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door will swing downward), then raise the door until it is
almost closed and release. The door will latch in position
to use the interior observation mirror.Power Sunroof Switch — If Equipped
Refer to “Power Sunroof” in “Understanding the Fea-
tures of Your Vehicle” for further information.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
HomeLinkreplaces up to three remote controls (hand-
held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage
door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security
systems. The HomeLink unit operates off your vehicle’s
battery.
The HomeLink buttons that are located in the headliner
or sun visor designate the three different HomeLink
channels.
Observation Mirror
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
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. Children should be warned
not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the
shift lever. Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, and do not leave the ignition in the in the
ACC or RUN position. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
•Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine
is at idle speed.
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
•Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
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Heater, Engine Block..................... 338
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 196
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 410
Holder, Coin ........................... 239
Holder, Cup ........................... 237
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 220
Hood Release .......................... 190
Ignition Key ............................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 75,76
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 268
Inside Rearview Mirror ................... 101
Instrument Cluster ....................... 259
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 257
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 487 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning
............. 488
Interior Appearance Care .................. 487
Interior Fuses .......................... 489
Interior Lights .......................... 196
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 199
Introduction ............................. 4
Inverter, Power ......................... 235
Jack Location ........................... 426
Jack Operation ....................... 425,429
Jacking Instructions ...................... 429
Jump Starting .......................... 437
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Enter-N-Go .................... 34,335
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
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Paint Care............................. 484
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 206
Parking Brake .......................... 350
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) .... 185
Passing Light ........................... 196
Pets .................................. 88
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 367
Power Brakes ............................ 352
Distribution Center (Fuses) .............. 492
Door Locks ......................... 30
Inverter ........................... 235
Mirrors ............................ 103
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 230
Seats ............................. 167
Steering ........................ 348,349
Sunroof ........................... 227
Transfer Unit ....................... 483 Windows
........................... 38
Windows, Express Down ................ 23
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 505
Power Transfer Unit ................... 483,505
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 60
Preparation for Jacking .................... 426
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 54
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 374
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 475
Radio Operation ........................ 310
Radio Remote Controls .................... 308
Rear Air Conditioning .................... 321
Rear Axle (Differential) .................... 483
Rear Camera ........................... 215
Rear Cupholder ......................... 237
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Rear Drive Assembly..................... 483
Rear Liftgate ............................ 41
Rear Park Sense System ................... 206
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 180,187
Rear Window Defroster ................... 252
Rear Window Features .................... 250
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 250
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 101
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 173
Reclining Rear Seats ................... 184,187
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 74
Recreational Towing ...................... 420
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 393
Refrigerant ............................ 464
Release, Hood .......................... 190
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 194
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 58 Remote Control
Starting System ....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 308
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 495
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 455
Replacement Tires ....................... 379
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 526
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........262,275
Restraint, Head ......................... 175
Restraints, Child ......................... 75
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 42
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 248
Reverse Lights .......................... 499
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 441
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 253
Rotation, Tires .......................... 382
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Service Assistance....................... 523
Service Contract ......................... 525
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 259
Service Manuals ........................ 527
Shift Lever Override ...................... 443
Shifting Automatic Transaxle .................. 338
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 51
Shoulder Belts ........................... 46
Side Airbag ............................. 70
Side View Mirror Adjustment ............... 102
Signals, Turn ................... 93,195,261,499
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 345
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 380
Snow Tires ............................ 382
Spare Tire ....................... 375,376,426
Spark Plugs ............................ 504 Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 504
Oil ............................ 458,504
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 203
Speedometer ........................... 266
Starting ............................. 25,334
Automatic Transmission ................ 334
Cold Weather ....................... 336
Engine Fails to Start .................. 337
Remote ............................ 25
Starting and Operating .................... 334
Starting Procedures ...................... 334
Steering Column Controls ..................... 195
Column Lock ....................... 202
Power .......................... 348,349
Tilt Column ........................ 202
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 202
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 308
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