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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This manual containsWARNINGSagainst operating
procedures, which could result in an accident or bodily
injury. It also containsCAUTIONSagainst procedures,
which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is
visible from outside of the vehicle through the wind-
shield. This number also appears on the Automobile
Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on
your vehicle, the vehicle registration, and the title.NOTE:It is illegal to remove the VIN.
Vehicle Identification Number
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NTo Unlatch The Liftgate Flip-Up Window.....24
NUsing The Panic Alarm..................24
NProgramming Additional Transmitters........25
NBattery Replacement....................25
NGeneral Information....................26
mRemote Starting System Ð If Equipped........27
NHow To Use Remote Start................28
mDoor Locks............................29
NManual Door Locks.....................29
NPower Door Locks.....................31
NChild-Protection Door Lock System (Rear
Doors)..............................33
mWindows.............................36NPower Windows.......................36
NWind Buffeting........................39
mLiftgate...............................40
mOccupant Restraints......................41
NLap/Shoulder Belts.....................42
NLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.....47
NSeat Belt Pretensioners...................47
NEnhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert)...........................48
NAutomatic Locking Mode Ð If Equipped.....49
NEnergy Management Feature..............50
NSeat Belts And Pregnant Women............50
NSeat Belt Extender......................51
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Manual Transmission Ð If Equipped
Turn the key to the ACC position and then push the key
and cylinder inward slightly and rotate the key to the
LOCK position. Then remove the key.NOTE:
²For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), features such as the power
window switches, radio, power sunroof or Sky Slidert
(if equipped), and power outlets will remain active for
45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature.
²For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, features such as
the power window switches, radio, power sunroof or
Sky Slidert(if equipped), and power outlets will
remain active for up to 10 minutes after the ignition
switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature. The time for this
feature is programmable. For details, refer to ªDelay
Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,º under ªPersonal
Settings (Customer Programmable Features),º under
ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in
Section 4 of this manual.
Ignition Key Positions
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WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Don't leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove the key from the ignition, and lock
all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
If you open the driver's door and the key is in the
ignition, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the
key.
NOTE:The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC
position.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho-
rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses ignition keys, which have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder), to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
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STEERING WHEEL LOCK Ð IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive steering
wheel lock (manual transmission only). This lock pre-
vents steering the vehicle without the ignition key. If the
steering wheel is moved a half turn in either direction
and the key is not in the ignition, the steering wheel will
lock.
To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel
With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel 1/2
revolution from straight ahead position, turn off the
engine, and remove the key. Rotate the steering wheel
slightly in both directions until the lock engages.
To Release the Steering Wheel Lock
Insert the key in the ignition and turn the wheel slightly
to the right or left to disengage the lock.
NOTE:If you turned the wheel to the right to engage
the lock, you must turn the wheel slightly to the right todisengage it. If you turned the wheel to the left to engage
the lock, turn the wheel slightly to the left to disengage it.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) system monitors the
vehicle doors, liftgate, and liftgate flip-up window for
unauthorized entry and ignition for unauthorized opera-
tion.
If something triggers the alarm, the system will sound
the horn intermittently, flash the headlights and tail-
lights, and flash the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator
Light in the cluster.
NOTE:The ªPanicº and ªSecurityº alarms are quite
different. Please take a moment to activate the ªPanicº
and the ªSecurityº modes to hear the differences in the
horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will
need to know which mode has been activated in order to
deactivate it.
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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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2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature from outside the vehicle by pressing
the Lock and Unlock buttons on the transmitter.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE:Pressing the Lock button on the transmitter
while you are inside 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.
To Unlatch the Liftgate Flip-Up Window:
Press the Rear Release button twice to unlatch the liftgate
flip-up window.
WARNING!
To avoid injury stand back when opening. Glass will
automatically rise.
Using the Panic Alarm
NOTE:The ªPanicº and ªSecurityº alarms are quite
different. Please take a moment to activate the ªPanicº
and the ªSecurityº modes to hear the differences in the
horn. In case one should go off in the future, you will
need to know which mode has been activated in order to
deactivate it.
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
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How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
²Gear selector lever in ªPº (Park).
²Doors closed.
²Hood closed.
²Liftgate closed.
²Hazard switch off.
²Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed).
²Ignition key removed from ignition switch.
²Battery at an acceptable charge level.
²RKE Panic button not pressed.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the Remote Start button on
the RKE transmitter twice. The engine will start
and the vehicle will remain in the Remote Start
mode for a 15-minute cycle.
NOTE:
²For security, power window operation and sunroof or
Sky Slidertoperation (if equipped) is disabled when
the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
²The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON position
before you can repeat the start sequence for a third
cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode without Driving the
Vehicle
Allow the engine to run for the entire 15-minute cycle.
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