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As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.Remove the old battery, and insert
a new battery into the back of the
cover with the side f acing down.
An improperly disposed of battery
can hurt the environment.
Always conf irm local regulations
for battery disposal.
Install the parts in reverse order.
Separate the transmitter by prying
its middle seam with your
f ingernail.
Inside the transmitter, separate
the inner cover f rom the keypad
by releasing the two tabs on the
cover. 5.
4.
2.
3.
Remote Transmitter
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TAB BATTERY
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Apply the parking brake.
In cold weather, turn of f all
electrical accessories to reduce
the drain on the battery.Without touching the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to the
START (III) position. Do not hold
the key in the START (III)
position f or more than 15 seconds
at a time. If the engine does not
start right away, pause for at least
10 seconds bef ore trying again.
Make sure the shif t lever is in
Park. Press on the brake pedal.
Press the clutch pedal down all the
way. The START (III) position
does not f unction unless the clutch
pedal is pressed.
If the engine does not start within
15 seconds, or starts but stalls
right away, repeat step 4 with the
accelerator pedal pressed halfway
down. If the engine starts, release
pressure on the accelerator pedal
so the engine does not race.If the engine fails to start, press
the accelerator pedal all the way
down, and hold it there while
starting to clear flooding. If the
engine still does not start, return
to step 5.
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.6.
Manual transmission:
Automatic transmission:
Starting the Engine
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T he immobilizer system protects your
vehicle f rom thef t. If an improperly-
coded key (or other device) is used, the
engine’s f uel system is disabled. For
more inf ormation, see page . The engine is harder to start in cold
weather. Also, the thinner air f ound at
altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400
meters) adds to this problem.
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Turn the ignition switch to the
START (III) position. If the
headlights do not dim, check the
condition of the f uses. If the f uses
areOK,thereisprobably
something wrong with the
electrical circuit for the ignition
switch or starter motor. You will
need a qualif ied technician to
determine the problem. Seeon page .
If the headlights dim noticeably or
go out when you try to start the
engine, either the battery is
discharged or the connections are
corroded. Check the condition of the
battery and terminal connections
(see page ). You can then try
jump starting the vehicle from a
booster battery (see page ). In this case, the starter motor’s
speed sounds normal, or even f aster
than normal, when you turn the
ignition switch to the START (III)
position, but the engine does not run.
Are you using the proper starting
procedure? Ref er to on page .
Are you using a properly coded
key? An improperly coded key will
cause the immobilizer system
indicator in the instrument panel
to blink rapidly (see page ). Do you have f uel? Check the f uel
gauge; the low f uel indicator may
not be working.
There may be an electrical
problem, such as no power to the
f uel pump. Check all the f uses
(see page ).
If youfindnothingwrong,youwill
need a qualif ied technician to f ind
the problem. See on page .
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214 226 233
238
If theEngineWon’tStart
Emergency T owing T he Starter Operates Normally
Starting the
Engine Emergency
Towing
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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CONT INUED
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Accessories .144
ACCESSORY (Ignition Key
.......................................
Position) .78
...............
Accessory Power Socket .99
....................
Additives, Engine Oil .188
.......
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .75
...........................
Advanced Airbags .27
...............................
Airbag (SRS) .9,22
..............
Air Conditioning System .102
.........................................
Usage .103
.......................
Air Pressure, Tires .210
.......................
Alcohol in Gasoline .136
......................................
Antif reeze .190
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator .62,168
...................................
Operation .168
..............
Anti-thef t, Audio System .128
.
Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock .78
................................
Audio System .107
...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .20
.............
Automatic Speed Control .131
..............
Automatic Transmission .157
..........................
Capacity, Fluid .244
...............
Checking Fluid Level .193 ..........................
Paddle Shif ters .162
.......................................
Shif ting .157
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators .157
................
Shif t Lever Positions .158
....................
Shif t Lock Release .161
......................
Auxiliary Input Jack .127
............................
Capacities Chart .244
.............
Carbon Monoxide Hazard .53
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .60,230
............................
Jump Starting .226
..............................
Maintenance .214
............................
Specif ications .245
..............................
Bef ore Driving .135
....................................
Belts,Seat.8,18
...........................
Beverage Holders .98
..................................
Booster Seats .50
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) .168
.............
Break-in, New Linings .136
....................
Bulb Replacement .201
...........................................
Fluid .195
.........................................
Parking .96 .................
System Indicator .60,232
..........................
System Design .167
........................
Wear Indicators .167
.............................
Braking System .167
.................
Break-in, New Vehicle .136
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Brightness Control, Instruments .74
..................
Brights, Headlights .72,73
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights .201
..............................
Brake Lights .201
Front Parking Lights/
...
Front Side Marker Lights .198
.................................
Fog Lights .199
.................................
Headlights .196
.........
High-mount Brake Light .202
............................
Specif ications .245
....................................
Taillights .201
............
Turn Signal Lights .198,201
..............................
Bulbs, Halogen .196
Index
A
B
C
INDEX
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Side Airbags .9,28
...
How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works .31
..................
Side Curtain Airbags .9,30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .198
...............................
Signaling Turns .72
.....................................
Snow Tires .213
................................
Sound System .107
......................................
Spare Tire .218
....................................
Spark Plugs .244
........................
Specif ications .244,245
................................
Speed Control .131
........................
Speed Limiter .156,160
..........
SRS, Additional Inf ormation .22
...
Additional Safety Precautions .33
.............................
Airbag Service .32
......
Airbag System Components .22
How the Side Airbag Of f
......................
Indicator Works .31
..
How the SRS Indicator Works .30
How Your Front Airbags
.........................................
Work .25 ...
How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
.........................................
Work .30
.............................
SRS Indicator .30,61
....
START (Ignition Key Position) .78
.......................
Starting the Engine .154
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .154
................
With a Dead Battery .226
........
Steam Coming f rom Engine .228
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .75
.............
Anti-theft Column Lock .78
...............
Steering Wheel Buttons .131
...................
Stereo Sound System .107
....................
Storing Your Vehicle .216
..........................................
Sun Visor .99
Supplemental Restraint
..................................
System.9,22
......................................
Servicing .32
.........................
SRS Indicator .30,61
...................
System Components .22
..................................
Synthetic Oil .188 Tailgate
............................
Open Indicator .62
.................................
Opening the .81
..........
Taillights, Changing Bulbs .201
.
Taking Care of the Unexpected .217
Technical Descriptions
....
DOT Tire Quality Grading .246
.....
Emissions Control Systems .251
.....................
Oxygenated Fuels .136
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .253
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required .........
Federal Explanation .249
...................
Temperature Indicator .63
..............
Tether Anchorage Points .47
................
Thef t Protection, Radio .128
..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .253
..................
Tilt the Steering Wheel .75
..........................
Time, Setting the .129
....................................
Tire Chains .214
.........
Tire, How to Change a Flat .219
...........................
Tire Inf ormation .248
Index
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