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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle
could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety
and may lead to an accident resulting in serious
injury or death.
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CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys..................14
▫Ignition Key Removal...................14
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................15
Sentry Key Immobilizer System..............15
▫Important Note About Service.............16
▫Replacement Keys......................17
▫Customer Key Programming..............17
▫General Information....................18
Security Alarm System — If Equipped.........18▫To Set The Alarm......................18
▫To Disarm The System...................19
Illuminated Entry........................19
Remote Keyless Entry.....................19
▫To Unlock The Doors...................21
▫To Lock The Doors.....................21
▫To Release The Liftgate Flipper Glass........22
▫Using The Panic Alarm..................22
▫General Information....................23
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▫Transmitter Battery Service...............24
Remote Starting System — If Equipped........25
Door Locks............................26
▫Manual Door Locks.....................26
▫Power Door Locks — If Equipped..........27
▫Child Protection Door Lock...............28
Windows.............................29
▫Power Windows.......................29
▫Wind Buffeting........................32
Liftgate...............................32
▫Liftgate Flipper Glass...................33
▫Power Liftgate — If Equipped.............34
Occupant Restraints......................37▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................38
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions.....39
▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage....42
▫Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped.....43
▫Energy Management Feature..............43
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners...................44
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women............45
▫Seat Belt Extender......................45
▫Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint Systems (SRS)..................46
▫Child Restraint........................57
Engine Break-In Recommendations...........67
Safety Tips............................68
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▫Exhaust Gas..........................68
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle..............................69▫Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The
Vehicle..............................70
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The keys for your new vehicle are enclosed in a plastic
bag with the key code number on it. If you received your
keys without the bag, ask your authorized dealer to give
you the number. The key code can also be obtained by
your authorized dealer from your vehicle invoice.
Ignition Key Removal
Place the shift lever in P (Park). Turn the ignition switch
to the OFF position, and remove the key.
Ignition Key
Ignition Key Positions
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WARNING!
Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is danger-
ous for a number of reasons. A child or others could
be injured. Children should be warned not to touch
the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector
lever. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
If the driver’s door is opened when the key is in the
ignition and not turned to the ON position, a chime will
sound to remind you to remove the key.
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIM) prevents
unauthorized operation of the vehicle by disabling the
engine. The system will shut the engine down after 2
seconds of running if an invalid key is used to start the
vehicle. This system utilizes ignition keys which have an
electronic chip (transponder) embedded into them. Only
keys that have been programmed to the vehicle can be
used to start and operate the vehicle for longer than the
2 second validation time period.
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System does not need to be
armed or activated. Operation of the system is automatic
regardless of whether or not the vehicle is locked or
unlocked. During normal operation, the SKIM indicator
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light will come on for 3 seconds immediately after the
ignition switch is turned on for a bulb check. Afterwards,
if the bulb remains on, this indicates a malfunction in the
electronics. If the bulb begins to flash immediately after
the ignition switch is turned on, this indicates that an
invalid key is being used to start the vehicle. Both of
these conditions will result in the engine being shut
down after 2 seconds of running. Keep in mind that a key
which has not been programmed is also considered an
invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition for that
vehicle.
If the SKIM indicator light comes on during normal
vehicle operation (it has been running for longer than 10
seconds) a fault has been detected in the electronics and
the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible.
NOTE:
•The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not compatiblewith remote starting systems. Use of these systems
may result in vehicle starting problems and loss of
security protection.
•Mobil Speedpass™, additional Sentry Keys, or any
other transponder equipped components on the same
keychain will not cause a key-related (Transponder)
fault unless the additional part isphysically held
against the ignition keybeing used when starting the
vehicle. Also, cell phones, pagers, or other RF electron-
ics will not cause interference with this system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Important Note About Service
A four digit PIN number is needed to service the Sentry
Key Immobilizer System. This number can be obtained
from your authorized dealer. However, this number can
also be found on your customer invoice that you were
given upon receipt of your vehicle.
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