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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always remove
the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when
leaving the vehicle unattended.
Locking Doors With A Key
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key to the left. To unlock the door, turn the
key to the right. Refer to “Body Lubrication” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for maintenance information.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
and the ignition switch position is in the STOP (OFF/
LOCK) position, sounds a signal to remove the key.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
the vehicle.
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NOTE:A key which has not been programmed is also
considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the
ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
If the Vehicle Security Light is on after the key is turned
to the ON/RUN position, it indicates that there is a
problem with the electronics.
CAUTION!
• Always remove the Sentry Key from the vehicle
and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended.
• The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not compat-
ible with some aftermarket remote starting sys-
tems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle
starting problems and loss of security protection.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot
be programmed to any other vehicle.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer Sys-
tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio
Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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Headlights...............................93
Cleaning ............................ .303
Passing ...............................94
Head Restraints ...........................88
Heated Mirrors ............................78
Heater ............................. .166, 168
Holder, Cup .............................111
Ignition .................................11
Key..................................11
Ignition Key Removal .......................11
Illuminated Entry ..........................17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................13
Infant Restraint ........................ .56, 59
Inside Rearview Mirror ......................76
Instrument Cluster .....................130, 141
Instrument Cluster ..................... .120
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............119
Instrument Panel Cover .....................303 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning
...............304
Interior Appearance Care ....................302
Interior Lights ............................96
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............97
Introduction ..............................4
Jump Starting ........................... .254
Key Fob Lock The Doors .........................19
Unlock The Doors .......................19
Key-In Reminder ..........................13
Key, Replacement ..........................14
Keys ...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................13
Lane Change Assist ........................94
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................34
Latches .................................71
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Rotation, Tires.......................... .230
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................69
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................70
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................347
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................68
Safety Information, Tire .....................206
Safety Tips ...............................67
Schedule, Maintenance .....................330
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........40
Energy Management Feature ................40
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................36
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................34
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............38
Pregnant Women ........................39
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................39
Seat Belt Reminder .......................32
Seat Belt System .........................30 Seat Belt Maintenance
..................... .304
Seat Belt Reminder .........................32
Seat Belts ............................ .32, 69
Child Restraint .....................56, 59, 62
Front Seat ....................... .32, 34, 36
Inspection .............................69
Operating Instructions ....................36
Pregnant Women ........................39
Pretensioners ...........................39
Rear Seat ..............................34
Reminder ............................ .128
Untwisting Procedure .....................38
Seats ...................................85
Adjustment ......................... .85, 86
Reclining ..............................87
Security Alarm ............................15
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................13
Service Assistance ........................ .344
Service Contract ......................... .346
364 INDEX