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O/D OFF (automatic
transmission):Illuminates when
the overdrive function of the
transmission has been turned off;
refer to theDrivingchapter. If the light does not illuminate, contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low fuel (if equipped):
Illuminates when the fuel level in
the fuel tank is at or near empty.
Refer toFuel gaugein this chapter.
Speed control:Illuminates when
the speed control is engaged. Turns
off when the speed control system
is disengaged.
Door ajar (if equipped):
Illuminates when the ignition is in
the on position and any of the doors
or the hood/trunk are open.
Anti-theft system:Flashes when
the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Electronic throttle control:
Illuminates when the engine has
defaulted to a “limp-home”
operation. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.O/D
OFF
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3. ALL DOORS CLOSED
4. DRIVER DOOR
5. PASSENGER DOOR
6. TRUNK
7. SECURITY SYSTEM (if equipped)
8. BRAKE SYSTEM
9. TRAC CONTROL (if equipped)
10. FUEL LEVEL
Oil life
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change
[approximately 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or six months] perform the
following:
1. Press and release the SETUP
control to display “OIL LIFE =
XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW”.
2. Press and hold the RESET
control for two seconds and release.
Oil life is set to 100% and “OIL LIFE
SET TO 100%” is displayed.
3. While “OIL LIFE SET TO 100%”
is displayed, if a lower oil life start
value is desired, press and release the RESET control to reduce the start
value. Each press of the RESET control reduces the value by 10 percent.
Note:Oil life start value of 100% equals 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or six
months. For example, setting oil life start value to 60% sets the oil life
start value to 4,500 miles (7,200 km) and 108 days.
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Replacing front sidemarker bulb
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Remove the hex head screws
attaching the underbody forward
aeroshield and remove to gain
access to the front sidemarker
assembly.
3. Rotate the socket counterclockwise and remove from the lamp
assembly.
4. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of socket.
Replacing tail lamp/brake/rear turn signal lamps
The tail lamp, the brake lamp and the turn signal lamp are located in the
tail lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace these lamps.
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position, then open the
trunk.
2. Carefully remove the fasteners
around the lamp area and then
remove the interior trunk trim.
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3. Unbolt the three tail lamp
attachment nuts and remove the
lamp assembly.
4. Rotate the LED assembly
counterclockwise and remove it
from the lamp assembly.
5. Disconnect the LED assembly
from the electrical connector and
replace the LED assembly. See your
authorized dealer for replacement
LED assembly.
6. Install new LED assembly in reverse order.
Replacing backup bulbs
The backup lamps are located in the tail lamp assembly. Follow the same
steps to replace either bulb.
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position, then open the
trunk.
2. Carefully remove the fasteners
around the lamp area, then remove
the interior trunk trim.
3. Unbolt the three tail lamp
attachment nuts and remove the
lamp assembly.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out from
the socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
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3. Fold the right side inward and secure the boot with the strap.
Stow the boot in the trunk.
Raising the convertible top
The convertible topwill not operateunless the vehicle is traveling
under 3 mph (5 km/h).
To raise the convertible top:
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Key must be in the on position.
It is recommended that the vehicle’s engine is running when raising the
top to prevent draining the battery.
2. Push the convertible top switch,
holding it until the windows lower
completely and the top unfolds and
moves forward toward the
windshield header.
3. You can release the convertible
top switch to open both latch
handles before the top meets the
windshield header. Make sure the
latch handles are pulled down fully
for hand clearance and are swung to
the fully open position.
Note:If the top has been in the down position for an extended period or
if the temperature is low, the top material may shrink a small amount.
Pulling down on the latch handles and at the center grip in the header
will make it easier to fasten the top.
4. Continue to use the convertible top switch to raise the top until it has
reached the fully closed position flush to the header.
Note:The two pins under the forward edge of the top should seat
themselves in the matching holes in the header.
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The latch handles must be pulled downwards fully to allow the
latch to fully rotate into the closed position.
5. Secure the driver’s side latch first
then secure the Passenger side. Pull
down firmly on the latch handles
before rotating them into the
windshield header until they reach
the full forward position. Pulling
down on the latch handles and at
the center grip in the header will
make it easier to fasten the top.
Push the latch handles up into the
stowed position once the latch is
rotated into the full forward position.
6. Raise the rear windows first and then raise the front windows.
ROLLER BLIND SUN SHADE (IF EQUIPPED)
If your vehicle is equipped with a glass roof, the roller blind sun shade
will cover the glass roof inside your vehicle.
Use the center-mounted cup handle
to slide the shade open or closed.
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
The remote trunk release button is
located on the instrument panel.
Press the button to unlatch the
trunk.
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Interior trunk control lockout (convertible vehicles only)
This feature helps prevent unauthorized access to the trunk when the
convertible top is open, by disabling the interior trunk control.
This is useful when you want to leave the convertible top open, but still
prevent access to the trunk.
To operate this feature (the vehicle must be off and accessory power
delay not active):
Lock the vehicle using the integrated keyhead transmitter or the power
door lock switch. The interior trunk control will now be disabled.
To enable the interior trunk control:
•use the integrated keyhead transmitter to unlock the vehicle.
•or turn the ignition on.
The interior trunk control will now work normally.
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Do not install additional floor mats on top of the
factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the
accelerator or the brake pedals.
Position the floor mat so that the
eyelet is over the pointed end of the
retention post and rotate forward to
lock in. Make sure that the mat does
not interfere with the operation of
the accelerator or the brake pedal.
To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.
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Press thecontrol to unlock all
doors.
Press the
control to lock all
doors.
Locking and unlocking with keys
Your vehicle’s keys are designed to lock and unlock the driver’s door, as
well as open the trunk.
•The driver’s door is unlocked when the key is inserted in the driver
door key cylinder and turned to the unlock position. The driver’s door
is locked when the key is inserted in the driver door key cylinder and
turned to the lock position.
Note:If the vehicle is not equipped with active anti-theft system, locking
the driver door with the key does not lock the passenger door. Use the
power door lock control or manually lock the passenger door to ensure
the vehicle is properly secured.
Smart locks
This feature helps prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if
your key is still in the ignition.
When you open the driver’s door and you lock the vehicle with the
power door lock control, all the doors will lock, then the driver’s door
will automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the
ignition.
The vehicle can still be locked, with the key in the ignition, using the
manual lock button on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key or
using the lock button on the remote entry transmitter.
Autolock (if equipped)
The autolock feature will automatically lock all vehicle doors when:
•all doors are closed,
•the ignition is in the on position,
•you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, (for manual
transmission, the park brake should not be engaged) and
•the vehicle attains a speed greater than 12 mph (20 km/h).
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