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2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering
wheel lock (manual transmission only). This lock pre-
vents steering the vehicle without the ignition key. If the
steering wheel is moved a half turn in either direction
and the key is not in the ignition, the steering wheel will
lock.
To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel
With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel 1/2
revolution from straight ahead position, turn off the
engine and remove the key. Rotate the steering wheel
slightly in both directions until the lock engages.
To Release the Steering Wheel Lock
Insert the key in the ignition and turn the wheel slightly
to the right or left to disengage the lock.
NOTE:If you turned the wheel to the right to engage
the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right to
disengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage
the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The interior lights come on when you open any door.
They will remain on for about 30 seconds after all doors
are closed then fade to off, unless, the dome inhibit
feature was selected on the multi-function control lever.
Refer to LIGHTS in Section 3 of this manual.
The lights also will fade to off if you turn on the ignition
after you close all the doors.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors or
open the swing gate flip-up window from distances of
23–50 feet (7–15 meters) using a transmitter. You don’t
have to point the transmitter at the vehicle to activate the
system. Each vehicle comes with two transmitters.
To Unlock the Doors
Press and release the “Unlock” button once to unlock the
driver’s door. Press the button again within 5 seconds to
unlock all the doors. If your vehicle is equipped with
Illuminated Entry, the interior lights also come on and
remain on for about 30 seconds, when you unlock the
doors. The park lights will flash twice to acknowledge
the unlock signal.
NOTE:The transmitter can be programmed to unlock
all the doors upon the first press of theUnlockbutton
(within 23–50 feet (7–15 meters) of the vehicle) by per-
forming the following procedure:
1. Press and hold theUnlockbutton on the transmitter.
2. Continue to hold theUnlockbutton, wait at least 4
but no longer than 10 seconds, then press the “Lock”
button.
3. Release both buttons.
Four Button Transmitter
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4. Repeating steps 1–3 will restore original operation.
NOTE:The Light Flash can be enabled or disabled
(within 23–50 feet (7–15 meters) of the vehicle) by per-
forming the following procedure:
1. Press and hold theLockbutton on the transmitter.
2. Continue to hold theLockbutton, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the “Rear Release”
button.
3. Release both buttons.
4. Repeating steps 1–3 will restore original transmitter
operation.
To Lock the Doors
Press and release the “Lock” button once to lock the
doors, swing gate flip-up window, and swing gate.
The horn will chirp and the park lights will flash once to
acknowledge the lock signal.NOTE:The horn chirp can be enabled or disabled
(within 23–50 feet (7–15 meters) of the vehicle) by the
following procedure:
1. Press and hold theLockbutton on the transmitter.
2. Continue to hold theLockbutton, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press theUnlock
button.
3. Release both buttons.
4. Repeating steps 1–3 will restore original transmitter
operation.
To Unlatch the Swing Gate Flip-Up Window
Press the “Rear Release” button twice to unlatch the
swing gate flip-up window.
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WARNING!
To avoid injury stand back when opening. Glass will
automatically rise.
NOTE:The transmitter can be programmed to unlatch
the flip-up window immediately upon activation of the
“Rear Release” button (without pressing and holding)
(within 23–50 feet (7–15 meters) of the vehicle) by per-
forming the following procedure:
1. Press and hold the “Unlock” button on the transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the “Unlock” button, wait at least 4
but no longer than 10 seconds, then press the “Rear
Release” button.
3. Release both buttons.
4. Repeating steps 1–3 will restore original transmitter
operation.NOTE:Unlatching the flip-up window will unlock the
swing gate. After closing the flip-up window, press the
“Lock” button on the transmitter to lock the swing gate.
Panic Alarm
The panic mode flashes the park lights, and sounds the
horn for about 3 minutes or until the alarm is turned off.
To Use the Panic Alarm
Press and hold the PANIC button for at least 1 second to
activate the panic alarm. Press and hold the PANIC
button a second time to deactivate the alarm. The alarm
will also shut itself off after starting the vehicle and
accelerating to 15 mph (24 km/h).
NOTE:The “Panic” and “Security” alarms are quite
different. Please take a moment to activate the “Panic”
and the “Security” modes to hear the differences in the
horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will
need to know which mode has been activated in order to
deactivate it.
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SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
This system monitors the vehicle doors, swing gate,
swing gate flip-up window, and ignition for unautho-
rized operation. When the alarm is activated, the system
provides both audible and visual signals. The horn,
headlights, and tail lights will sound/flash repeatedly for
three minutes. If disturbance is still present (driver’s
door, passenger door, other doors, ignition) after three
minutes, the headlights and tail lights will flash for an
additional 15 minutes.
NOTE:The “Panic” and “Security” alarms are quite
different. Please take a moment to activate the “Panic”
and the “Security” modes to hear the differences in the
horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will
need to know which mode has been activated in order to
deactivate it.
To Set the Alarm
The alarm will set when you use the remote keyless entry
transmitter to lock the doors and swing gate or when you
use the power door lock switch while the door is open.
After all the doors are locked and closed, the “Sentry
Key/Security Alarm Indicator Light” (located in the
instrument cluster) will flash rapidly for about 16 sec-
onds to signal that the system is arming. During this 16
second arming period, opening any door or the swing
gate will cancel the arming. If the system successfully
arms, the “Sentry Key/Security Alarm Indicator Light”
will flash at a slower rate to indicate the alarm is set.
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Enhanced Accident Response System (E.A.R.S.)
If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical
system remains functional, the interior lights will turn on
and the power door locks (if equipped) will unlock 5
seconds after airbag deployment.
Also, the fuel system will shut off immediately upon
airbag deployment (gasoline models only). The ignition
switch will need to be cycled (i.e. turn the ignition key
from the ON position to the LOCK position) after ap-
proximately 5 seconds in order to restart the vehicle.
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Defrosters
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should feel the air
directed against the windshield.
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of all exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes
are detected, the cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
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▫Front Seat Adjustment — Recline..........109
▫Head Restraints......................110
▫Power Seat Adjuster — If Equipped........111
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............112
▫65/35 Split Folding Rear Seat.............113

To Open And Close The Hood.............116

Lights...............................117
▫Interior Lights.......................117
▫Front Map/Reading Lights..............118
▫Multi-Function Control Lever.............118
▫Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, And
Headlights..........................119
▫High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......119▫Passing Light........................119
▫Turn Signals.........................119
▫Lights-On Reminder...................120
▫Battery Saver Feature — Exterior Lights.....120
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............120
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.....120
▫Light Bar — If Equipped................121

Windshield Wipers And Washers............123
▫Windshield Washers...................124
▫Mist Feature.........................125
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............125
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............125

Tilt Steering Column....................126
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