
Keys.............................................................. 87
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.......... 88
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation.................................... 89
Doors and Locks.......................................... 92
Door Locks................................................. 92
Power Door Locks....................................... 93
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 94
Lockout Protection....................................... 94
Swing-gate.................................................. 95
Windows....................................................... 96
Power Windows.......................................... 97
Sun Visors.................................................. 97
Theft-Deterrent Systems............................... 98
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 98
Passlock
®.................................................. 100Starting and Operating Your Vehicle......... 101
New Vehicle Break-In................................ 101
Ignition Positions....................................... 101
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)............. 103
Starting the Engine.................................... 103
Engine Coolant Heater.............................. 105
Automatic Transmission Operation............. 106
Manual Transmission Operation................. 109
Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive....................... 111
Parking Brake........................................... 116
Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)....................... 117
Shifting Out of Park (P)
(Automatic Transmission)....................... 119
Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission)........................... 119
Parking Over Things That Burn................. 119
Engine Exhaust......................................... 120
Running the Engine While Parked............. 121
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice:Your vehicle does not need an
elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in
the long run if you follow these guidelines:
Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h)
or less for the rst 500 miles (805 km).
Do not drive at any one constant speed,
fast or slow, for the rst 500 miles (805 km).
Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid
downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle.
Avoid making hard stops for the rst
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings are not yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Do not tow a trailer during break-in.
SeeTowing a Trailer on page 297for the
trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle
and more information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load
can be gradually increased.
Ignition Positions
With the key in the
ignition switch, you can
turn to four different
positions.
LOCK (A):This position locks the ignition. It also
locks the transmission on automatic transmission
vehicles. It will locks the steering wheel on
manual transmission vehicles when the key is
removed. It is a theft-deterrent feature. You
will only be able to remove your key when the
ignition is turned to LOCK.
If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition
switch cannot be turned to LOCK unless the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
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Notice:Using a tool to force the key from the
ignition switch could cause damage or break
the key. Use the correct key and turn the key
only with your hand. Make sure the key is all the
way in. If it is, turn the steering wheel left and
right while you turn the key hard. If none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.
ACC (ACCESSORY) (B):This is the position in
which you can operate your electrical accessories
or items plugged into the accessory power
outlets. On automatic transmission vehicles, this
position unlocks the ignition. On manual
transmission vehicles, it unlocks the ignition and
steering wheel. Use this position if your vehicle
must be pushed or towed.
ON (C):This is the position that the switch returns
to after you start your engine and release the
switch. The switch stays in ON when the engine is
running. But even when the engine is not running,
you can use ON to operate the electrical
accessories and to display some instrument
panel cluster warning and indicator lights.The transmission is also unlocked in this position on
automatic transmission vehicles.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key in
the ACC or ON position with the engine off. You
may not be able to start your vehicle if the battery is
allowed to drain for an extended period of time.
START (D):This is the position that starts the
engine. When the engine starts, release the key.
The ignition switch returns to ON for driving.
When the engine is not running, ACC and ON
allows you to operate the electrical accessories,
such as the radio or items plugged into the
accessory power outlets.
A warning tone will sound if you open the driver’s
door when the ignition is in ACC or LOCK and
the key is in the ignition.
Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it
is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you
leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,
a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s
door. Always remember to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. This will lock
your ignition and transmission. Also, always
remember to lock the doors.
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Automatic Transmission Operation
The automatic transmission has a shift lever on
the console.
It features an electronic shift position indicator
within the instrument cluster. This display must be
powered anytime the shift lever is capable of
being moved out of PARK (P). This means that if
your key is turned off, but not in LOCK, there
will be a small current drain on your battery which
could discharge your battery over a period of
time. If you need to leave your key in the ignition
but not in LOCK for an extended period, it is
recommended that you disconnect the battery
cable from the battery to prevent discharging your
battery.
There are several different positions for your shift
lever.PARK (P):This position locks your rear wheels.
It is the best position to use when you start the
engine because your vehicle cannot move easily.
{CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake rmly set. Your
vehicle can roll.
Do not leave your vehicle when the engine
is running unless you have to. If you have
left the engine running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle will not
move, even when you are on fairly level
ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to PARK (P).
SeeShifting Into Park (P) (Automatic
Transmission) on page 117. If you are
pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 297.
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