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Features of your vehicle
This system is designed to provide
protection from unauthorized entry
into the vehicle. This system is oper-
ated in three stages: the first is the
"Armed" stage, the second is the
"Theft-alarm" stage, and the third is
the "Disarmed" stage. If triggered,
the system provides an audible
alarm with blinking of the hazard
warning lights.
* The THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM isnot applicable to the trunk lid on the
4 door (sedan) vehicles.
Armed stage
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch and exit the vehicle.
2. Make sure that all doors (and tail- gate) and engine hood are closed
and latched.
3. door lock button on the transmit-
ter (or smart key).
The hazard warning lights will- flash once to indicate that the
system is armed.
If any of the doors, tailgate or
engine hood remains open, the
hazard warning lights won’t flash
and theft-alarm will not arm. After
this, if all doors, tailgate and
engine hood are closed, the haz-
ard warning lights will flash once.
pressing the button on the front
outside door handles while the
smart key is in your possession.
After completion of the steps
above, the hazard warning lights
will flash once to indicate that the
system is armed.
Verify the doors, hood and tail- gate for being open. If they are
open, close them and try locking
the vehicle again. The flashing of
the hazard lights will confirm the
vehicle is locked and armed.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Armed
stage
Theft-alarm stageDisarmedstage
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Opening the trunk
With the trunk lid release lever
To open the trunk from inside the
vehicle, pull up the trunk lid release
lever.
The trunk will automatically lock
when the trunk lid closes.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
With the key and the transmitter
To open the trunk, insert the key and
turn it clockwise to unlock.
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CAUTION
Make certain that you close the
trunk before driving your vehi-cle. Possible damage may occurto the trunk lift cylinders andattached hardware if the trunk isnot closed prior to driving.
WARNING
The trunk swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are
near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the trunk.
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Emergency trunk lid safety
release
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emergency trunk release cable locat-
ed inside the trunk. If someone is
inadvertently locked in the trunk,
pulling this handle will release the
trunk latch mechanism and open the
trunk.
Closing the trunk
To close, lower the trunk lid, then
press down on it until it locks. To be
sure the trunk lid is securely fas-
tened, always check by trying to pull
it up again.
WARNING
The trunk lid should be always
kept completely closed while
the vehicle is in motion. If it is
left open or ajar, poisonous
exhaust gases may enter the
car and serious illness or death
may result.
WARNING
No one should be allowed to
occupy the trunk at any time.
The trunk is a very dangerous
location in the event of a crash.
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Trunk lid (or tailgate)open warning light
This warning light illuminates when
the trunk lid (or tailgate) is not closed
securely with the ignition switch in
any position.
Door ajar warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely with the
ignition switch in any position.
Immobilizer indicator (if equipped)
If any of the following occurs in a
vehicle equipped with the smart key,
the immobilizer indicator illuminates,
blinks or goes off.
When the smart key is in the vehi- cle, if the ENGINE START/STOP
button is in the ACC or ON posi-
tion, the indicator will illuminate for
a few minutes to indicate that you
are able to start the engine.
However, when the smart key is
not in the vehicle, if the ENGINE
START/STOP button is pressed,
the indicator will blink for a few min-
utes to indicate that you are not
able to start the engine.
When the ENGINE START/STOP button changes to the ON position
from the ACC position without the
smart key in the vehicle, the indi-
cator blinks for a few minutes to
indicate that you are not able to
start the engine. When the battery is weak, if the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed, the indicator will blink and
you are not able to start the
engine. However, you are able to
start the engine by inserting the
smart key in the smart key holder.
If the smart key system related
parts have a problem, the indicator
will blink.
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Luggage room lamp
The luggage room lamp comes on
when the trunk (tailgate) is opened.
To prevent unnecessary charging
system drain, close the trunk (tail-
gate) securely after using the lug-
gage room.
Vanity mirror lamp
(if equipped)
Push the switch to turn the light on or
off.
: The lamp will turn on if thisbutton is pressed.
: The lamp will turn off if this button is pressed.
Always have the switch in the off
position when the vanity mirror lamp
is not in use. If the sunvisor is closed
without the lamp off, it may discharge
the battery or damage the sunvisor.
Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes on when
the glove box is opened.
To prevent unnecessary charging
system drain, close the glove box
securely after using the glove box.
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Outside light
Rear turn signal light and tail/stop
light
4 door
1.Turn off the engine.
2.Open the trunk lid.
3.Remove the service cover by pulling out the service cover. 4.Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
5.Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
6.Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it
locks into place. 7.Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
8.Install the service cover by putting it into the service hole.
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Inside light
Back-up light/tail light
4 door
1.Turn off the engine.
2.Open the trunk.
3.Loosen the retaining screw of the trunk lid cover and then remove the
cover.
4.Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket
counter clockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly. 5.Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it until
the tabs on the bulb align with the
slots in the socket. Pull the bulb out
of the socket.
6.Insert a new bulb by inserting it intothe socket and rotating it until it
locks into place.
7.Install the socket into the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
8.Reinstall the trunk lid cover by pushing in the screw.
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High mounted stop light
replacement
1.Turn off the engine
2.Open the trunk 3.Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counter clockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
4.Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
5.Insert a new bulb in the socket.
6.Reinstall the socket in the assem- bly in the reverse order of removal.
1.Turn off the engine
2.Open the tailgate.
3.Gently remove the rubber cover(1).
4.Disconnect the electrical connec- tor.
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