Lockout Protection
This feature helps prevent locking your key in the car.
The driver’s door can only be locked with the door
closed. From the outside of the vehicle, close the
driver’s door and lock it using the key or the remote
keyless entry transmitter, if equipped.
This feature cannot guarantee that you will never be
locked out of your vehicle. Always remember to
take your key with you.
Trunk (Sedan)
To unlock the trunk on your sedan from the outside,
insert the key and turn it clockwise in the trunk
lock cylinder or use the remote keyless entry transmitter
if your vehicle has one.
When closing the trunk, close from the center to ensure
it fully latches.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You cannot see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the trunk lid:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. See Climate Control
System in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-31.
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Liftgate (Hatchback and Wagon)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even
death. If you must drive with the liftgate open
or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-21.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-31.To unlock the liftgate on your hatchback or wagon from
outside of the vehicle, insert the key into the lock
cylinder and turn it clockwise or use the remote keyless
entry transmitter, if equipped. Then pull up the handle
above the license plate to open the liftgate.
When closing the liftgate, close from the center to
ensure it fully latches.
To lock the liftgate, insert the key into the lock cylinder
and turn it counterclockwise or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter, if equipped.
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Sun Visors
To block out glare you can swing down the visors. You
can also remove them from the center mount and
swing them to the side.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Your vehicle also has vanity mirrors located on the back
of the sun visors. Swing down the sun visor and lift
the cover to expose the vanity mirror.
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.
Theft-Deterrent System
Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent system.
The theft-deterrent system will not arm when you lock
the doors using the key or the manual door lock. It
activates only when you use the optional remote keyless
entry transmitter.
Arming the System
To arm the system, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition to LOCK and remove the key from
the ignition.
If the key is inserted in the ignition, the transmitter
will not operate the theft-deterrent system.
2. Close the doors, the windows, the hood, and the
trunk or liftgate.
Make sure the windows are closed, as the system
can be activated even if the windows are open.
3. Lock the door using the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The transmitter must be used to activate
the theft-deterrent system.
•The LED light on the transmitter will flash once.
•All of the doors will lock.
•The hazard warning lamps will flash once and
the horn will chirp.
•The theft-deterrent mode will activate.
•The security light will flash once every second to
indicate that the theft-deterrent system is armed.
The security light is located on the base of
the driver’s door lock.
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To avoid activating the alarm by accident, use one of
the following methods:
•Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s door using
the key.
•Press the unlock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter.
Unlocking a door any other way will activate the alarm
when a door, the trunk or liftgate is opened.
If you do not want to arm the theft-deterrent system,
lock the vehicle using the key or the manual door locks.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system, use one of the following methods:
•Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s door using
the key.
•Press the unlock button on the transmitter.
- The LED light on the transmitter will
flash once.
- All of the doors will unlock.
- The hazard warning lamps will flash twice.
- The theft-deterrent mode will deactivate.
If the door is not opened or if the engine is not started
within 30 seconds after disarming the system with
the transmitter, all of the doors will automatically lock
and the theft-deterrent mode will reactivate.
How the System Alarm is Activated
If a door or the trunk or liftgate is opened without using
the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the
horn will sound and the lamps will flash for up to
30 seconds.
How to Turn Off the System Alarm
If the system alarm is active, it can be deactivated using
one of the following methods:
•Press the lock or unlock button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter.
•Unlock the driver’s or passenger’s front door using
the key.
Otherwise, the alarm will automatically stop after
30 seconds. The system will then lock the doors and
reactivate the theft-deterrent system.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
If the hazard warning lamps flash once when you press
the lock or unlock buttons on the remote keyless
entry transmitter, that means the theft-deterrent system
alarm was triggered while you were away, from the
vehicle.
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Fuses Usage
TRN SIG
LAMPSTurn Signal Lamps
ABS CRUISEAnti-lock Brake System, Cruise
Control System
LTR Cigarette Lighter
CLSTR BTSICluster, Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock/Automatic Transaxle Shift
Lock (BTSI) Solenoid
RKE Remote Keyless Entry
BCK/UP Back-up
BLANK Not Used
TCM Transmission Control Module
CRUISE Cruise Switch (Contact Coil)
ENG FUSE
BOX DRLEngine Fuse Box, Daytime Running
Lamps
HAZRD LAMPS Hazard Lamps
A/C CLK Air Conditioning Switch, Clock
HVACHeating, Ventilation and Air
Conditioning
RKE Remote Keyless Entry
RADIO Radio
S/ROOF Sunroof
DLC Data Link Connector
SPARE SpareEngine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located on the
driver’s side of the vehicle, near the battery. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 5-12for more
information on location. To access the fuses, press in
the top flap to release the cover.
To reinstall the cover, push the cover until it is secure.
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J
Jump Starting.................................................5-34
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................5-46
Lamps
Dome........................................................3-17
Exterior......................................................3-15
Fog ...................................................3-16, 5-40
Map ..........................................................3-18
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-39
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-41
Liftgate..........................................................2-13
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-29
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-33
Brake System Warning.................................3-32Light (cont.)
Charging System.........................................3-32
Cruise Control.............................................3-39
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator..................3-40
Door Ajar...................................................3-40
Fog Lamp..................................................3-39
Highbeam On.............................................3-40
Hold Mode.................................................3-35
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-41
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-36
Oil Pressure...............................................3-38
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-30
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-29
Safety Belt Reminder Tone...........................3-29
Speed Sensitive Power Steering (SSPS)
Warning Light..........................................3-34
TCS Warning Light......................................3-34
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-34
Trunk Ajar..................................................3-40
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-28
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks
Central Door Unlocking System....................... 2-9
Door........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
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Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-13
R
Radios..........................................................3-42
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-53
Care of Your CDs........................................3-53
Radio with CD....................................3-42, 3-46
Understanding Reception..............................3-53
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-37
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-7
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-21
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-33
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-33
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-61
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-60
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-43Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-63
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-63
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-63
Replacing Parts...........................................1-63
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-21
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-28
Roof Rack Provisions......................................2-37
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-32
S
Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-24
Reminder Light............................................3-29
Reminder Tone............................................3-29
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