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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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To Unlock The Doors
Push and release the UNLOCK button on RKE transmit-
ter once to unlock only the front doors. Push and release
the CARGO UNLOCK button on RKE transmitter once to
unlock the cargo area (rear lateral sliding doors and rear
door). The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge
the unlock signal.
To Lock The Doors
Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash to
acknowledge the signal; the horn will chirp too during
turn signal lights flashing.
If a door is ajar, the turn signal lights will flash at an
increased rate, and there will be no horn chirp. This is to
indicate that a door is still ajar.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Refer to “Sentry Key®” in “Things To Know Before
Starting” for further information.
If you do not have a programmed RKE transmitter,
contact your authorized dealer for details.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
NOTE:Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-
ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
1. Push the mechanical key release button and release the mechanical key to access the battery case screw lo-
cated on the side of the Key Fob.
2. Rotate the screw located on the side of the Key Fob using a small screwdriver.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........329
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .330
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............330
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ..........................331
REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................333
DEALER SERVICE ..................... .333
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........333
▫ Engine Oil ..........................334
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .337▫
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................337
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .338
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............340
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............341
▫ Body Lubrication .....................344
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............344
▫ Cooling System ..................... .346
▫ Brake System ........................351
▫ Automatic Transmission
(3.6L Gasoline Engine Only) ..............353
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Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if
your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the
following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but donot crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is
not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you place the ignition in the off
position or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is readyand you can proceed
to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
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Audio Systems (Radio).....................179
Auto Down Power Windows ..................23
Automatic Door Locks ......................22
Automatic Transaxle ........................11
Automatic Transmission .................202, 355
Adding Fluid .......................354, 355
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................355
Fluid Change ..........................355
Fluid Level Check .......................354
Fluid Type ........................ .353, 385
Gear Ranges .......................... .205
Special Additives .......................354
Battery .................................340
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........18
Belts, Seat ...............................65
Body Builders Guide ........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................344
B-Pillar Location ..........................237 Brake Assist System
.......................223
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............221
Brake Fluid ............................ .385
Brake, Parking .......................... .218
Brake System ........................ .220, 351
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................221
Fluid Check .......................... .352
Parking ............................. .218
Warning Light ........................ .128
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................204
Bulb Replacement ..................... .376, 378
Bulbs, Light .......................... .67, 376
Camera, Rear ............................111
Capacities, Fluid ..........................382
Caps, Filler Fuel .................................266
Power Steering ........................ .218
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................349
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