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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
BATTERY SAVER
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature which, if you leave
the headlamps on, automatically turns off the headlamps after 30
seconds when the ignition is in the OFF position.
FOG LAMP CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
The foglamps can only be turned on
when:
•the headlamp control is in the
low beam or parking lamp
position, and
•the ignition key is in the ON
position.
When the ignition is in the OFF position, the fog lamp is deactivated,
even when the headlamp control is in the parking lamp or low beam
position.
When the highbeams are activated, the fog lamps will not operate.
Press the fog lamp control again to deactivate the fog lamps.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position,
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position and
•the parking brake must be disengaged.
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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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HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
The hazard flasher is located on the
instrument panel by the radio. The
hazard flashers will operate when
the ignition is off.
Push in the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will
flash. Press the flasher control again to turn them off. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.
Note:With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
FUEL
RESET
This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine
when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt.
After an accident, if the engine cranks but does not start, this switch
may have been activated.
This switch is located in the front
passenger’s footwell, by the kick
panel access cover.
To reset the switch:
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Check the fuel system for leaks.
3. Remove the kick panel access
cover, located in the front
passenger’s footwell.
4. If no leaks are apparent, reset
the switch by pushing in on the
reset button.
5. Turn the ignition ON.
6. Wait a few seconds and return
the key to OFF.
7. Make another check for leaks.
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PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING: A hot engine is dangerous. If the engine has been
running, parts of the engine compartment can become very hot.
You could be burned. Don’t inspect the coolant system or add
coolant when the engine is hot.
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and
all fuel related parts.
Working with the engine off
•Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
•Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1
(First).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the engine on
•Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
•Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in
N (Neutral).
2. Block the wheels.
Note:Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not
remove it while the engine is running.
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