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Instrument cluster
(pg. 14)Windshield wiper/washer
control
(pg. 43)
Driver air bag
(pg. 93) Speed controls*
(pg. 51)
Instrument panel
dimmer/dome light
control
(pg. 35)
Hood release handle
(pg. 223) Power mirror control*
(pg. 50)Headlamp and turn
signal control
(pg. 33)
Manual tilt steering
column lever
(pg. 45)
* if equipped
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Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors. Assuming all vehicle doors
and the liftgate are properly closed, the park/turn lamps will flash
once and the perimeter alarm (if equipped) will start the arming
process. For more information concerning the perimeter alarm, refer
to Perimeter alarm system (if equipped) later in this chapter.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all
the doors and liftgate are closed and locked. Note:The doors will
lock again, and the horn will chirp once.
If any of the doors or the hood are not properly closed, the horn will
chirp twice and park/turn lamps will not flash when the
control is
pressed.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. To deactivate the feature, press the
control again, turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN) or 4 (START) position, or
wait for the alarm to time out in approximately 3 minutes.
Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 1
(OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACCESSORY) 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.
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WARNING: Follow all instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the booster seat.
WARNING: Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or
behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the
upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or
death in a collision.
WARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a
child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of
injury or death in a collision.
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
Child and infant or child safety seats
Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the
child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions with the
safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the
safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or
collision.
When installing a child safety seat:
•Review and follow the information
presented in theAir Bag
Supplemental Restraint System
section in this chapter.
•Use the correct safety belt buckle
for that seating position (the
buckle closest to the direction the
tongue is coming from).
•Insert the belt tongue into the
proper buckle until you hear a
snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the
buckle.
•Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety
seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button,
to prevent accidental unbuckling.
•Place seat back in upright position.
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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under
the bottom of the instrument
panel.
2. At the front of the vehicle, lift up on the auxiliary latch handle
located in the center between the hood and the grille.
3. Lift the hood open and secure it with the prop rod.
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comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................246
detergent in fuel .....................242
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................238, 242–243
filter, specifications ................243
fuel filler door release ..............54
improving fuel economy ........243
octane rating ...................241, 256
quality ......................................241
running out of fuel .................242
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................238
Fuses ..................................184–185
G
Garage door opener ....................46
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............242
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................243
Gauges .........................................19
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................21
fuel gauge ..................................21
odometer ...................................21
tachometer ................................21
trip odometer ............................21
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................152
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating)
calculating ...............................152
H
Hazard flashers .........................183
Head restraints .....................70, 73
Headlamps ...................................33aiming ........................................35
bulb specifications ....................38
daytime running lights .............33
flash to pass ..............................34
high beam .................................34
replacing bulbs .........................40
turning on and off ....................33
Heating
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................31
Hood ..........................................223
I
Ignition ...............................158, 256
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................111
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................247
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................213
cluster ........................................14
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................35
location of components ............14
J
Jump-starting your vehicle ......191
K
Keys
positions of the ignition .........158
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................38
cargo lamps ...............................35
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