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WARNING!
•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
turn the engine OFF, and remove the key fob. When
the ignition is in the full OFF (key removal) posi-
tion, the transmission is locked in PARK, securing
the vehicle against unwanted movement.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL
if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
the engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob 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.
(Continued)
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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
mode. 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)
•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in or near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the
parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
turn the engine off, and remove the key fob. When
the ignition is in the full OFF (key removal) posi-
tion, the transmission is locked in PARK, securing
the vehicle against unwanted movement.
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob and lock your vehicle.
(Continued)
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 a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-
Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
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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)
WARNING! (Continued)
•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
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and a collision.
• Always fully apply the parking brake when leav-
ing your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or
injury. Also be certain to leave the transmission in
PARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll
and cause damage or injury.
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Caps, FillerFuel ................................ .383
Oil (Engine) .......................... .425
Power Steering ........................ .331
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................441
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................98
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................385
Car Washes ............................ .449
Cellular Phone .......................... .281
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............469
Certification Label ........................ .386
Chains, Tire ............................ .369
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .350
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .421
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............97
Checks, Safety ............................97
Child Restraint ............................74
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation .....................92 Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
.....87
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ..............................89
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......81
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .379
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .451
Climate Control ......................... .281
Clock ................................. .245
Cold Weather Operation ....................301
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............280
Compass .............................. .237
Compass Calibration ...................... .238
Compass Variance ........................ .238
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .230
Connector UCI................................ .270
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........270
Console ............................... .204
508 INDEX
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Schedule, Maintenance.....................476
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .454
Seat Belt Reminder .........................58
Seat Belts ................................46
And Pregnant Women .....................59
Child Restraint ..........................74
Extender ..............................59
Front Seat .............................49
Inspection .............................99
Operating Instructions ....................51
Pretensioners ...........................57
Rear Seat ..............................49
Reminder ............................ .217
Untwisting Procedure .....................54
Seats ................................. .149
Adjustment .......................... .149
Head Restraints ....................... .156
Heated .............................. .152
Height Adjustment ..................... .150Power
.............................. .150
Rear Folding ......................... .158
Seatback Release ....................... .158
Tilting .............................. .150
Security Alarm ............................19
Arm The System ........................20
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............472
Selection of Oil .......................... .425
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................19
Key Programming .......................19
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................18
Service Assistance ........................ .497
Service Contract ......................... .499
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .222
Service Manuals ......................... .501
Settings, Personal ........................ .240
Setting the Clock ......................... .245
520 INDEX
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