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Press the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter to allow
access without triggering the alarm or having to disarm
the system. The trunk lid will pop open.
Entering the Liftgate with the System Armed —
Coupe
NOTE:Using the key to open the liftgate while the
Vehicle Security Alarm is armed will trigger the alarm.
Press the LIFTGATE button on the RKE transmitter to
allow access without triggering the alarm or having to
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm. Then, within 30 sec-
onds, open the liftgate by using the key cylinder or the
LIFTGATE RELEASE switch located in the exterior lift-
gate handle.
NOTE: If you do not open the liftgate within 30 seconds,
the system will rearm and ignore the switch input.
After closing the liftgate, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
arm immediately without having to re-lock the vehicle.
To Disarm the System
There are two ways to disarm the system:
•Use the key to unlock the driver’s door. The door lock
is located on the outside door panel beneath the
mirror.
Mechanical Door Lock
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
injured seriously or fatally. Don’t leave the key in
the ignition. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Manual Door Lock
The driver’s door can be locked or unlocked with the key.
The door lock is located on the outside door panel
beneath the mirror.
Mechanical Door Lock
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CONTENTS
Convertible Top Operation — If Equipped ..... 71
▫ To Lower The Top ..................... 71
▫ To Raise The Top ..................... 73
▫ Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation —
If Equipped ......................... 75
▫ Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal And
Storage ............................ 79
Mirrors .............................. 82
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................ 82
▫ Outside Mirrors ...................... 83 ▫
Power Mirrors ....................... 84
Seats ............................... 85
▫ Manual Seat Adjustments ............... 85
To Open And Close The Hood ............. 86
Lights .............................. 88
▫ Exterior And Interior Lighting Control ...... 88
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ........... 88
▫ Headlight Time Delay .................. 89
▫ Daytime Running Lights ................ 89
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8. Fold the boot cover again.
9. Place the boot cover into the bag and store it in the
trunk or a secure dry area.
10. Close the trunk.MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A pivot system allows for horizontal and verti-
cal mirror adjustment.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while
set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Folding Boot Cover
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Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirrors
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight
overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
NOTE:The passenger side convex outside mirror will
give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the
lane next to your vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in the passenger side mirror.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Power Mirrors
The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door
trim panel below the door handle. Press the button
marked L (left) to select the driver-side outside mirror or
the button marked R (right) to select the passenger’s
outside mirror. After selecting a mirror, either press on
the top, bottom, left, or right side of the directional switch
and the mirror will move in the direction that the arrow
is pointing. To return the power mirror switch to the
neutral (off) position, press lightly on the push button not
previously pressed until the opposite push button pops
outward.NOTE:When not in use, return the power mirror switch
to the neutral (off) position to prevent accidental mirror
movement.
Power Mirror Controls
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The interior lights will turn on, remain on for about
30 seconds, and then fade to off if any of the following
occur:
•A door is opened using the outside door handle and
then closed.
•A door is unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter.
•A door is unlocked using the outside driver’s door key
cylinder.
The interior lights will turn on and remain on for about
four seconds and then fade to off if a door is opened
using the inside door handle.
Courtesy/Reading Lights
Two courtesy/reading lights are located in the bottom of
the rearview mirror. You can turn these lights on and off
from the switches in the bottom of the mirror or from the dimmer control in the multifunction lever. These lights
are also controlled automatically by the Illuminated
Entry system.
Courtesy lights are also found in the driver’s foot well,
the passenger’s foot well, and in the liftgate on Coupe
models. You can turn this light on and off from theCourtesy/Reading Light Switches
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
climate control panel. Press this button to turn on
the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors
(if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately
10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation,
press the button a second time.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
•Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
•Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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