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 ....................15
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ..............15
▫ To Arm The System: ....................15
▫ To Disarm The System: ..................15
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................16
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........17
▫ Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors
1stPress.............................17
▫ Opening Power Top Remote Function .......17
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............19
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ........19
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........19
▫ General Information ....................21
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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
2. This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired op-
eration.
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
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors
for unauthorized entry and the ignition for unauthorized
operation. If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle
Security Alarm will provide the following audible and
visible signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps
and/or turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security
Light in the instrument cluster will flash.
To Arm The System:
Push the Key Fob LOCK button.
To Disarm The System:
Push the Key Fob UNLOCK button or cycle the ignition
to the ON/RUN position.
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The Vehicle Security Alarm is designed to protect your
vehicle. However, you can create conditions where the
Vehicle Security Alarm will give you a false alarm. If one
of the previously described arming sequences has oc-
curred, 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.
If the Vehicle Security Alarm is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the Vehicle Security Alarm will
remain armed when the battery is reconnected. The
exterior lights will flash, and the horn will sound. If this
occurs, disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm.REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
liftgate from distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m)
using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system.
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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.
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver
Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below the
steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
provides enhanced protection during a frontal impact by
working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and
Advanced Front Air Bags.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Your vehicle is equipped with two types of supplemental
Side Air Bags:
1. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs):
Located in the outboard side of the front seats. The
SABs are marked with a “SRS AIRBAG” or AIRBAG
label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............372
Adding Fuel ............................ .299
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .367
Additives, Fuel .......................... .297
AirBag.................................40 Advance Front Air Bag .................40, 42
Air Bag Operation .......................43
Air Bag Warning Light ....................52
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................44
Enhanced Accident Response ................50
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................55
FrontAirBag...........................40
If A Deployment Occurs ...................49
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................44
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............54
Air Bag Deployment ........................40
Air Bag Light ...................... .52, 78, 149
Air Bag Maintenance .......................54
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .358 Air Conditioner Maintenance
.................360
Air Conditioning ......................... .209
Air Conditioning Controls ...................209
Air Conditioning Filter .....................361
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............217
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............360, 361
Air Conditioning System .............209, 212, 360
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .272
Alarm Disarm The System .......................15
Vehicle Security Alarm ....................15
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................15
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............371, 400
Capacities ........................... .400
Disposal ............................. .374
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................250
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................168, 169
Appearance Care ........................ .380
424 INDEX
Interior Lighting......................... .106
Introduction ..............................4
Jacking Instructions ....................... .325
Jack Location ........................... .322
Jack Operation ....................... .321, 325
Jump Starting ........................... .334
Key Fob Disarm The Alarm .......................15
Key-In Reminder ..........................13
Key, Replacement ..........................14
Keys ...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ....................13
Lane Change Assist ....................... .106
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................30
Latches .................................80
Hood ............................... .101Lead Free Gasoline
....................... .295
Leaks, Fluid ..............................80
Life Of Tires ............................ .281
Liftgate (Sedan) ...........................26
Light Bulbs .......................... .80, 396
Lights .............................. .80, 103
AirBag .........................52, 78, 149
Brake Assist Warning ....................258
Brake Warning ........................ .151
Bulb Replacement ...................... .397
Cruise ........................... .172, 174
Engine Temperature Warning ...............156
Exterior ...............................80
Fog ................................ .165
High Beam ........................... .104
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........164
Park ............................ .104, 171
Passing ............................. .104
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .150
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Preparation For Jacking.....................325
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................37
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .274
Radio Frequency General Information ...................15, 21
Radio Operation ......................... .209
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) .......................26
Rear Window Features .....................132
Recorder, Event Data .......................55
Recreational Towing ...................... .302
Reformulated Gasoline .....................295
Refrigerant ............................. .361
Release, Hood ........................... .101
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Disarm The Alarm .......................15
Power Convertible Top Function .............17Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls
.........208
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .396
Replacement Keys .........................14
Replacement Parts ........................ .352
Replacement Tires ........................ .282
Reporting Safety Defects ....................419
Restraints, Child ...........................56
Restraints, Occupant ........................27
Rotation, Tires .......................... .285
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................78
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................80
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................419
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................77
Safety Information, Tire .....................259
Safety Tips ...............................76
Schedule, Maintenance .....................406
Seat Belt Energy Management Feature ................37
434 INDEX
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation................33
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................30
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............35
Pregnant Women ........................36
Seat Belt Extender .......................35
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................37
Seat Belt Reminder .......................29
Seat Belt System .........................27
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .386
Seat Belt Reminder .........................29
Seat Belts ............................ .28, 78
Child Restraint ..........................56
Extender ..............................35
Front Seat ....................... .28, 30, 33
Inspection .............................78
Operating Instructions ....................33
Pregnant Women ........................36
Pretensioners ...........................37
Rear Seat ..............................30 Reminder
............................ .150
Untwisting Procedure .....................35
Seats ...................................92
Adjustment ............................92
Heated ...............................96
Security Alarm Disarm The System .......................15
Security Alarm ..........................15
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................13
Service Assistance ........................ .415
Service Contract ......................... .417
Service Manuals ......................... .419
Shift Lever Override ...................... .339
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission .............230
Shoulder Belts ............................30
Signals, Turn ...................... .80, 105, 171
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................283
Snow Tires ............................. .276
Spare Tire ....................... .277, 278, 279
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INDEX 435