THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............11
▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................11
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ...............13
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................13
SENTRY KEY® .........................13
▫ Replacement Keys .....................14
▫ General Information ....................14
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................15
▫ Rearming Of The System .................15 ▫
To Arm The System .....................15
▫ To Disarm The System ...................15
▫ Security System Manual Override ...........16
ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...................16
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ............17
▫ To Unlock The Doors ....................18
▫ To Lock The Doors .....................18
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........18
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........18
▫ General Information ....................19
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•This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
and ignition for unauthorized operation. When the Ve-
hicle Security Alarm is activated, interior switches for
door locks are disabled. The system provides both au-
dible and visible signals. For the first three minutes, the
horn will sound, and the turn signal lights will flash. For
an additional 15 minutes, only the turn signal lights will
flash.
Rearming Of The System
If the system has not been disabled, the Vehicle Security
Alarm will rearm itself after the 15 additional minutes of
turn lamps flashing. If the condition which initiated the
alarm is still present, the system will ignore that condi-
tion and monitor the remaining doors and ignition.
To Arm The System
To arm the system, The Vehicle Security Alarm will set
when you use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter to lock the doors. If a door or the hood is not properly
shut, the alarm system will not be armed.
To Disarm The System
Use the RKE transmitter to unlock the door and disarm
the system.
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The Vehicle Security Alarm will also disarm if a pro-
grammed Sentry Key® is inserted into the ignition
switch. To exit the alarming mode, push the RKE trans-
mitter UNLOCK button, or insert a programmed Sentry
Key® into the ignition switch.
The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previ-
ously described arming sequences has occurred, the
Vehicle Security Alarm will arm regardless of whether
you are in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle
and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs,
disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Security System Manual Override
The Vehicle Security Alarm will not arm if you lock the
doors using the manual door lock plunger.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or manually
from the driver door cylinder to unlock the doors or open
any door.
The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.
NOTE:
•The front courtesy overhead console and door cour-
tesy lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is in
the “Dome ON” position.
• The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome OFF” position.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all colli-
sions, and also are needed to help keep you in position,
away from an inflating air bag.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad-
vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large
quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the
Advanced Front Air Bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right
side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the
way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The Advanced
Front Air Bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to
blink your eyes. The air bags then quickly deflate while
helping to restrain the driver and front passenger.Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and front passenger, and position the front occu-
pants for improved interaction with the Advanced Front
Air Bags.
WARNING!
•Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact
bolsters in any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact
bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band
radios, etc.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............348
Adding Fuel ............................ .266
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .345
Additives, Fuel .......................... .264
AirBag.............................. .37, 38
Advance Front Air Bag .................38, 39
Air Bag Components .....................37
Air Bag Operation .......................40
Air Bag Warning Light ....................48
Enhanced Accident Response ................48
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................51
FrontAirBag ........................37, 38
If A Deployment Occurs ...................46
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................41
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............50
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............50
Transporting Pets ........................61
Air Bag Deployment ........................37
Air Bag Light .......................48, 65, 128 Air Bag Maintenance
.......................50
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .337
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................341
Air Conditioning ..........................183
Air Conditioning Controls ...................183
Air Conditioning Filter .....................342
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............341, 342
Air Conditioning System .................183, 341
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .243
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................15
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................15
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............347, 382
Disposal ............................. .350
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................221
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................128
Appearance Care ........................ .355
Ashtray ................................118
Assist, Hill Start ..........................228
406 INDEX
Heated...............................85
Security Alarm ............................15
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..............383
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................14
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................13
Service Assistance ........................ .397
Service Contract ..........................399
Service Manuals ..........................401
Service Reminder Indicator ..................128
Shift Lever Override .......................324
Shoulder Belts ............................27
Signals, Turn ..........................67, 128
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................254
Snow Tires ............................. .247
Spare Tire .......................... .249, 250
Spark Plugs ............................ .383
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................101
Speedometer ............................ .128Starting
............................... .200
Automatic Transmission ..................200
Cold Weather ..........................201
Engine Fails To Start .....................201
Steering Column Lock ..........................100
Power ............................217, 218
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............181
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .181
Storage ............................... .375
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .375
Storing Your Vehicle .......................375
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........38
Sway Control, Trailer .......................227
Synthetic Engine Oil .......................336
Tachometer ............................. .128
Telescoping Steering Column .................100
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......237, 238
418 INDEX