The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system will arm unexpectedly. If you remain in the
vehicle and lock the doors with the transmitter, once the
system is armed (after 16 seconds), when you pull the
door handle to exit the alarm will sound. If this occurs,
press the “Unlock” button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to disarm the system. You may also acciden-
tally disarm the system by unlocking the driver’s door
with the key and then locking it. The door will be locked
but the Security Alarm will not arm.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The interior lights will come on when you open any door.
The lights will remain on after all of the doors are closed,
and then fade to off or they will immediately fade to off
once the ignition switch is turned on.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
swing gate or activate the panic alarm from distances a
maximum of 66 feet (20 meters) using a hand held radio
transmitter. The transmitter need not be pointed at the
vehicle to activate the system.
Three Button Transmitter
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2. While the “Lock” button is pressed (after 4 seconds),
press the PANIC button. Release both buttons.
The “Sound Horn On Lock” feature can be reactivated by
repeating this procedure.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the
headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
on and off and the interior lights will turn on.
The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you
turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or
if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing
the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be
closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of
the system.
To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock”
NOTE:The Flash Lights With Lock feature can be
turned on or off by performing the following steps:
1. Press the “Unlock” button for 4 to 10 seconds.
2. While the “Unlock” button is pressed, (after 4 seconds)
press the “Lock” button. Release both buttons.
3. Test the flash lamps with LOCK feature while outside
of the vehicle, by pressing the “Lock” button on the key
fob with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key
removed.
NOTE:Pressing the “Lock” button on the key fob, while
you are in the vehicle, will activate the Security Alarm.
Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated will
cause the alarm to sound. Press the “Unlock” button to
deactivate the Security Alarm.
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WARNING!
Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the airbags,
seat belt pretensioner, and seat belt retractor assem-
bly, replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Also, have the Occupant Classification Sys-
tem serviced as well.
Enhanced Accident Response Feature
If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical
system remains functional, vehicles equipped with
power door locks will unlock automatically. In addition,
approximately 5 seconds after the vehicle has stopped
moving, the interior lights will illuminate to aid visibility.
NOTE:The interior lights can only be deactivated if the
key is removed from the ignition switch or the vehicle is
driven.
Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!
•Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you
need it. You could be injured if the airbag system is not there to protect you. Do
not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the
instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper or vehicle body structure.
•Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system. The airbag
may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any advanced airbag system
service. If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced
in any way (including removal or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts),
take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat
accessories may be used. If it is necessary to modify an advanced airbag system
for persons with disabilities, contact your authorized dealer.
•Do not place or hang any items such as add-on video players on the right front
passenger seat back. The additional weight may cause the Occupant Classifi-
cation System to be unable to correctly classify the right front occupant. This
could allow the passenger frontal airbag to inflate when it is not desired.
•You need proper knee impact protection in a collision. Do not mount or locate
any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee bolsters.
•It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself. Be sure
to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has an airbag system.
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Lights................................97
▫Interior Lights........................97
▫Multi-Function Control Lever..............98
▫Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, And
Headlights...........................99
▫Lights-On Reminder...................100
▫Headlight Dimmer Switch...............100
▫Passing Light........................100
▫Front Fog Lights — If Equipped...........100
▫Turn Signals.........................100
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.....101
Windshield Wipers And Washers............101
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............101▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............102
▫Windshield Washers...................102
▫Mist Feature.........................102
Tilt Steering Column....................103
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped......104
▫To Activate..........................104
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............105
▫To Deactivate........................105
▫To Resume Speed.....................105
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............105
▫Manual Transmission..................106
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............106
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LIGHTS
Interior Lights
The overhead light comes on when a door is opened. It
may also be turned on by rotating the control for the
dimmer switch on the multi-function control lever fully
upward.
The overhead light will automatically turn off in about 20
minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left
in the dome light position. Turn the ignition switch ON to
restore the overhead light operation.
Cargo Lamp
Courtesy and dome lights are turned on when the front
doors are opened, when the dimmer control (rotating
wheel on the right side of the switch) is rotated to the
upward detent position, or if equipped, when the “Un-
lock” button is pressed on the key fob.Also, the rear cargo lamp may be operated by pressing
the lens to turn it on. Press the lens again, to shut it off.
Cargo Lamp
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When a door is open and the interior lights are on,
rotating the dimmer control all the way down to the OFF
detent will cause all the interior lights to go out. This is
also known as thePartymode because it allows the
doors to stay open for extended periods of time without
discharging the vehicle’s battery.Daytime Brightness Feature
Certain instrument panel components (odometer, radio
display) can be illuminated at full brightness during the
daytime. This can be helpful when driving with your
headlights on during the daytime such as in a parade or
a funeral procession. To activate this feature, rotate the
left stalk one detent lower than the dome light.
Multi-Function Control Lever
The multi-function control lever controls the operation of
the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming,
and turn signals.
Rear Cargo Lamp (4 Door Only)
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REPLACEMENT BULBS — IF EQUIPPED
Interior Lights Bulb Type
Auto. Trans. Indicator Light................. 658
Courtesy Lights, Under Dash (1).............. 906
Heater Control Lights (2)................... 194
Rocker Switch Indicator Light (Rear Window
Defogger, and Rear Wash/Wipe)............... **
Soundbar Dome Light..................... 912
** Bulbs only available from authorized dealer.
Instrument Cluster Bulb Type
Telltale (High Beam)....................... 74
Illumination............................ 103Exterior Lights Bulb Type
Backup Lights (2)........................3157
Center High Mounted Stop Light (1).........L.E.D.
Fog Lights.............................9145
Front Park/Turn Lights (2).................3157
Front Side Marker Lights (2)................. 168
Headlights (2).......................... H13
Stop/Tail/Turn Lights (2)..................3157
Underhood Light......................... 561
License Light........................... 194
NOTE:Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that
can be purchased from your local authorized dealer.
If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized
dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.
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Instrument Cluster....................... 201
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 200
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 397
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 400
Interior Appearance Care.................. 396
Interior Lights........................... 97
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 101
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 352
Jack Operation.......................352,354
Jacking Instructions...................... 354
Jump Starting.......................... 356
Key, Programming........................ 18
Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 16
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 20Keys................................. 14
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 203
Lap Belts.............................. 37
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 37
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).....70,71
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 321
Lights................................. 97
Airbag............................62,204
Anti-Lock........................... 204
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 204
Back-Up............................. 411
Brake Assist Warning................. 115,209
Brake Warning........................ 204
Bulb Replacement...................... 409
Cargo ............................... 97
Center Mounted Stop................... 411
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)........ 208
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