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WARNING!(Continued)
•Children should be warned not to touch the park-
ing brake, brake pedal or the shift lever. Do not
leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a
location accessible to children), and do not leave
the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™) in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A
child could operate power windows, other controls,
or move the vehicle.
Key Ignition Park Interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter-
lock which requires the transmission to be in PARK
before the ignition switch can be turned to the full OFF
(key removal) position. The key fob can only be removed
from the ignition when the ignition is in the full OFF
position, and the transmission is locked in PARK when-
ever the ignition switch is in the full OFF position.
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock system (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in PARK
unless the brakes are applied. To shift the transmission
out of PARK, the ignition switch must be turned to the
ON/RUN position (engine running or not) and the brake
pedal must be pressed.
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission
The transmission gear position display (located in the
instrument cluster) indicates the transmission gear range.
You must press the brake pedal to move the shift lever
out of PARK (refer to “Brake/Transmission Shift Inter-
lock System” in this section). To drive, move the shift
lever from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
The electronically-controlled transmission provides a
precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are
self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously 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 (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition (in a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™) in the ACC or ON/RUN
position. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Before moving the shift lever out of PARK, you
must turn the ignition switch from the LOCK/OFF
position to the ON/RUN position, and also press
the brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the shift
lever could result.
• DO NOT race the engine when shifting from
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this
can damage the drivetrain.
The following indicators should be used to ensure that
you have engaged the transmission into the PARK posi-
tion:
• When shifting into PARK, firmly move the shift lever
all the way forward and to the left until it stops and is
fully seated.
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WARNING!
•Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake
fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the shift lever.
(Continued)
Automatic Transmission Parking Brake
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Caps, FillerFuel ................................ .383
Oil (Engine) .......................... .451
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................466
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................97
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................386
Car Washes ............................ .476
Cellular Phone .......................... .280
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............494
Certification Label ........................ .386
Chains, Tire ............................ .366
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .418
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .344
Check
Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . .445
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............97
Checks, Safety ............................97
Child Restraint ............................74
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .380Cleaning
Wheels .............................. .477
Climate Control ......................... .280
Clock ................................. .243
Cold Weather Operation ....................300
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............279
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .361
Compass .............................. .233
Compass Calibration ...................... .234
Compass Variance ........................ .234
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .229
Connector UCI................................ .268
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........268
Conserving Fuel ......................... .229
Console ............................... .203
Console, Floor .......................... .203
Console, Overhead ....................... .184
Contract, Service ......................... .512
522 INDEX
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Seat Belts................................45
And Pregnant Women .....................58
Child Restraint ..........................74
Extender ..............................58
Front Seat .............................49
Inspection .............................98
Operating Instructions ....................50
Pretensioners ...........................57
Rear Seat ..............................49
Reminder ............................ .217
Untwisting Procedure .....................54
Seats ................................. .150
Adjustment .......................... .150
Head Restraints ....................... .157
Heated .............................. .153
Height Adjustment ..................... .151
Power .............................. .151
Rear Folding ......................... .158Seatback Release
....................... .158
Tilting .............................. .151
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................19
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............496
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................17
Sentry Key Programming ....................19
Sentry Key Replacement .....................18
Service Assistance ........................ .509
Service Contract ......................... .512
Service
Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator). . .223
Service Manuals ......................... .515
Settings, Personal ........................ .236
Setting the Clock ......................... .243
Shift Indicator Light ...................... .307
Shifting ............................... .308
Automatic Transmission ..................308
Shift Lever Override ...................... .433
Shoulder Belts ............................49
534 INDEX
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