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This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within
the vehicle.
Warnings Status
Driver door ajar Warning cannot be reset (PLEASE
CLOSE DOOR) will be displayed
Passenger door ajar
Rear left door ajar
Rear right door ajar
Park brake engaged RELEASE PARK BRAKE will be
displayed
Low fuel level Warning returns after 10 minutes
Check charging system
Check brake system
Low brake fluid Warning returns after the ignition key
is turned from LOCK/OFF to RUN
Trunk ajar
Compass error (if equipped)
Check left headlamp
Check right headlamp
Check LF turn lamp
Check RF turn lamp
Check LR turn lamp
Check RR turn lamp
Integrated key programming
statusMaximum number of Integrated Keys
exceeded
DRIVER DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the driver’s door is not
completely closed.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the passenger side door is
not completely closed.
REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the rear left door is not
completely closed.
REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR.Displayed when the rear right door is not
completely closed.
PARK BRAKE ENGAGED.Displayed when the park brake is engaged.
If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM.Displayed when the brake system needs
servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
LOW BRAKE FLUID.Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the
brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer toBrake fluid
reservoirin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
TRUNK AJAR.Displayed when the trunk is not completely closed.
COMPASS ERROR (if equipped).Displayed when the compass is not
operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLAMPS.Displayed when the
headlamps are activated and at least one low beam is burned out. Check
the lamps as soon as possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.
Refer toReplacing headlamp bulbsin theLightschapter.
CHECK LF OR RF TURN LAMPS.Displayed when the turn signals are
activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as
safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to
Replacing headlamp bulbsin theLightschapter.
CHECK LR OR RR TURN LAMPS.Displayed when the rear turn
signals are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as
soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to
Replacing headlamp bulbsin theLightschapter.
INTEGRATED KEY PROGRAMMING STATUS.Displayed when an
attempt is made to program a fifth Integrated Key to the Remote Key
Entry System. For more information on Integrated Key, refer toLocks
and Securitychapter in this manual.
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
Press the remote trunk release
control on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.
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Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature
As a theft deterrent, the power door lock controls and the interior trunk
release control can be disabled 20 seconds after the ignition has been
turned to the 1 (LOCK) position and the vehicle is locked using any of
the following:
•Remote entry transmitter portion of your Integrated Keyhead
Transmitter, or
•Driver power door lock control (Note:The driver’s door must be
open, then closed).
The door lock controls are reenabled when any of the following occurs:
•Unlock using the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT,
•Opening any door from the interior of the vehicle, or
•Turning the key in the ignition to the 3 (RUN) position.
Note:This feature is configured off by default. This feature can be
turned on or off using the following procedure:
Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the 1 (LOCK) position and all
vehicle doors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds
or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be
repeated, wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 (RUN)
position.
2. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to the 1 (LOCK) position.
4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (RUN) position. The horn will chirp
one time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. Press the power door lock control on the door panel two times within
five seconds. The horn will chirp one time to confirm the feature is off;
the horn will chirp one time and honk one time to confirm the feature is
on.
7. Turn the ignition from the 3 (RUN) position to the 1 (LOCK) position.
The horn will chirp one time to confirm the programming mode has been
exited.
Repeat the procedure to turn the feature on or off.
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Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock
1. Pressand release to unlock the driver’s door.Note:The interior
lamps will illuminate.
2. Press
and release again within five seconds to unlock all the doors.
The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this
feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned
to the 3 (RUN) position.
The inside lights will not turn off if:
•they have been turned on using the dimmer control or
•any door is open.
The battery saver feature will turn off the interior lamps 30 minutes after
the ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position.
Two stage unlocking may be disabled or re-enabled by simultaneously
pressing the
andcontrols on the IKT for four seconds (disabling
two stage unlock allows all vehicle doors to unlock simultaneously). The
turn lamps will flash twice to indicate that two-stage unlock was enabled
or disabled.
Locking the doors
1. Pressand release to lock all the doors. The turn lamps will flash.
2. Press
and release again within three seconds to confirm that all
the doors are closed.Note:The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp
and the turn lamps will flash once if all the doors and trunk are closed.
Note:If any door or the trunk is not closed, or if the hood is not closed
in vehicles equipped with the perimeter alarm feature, the horn will
chirp twice and the lamps will not flash.
Sounding a panic alarm
Press
to activate the alarm. The horn will sound and the turn lamps
will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes. Press again or turn the ignition to
the 3 (RUN) position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to timeout in 3
minutes.
Note:The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the 1
(LOCK) position.
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REAR SEATS
Split-folding rear seatbacks
One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional
cargo space.
To lower the seatback(s), pull the
release handle(s) located inside the
trunk.
Fold the seatback(s) down.
Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure
that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback.
After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the
seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
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Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................234
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................238
Transmission .............................163
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....163
fluid, refill capacities ..............241
lubricant specifications ..243–244
manual operation ....................168
Trunk ...........................................73
remote release ....................68, 77
Turn signal ..................................38
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................245Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................247
Vehicle loading ..........................149
Ventilating your vehicle ...........159
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................209
Water, Driving through .............169
Windows
power .........................................53
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................49
checking and adding fluid .....209
replacing wiper blades ...........209
Wrecker towing .........................190
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