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2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Doors Sliding Door From the outside:
To open, pull the handle and slide
the door toward the rear of the
vehicle until the door clicks into the
detent.
To close, pull the handle again. The
door will release from the open
position and slide closed.
From the inside:
To open, pull the handle toward the
rear of the vehicle and slide the
door until it clicks into the detent.
To close, pull the handle toward the
rear of the vehicle. The door will
release from the open position and
slide closed.
Make sure the door is completely
closed before driving away. Back Doors
{ WarningUnlocked doors can be
dangerous. .
Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not
open it. The chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash is increased if the
doors are not locked. So, all
passengers should wear
safety belts properly and the
doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven. .
Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent
(Continued) Warning (Continued) injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock the
vehicle whenever leaving it. .
Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from
happening.
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2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System This vehicle may have a security
system.
The security light shows the status
of the system.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Close the windows. The system
will arm with open windows.
Turn off the vehicle and remove
the key. 2. Close all the doors and lock the
vehicle in one of three ways: .
Use the key. .
With the door open, press
the inside lock button and
close the door. Make sure
the key is not inside the
vehicle. .
Use the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on
page 2-3 .
If the lock button is pressed
when the doors are locked,
the lights flash twice and the
horn may beep once to
indicate the doors are
locked.
3. Confirm that the security light
comes on. The security light
stays on for about 30 seconds.
The vehicle security system is
now pre-armed. After 30 seconds the alarm system
will arm, and the security light will
begin to slowly flash indicating the
alarm system is operating.
The system will not arm if any of the
following occur during the
30-second pre-arm time period: .
The door is unlocked with the
key, the power door lock switch,
or the RKE transmitter. .
Any door is open. .
The ignition key is turned to
ACC or ON. .
The key is turned slowly when
locking the door.
If the key is turned beyond the
vertical position toward the unlock
position to remove the key, the
system may be disarmed when the
key is removed. If the security light
fails to glow for a period of time,
unlock the door once and lock it
again.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11When the driver and/or passengers
are in the vehicle, the system will
still arm when all doors are closed
and locked and the ignition key is in
the OFF position.
Vehicle Security System
Activation The security system will activate as
follows: .
The headlamps blink and the
horn sounds intermittently. The
alarm automatically turns off
after a period of time. The alarm
will sound if the vehicle is
tampered with again. .
The alarm will sound if opening
a door without using the key or
RKE transmitter, even if the door
is unlocked by using the inside
lock knob or the power door lock
switch. Disarming the Alarm System Do one of the following to disarm
the alarm system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated: .
Press
K on the RKE transmitter. .
Unlock the driver door using
the key.
Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13-12 .
Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has an alarm system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the key is
removed.
This security light blinks whenever
the ignition is placed in LOCK, OFF,
or ACC. The system is automatically
disarmed when the vehicle is
started with the correct key. The key
uses a transponder that matches an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle and automatically disarms
the system. Only the correct key
starts the vehicle. The vehicle may
not start if the key is damaged.
If the immobilizer system is
malfunctioning, the security light will
remain on while the ignition switch
is placed in ON.
If the engine will not start using a
registered key:
1. Leave the ignition in ON for
about five seconds.
2. Turn the ignition to OFF or
LOCK, and wait for about
10 seconds.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15Express- Up/Down If equipped, the front windows have
an express feature that allows the
window to be raised or lowered
without holding the switch. Press or
pull the switch fully and release it to
activate the express feature. This
mode can be canceled by briefly
pressing or pulling the switch.
Auto-Reverse Function If any object is in the path of the
window when express operation is
active, the window stops at the
obstacle and auto-reverses to a
preset factory position. Weather
conditions such as severe icing also
cause the window to auto-reverse.
The window returns to normal
operation once the obstacle or
condition is removed. If the battery on the vehicle has
been recharged, disconnected, or is
not working, the auto-reverse
function may not operate properly.
If this occurs, see “ Programming the
Power Windows ” later in this
section.
{ WarningThere are some small distances
immediately before the closed
position which cannot be
detected. Make sure that all
passengers have their hands,
etc., inside the vehicle before
closing the window. Window Lockout
When the window lockout button (1)
is pressed, only the driver side
window can be opened or closed.
Press again to cancel the window
lockout function.
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2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming the Power
Windows If the power window automatic
function (closing only) does not
operate properly, perform the
following procedure to reprogram
the windows:
To program each front window:
1. With the ignition in ON or ACC/
ACCESSORY, close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power
window switch until the window
is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up
until the window is fully closed.
4. Continue holding the switch up
for approximately two seconds
after the window is completely
closed.
The window is now reprogrammed.
Repeat the process for the other
windows. If the power window automatic
function does not operate properly
after performing this procedure, see
your dealer.
Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window.
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3-2 Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints The vehicle ’ s front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
{ WarningWith head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly. For adjustable head restraints
Adjust the head restraint/headrest
so the center is level with the center
of your ears. If your ear position is
still higher than the recommended
alignment, place the head restraint
at the highest position. The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint
up to raise it. Try to move the head
restraint to make sure that it is
locked in place.
To lower the head restraint, press
the button located on the top of the
seatback and push the restraint
down. Try to move the head
restraint after the button is released
to make sure that it is locked in
place.
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Seats and Restraints 3-3Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation
{ WarningIf the head restraints are removed
for any reason, they should be
securely stored to prevent them
from causing injury to passengers
or damage to the vehicle in case
of sudden braking or an accident.
Use the following procedure to
remove the head restraint:
1. Pull the head restraint up to the
highest position.
2. Press and hold the lock knob.
3. Remove the head restraint from
the seat.
4. Store the head restraint properly
in a secure place so it is not
loose in the vehicle.
5. Reinstall and properly adjust the
head restraint before an
occupant uses the seating
position. Use the following procedure to
reinstall the head restraint.
1. Align the head restraint stalks
with the holes in the seat. Make
sure that the head restraint is
facing the correct direction. The
stalk with the notch (notches)
must be installed in the hole with
the lock knobs.
2. Push and hold the lock knob and
push the head restraint down.
3. Properly adjust the head
restraint before an occupant
uses the seating position.
{ Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly. Front Seats Seat Adjustment
{ WarningYou can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
seat while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
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3-4 Seats and Restraints To adjust the seat:
1. Lift the bar under the front edge
of the seat cushion to unlock
the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired
position and release the bar.
3. Try to move the seat back and
forth to be sure the seat is
locked in place.
To lift the seat, pull up or push down
the lever to adjust the seat. Lumbar Adjustment
On the driver seat, move the lever
on the inboard side of the seat
forward or rearward.
Reclining Seatbacks
{ Warning
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
(Continued) Warning (Continued) injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the lever on the side of
the seat.