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{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a
vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the extreme heat
and suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a
helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows closed in warm or
hot weather.
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Power Windows
A power window switch is located on the armrest of
each side door. The switches operate while the ignition
is in RUN or ACCESSORY or while Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-26.
The driver’s door also has a switch for each of the
passenger’s windows.
Press the front of the switch to the rst position to lower
the window to the desired level. Pull up the front of
the switch to raise the window.
Express-Down Windows
The driver’s and front passenger’s window switches
have an express-down feature which allows the window
to be lowered fully without continuously pressing the
switch. Press the front of the window switch down all the
way and release. Express-down can be interrupted at
any time by pulling up the front of the switch.
Window Lockout
o: Press the lockout button to prevent passengers
from operating their windows. The lockout button
is located near the power window switches on the
driver’s door. A light in the lockout button will come on
to show that lockout has been activated. Press the
lockout button again to return to normal operation.
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Global Window Feature
The global window up and
express-down buttons are
located on the driver’s door.
This feature allows all side windows and midgate
window, if equipped, to be opened or closed at the
same time.
q:Press the express-down button to lower all side
windows and midgate window, if equipped, without
stopping. Express-down will operate while the ignition is
in RUN or ACCESSORY, or while Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-26.If the key is out of the ignition, express-down will only
activate while the driver’s door is open and the content
theft-deterrent system is disabled. To stop the
express-down, press the up button.
Pressing the global express-down button also activates
the power midgate latch release buttons, if equipped.
See”Lowering the Midgate” underMidgate (SUT)
on page 2-14
n:Press the up button to raise all windows. The
midgate window, if equipped, will express-up while the
side windows will go up a small amount at a time.
Press and hold the up button to raise the four side
windows all the way. The up button operates while the
ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY, or while RAP is
active.
Midgate Window
If your vehicle has a midgate, the switch to operate the
window is located on the instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel. SeeInstrument Panel Overview
on page 3-4.
K: Press the bottom of the switch to express-down the
window. Press the top of the switch to express-up the
window. Press the top or bottom of the switch a second
time to stop the window.
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The window switch will operate while the ignition is in
RUN or ACCESSORY, or while Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-26.
The window can also be operated using the global
window buttons. See “Global Window Feature”
previously.
{CAUTION:
If express override is activated, the midgate
window will not reverse automatically. You or
others could be injured and the window could
be damaged. Before you use express override,
make sure that all people and obstructions are
clear of the midgate window path.
Midgate Window Express Override Mode
If window movement is stopped, either by an obstruction
or weather conditions such as severe icing, auto-reversal
to a partially open position will occur. The midgate
window function will return to normal operation once the
obstruction or condition is removed.
If you override this function and activate express
override mode, window express functions are disabled.
In this mode, the window can only be operated
manually by pressing and holding the midgate window
switch or the global window button within two seconds
after the midgate window has stopped at a partially open
position. The express override mode can only be
activated immediately following a window auto-reversal.
Midgate Window Error/Jog Mode
If the midgate window has detected abnormal operating
conditions which may lead to system damage or
malfunction, the midgate window will automatically go
into Error/Jog mode. In this mode, window express
functions are disabled and the window can only
be operated manually by pressing the midgate window
switch or the global window button. The window will
move slightly and stop. Press and hold the window
switch or global window button to continue to close the
window a small amount at a time.
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To Exit Error/Jog Mode
1. Ensure normal midgate window operating conditions
have been resumed.
2. Press and hold the midgate window down switch
approximately one second to engage window
express-down.
3. Release the window down switch and allow the
window to fully open.
Do not activate any window function switches once
glass movement has been initiated.
4. Press the midgate glass up switch and visually
con rm that the express-up has been accomplished.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them out to help block glare at the
front and side windows.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
Pull the sunvisor down and lift the mirror cover to turn
on the lamps.
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.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft-deterrent
alarm system.
With this system, the
security light in the
instrument panel cluster will
ash as you open the door
if your ignition is off.
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This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent
system. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
the remote keyless entry transmitter. The security
light should come on and stay on.
3. Close all doors. The security light should go off
after about 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed
until the security light goes off.
If a locked door is opened without the key or the remote
keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. The
headlamps and parking lamps will ash for two minutes,
and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will turn
off to save the battery power. You can choose different
feedback options for the alarm. SeeDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 3-43.
Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if
you lock the doors with a key or use the manual
door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock
switch with the door open, or with the remote keyless
entry transmitter. You should also remember that
you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if
the alarm has been set off.Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
If you don’t want to activate the theft-deterrent
system, the vehicle should be locked with the door
keyafterthe doors are closed.
Always unlock a door with a key, or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking a door any
other way will set off the alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with
the key. You can also turn off the alarm by pressing
unlock on the remote keyless entry transmitter. The alarm
won’t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way.
Testing the Alarm
The alarm can be tested by following these steps:
1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window
and open the driver’s door.
2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the
power door lock switch while the door is open, or
with the remote keyless entry transmitter.
3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for
the security light to go out.
4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door
with the manual door lock and open the door. This
should set off the alarm.
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Engine Exhaust
{CAUTION:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or
smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:
Your exhaust system sounds strange or
different.
Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
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Your vehicle was damaged when driving
over high points on the road or over road
debris.
Repairs were not done correctly.
Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
modi ed improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:
Drive it only with all the windows down to
blow out any CO; and
Have your vehicle xed immediately.
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