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Trip elapsed drive time
Select this function from the INFO
menu to display a timer.
To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive
Time perform the following:
1. Press and release RESET in order
to start the timer.
2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer.
3. Press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in order to reset the timer.
Compass display
Select this function from the INFO menu. Press the INFO button
repeatedly until the Compass and Odometer are displayed. (Do not
select Trip, DTE, or AFE. The top of the message center must be blank).
The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic
or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect
compass accuracy.
Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will
correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal
conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual
calibration may be necessary. Refer toCompass zone/calibration
adjustment.
Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that
varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four
degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the
vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this
error. Refer toCompass zone/calibration adjustment.
Compass zone/calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and
high voltage lines.
For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air
conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.
1. Turn ignition to the ON position.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press the INFO button repeatedly until the Compass and Odometer
are displayed. (Do not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. The top of the message
center must be blank).
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INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
Press the remote trunk release
control on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo net (if equipped)
The cargo net secures lightweight
objects in the cargo area. Attach the
net to the anchors provided. Do not
put more than 50 lbs. (22 kg) in the
net.
This net is not designed to
restrain objects during a
collision.
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Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
To open the luggage compartment
door (lid) from within the luggage
compartment, pull the illuminated
“T” shaped handle and push up on
the trunk lid. The handle is
composed of a material that will
glow for hours in darkness following
brief exposure to ambient light.
The “T” shaped handle will be
located either on the luggage
compartment door (lid) or inside
the luggage compartment near the
tail lamps.
Keep vehicle doors and
luggage compartment
locked and keep keys and remote
transmitters out of a child’s reach.
Unsupervised children could lock
themselves in the trunk and risk
injury. Children should be taught
not to play in vehicles.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can
rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high
temperatures for even a short time can cause death or serious
heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Small children are
particularly at risk.
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2. Pressand release again within three seconds to unlock all the
doors.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this
feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned
to the 3 (RUN) position.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
•any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors. The turn lamps will flash.
Note:If any door is not closed properly, the lamps will not flash.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the
doors are closed.Note:The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and
the turn lamps will flash once if all the doors and trunk are closed. If any
door or the trunk is not closed, or if the hood is not closed in vehicles
equipped with the perimeter alarm feature, the horn will chirp twice and
the lamps will not flash
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. The horn will sound and the turn lamps
will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes. Press again or turn the ignition to
the 3 (RUN) position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to timeout in 3
minutes.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 1
(LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position.
Opening the trunk
Pressonce to open the trunk.
•Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your
vehicle. Failure to properly latch the trunk may cause objects to fall
out or block the driver’s rear view.
Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
The remote entry system can also control the memory seat /power
mirrors/adjustable pedals feature.
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2. Put the key in the ignition.
3. Cycle eight times rapidly (within 10 seconds) between the 1 (LOCK)
position and 3 (RUN).Note:The eighth turn must end in the 3 (RUN)
position.
4. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been activated.
5. Within 20 seconds press any button on the remote entry transmitter to
be programmed.Note:If more than 20 seconds have passed you will
need to start the procedure over again.
6. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that each remote entry
transmitter has been programmed.
7. Repeat Step 5 to program each additional remote entry transmitter.
Note:The first remote transmitter programmed corresponds to Driver 1;
the second, Driver 2.
8. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position after you have finished
programming all of the remote entry transmitters.Note:If any one of
the transmitters is not reprogrammed, it will be erased.
9. The doors will lock, then unlock, to confirm that the programming
mode has been exited.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system, the keyless
entry system keypad (if equipped) or the door lock cylinder (on vehicles
equipped with the perimeter alarm system) is used to unlock the
door(s).
The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if:
•the ignition is turned to the 3 (RUN) position, or
•the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or
•after 25 seconds of illumination.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or
•any door is open.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position.
•If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control, the
battery saver will shut off them off 30 minutes after the ignition has
been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position.
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•If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doors
was opened, the battery saver will shut them off 10 minutes after the
ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position.
•The battery saver will shut off the headlamps and foglamps 10
minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position.
Illuminated exit
•When all vehicle doors and the trunk are closed, and the key is
removed from the ignition, the interior dome lamps (and the exterior
mirror puddle lamps, if equipped) will illuminate.
The lights will turn off if all the doors and the trunk remain closed and
•25 seconds elapse, or
•the key is inserted in the ignition.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
You can use the keyless entry
keypad to:
•lock or unlock the doors without
using a key.
•open the trunk.
•recall memory seat/power
mirrors/adjustable pedals
positions 1 or 2.
The keypad can be operated with
the factory set 5–digit entry code;
this code is located on the owner’s
wallet card in the glove box, is
marked on the computer module,
and is available from your
authorized dealer. You can also
create your own 5–digit personal entry code.
When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the
controls to ensure a good activation.
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to
memory seats, mirrors and pedals
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory set code.
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6. Turn the ignition to the 1 (LOCK) position and remove the second
previously programmedcoded keyfrom the ignition.
7. Within twenty seconds of turning the ignition to the 1 (LOCK)
position and removing the previously programmedcoded key,insert the
new unprogrammed key (new key/valet key) into the ignition.
8. Turn the ignition from the 1 (LOCK) position to the 3 (RUN) position.
Keep the ignition in the 3 (RUN) position for at least three seconds but
not more than 10 seconds.
9. Remove the newly programmedcoded keyfrom the ignition.
If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle’s
engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds and
then go out.
If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start your
vehicle’s engine and the theft indicator light will flash on and off. Wait 20
seconds and you may repeat Steps 1 through 8. If failure repeats, bring
your vehicle to your dealer to have the new key(s) programmed.
To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait twenty seconds
and then repeat this procedure from Step 1.
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The perimeter anti-theft system will help prevent your vehicle from
unauthorized entry.
If there is any potential perimeter anti-theft problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Arming the system
When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry is
attempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the
turn signal lamps and will sound the horn.
The system is ready to arm whenever the key is removed from the
ignition. Either of the following actions will prearm the alarm system:
•Press the
control on the remote entry transmitter.
When you press the lock control twice within three seconds on your
remote entry transmitter, the horn will chirp once to let you know that
all doors, the hood and the trunk are closed. If any of these are not
closed, the horn will chirp twice to warn you that a door, the hood or the
trunk is still open.
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Press the control (if equipped) to
recline the seatback forward or
rearward.
Heated seats (if equipped)
To operate the heated seats:
•Push the control located on the
climate control system panel once
to activate high heat.
•Push twice to activate low heat.
•Push a third time to deactivate.
The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. For low
heat, 1 light will be lit; for high heat, both lights will be lit.
The heating of the seat turns off after 10 minutes or when the vehicle is
turned off.
Memory seats/sideview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat,
outside rearview mirrors, and
adjustable pedals to two
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver door.
•To program position 1, move the
driver seat, mirrors and pedals (if
equipped) to the desired position
using the associated controls. Press the SET control. The SET control
indicator light will briefly illuminate. While the light is illuminated,
press control 1.
•To program position 2, repeat the previous procedure using control 2.
A position can be recalled:
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