mode according to the user’s
preference. To change to another mode, do the
following:
1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and
the ignition on throughout this procedure.
2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch
in LOCK through Step 4.
3. Press the button with the trunk symbol on the
transmitter. The transmitter will remain in its
current mode and the horn will chirp as feedback.
4. Press the button with the trunk symbol again. Each
time the transmitter’s trunk button is pressed, the
mode will advance by one, going from Mode 2 to 3
to 4, etc. and the horn will chirp as feedback.
5. Release the power door lock switch. The security
feedback will remain in the most recent mode
selected.
To verify the mode selected, remove the key from the
ignition and close all of the doors after you have
exited the vehicle. Press the lock button on the
transmitter to be veri ed and con rm the appropriate
feedback. Repeat with the unlock button.Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring
any remaining transmitters with you when you go to
your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock
your vehicle. Each vehicle can have a maximum of four
transmitters matched to it.
See your dealer to match additional transmitters to your
vehicle.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about four years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not
work at the normal range in any location. If you have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it is probably time to change the battery.
Notice:When replacing the battery, use care not to
touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage the
transmitter.To replace the battery, do the following:
1. Insert a thin coin, or similar object, into the notch
near the key ring. Turn it counterclockwise to
separate the two halves of the transmitter.
2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil
eraser to remove the old battery. Do not use a
metal object.
3. Remove and replace the battery. Replace it as the
instructions inside the cover indicate. Use one
Duracell
®battery, type DL-2032, or a similar type.
4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure
no moisture can enter.
5. Check the operation of the transmitter.
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Delayed Locking
This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of
the vehicle. When the driver’s power door lock switch or
the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button is
pressed, with the key removed from the ignition and the
driver’s door open, a chime will sound three times to
signal that the delayed locking system is active. When
all doors have been closed, the doors will lock
automatically after ve seconds. If any door is opened
before this, the ve-second timer will reset itself once all
the doors have been closed again.
Pressing a power door lock switch or the remote
keyless entry transmitter lock button again will override
this feature.
Personalization Programming
The delayed locking feature can be turned on or off.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you must program this feature through the
DIC. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64.If your vehicle is not equipped with remote keyless
entry, the delayed locking feature can be turned on or
off by using the following procedure:
1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and
the ignition on throughout this procedure.
2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch
in LOCK through Step 4.
3. Cycle the parking lamp switch from off to on six
times. On the sixth cycle, the doors will unlock to
con rm that the feature has been turned on.
Your doors will remain locked if delayed locking is
off. If the doors unlock, delayed locking is on.
4. To change modes, cycle the parking lamp switch
once more. A locking action will con rm the new
mode.
5. Release the power door lock switch.
To turn the feature off, repeat the previous procedure.
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If your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry,
your vehicle can be programmed to each driver’s
preference for each of the transmitters. Use the following
procedure to turn the feature off using the corresponding
transmitter:
1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and
the ignition on throughout this procedure.
2. Press and hold the power door lock switch in LOCK
throughout this procedure. All the doors will lock.
3. Press the button with the unlock symbol on the
transmitter. The lock delay is still on and all the
doors will unlock.
4. Press the button with the unlock symbol on the
transmitter again. Lock delay is now off and all
the doors will lock.
5. Release the power door lock switch.
To turn this feature on, repeat the previous procedure.
This procedure changes the mode for only the
transmitter used to change this setting. The procedure
will need to be repeated for the second transmitter.Programmable Automatic Door
Locks
Close the doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you
move the shift lever out of PARK (P), all of the doors
will lock. And, every time you stop and move the
shift lever into PARK (P), the doors will unlock. If
someone needs to get out while you are not in
PARK (P), have that person use the manual door lock
or the power door lock switch. When the door is
closed again, it will not lock automatically. Use the
manual door lock or the power door lock switch to lock
the door again.
Personalization Programming
You can program the automatic door lock feature to
change to the following modes:
Mode 0:No automatic door lock or unlock.
Mode 1:All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock.
Mode 2:All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). Only the driver’s door automatically
unlocks when shifted into PARK (P).
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Mode 3:All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when shifted
into PARK (P).
Mode 4:All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). Only the driver’s door automatically
unlocks when the key is turned to OFF (DIC equipped
vehicles only).
Mode 5:All doors automatically lock when shifted out
of PARK (P). All doors automatically unlock when
the key is turned to OFF (DIC equipped vehicles only).
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you must program this feature through the
DIC. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-64.
If your vehicle is not equipped with remote keyless entry,
use the following procedure to change modes:
1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and
the ignition on throughout this procedure.
2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch
in LOCK through Step 3.
3. Cycle the shift lever, starting in PARK (P), out of
PARK (P) and then back into PARK (P), to
advance by one mode for each cycle.
After the rst cycle, you will hear a door locking
action, which identi es the current mode.4. Release the power door lock switch. The automatic
door locks will remain in the most recent mode
selected.
If your vehicle is equipped with remote keyless entry,
use the following procedure to change modes:
1. Keep all doors closed, the vehicle in PARK (P) and
the ignition on throughout this procedure.
2. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch
in LOCK through Step 4.
3. Press the button with the lock symbol on the
remote keyless entry transmitter. The automatic
door locks will remain in the current mode.
4. Press the button with the lock symbol on the
transmitter again. Each time the transmitter’s
lock button is pressed, the mode will advance by
one, going from 3 to 0 to 1, etc.
The door locks will cycle according to the mode
entered. Mode “0” has no feedback.
5. Release the power door lock switch. The automatic
door locks will remain in the most recent mode
selected.
This procedure changes the mode for only the
transmitter used to change this setting. The procedure
will need to be repeated for the second transmitter.
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