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CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12
▫ Ignition Switch ........................12
SENTRY KEY® .........................13
▫ Replacement Keys .....................14
▫ General Information ....................14
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .15
▫ To Arm The System ....................15
▫ To Disarm The System ...................16
▫ Central Lock/Unlock (Switch Safe Lock Device) —
If Equipped ..........................16
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ............18
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........19
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............19
▫ Replacing The Battery In The Key With Remote
Control ..............................19
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........20
▫ Request For Additional Remote Controls ......20
▫ General Information ....................20
DOOR LOCKS .........................21
▫ Doors Lock With One Or More Doors Open . . .23
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical
key simply press the mechanical key release button.The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key
code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho-
rized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key
code numbers for your vehicle locks.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch can be turned to three different
positions:
•
STOP: engine off, key can be removed. Some electrical
devices (e.g. sound system, central door locking sys-
tem, etc.) can operate;
• AVV: engine start-up;
• MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are en-
abled.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned back to STOP if the
engine does not start, before the starting operation can be
repeated.
Mechanical Key Release Button
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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau-
thorized operation. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is
armed, interior switches for door locks and liftgate
release are disabled. If something triggers the alarm, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the following au-
dible and visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park
lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle
Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash.
To Arm The System
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch and get outof the vehicle.
2. Lock the door using either the Central Lock/Unlock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
and close all doors. 3. The horn will sound and the Vehicle Security Light in
the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for approxi-
mately 16 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm is arming. During this period, if a door is
opened, the ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN, or
the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will automatically disarm.
After approximately 16 seconds, the Vehicle Security
Light will flash slowly. This shows that the Vehicle
Security Alarm is fully armed.
The activation of the Vehicle Security Alarm is followed
by a self-diagnosis stage. If a fault is detected during the
self-diagnosis stage, the horn will sound a second time.
If the horn sounds a second time, check that all doors,
hood and liftgate are closed correctly, then rearm the
system.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)
using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system.NOTE:The line of transmission must not be blocked with
metal objects.
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter With Mechanical Key
Release Button
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open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize
the buffeting or open any window.
LIFTGATE
To unlock the liftgate, use the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter or activate the central locking button
located on the instrument panel below the radio.
To open the liftgate, press the liftgate electronic release
and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.
WARNING!
•Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
• If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
Do not use the recirculation mode.
Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.
However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-
ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.
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PowerMirrors ...............................92
Sunroof ............................. .141
Windows ..............................25
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .371
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................41
Preparation for Jacking .....................303
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................40
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .261
Radio Operation ......................... .186
Rear Camera ........................... .131
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................28
Rear Window Features .....................151
Reclining Rear Seats ...................... .101
Recorder, Event Data .......................59
Recreational Towing ...................... .283
Reformulated Gasoline .....................277 Refrigerant
............................. .329
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................40
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) FCC General Information ..................20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........184
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .363
Replacement Keys .........................14
Replacement Parts ........................ .322
Replacement Tires ........................ .267
Reporting Safety Defects ....................385
Restraints, Child ...........................61
Rotation, Tires .......................... .270
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................83
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................85
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................385
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................82
Safety Information, Tire .....................247
Safety Tips ...............................81
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