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Shifting Out of Park (P)
Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock
control system. You have to fully apply your regular
brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when
the ignition is ON. SeeAutomatic Transaxle Operation
on page 2-28.
The shift lock control system is designed to do the
following:
Prevent the ignition key from being removed unless
the shift lever is in PARK (P), and
prevent movement of the console shift lever
(DTS only) out of PARK (P) unless the ignition is
in a position other than OFF.
The shift lock control system is always functional
except in the case of a dead battery or low voltage
(less than 9 V) battery.If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease the pressure
on the shift lever. Push the shift lever all the way
into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application.
Then move the shift lever into the gear you want.
If you ever hold the pedal down but still cannot shift out
of PARK (P), try the following:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACCESSORY. Open and
close the driver’s door to turn off the RAP feature.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
5. Have the vehicle xed as soon as you can.
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Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat, Mirrors and
Steering Wheel
Your vehicle may be equipped with the memory
package.
The controls for these
features are located on the
driver’s door panel, and
are used to program
and recall memory settings
for the driver’s seat,
outside mirror, and
steering wheel positions,
if equipped with a power tilt
wheel and telescopic
steering column.To save your positions in memory, do the following:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback
recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and
the steering wheel to a comfortable driving position.
2. Press and hold button 1 until a beep sounds through
the driver’s side front speaker to let you know that
the position has been stored.
A second seating, mirror, and steering wheel position
can be programmed by repeating the above steps
and pressing button 2 for driver 2.
To recall your memory positions while the vehicle is in
PARK (P), push and briey hold either button 1 or
button 2 corresponding to the desired driving position.
Then release the button. You will hear a single beep.
The seat, outside mirrors, and steering wheel will
then move to the position previously stored for the
identied driver.
If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter
your vehicle while the remote recall memory feature is on,
then automatic seat and mirror movement will occur.
The numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 and 2,
correspond to the numbers on the buttons on the driver’s
door panel.
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If you enter the vehicle without using the remote keyless
entry transmitter, the key is in OFF, and the remote
recall memory feature is on, then the seat, mirrors, and
steering wheel will automatically adjust to the
programmed position of the last driver.
To stop recall movement of the memory feature at any
time, press one of the power seat controls.
To store the exit position for an easy exit, do the
following:
1. Recall the driver position by pressing button 1, or
by pressing the unlock button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter 1.
2. Adjust the driver’s seat and steering wheel to the
desired exit positions.
3. Press and hold the EXIT button until a beep sounds
through the driver’s side front speaker to let you
know that the position has been stored.
An exit position for driver position 2 can be programmed
by repeating the above steps, pressing button 2 for
driver 2, and using remote keyless entry transmitter
number 2.With the vehicle in PARK (P), the exit position for the
previously set driver can be recalled by pressing
the EXIT button. You will hear a single beep.
The mirrors and power lumbar positions will not be
stored or recalled.
Further programming for automatic seat and steering
wheel movement can be done using the Driver
Information Center (DIC). You can select or not select
the following:
Automatic seat and steering wheel movement when
the vehicle is unlocked with the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
Automatic seat and steering wheel movement when
the key is placed in the ignition.
For programming information, seeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-68.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front
and rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
near the center of the
instrument panel.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is not in.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal
lamps ash on and off. Press the button again to
turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your turn
signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.
Horn
The horn can be sounded by pressing on the center of
the steering wheel pad.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can raise the steering wheel to
the highest level to give your legs more room when you
enter and exit the vehicle.
The lever that allows you to tilt the steering wheel is
located on the left side of the steering column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the
wheel and pull the lever.
Then move the wheel
to a comfortable position
and release the lever
to lock the wheel in place.
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Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps are located on the headliner above
the rear seat. These lamps come on by turning the
instrument panel brightness knob fully clockwise or when
any door is opened and it is dark outside. Puddle
lamps are located on the bottom of the front and rear
door trim.
Entry Lighting
This feature turns on the courtesy lamps and the
backlighting to the door switches and to the exterior
lamp control when a door is opened or if you press the
remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button. If
activated due to the transmitter, the lighting will remain
active for about 40 seconds. Since the entry lighting
system uses the light sensor, it must be dark outside in
order for the courtesy lamps to turn on. The courtesy
lamps turn off approximately 25 seconds after the
last door is closed. They will dim to off if the ignition key
is placed in ON, or immediately deactivate if the
power locks are activated.
Parade Dimming
This feature prohibits dimming of the digital displays and
backlighting during daylight hours when the key is in
the ignition and the headlamps are on. This feature
operates with the light sensor for the Twilight
Sentinel
®and is fully automatic. When the light sensor
reads darkness outside and the parking lamps are
active, the digital displays can be adjusted by turning
the instrument panel brightness knob counterclockwise
to dim and clockwise to brighten lighting.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located on the overhead console
on the headliner and in the rear door opening. These
lamps come on automatically when any door is opened
and it is dark outside.
For manual operation, press the button to turn them on.
Press it again to turn them off.
If the reading lamps are left on, they automatically shut
off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
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Climate Controls Personalization
If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, you
can store and recall climate control settings for the
temperature, the fan speed and the direction of
the airow.
Memory buttons 1 and 2 are located on the driver’s door
panel and correspond to the numbers 1 or 2 found on
the back of each remote keyless entry transmitter.
To recall the climate control settings last stored on your
transmitter, press the unlock button on your remote
keyless entry transmitter and put the ignition in
ACCESSORY or ON. The settings will be recalled.To change the stored settings, do the following:
1. Select the desired temperature, fan speed and
airow mode. If desired, a separate temperature
setting may also be selected for the front seat
passenger. For information on how to do this,
seeDual Climate Control System on page 3-30.
2. Locate memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver’s
door panel.
3. Press the memory button on the door panel that
corresponds to the number on the back of the
transmitter you are programming, until you hear
two beeps. The beeps conrm that your selection
has been saved and can now be recalled. For more
information on the memory feature, seeMemory
Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel on page 2-53.
Follow these steps each time you want to change the
stored settings.
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will
come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten
their safety belts.
The safety belt light will
also come on and stay on
for several seconds. If
the driver’s belt is already
buckled, the light will
come on briey, but the
chime will not sound.
Airbag Readiness Light
There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows AIR BAG or the airbag symbol.
The system checks the airbag’s electrical system
for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an
electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag
sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash
sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on
the airbag system, seeAirbag System on page 1-48.
This light will come on when you start your vehicle, and
it will ash for a few seconds. Then the light should
go out. This means the system is ready.
United StatesCanada (Analog Only)
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If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the
vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your
airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after you
start your vehicle, it means the airbag system
may not be working properly. The airbags in
your vehicle may not inate in a crash, or they
could even inate without a crash. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others, have your
vehicle serviced right away if the airbag
readiness light stays on after you start
your vehicle.
The airbag readiness light should ash for a few
seconds when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the
light does not come on then, have it xed so it will
be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Charging System Light
When you turn the key to
ON or START, this light
will come on briey
to show that the generator
and battery charging
systems are working
properly.
If this light stays on, you need service and you should
take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To save
your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-60for
more information.
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