Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
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Traction Controlactive (if
equipped):Flashes when the
Traction Controlis active. If the
light remains on a malfunction has
been detected; have the system
serviced immediately, refer to the
Drivingchapter for more information.
Overdrive off (automatic
transmission):Illuminates when
the overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off,
refer to theDrivingchapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not
illuminate, have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur.
Low fuel (if equipped):
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 engaged. Turns off when the
speed control system is disengaged.
Door/Trunk ajar:Illuminates when
the ignition is in the ON position
and any door or trunk is open.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecurilockPassive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Electronic throttle control (if
equipped):Illuminates when the
engine has defaulted to a
’limp-home’operation. Report the
fault to a dealer at the earliest opportunity.
O/D
OFF
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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.
Daytime running lamps (DRL)
(if equipped):Illuminates when
the Daytime running lamps are on.
Also is an indication that the tail
lamps, license plate lamps, side marker lamps and parking lamps are
switched OFF.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
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.
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KEYS
One key operates all the locks and starts the vehicle. Always carry a
spare key with you in case of 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.
Refer to theSecuriLockpassive anti-theft systemsection later in this
chapter for more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
The power door lock controls are
located on the driver and front
passenger door panels.
Press the
control to unlock all doors.
Note:When the active anti-theft system (if equipped) is armed and the
power door trim switch inhibit feature (the default for power door switch
inhibit feature is disabled) has been activated via the driver configuration
process, control of the interior power door locks is disabled until the
vehicle is disarmed. For more information about the driver configuration
process, refer to theDeactivating/activating the power door trim
switch inhibit featuresection later in this chapter.
Press the
control to lock all doors.
Smart locks
This feature helps prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if
your key is still in the ignition.
When you open the driver’s door and you lock the vehicle with the
power door lock control, all the doors will lock, then the driver’s door
will automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the
ignition.
The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the
manual lock button on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key or
using the lock button on the remote entry transmitter.
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Autolock (if equipped)
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, this feature
automatically locks all vehicle doors when:
•all doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position,
•the brake is pressed before reaching 5 mph (8 km/h), and
•then the vehicle increases to more than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Relock
The autolock feature repeats when:
•an“autolock”occurrence has already taken place,
•the brake is depressed while vehicle speed is less than 5 mph
(8 km/h),
•any vehicle door is opened and then all doors become closed again,
and
•then the vehicle increases to more than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Deactivating/activating the autolock feature
Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is in the 1
(OFF/LOCK) position and all vehicle doors are closed.
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.
1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position.
2. Press the power door unlock control three times.
3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON) to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position.
4. Press the power door unlock control three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the 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 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. The horn will chirp
once to confirm the procedure is complete.
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Central locking and unlocking feature
Your keys can be used to lock or unlock the driver’s door and open the
trunk. With the active anti-theft system (if equipped), the key can also
be used to perform central locking and unlocking:
•All doors are locked when the key is inserted into the driver door key
cylinder and turned to the lock position
•The driver’s door is unlocked when the key is inserted in the driver
door key cylinder and turned to the unlock position
•If the key is turned a second time to the unlock position within three
seconds, all vehicle doors will unlock.
Power door trim switch inhibit (if equipped)
This feature disables the power door lock controls if all the doors are
locked and the active anti-theft system (if equipped) becomes armed.
For more information concerning the active anti-theft system, refer to
Active anti-theft system (if equipped)later in this chapter.
Once the power door trim switches are disabled, they can only become
active when a valid electronic unlock event (i.e., using the remote entry
transmitter) occurs.
Deactivating/activating the power door trim switch inhibit feature
Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is in the 1
(OFF/LOCK) position and all vehicle doors are closed.
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.
1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON) position.
2. Press the power door unlock control three times.
3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON) to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position.
4. Press the power door unlock control three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (ON) position. The horn will chirp.
6. Press the lock control two times. The horn will chirp once if power
door trim switch inhibit was deactivated or twice (one short and one
long chirp) if the feature was activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. The horn will chirp
once to confirm the procedure is complete.
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Opening all windows (if equipped)
You can open the vehicle’s windows by using the door key or the
unlock
control on the remote entry transmitter.
Press and hold the unlock
control on the remote entry transmitter, or
turn the key toward the front of the vehicle and hold it for more than
two seconds to begin to open all the windows. Pressing any button on
the remote entry transmitter, or returning the key to the center position
will stop all motion.
Note:Your vehicle must be equipped with the active anti-theft system,
the ignition must be in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and the accessory
delay feature must not be activated in order for this feature to operate.
Closing all windows (if equipped)
Note:This operation is only available using the door key in the driver
door lock cylinder.
You can close the vehicle’s windows by using the door key.
Turn the key toward the back of the vehicle and hold it for more than
two seconds to begin to close all the windows. Releasing the key to the
center position will stop all motion.
Note:Your vehicle must be equipped with the active anti-theft system,
the ignition must be in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and the accessory
delay feature must not be activated in order for this feature to operate.
If an obstruction occurs, turn the key toward the front of the
vehicle and hold for more than two seconds in order to reopen
all the windows.
Before operating power windows, you should verify that they are
free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not
in the proximity of window openings.
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
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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