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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 14
Entertainment Systems 16
AM/FM stereo with single CD 16
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 20
Remote audio controls 24
Climate Controls 26
Heater only 26
Manual heating and air conditioning 27
Rear window defroster 29
Lights 30
Headlamps 30
Turn signal control 32
Driver Controls 40
Windshield wiper/washer control 40
Steering wheel adjustment 41
Power windows 44
Mirrors 45
Speed control 45
Locks and Security 53
Keys 53
Locks 53
Anti-theft system 55
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Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Speed control (if equipped):
Illuminates when the speed control
is activated. Turns off when the
speed control system is deactivated,
refer to theDriver Controls
chapter for more information.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Gearshift warning chime (automatic transaxle only):Sounds when
the gearshift lever is not in P (Park) and the driver’s door is opened.
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Wagon
Pull out the roller cover and secure
the retaining points. The cover can
be removed completely by pressing
inward on both ends of the support.
To reduce the risk of injury,
the luggage cover must be
properly attached to the mounting
clips.
Do not place any objects on the cargo area cover. They may
obstruct your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the
case of a sudden stop or collision.
The cover may cause injury in a sudden stop or accident if it is
not securely installed.
LIFTGATE (WAGON ONLY)
You can open and close the liftgate from outside of the vehicle.
•To open the liftgate, unlock the
wagon (with the power door locks
or the remote entry key fob) and
push the button next to the
license plate.
•To close the liftgate, grab the pull
handle (if equipped) and pull the
liftgate down. If the tailgate
doesn’t close due to a load, do
not use the pull handle to tie the
liftgate down.
•To lock the liftgate, press the lock button down on the inside of the
liftgate. Use the power door locks, or the remote entry key fob to lock
the wagon.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. You should always carry a
second key with you in a safe place in case you require it in an
emergency.
Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key
will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your dealer supplied
keys, replacement keys are available through your authorized dealer.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
The power door lock controls are
located on the driver and front
passenger door panels.
Pressing the
will unlock all the
doors. Pressing the
will lock all
the doors.
The power door lock controls are
disabled 20 seconds after the
ignition is turned to the 2 (OFF) position.
Autolock (if equipped)
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the autolock
feature will lock the vehicle’s doors when:
•all the doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the 3 (ON) or 4 (START) position,
•with the brake pedal depressed, you shift into forward or reverse,
•you release the brake pedal, and
•the vehicle speed is greater than 4 mph (7 km/h).
Relock
The autolock feature repeats when:
•any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the 3 (ON)
position, and
•with the brake pedal depressed, you shift into forward or reverse,
•you release the brake pedal, and
•the vehicle speed is greater than 4 mph (7 km/h).
To deactivate/reactivate the autolock feature using the power door
unlock control
You must complete steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will
have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must
wait 30 seconds.
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1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position.
2. Press the power door unlock control three times.
3. Turn the ignition from 3 (ON) position to the 2 (OFF) position.
4. Press the power door unlock control three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to 3 (ON) position. The horn will chirp.
6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will
chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long
chirp) if autolock was activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the 2 (OFF) position. The horn will chirp once to
confirm the procedure is complete.
Childproof door locks
•When these locks are set, the
rear doors cannot be opened from
the inside.
•The rear doors can be opened
from the outside when the doors
are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
•Insert the key and turn to the
lock position (key vertical) to
engage the childproof locks.
•Insert the key and turn to the
unlock position (key horizontal)
to disengage the childproof locks.
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment
release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in
the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.
Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and
location of the release handle.
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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.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is
approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could
be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle, or
•other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
Your vehicle may have an all-door remote entry system.
The all-door remote entry system
allows you to:
•lock or unlock all vehicle doors
without a key.
•arm and disarm the anti-theft
system. For more information on
the anti-theft system, refer to
Perimeter alarm system (if
equipped)in this chapter.
•open the luggage compartment
without a key.
•activate the panic alarm.
The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the 1
(LOCK) or 2 (OFF) position.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensureALL remote entry transmittersare brought to the dealership,
to aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate.
2. With the all-door remote entry, press
and release again within
three seconds to unlock all the doors.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature. This
feature turns on the interior lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is
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Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. Press the control again, or turn the
ignition to the 3 (ON) position to deactivate.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 1
(LOCK) or 2 (OFF) position.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring. DO
NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER
AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE
FRONT HOUSING OF THE
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
2. Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals on the back
surface of the circuit board.
3. Remove the old battery.Note:Please refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.
4. Insert the new battery. Refer to the diagram inside the remote entry
transmitter for the correct orientation of the battery. Press the battery
down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing
cavity.
5. Snap the two halves back together.
Note:Replacement of the battery willnotcause the remote transmitter
to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter
should operate normally after battery replacement.
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