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Remote control
1.REV (REVERSE)control
Press to reverse the direction of the DVD movie.
2.FWD (FORWARD)control
Press to advance the direction of the DVD movie.
3.PLAY/STOPcontrol
When playing, press PLAY/STOP to stop the disc. When stopped, press
PLAY/STOP to play the disc.
4.SEEKcontrol
Press to reverse (
) or advance () the chapter of the DVD or the
track of the CD.
5.DISP (DISPLAY)control
Press to enable the on screen display of the player’s menu and display
settings. Once the display is on, use SEEK to highlight the desired
screen setting.
6.ENTER /MEMORYcontrol
In DVD playback mode, press the control to select a highlighted item
from the menu.
In stop mode, press the control to select the next audio memory preset.
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Battery replacement
Batteries are provided with the remote control unit. Since all batteries
have a limited shelf life, replace them when the remote control fails to
control the DVD player. There is a LED indicator light on the remote
control that will illuminate when any control is pressed.
Slide the battery cover off as shown on the remote control to access the
batteries.
The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries.
Parental control
Simultaneously press the preset
controls 3 and 5 to enable or disable
the rear seat controls, the controls
on your Family Entertainment DVD system including the remote control,
and the DVD screen (if equipped).
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Wireless headphone operation
To operate the headphones:
•Press the ON/OFF button on the
earpiece to turn on the
headphones. A red LED
(indicator light) will illuminate
indicating the headphones are
powered ON. Press ON/OFF again
to turn the headphones off.
•Adjust the headphones to
comfortably fit your head using
the headband adjustment.
•Adjust the volume control to the
desired listening level.
Note:The volume level of the wireless headphones can only be
controlled by the thumbwheel. Neither the remote control nor the rear
seat controls will affect the volume output of the wireless headphones.
When not using the headphones, turn them off to preserve battery life.
The headphones will automatically turn off after five minutes if they have
not received an infrared audio signal from the Family Entertainment
System (FES).
Note:Ensure that the line of sight between the headphone and infrared
transmitter (mounted on the DVD housing) is not obstructed for optimal
performance.
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Memory feature (if equipped)
The accelerator and brake pedal positions are saved when doing a
memory set function and can be recalled along with the vehicle
personality features when a memory position is selected through the
remote entry transmitter, keyless entry keypad or memory switch on the
driver’s door (if equipped with memory feature). Refer toMemory
seats/mirrors/adjustable pedalsin theSeating and Safety Restraints
chapter.
SPEED CONTROL
With speed control set, you can maintain a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h)
or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. Speed
control does not work at speeds below 30 mph (48 km/h).
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that
are winding, slippery or unpaved.
Setting speed control
The controls for using your speed
control are located on the steering
wheel for your convenience.
1. Press the ON control and release
it.
2. Accelerate to the desired speed.
3. Press the SET + control and
release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
5. The indicator
light on the
instrument cluster will turn on.
SET
SET
RSM CNCLON
OFF
SET
SET
RSM CNCLON
OFF
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3. Press and hold RESET control
again until OIL LIFE SET TO 100%
is displayed. Your oil life is now
reset.
LIFTGATE
Unlock the liftgate (but do not
release it) with the power door lock
system and remote entry
transmitter.
To open the liftgate, pull the liftgate
handle rearward.
•Do not open the liftgate in a
garage or other enclosed area
with a low ceiling. If the liftgate is
opened, the liftgate could be
damaged against a low ceiling.
•Do not leave the liftgate open while driving. Doing so could cause
serious damage to the liftgate and its components as well as allowing
carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
Make sure that the liftgate door is closed to prevent exhaust
fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent
passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive with the
liftgate door open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the
vehicle.
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KEYS
One key operates all the locks and starts the vehicle. Always carry a
spare key with you in case of an emergency.
Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key
will not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your authorized dealer
supplied keys, replacement keys are available through your authorized
dealer. Refer to theSecuriLockpassive anti-theft systemsection later
in this chapter for more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press control to unlock or lock all
doors.
Smart locks
This feature attempts to help prevent you from locking yourself out of
the vehicle if your key is still in the ignition.
When you open the driver’s door and you lock the vehicle with the
power door lock control (on the driver or passenger door trim panel), all
the doors will lock, then the driver’s door will automatically unlock
reminding you that your key is still in the ignition.
The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the
manual lock control on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key, or
using the lock control on the remote entry transmitter.
If the driver’s door is closed, then the vehicle can be locked from any
method, regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not.
Autolock
The autolock feature will lock all the doors and liftgate when:
•all the doors and liftgate are closed,
•the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position,
•you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and
•the brake pedal is released and the vehicle attains a speed greater
than 5 mph (8 km/h).
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5. Release the 3•4.
6. Release the 7•8.
The user should receive ahorn chirpto indicate the system has been
disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been
enabled.
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature
As a theft deterrent, the power door lock controls can be disabled 20
seconds after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position and
the vehicle is locked using the remote entry transmitter or the keyless
entry keypad. The door lock controls are re-enabled when the vehicle is
unlocked using the key in the door lock cylinder, the keypad, or by
pressing
on the remote entry transmitter. 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.
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 two times to confirm the feature is off;
the horn will chirp two times 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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CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
•Move control up to engage the
childproof lock.
•Move control down to disengage
childproof lock.
The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must
be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not
automatically set the lock for both doors.
•When the childproof door locks are set, the rear doors cannot be
opened from the inside.
•The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the power door
locks are unlocked.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is
approximately 33 feet (10 meters). A decrease in operating range could
be caused by:
•weather conditions,
•nearby radio towers,
•structures around the vehicle, or
•other vehicles parked next to your vehicle.
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