/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has
this feature, the engine may be started from
outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See
“Remote Vehicle Start” later in this section for
more detailed information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the
doors. The interior lamps will turn off after all of the
doors are closed. If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the remote lock feedback
can be programmed to have the horn chirp
and/or the turn signals ash when the RKE
transmitter is used to lock the vehicle’s doors. See
“LOCK HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH” underDIC
Vehicle Personalization on page 179for more
information.
Pressing the lock button may also arm the content
theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 102.
K(Unlock):Press the unlock button to unlock the
driver’s door. If the button is pressed again
within ve seconds, all remaining doors will unlock.
The interior lamps will turn on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.
If enabled through the DIC, the remote unlock
feedback can be programmed to have the
horn chirp and/or the turn signals ash when the
RKE transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle’s
doors. See “UNLOCK HORN” and “LIGHT FLASH”
underDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 179
for more information.
If enabled through the DIC, and it is dark enough
outside, the vehicle’s high-beam headlamps,
parking lamps, and back-up lamps will turn on
each time the unlock button on the transmitter is
pressed. These exterior lamps will stay on for
20 seconds, or until a door is opened. See “EXT
(Exterior) LIGHTS” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 179for additional
information.
Pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter
will disarm the content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 102.
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V(Remote Trunk Release):The trunk will
open when this button on the transmitter is
pressed and held for about one second. You can
open the trunk with the transmitter when the
vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (3 km/h), when
the ignition is off, or when the vehicle shift lever is
in PARK (P), if your vehicle has an automatic
transaxle.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):This button
may be used to locate your vehicle. Press and
release this button to initiate vehicle locate. The
horn will sound three times and the headlamps and
turn signals will ash three times. Press and hold
the button for about three seconds to initiate the
panic alarm. The horn will sound and the
headlamps and turn signals will ash for
30 seconds. Press the button again to cancel the
panic alarm.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your
Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Remember to
bring any additional transmitters so they can also
be re-coded to match the new transmitter.
Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter,
the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
Each vehicle can have a maximum of four
transmitters matched to it.
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/(Remote Start):If your vehicle has the remote
start feature, the RKE transmitter will have a
button with this symbol on it.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature,
do the following:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock
button, then immediately press and hold
the transmitter’s remote start button until the
vehicle’s turn signal lamps ash.
3. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps
will turn on and remain on while the engine
is running.
The engine will shut off automatically after
10 minutes, unless a time extension has been
done or the vehicle’s key is inserted into
the ignition switch and turned to RUN.
If you enter the vehicle after a remote start,
and the engine is still running, insert the
key into the ignition switch and turn to RUN to
drive the vehicle.4. To manually shut off a remote start, do any of
the following. The parking lamps will turn off
to indicate the engine is off.
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and
press and release the remote start button.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch to RUN and
then LOCK.
Your vehicle’s engine can be started two times,
per ignition cycle, using the transmitter’s remote
start feature. If only one remote start procedure
has been done, since last driving the vehicle,
or resetting the remote start system, the engine
may be started again remotely by following
the remote start procedure a second time.
If the remote start procedure is used again before
the rst 10 minute time frame has ended, the
rst 10 minutes will immediately expire and
the second 10 minute time frame will start.
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Power Door Locks
Your vehicle may have
power door locks. The
locks are located
on the driver’s and front
passenger’s door
armrest.
Press the side of the switch with the lock symbol
to lock the doors. This is the right side for the
driver’s switch and the left side for the front
passenger’s switch.
Press the side of the switch with the unlock
symbol to unlock the doors. This is the left side for
the driver’s switch and the right side for the
front passenger’s switch.
Delayed Locking
If your vehicle has power locks, it will have the
delayed locking feature.
This feature will delay the actual locking of the
doors for up to ve seconds when the power door
lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter
is used to lock the vehicle.
If any door is open when locking the vehicle, three
chimes will sound signaling that the delayed
locking feature is active. Five seconds after the
last door is closed, all of the doors will lock and the
turn signal lamps will ash. To cancel the delay
and lock the doors immediately, press the
lock button a second time.
This feature will not lock the doors if the key is in
the ignition.
You can disable this function through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 179.
Driver’s Switch shown,
Front Passenger’s
Switch similar
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 136
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 138
Other Warning Devices............................. 138
Horn.......................................................... 138
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 139
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 139
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 140
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 140
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 141
Windshield Wipers..................................... 141
Windshield Washer.................................... 142
Cruise Control........................................... 143
Headlamps................................................ 146
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 147
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 147
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 147
Fog Lamps................................................ 148
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 148
Dome Lamp.............................................. 149
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 149
Mirror Reading Lamps............................... 149Electric Power Management...................... 149
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 150
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 150
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 151
Climate Controls......................................... 152
Climate Control System............................. 152
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 155
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 155
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators........ 157
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 158
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 159
Tachometer............................................... 159
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 160
Passenger Safety Belt
Reminder Light....................................... 160
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 161
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 162
Charging System Light.............................. 164
Up-Shift Light............................................ 164
Brake System Warning Light..................... 165
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Window Outlets. SeeClimate Control
System on page 152.
B. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 155.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 139.
D. Cruise Control Buttons (If Equipped).
SeeCruise Control on page 143.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 158.
F. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 214.
G. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 138.
H. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls.
SeeWindshield Wipers on page 141and
Windshield Washer on page 142.
I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 185.
J. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped). SeeFog
Lamps on page 148.K. Trunk Release. SeeTrunk on page 98.
L. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 148.
M. Driver Information Control Button. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 174.
N. Horn. SeeHorn on page 138.
O. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). Accessory
Power Outlet (If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and
Cigarette Lighter on page 151andAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 150.
P. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). SeeManual
Transaxle Operation on page 116and
Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 113.
Q. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 152.
R. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator and Heated
Seats Button (If Equipped). SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on page 162and
Heated Seats on page 10.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 131.
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