Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however,
they do not make it impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm
system.
The security light is
located on the instrument
panel cluster.To operate the system:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
The security light should ash.
The system will not activate if the doors are locked
with the key or manual door lock.
3. Close all doors. The security light should turn off
after about 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed
until the security light turns off.
If a locked door is opened without the key or the RKE
transmitter, the alarm will go off. The headlamps
and parking lamps will ash for two minutes, and the
horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will turn off to save
the battery power.
To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
Always lock the vehicle using the door keyafterthe
doors are closed.
Always unlock a door with a key, or use the RKE
transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will
set off the alarm.
To turn off the alarm, press unlock on the RKE
transmitter or unlock any door with the key.
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Dome Lamps
The dome lamps come on when a door is opened,
unless the dome lamp override button is pressed in.
Dome Lamp Override
The dome override button is located below the exterior
lamps knob.
E:Press to turn the dome lamps off. The dome
lamps will remain off when a door is open. This
overrides the illuminated entry feature unless the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used
to unlock the vehicle.
Press the button again to return the lamps to automatic
operation. The dome lamps will come on when a
door is opened.
Entry Lighting
The vehicle has entry lighting.
When any door is opened, the dome lamps come
on as long as the dome override lamp override button
is not pressed in. When all the doors are closed, the
lamps stay on for a short period of time and then turn off
automatically. If you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter to unlock the vehicle, the interior lamps come
on for a short time whether or not the dome lamp override
is on.
Exit Lighting
With exit lighting, the interior lamps come on when you
remove the key from the ignition. If the dome override
is off, these lamps stay on for a short period of time
and then go out.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located in the front console.
Press the lens on the lamps to turn the reading lamps
on or off.
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FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel
level is low. Refuel as soon as possible. SeeLow
Fuel Warning Light on page 3-47,Filling the Tank on
page 5-8, andFuel on page 5-5for more information.
ICE POSSIBLE
This message may display if the outside temperature
reaches a level where ice could form on the roadway.
Adjust your driving accordingly. If the temperature
rises to a safe level, the message clears. This message
clears itself after 10 seconds, or you can manually
clear it from the DIC display.
KEY FOB # BATTERY LOW
This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter battery is low. Replace the battery in the
transmitter. See “Battery Replacement” underRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5.
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR
This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver
side rear door is not fully closed. Stop and turn off the
vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the
door again. Check to see if the message still appears on
the DIC.
OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the engine
oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur.
If a low oil pressure warning appears on the Driver
Information Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of
the low oil pressure is corrected. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-18for more information.
This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur.
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do
not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure
has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible
and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.
SeeEngine Oil on page 5-18.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
This message displays and a chime sounds if the
passenger door is not fully closed. Stop and turn off
the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close
the door again. Check to see if the message still
appears on the DIC.
REAR ACCESS OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the liftgate
or liftglass is open while the ignition is in ON/RUN.
Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate and liftglass.
SeeLiftgate/Liftglass on page 2-13. Restart the vehicle
and check for the message on the DIC display.
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Lock Feedback
Press4until LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH appears in
the display. To select your preference for the feedback
you receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press
rwhile
LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH is displayed on the DIC.
Pressing
rwill scroll through the following settings:
LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH (default):The parking
lamps will ash each time you press the button with
the lock symbol on the RKE transmitter and the horn
will chirp the second time you press the lock button.
LOCK FEEDBACK: OFF:There will be no feedback
when locking the vehicle.
LOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS:The parking lamps will
ash each time you press the button with the lock
symbol on the RKE transmitter.
LOCK FEEDBACK: HORN:The horn will chirp the
second time you press the button with the lock symbol
on the RKE transmitter.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press
4while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Unlock Feedback
Press4until UNLOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS appears
in the display. To select your preference for the
feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle
with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter,
press
rwhile UNLOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS is
displayed on the DIC. Pressing
rwill scroll through
the following settings:
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS (default):The parking
lamps will ash each time you press the button with
the unlock symbol on the RKE transmitter.
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: HORN:The horn will chirp
the second time you press the button with the unlock
symbol on the RKE transmitter.
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH:The parking lamps
will ash each time you press the button with the unlock
symbol on the RKE transmitter and the horn will chirp the
second time you press the unlock button.
UNLOCK FEEDBACK: OFF:There will be no feedback
when unlocking the vehicle.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press
4while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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Headlamp Delay
Press4until HEADLAMP DELAY: 10 SEC appears
in the display. To select your preference for how long
the headlamps will stay on after you turn off the vehicle,
press
rwhile HEADLAMP DELAY: 10 SEC is
displayed on the DIC. Pressing
rwill scroll through
the following settings:
HEADLAMP DELAY: 10 SEC (Seconds) (default):
The headlamps will stay on for 10 seconds.
HEADLAMP DELAY: 20 SEC:The headlamps will stay
on for 20 seconds.
HEADLAMP DELAY: 40 SEC:The headlamps will stay
on for 40 seconds.
HEADLAMP DELAY: 1 MIN (Minute):The headlamps
will stay on for 1 minute.
HEADLAMP DELAY: 2 MIN:The headlamps will stay
on for 2 minutes.
HEADLAMP DELAY: 3 MIN:The headlamps will stay
on for 3 minutes.
HEADLAMP DELAY: OFF:The headlamps will not
turn on.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press
4while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Perimeter Lights
Press4until PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON appears in the
display. To select your preference for perimeter lighting,
press
rwhile PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON is displayed
on the DIC. Pressing
rwill scroll through the following
settings:
PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON (default):The headlamps
and back-up lamps will come on for 40 seconds, if
it is dark enough outside, when you unlock the vehicle
with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
PERIMETER LIGHTS: OFF:The perimeter lights will
not come on when you unlock the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press
4while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
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Easy Exit Seat
Press4until EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF appears in the
display. To select your preference for seat position exit,
press
rwhile EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF is displayed
on the DIC. Pressing
rwill scroll through the
following settings:
EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF (default):No seat exit recall
will occur.
EASY EXIT SEAT: ON:The driver’s seat will move to
the exit position when the key is removed from the
ignition.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press
4while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
See “Easy Exit Seat” underMemory Seat on page 1-5
for more information.
Seat Recall
Press4until SEAT RECALL: OFF appears in the
display. To select your preference for recall of the driver’s
memory seat and adjustable pedals, if your vehicle has
this feature, press
rwhile SEAT RECALL: OFF is
displayed on the DIC. Pressing
rwill scroll through
the following settings:
SEAT RECALL: OFF (default):The driver’s memory
seat and adjustable pedals position you saved will only
be recalled when the memory button 1 or 2 is pressed.
SEAT RECALL: AT KEY IN:The driver’s memory seat
and adjustable pedals position you saved will be recalled
when you put the key in the ignition.
SEAT RECALL: ON REMOTE:The driver’s memory
seat and adjustable pedals position you saved will
be recalled when you unlock the vehicle with the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Whichever
position, 1 or 2, you programmed with the transmitter
being used to unlock the vehicle is the one that will
be recalled.
To select a setting and move on to the next feature,
press
4while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
See “Easy Exit Seat” underMemory Seat on page 1-5
for more information.
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California Proposition 65 Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including
some inside the vehicle), many uids, and some
component wear by-products contain and/or emit
these chemicals.
California Perchlorate Materials
Requirements
Certain types of automotive applications, such as
airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium
batteries contained in remote keyless transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling
may be necessary. For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Doing Your Own Service Work
{CAUTION:
You can be injured and the vehicle could be
damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle
without knowing enough about it.
Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement parts,
and tools before attempting any vehicle
maintenance task.
Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and
other fasteners. English and metric fasteners
can be easily confused. If the wrong fasteners
are used, parts can later break or fall off.
You could be hurt.
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Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-18
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Ignition Positions.............................................2-22
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-35
In ation - Tire Pressure...................................5-65
In ator Kit, Tire...............................................5-83
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-16
Cluster.......................................................3-29
Overview..................................................... 3-4
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-43
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-60
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-39
Lamps
Dome ........................................................3-17
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-17
Reading.....................................................3-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-27
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-43
License Plate Lamps.......................................5-54
Liftgate/Liftglass..............................................2-13
Liftglass/Liftgate..............................................2-13
Light
Airbag Readiness........................................3-32
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-37
Brake System Warning.................................3-36
Change Engine Oil......................................3-43
Charging System.........................................3-34
Check Gages Warning.................................3-45
Check Gas Cap..........................................3-47
Cruise Control.............................................3-44
Gate Ajar...................................................3-46
Highbeam On.............................................3-45
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-47
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