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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owners Manual containsWARNINGSagainst op-
erating procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also containsCAUTIONSagainst proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-
tions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel pad, visible from
outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This
number also appears underbody, on the right side of the
frame rail near the center of the vehicle, as well as on the
Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a
window on your vehicle. Save this label for a convenient
record of your vehicle identification number and optional
equipment.
The VIN is also stamped on either right or left hand side
of the engine block.
NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN plate.
Vehicle Identification Number
8INTRODUCTION
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▫Programming Additional Transmitters........27
▫Transmitter Battery Replacement...........27
▫General Information....................28
!REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .29
▫How To Use Remote Start................29
▫Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped.....30
▫To Enter Remote Start...................31
▫To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The
Vehicle..............................32
▫To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle..............................32
!DOORS..............................32
▫Upper Half Door Window Removal — If
Equipped............................33
▫Upper Half Door Window Installation — If
Equipped............................33
▫Front Door Removal....................33
▫Rear Door Removal (Four-Door Models)......35
!DOOR LOCKS.........................38
▫Manual Door Locks....................38
▫Power Door Locks — If Equipped..........40
▫Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors..........................42
!WINDOWS...........................43
▫Power Windows — If Equipped...........43
▫Wind Buffeting.......................47
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WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re-
move the Key Fob from the ignition. When leaving
the vehicle, always 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. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selec-
tor.
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
(Continued)
Ignition Switch Positions
1—LOCK3—ON/RUN2—ACC(ACCESSORY) 4—START
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WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in-
jury or death when inhaled.
•Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the EVIC if the
vehicle fails to remote start or exits remote start prema-
turely:
•Remote Start Aborted — Door Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — Hood Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
•Remote Start Aborted — L/Gate Ajar
•Remote Start Aborted — System Fault
The EVIC message stays active until the ignition is turned
to the ON/RUN position.
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To Enter Remote Start
Push and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-
onds. The vehicle doors will lock, the parking
lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle
will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute
cycle.
NOTE:
•The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
•For security, power window operation is disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
•The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15-minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However,
the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN
position before you can repeat the start sequence for a
third cycle.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
•The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
•Any engine warning lamps come on
•The hood is opened
•The hazard switch is pushed
•The transmission is moved out of PARK
•The brake pedal is pushed
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Upper Half Door Window Removal — If Equipped
Grasp the half door window and pull upward.
Upper Half Door Window Installation — If
Equipped
1. Grasp the half door window and line up the pins with
the pockets in the lower door.
2. Push down to ensure the half door window is fully
seated.
Front Door Removal
WARNING!
Do not drive your vehicle on public roads with the
doors removed as you will lose the protection that
they can provide. This procedure is furnished for use
during off-road operation only.Upper Half Door Window
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1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any damage.
2.Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and lower
outside hinges (using a #T50 Torx® head driver).
NOTE:The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in
the rear cargo tray located under the rear loadfloor.
3. Unplug the wiring harness connector under the instru-
ment panel by pushing the tab at the base of the
connector and pulling down to disconnect.
Door Removal Warning LabelHinge Pin Screw
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1. Roll down the glass window to prevent any damage.
2. Remove the hinge pin screws from the upper and
lower outside hinges (using a #T50 Torx® head
driver).
NOTE:The hinge pin screws and nuts can be stowed in
the rear cargo tray located under the rear loadfloor.
3. Slide the front seat(s) fully forward.
4. Remove the trim access door from the bottom of the
B-pillar.
Door Removal Warning Label
Hinge Pin Screw
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