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mIlluminated Entry........................20
NVehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks....20
mRemote Keyless Entry.....................21
NTo Unlock The Doors...................21
NTo Lock The Doors.....................22
NUsing The Panic Alarm..................24
NGeneral Information....................24
NProgramming Additional Transmitters........25
NBattery Replacement....................26
mRemote Starting System Ð If Equipped........27
mDoor Locks............................28
NManual Door Locks.....................28
NPower Door Locks.....................29NChild Protection Door Lock...............32
mWindows.............................33
NPower Windows.......................33
NAuto Down (Driver's Side Only)...........34
NWindow Lockout Switch.................34
NWind Buffeting........................34
mOccupant Restraints......................35
NLap/Shoulder Belts.....................36
NAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage....40
NAutomatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
Mode ± If Equipped....................41
NCenter Lap Belts.......................42
NSeat Belt Pretensioners...................42
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system will shut down until the correct key is used. To
exit alarming mode, press the transmitter Unlock button
or start the vehicle with a programmed Sentry Key.
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, the alarm
will sound when you pull the door handle to exit.
NOTE:You may accidentally activate the security sys-
tem (horn sounds and lights flash) by entering the vehicle
without using the key fob to unlock the door(s). The
security system can be disarmed with the key fob's
UNLOCK button or by inserting a programmed Sentry
Key into the ignition and turning the key to the ON
position.ILLUMINATED ENTRY
Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks
All interior lights will illuminate in the vehicle when the
doors are unlocked using the key fob.
The interior lights will remain on for 30 seconds after the
last door is closed, or until all doors are closed and either
the ignition is turned to the ON position or a key fob
LOCK button is pressed.
There is also a battery saver feature that will turn the
interior lights off after 8 minutes if the ignition is OFF
and a door is left open or the dimmer control is in the
interior lights ON position.
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10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to program up to six additional
transmitters.
11. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
12. Your vehicle will remain in program mode up to 60
seconds from when the original chime was heard. After
60 seconds, all programmed transmitters function nor-
mally.
NOTE:If you do not have a programmed transmitter,
contact your dealer for details.
Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
NOTE:
Perchlorate Material ± special handling may ap-
ply, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
1. If the key fob is equipped with a screw, remove the
screw. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use aflat blade to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart.
Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during
removal.
2. Remove and replace the battery. When replacing the
battery, match the + sign on battery to the + sign on the
inside of the battery clip, located on back cover. Avoid
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touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may
cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it
with rubbing alcohol.
3. To reassemble the transmitter case, snap the two
halves of the case together. Make sure there is an even
ªgapº between the two halves. If equipped, install and
tighten the screw until snug. Test transmitter operation.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote starting
system, which will allow the vehicle to be started from
distances up to approximately 300 feet away from the
vehicle using the remote keyless entry key fob which is
part of your ignition key.
In order to remote start your vehicle, the hood, and all the
doors must be closed.
To remote start your vehicle, press the REMOTE START
button on the key fob twice within three seconds. Toindicate that the vehicle is about to start, the parking
lights will flash and the horn will sound briefly.
Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15
minutes. To cancel remote start, press the REMOTE
START button once.
Remote Start Transmitter
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2

after airbag deployment. EDR data are ONLY recorded if
an airbag deploys, and are otherwise unavailable.
NOTE:Under certain circumstances, EDR data may not
be recorded (e.g., loss of battery power).
In conjunction with other data gathered during a com-
plete accident investigation, the electronic data may be
used by DaimlerChrysler Corporation and others to learn
more about the possible causes of crashes and associated
injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle perfor-
mance. In addition to crash investigations initiated by
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, such investigations may
be requested by customers, insurance carriers, govern-
ment officials, and professional crash researchers, such as
those associated with universities, and with hospital and
insurance organizations.
In the event that an investigation is undertaken by
DaimlerChrysler Corporation (regardless of initiative),
the company or its designated representative will firstobtain permission of the appropriate custodial entity for
the vehicle (usually the vehicle owner or lessee) before
accessing the electronic data stored, unless ordered to
download data by a court with legal jurisdiction (i.e.,
pursuant to a warrant). A copy of the data will be
provided to the custodial entity upon request. General
data that does not identify particular vehicles or crashes
may be released for incorporation in aggregate crash
databases, such as those maintained by the US govern-
ment and various states. Data of a potentially sensitive
nature, such as would identify a particular driver, ve-
hicle, or crash, will be treated confidentially. Confidential
data will not be disclosed by DaimlerChrysler
Corporation to any third party except when:
1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data
with a particular crash record in an aggregate database,
provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter
preserved
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NAdjustable Head Restraints Ð Front Seating
Positions...........................107
N6 - Way Power Seat Adjuster Ð Driver's
Side Only...........................108
NExtended Cab/Crew Cab Rear Seat........110
NHeated Seats Ð If Equipped.............110
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............111
mLights...............................112
NInterior Lights.......................113
NBattery Saver........................114
NHeadlamp Delay......................114
NHeadlights, Parking Lights, Panel Lights.....114
NDaytime Running Lights (Canada ± Standard
And US Fleet Vehicles ± If Equipped).......115NLights-On Reminder...................116
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped...............116
NCargo Light Ð If Equipped..............116
NMultifunction Control Lever..............117
mWindshield Wipers And Washers............118
NWindshield Wipers....................119
NWindshield Washers...................120
mTilt Steering Column....................120
mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped......121
NTo Activate..........................122
NTo Set At A Desired Speed...............122
NTo Deactivate........................122
NTo Resume Speed.....................123
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NGeneral Information...................138
mElectrical Power Outlets..................138
NElectrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
(Battery Fed Configuration)..............139
mFloor Console Ð If Equipped..............140
NFloor Console Features.................140
mCenter Storage Compartment Ð If Equipped . . . 141
mCup Holders..........................141
mRear Storage ± If Equipped................142
NRear Convenience Storage Crates..........142
NPlastic Grocery Bag Retainers.............144
mRear Window Features...................145NRear Window Defroster ± If Equipped.......145
NSliding Rear Window ± If Equipped........146
mTailgate..............................146
NTailgate Removal.....................146
NTwo Position Tailgate / Upper
Load Platform.......................147
mRear Cargo Area Utility Rails..............149
mSlide-In Campers.......................151
NCamper Applications...................151
NGeneral Information...................151
NCarbon Monoxide Warning Vehicles Equipped
With A Cap Or Slide-In Campers..........151
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hold may not become active automatically. This is cell
phone dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press
and hold the ªPhoneº button until you hear a single
beep.
Redial
²
Press the ªPhoneº button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Redial.9
²The UConnecttsystem will call the last number that
was dialed on your cellular phone.
NOTE:This may not be the last number dialed from the
UConnecttsystem.
Call Continuation
Call continuation is progression of a phone call on
UConnecttsystem after the vehicle ignition key has beenswitched to off. Call continuation functionality available
on the vehicle can be any one of three types:
²After ignition key is switched off, a call can continue
on the UConnecttsystem either until the call ends or
until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of
the call on the UConnecttsystem and transfer of the
call to the mobile phone.
²After ignition key is switched to off, a call can continue
on the UConnecttsystem for certain duration, after
which the call is automatically transferred from the
UConnecttsystem to the mobile phone.
²An active call is automatically transferred to the
mobile phone after ignition key is switched to off.
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