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Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
{WARNING:
A crash can damage the restraint systems in your
vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not
properly protect the person using it, resulting in
serious injury or even death in a crash. To help
make sure your restraint systems are working
properly after a crash, have them inspected and
any necessary replacements made as soon as
possible.
If the vehicle has been in a crash, do you need newsafety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts?
After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary.But the safety belt assemblies that were used during anycrash may have been stressed or damaged. See yourdealer/retailer to have the safety belt assembliesinspected or replaced.
If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was beingused during a crash, you may need new LATCH systemparts.
New parts and repairs may be necessary even if thesafety belt or LATCH system (if equipped), wasnot being used at the time of the crash.
If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbagsystem parts. See the part on the airbag system earlierin this section.
Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if thevehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness lightstays on after the vehicle is started, or while you aredriving. SeeAirbag Readiness Light on page 4-50.
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Remote Vehicle Start
The remote vehicle starting feature allows you to startthe engine from outside of the vehicle. It also startsup the vehicle’s automatic climate control system. Whenthe remote start system is active, the climate controlsystem will heat and cool the inside of the vehicleaccording to the previous settings of the system beforeturning the vehicle off. The rear window defoggerwill be turned on by the climate control system when itis cold outside. If the vehicle has heated seats, theywill also turn on when it is cold outside. SeeHeated andVentilated Seats on page 2-5for additional information.Cooled seats are not activated during a remote start.Normal operation of the climate control system willreturn after the key is turned to ON/RUN. SeeDualClimate Control System on page 4-36.
Laws in some communities may restrict the use ofremote starters. For example, some laws may require aperson using remote start to have the vehicle in viewwhen doing so. Check local regulations for anyrequirements on remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is lowon fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKEtransmitter functions will have an increased rangeof operation. However, the range may be less while thevehicle is running.
There are other conditions which can affect theperformance of the transmitter, seeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation on page 3-4foradditional information.
/(Remote Start):This button will be on the
RKE transmitter if you have remote start.
To start the vehicle using the remote start feature:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button,then immediately press and hold the transmitter’sremote start button until the turn signal lightsflash or if the vehicle’s lights are not visible, pressand hold the remote start button for at leastfour seconds. Pressing the remote start buttonagain after the vehicle has started will turn off theignition.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turnon and remain on while the vehicle is running.The vehicle’s doors will be locked.
3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has beendriven, repeat these steps, while the engine is stillrunning, to extend the engine running time by10 minutes. Remote start can be extended one time.
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Emergency Trunk Release Handle
Notice:Do not use the emergency trunk releasehandle as a tie-down or anchor point when securingitems in the trunk as it could damage the handle.The emergency trunk release handle is onlyintended to aid a person trapped in a latched trunk,enabling them to open the trunk from the inside.
There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk releasehandle located inside the trunk near the latch. Thishandle will glow following exposure to light. Pullthe release handle to open the trunk from the inside.
Rear Seat Pass-Through
The vehicle has a small door in the rear seat. This doorallows access to the trunk from inside the vehicle.
The rear seat armrest must be down for thepass-through door to open. To release the pass-throughdoor, move the release up. To close the door, raise itand push it until it latches.
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Programming the Power Windows
If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged,disconnected, or is not working, you will need toreprogram each front power window for the express-upfeature to work. Before reprogramming, replace orrecharge the vehicle’s battery.
To program each front window, follow these steps:
1. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN, orwhen Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active,close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power window switch until thewindow is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up until the window isfully closed.
4. Continue holding the switch up for approximatelytwo seconds after the window is completelyclosed.
The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the processfor the other windows.
Window Lockout
o(Window Lockout):The rear window lockout
button is located on the driver door near the windowswitches.
Press the right side of the button to disable the rearwindow controls. The light on the button will illuminate,indicating the feature is in use. The rear windowsstill can be raised or lowered using the driver windowswitches when the lockout feature is active.
To restore power to the rear windows, press the buttonagain. The light on the button will go out.
Sun Visors
Swing down the visor to block out glare. The visors alsohave side-to-side slide capability.
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
Pull the visor down and lift the cover to view the mirror.The light will come on when the cover is opened. Itwill go out when you close the cover. If your vehicle hasthe adjustable lighting feature, slide the switch up ordown to brighten or dim the light.
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Rear Power Sunshade
If your vehicle has a rear power sunshade, it helps toreduce the amount of heat and light entering therear window.
The switch is located onthe overhead console.
The rear power sunshade is located in the rear shelf. Itonly works while the ignition is on or while theRetained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 3-24.
To raise the power sunshade, press and release theswitch. To close the power sunshade, press and releasethe switch again.
Never store objects on the rear shelf because they mayget caught in the sunshade or be tossed about inyour vehicle.
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.
Valet Lockout Switch
The valet lockout switchis located inside theglove box.
9(Off):Press this side of the button to turn the
lockout feature off. When the lockout feature is off, youcan open the trunk using either the keyless entrytransmitter or the trunk release button located near theheadlamp switch on the instrument panel.
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— (On):Press this side of the button to turn the lockoutfeature on. When the lockout feature is turned on, thetrunk cannot be unlocked with the keyless entrytransmitter or the trunk release button located near theheadlamp switch on the instrument panel.
If the valet lockout feature is on it will also disable theUniversal Home Remote transmitter, if equipped.
Locking the glove box with your key will also help tosecure your vehicle.
SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation onpage 3-4andTrunk on page 3-12for additionalinformation.
Content Theft-Deterrent
The security light islocated on the instrumentpanel cluster.
To arm the system:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door using the power door lock switch withthe door open or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitter. The security light will flash.
3. Close all the doors. The security light will come onand stay on for approximately 30 seconds.
If a door or the trunk is opened without a key or aRKE transmitter the horn will sound and the lamps willflash for about 30 seconds.
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The theft-deterrent system will not arm if you lock thedoors with a key or use the manual door lock. Itarms only if you use a power door lock with the dooropen or the RKE transmitter.
To avoid arming the alarm by accident:
•Lock the vehicle with the door key or the manual
door lock.
•Always unlock a door with a key or use the
RKE transmitter system. Pressing the unlock buttonon the RKE transmitter, or unlocking a door withthe key disarms the content theft-deterrent system.Unlocking a door any other way will activate thealarm when a door or the trunk is opened.
If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock the driver’sdoor with your key. You can also turn off the alarmby using the unlock button on the RKE transmittersystem, or by starting the car with a valid key.
Changes or modifications made to this system by otherthan an authorized service facility could voidauthorization to use the theft system.
Testing the Alarm
1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, thenget out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open,lock the vehicle using the power door lock or theRKE system and close the door. Wait 30 secondsuntil the security lamp goes off.
3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manuallock and open the door. The horn will sound andthe hazard lights will flash.
You can turn off the alarm by unlocking the driver’s doorwith your key, using the unlock button on the RKEtransmitter or by starting the car with a valid key.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check tosee if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. Toreplace the fuse, seeFuses and Circuit Breakers onpage 6-101. If the fuse does not need to be replaced,you may need to have your vehicle serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm thetheft-deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
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PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer
SeeRadio Frequency Statement on page 8-20forinformation regarding Part 15 of the FederalCommunications Commission (FCC) Rules andRSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada.
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation
Your vehicle has PASS-Key®III+ (PersonalizedAutomotive Security System) theft-deterrent system.PASS-Key®III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system.
The system is automatically armed when the keyis removed from the ignition.
The system is automatically disarmed when the key isturned to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY or STARTfrom the LOCK/OFF position.
You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system.
The security light will come on if there is a problemwith arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system.
When the PASS-Key®III+ system senses that someoneis using the wrong key, it prevents the vehicle fromstarting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to startthe vehicle will be discouraged because of the highnumber of electrical key codes.
If the engine does not start and the security light comeson when trying to start the vehicle, there may be aproblem with your theft-deterrent system. Turnthe ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and the key appears tobe undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time,you may also want to check the fuse, seeFusesand Circuit Breakers on page 6-101. If the engine stilldoes not start with the other key, your vehicle needsservice. If your vehicle does start, the first key may befaulty. See your dealer/retailer who can service thePASS-Key®III+ to have a new key made. In anemergency, contact Roadside Assistance.
It is possible for the PASS-Key®III+ decoder to “learn”the transponder value of a new or replacement key.Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle.The following procedure is for programming additionalkeys only. If all the currently programmed keys arelost or do not operate, you must see your dealer/retaileror a locksmith who can service PASS-Key®III+ tohave keys made and programmed to the system.
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