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Once the security system is set,
opening either door without using
the key or the remote transmitter,
the hood, or the trunk will cause the
system to alarm. It also alarms if the
radio is removed f rom the dashboard
or the wiring is cut.With the system set, you can still
open the trunk with the remote
transmitter without triggering the
alarm. The alarm will sound if the
trunk lock is f orced, or the trunk is
opened with the trunk release handle
or the emergency trunk opener.
The security system will not set if
the hood, trunk, or either door is not
f ully closed. Bef ore you leave the
vehicle, make sure the doors, trunk,
and hood are securely closed.
To see if the system is set
af ter you exit the vehicle, press the
LOCK button on the remote
transmitter within 5 seconds. If the
system is set, the horn will beep
once.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and trunk. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors f rom the outside with the key,
lock tab, door lock switch, or remote
transmitter. The security system
indicator on the instrument panel
starts blinking immediately to show
you the system is setting itself .
The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights (low beam), parking
lights, side marker lights, and
taillights f lash if someone attempts
to break into your vehicle or remove
the radio. This alarm continues f or 2
minutes, then it stops. To reset an
alarming system bef ore the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s door with the key or the
remote transmitter.
All models except LX
Security System
174
NOTE:
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Stop f illing the tank af ter the f uel
nozzle automatically clicks of f . Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room f or the f uel to expand
with temperature changes.
even though the tank is not f ull,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
f uel vapor f rom going into the
atmosphere. Try f illing at another
pump. If this does not f ix the
problem, consult your dealer.
Remove the f uel f ill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
f uel f iller with a tether. Insert the
attachment on the f uel f ill cap into
the slit on the f uel f ill door.
Push the f uel f ill door closed until
it latches.
Screw the f uel f ill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malf unction indicator lamp
maycomeon(seepage ).You
will also see a ‘‘CHECK FUEL
CAP’’ message on the inf ormation
display.
5. 6.
1.
3. 4.
277If the f uel nozzle keeps clicking of f
Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
186
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers in various places.
The vehicle identif ication number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
f or warranty purposes. It is also
necessary f or licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
seeitbylookingthroughthe
windshield on the driver’s side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certif ication label.
Identif ication Numbers
288
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERCERTIFICATION LABEL
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard . 3, 54
Bulb Replacement
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Back-up Lights . 250
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Front Parking Lights . 249
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Headlights . 246
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Specif ications . 291, 293
............
Turn Signal Lights . 249, 250
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Bulbs, Halogen . 246
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Capacities Chart . 290, 292
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 50
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Cargo, How to Carry . 193
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Cargo Net . 196
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Carrying Cargo . 193
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
.........................................
CD Care . 169
...........................
CD Changer .141, 155
CD Changer Error
....................
Messages .133, 146, 160
.......................................
CD Player . 129
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CD Player Error Messages . 132
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Center CD Pocket . 99
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Certif ication Label . 288
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Chains, Tires . 259
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Changing a Flat Tire . 265 Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 233
......................................
When to . 221
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Charging System Indicator . 57, 276
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator . 65
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 198
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Child Saf ety . 32
..............................
Booster Seats . 47
.............................
Child Seats . 32, 39
Important Saf ety
.........................
Reminders . 32, 37
..........................................
Inf ants . 37
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Larger Children . 46
.........................................
LATCH . 41
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Risks with Airbags . 33
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Small Children . 38
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Tethers . 45
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 33
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Child Seats . 39
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Installing . 40
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LATCH . 41
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Selecting . 39
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Tether Anchor Points . 45
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts . 251
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Climate Control System . 113, 117 ..............................................
Clock . 173
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 244
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CO in the Exhaust . 297
...................................
Coin Pocket . 100
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 199
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Compact Spare Tire . 264
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Console Compartment . 99
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Consumer Inf ormation . 302
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 236
....................................
Checking . 189
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Proper Solution . 236
...................
Temperature Gauge . 64
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 297
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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Cruise Control Operation . 175
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Cruise Main Indicator . 62
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Cup Holders . 98
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Customer Service Inf ormation . 302
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