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2. Cycle the ignition from OFF to ACC four times with-
out going into ON. Leave the switch in the OFF position
after the fourth cycle.
3. Depress the driver’s side Power Door Lock switch in
the UP direction. A single chime and a horn chirp indicate
that the process has begun.4. Remove the key from the ignition and exit the vehicle.
5. The feature is cancelled when the ignition is cycled to
ON/RUN.
6. The vehicle will enter Battery Save Mode 45 seconds
after all doors are closed.
NOTE:The remote keyless entry and passenger exterior
door handle will not work when the Battery Save feature
is enabled. Enter the vehicle either by using the key to
open the door manually or by using the outside door
handle.
NOTE:The Vehicle Theft Alarm is disabled when the
vehicle is in Battery Save mode. Therefore, the vehicle is
not protected when the Battery Save feature is enabled.
NOTE:The exterior and interior lighting functions will
not work when the vehicle is in Battery Save Mode.
Exit Battery Save Mode by doing the following:
Ignition Key Positions
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1. Press the driver’s door exterior handle to wake up the
vehicle.
2. If the door does not open (vehicle is armed) press the
remote keyless entry unlock button to unlock the vehicle.
3. Press the driver’s door exterior handle again to open
the door.
4. Cycle the Ignition to ON/RUN. If the ignition is NOT
cycled to ON/RUN, then the vehicle will re-enter Battery
Save Mode 45 seconds after the driver’s door is closed.
Air Conditioner
Check the air conditioning system operation at the start
of the warm weather season.
NOTE:If air conditioning operation seems to be lower
than expected, check the front of the A/C condenser,
located in front of the radiator for dirt or insect accumu-
lation. Clean with a gentle water spray as required. Frontend fascia protectors may reduce air flow to the con-
denser and radiator, reducing A/C and engine cooling
performance.
WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause
the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer
to Section 3 of the Warranty Information book for
further warranty information.
•The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced repairman.
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Spinning............................ 142
Storage............................. 147
Tread Wear Indicators................... 142
Top Cover.............................. 61
Towing............................153,163
Disabled Vehicle....................... 163
Trailering............................ 153
Traction.............................. 162
Trailer Towing.......................... 153
Transmission........................... 198
Fluid............................... 222
Shifting..........................122,123
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 20
Transmitter Programming................... 19
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry..........16,20
Transporting Pets........................ 52
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 142
Trip Odometer Reset Button................. 90
Trunk Release, Emergency.................. 25Turn Signals..........................80,91
Underbody Maintenance.................. 202
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 247
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 148
Upholstery Care........................ 200
Vehicle Identification Number................ 6
Vehicle Loading......................135,153
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 208
Vehicle Theft Alarm....................... 21
Ventilation System....................... 111
Vinyl Trim............................. 200
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................174,220
Voltmeter.............................. 97
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 156
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
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