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The Security Alarm System is designed to protect your
vehicle; however, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If the previously
described arming sequence has occurred, the system will
arm regardless of whether you are inside or outside the
vehicle. If you remain inside the vehicle and open a door,
the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the system.
Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the alarm in your absence, the
horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors.
Check the vehicle for tampering.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
The interior lights will turn on when you use the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open a door.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting (if so
equipped). For details, refer to ªIllumination Approach,ºunder ªPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures),º under ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)º in Section 4 of this manual.
The interior lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned on.
NOTE:
²The illuminated entry system will not operate the
interior lights if the dimmer control is in the ªdefeatº
position (extreme downward position).
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate, open the liftgate flip-up window, or activate the
panic alarm from distances up to 23 feet (7 meters) using
a hand held radio transmitter. The transmitter need not
be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system. However,
the line of transmission must not be blocked with metal
objects when using the transmitter.
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²Turns on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.
²Unlocks the doors automatically.
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!
²Modifications 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 passenger side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front
bumper or vehicle body structure.
²Do not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system. The
airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifica-
tions 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 disabili-
ties, contact your authorized dealer.
²Do not place or hang any items such as add-on video players on the front
passenger seat back. The additional weight may cause the Occupant
Classification System to be unable to classify the front seat passenger
correctly. This could allow the passenger frontal airbag to inflate when it
is not desired.
²It 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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mSeats................................118
NManual Front Seat Adjustments...........118
NPower Seat Ð If Equipped...............121
NHead Restraints......................122
NHeated Seats Ð If Equipped.............123
N60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold Flat
Feature............................124
mDriver Memory Seat Ð If Equipped.........127
NProgramming The Memory Feature........127
NLinking & Unlinking The Remote Keyless
(RKE) Transmitter To The Memory Feature . . . 128
NMemory Position Recall.................129
NEasy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory
Seat Only)..........................129mTo Open And Close The Hood.............131
mLights...............................133
NExterior & Interior Lighting Control........133
NHeadlights & Parking Lights.............133
NAutomatic Headlights Ð If Equipped.......134
NHeadlights With Wipers (Available With Auto
Headlights Only).....................134
NHeadlight Time Delay Ð If Equipped.......134
NDaytime Running Lights (DRL) Ð
If Equipped.........................135
NLights-On Reminder...................135
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped...............136
NTurn Signals.........................136
NHighbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........137
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NFlash To Pass........................137
NInterior Lights.......................138
mWindshield Wipers And Washers............140
NIntermittent Wiper System...............141
NMist Feature.........................142
NHeadlights With Wipers (Available With Auto
Headlights Only).....................143
NRain Sensing Wipers Ð If Equipped........143
NWindshield Washers...................145
NAdding Washer Fluid..................145
mTilt Steering Column....................146
mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped......147
NElectronic Speed Control Operation........147NTo Activate..........................147
NTo Set At A Desired Speed...............148
NTo Deactivate........................148
NTo Resume Speed.....................149
NTo Vary The Speed Setting...............149
NTo Accelerate For Passing...............149
mRear Park Assist System Ð If Equipped.......150
NSystem Usage Precautions...............150
NEnabling & Disabling The System..........152
NSystem Operation.....................153
mGarage Door Opener Ð If Equipped.........155
NProgramming HomeLinkt...............156
NGate Operator/Canadian Programming.....159
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LIGHTS
Exterior & Interior Lighting Control
The Multi-Function Control Lever on the left side
of the steering column controls the operation of
the headlights, parking lights, turn signal lights,
instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming,
interior lights, and fog lights (if equipped).
Headlights & Parking Lights
Turn the end of the Multi-Function Control Lever to the
first detent for parking light operation. Turn the end of
the lever to the second detent for headlight operation.
Headlight Switch
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NOTE:If the Multi-Function Control Lever is held in
the Flash to Pass position for more than 15 seconds, the
high beams will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds
before activating the Flash to Pass function again.
Interior Lights
Map/Reading Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the
overhead console and above the rear doors by the grab
handles. Each light is turned ON by pressing the lens.
Press the lens a second time to turn OFF the light. These
lights also turn on when a door is opened, or when the
Unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter is pressed, or when the Dimmer Control is turned
completely upward to the second detent.
Cargo Light
The cargo light is mounted in the headliner above the
rear cargo area. This light will turn on when you open the
liftgate or any door, or if you press the Unlock button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or rotate the
Dimmer Control on the Multi-Function Control Lever
completely upward to the second detent.
Battery Saver Feature
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open.
Dimmer Control
The Dimmer Control is part of the Multi-Function Con-
trol Lever. It controls the operation of the interior lights
and the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
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Instrument Panel Dimming
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotate the
Dimmer Control upward or downward to change the
brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the Dimmer Control to the first detent to brighten
the odometer and radio display when the parking lights
or headlights are on during daylight conditions.
Interior Light ON
Rotate the Dimmer Control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior Light Defeat OFF
Rotate the Dimmer Control completely downward to the
(O) OFF position. The interior lights will remain off when
the doors are open.
Dimmer Control
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Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
M17 Ð 15 Amp
BlueExterior Lighting Ð
Left Front Park &
Side Marker, Left Tail
& Running, License
Lights
M18 Ð 15 Amp
BlueExterior Lighting Ð
Right Front Park &
Side Marker, Right
Tail & Running Lights
M19 Ð 25 Amp
NaturalAuto Shut Down
(ASD) #1 & #2Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
M20 Ð 15 Amp
BlueInterior Lighting/
Steering Wheel
Switches - if
equipped/Switch
Bank/Electronic Ve-
hicle Information
Center (EVIC) - if
equipped
M21 Ð 20 Amp
YellowAuto Shut Down
(ASD) #3
M22 Ð 10 Amp
RedRight Horn (Hi/Low)
M23 Ð 10 Amp
RedLeft Horn (Hi/Low)
M25 Ð 20 Amp
YellowFuel Pump
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