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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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The key fob contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter with an integrated key. To use the mechanical
key, simply push the mechanical key release button.The vehicle is supplied with a code card containing key
code numbers to order duplicate keys, and the autho-
rized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key
code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can
be used to order duplicate keys.
Ignition Key Removal
1. Place the shift lever in PARK (if equipped with an
automatic transmission).
2. Rotate the key to the OFF/LOCK position.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch lock cylinder.
Mechanical Key Release Button
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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
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NOTE:The line of transmission must not be blocked
with metal objects.
To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate
Push and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE trans-
mitter once to unlock the driver ’s door or twice, within five
seconds, to unlock all doors and the liftgate. The turn
signal lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal.
The illuminated entry system will also turn on.
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st
Press
This feature lets you program the system to unlock either
the driver ’s door or all doors on the first push of the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. To change the
current setting, refer to “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.
Opening Power Top Remote Function
The remote keyless power top function can only be used
with the engine off.
NOTE: The remote keyless power top function can be
used to open the power top to the spoiler position.
Key Fob
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LIFTGATE
To unlock the liftgate, use the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter or activate the power door lock
switches located on the driver door handle.
To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release handle
and pull the liftgate open with one fluid motion.WARNING!
•Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous
exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
• If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
Do not use the recirculation mode.
NOTE: Gas props support the liftgate in the open posi-
tion. However, because the gas pressure drops with
temperature, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.
Liftgate Handle
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and operating information. To make your selection, press
the “Hill Start Assist” button on the touchscreen and
select “On” or “Off.” Press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen to return to the previous menu.
Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen the
following settings will be available.
•Daytime Running Lights
When this feature is selected, the headlights will turn on
while the engine is running. To make your selection,
press the “Daytime Running Lights” button on the touch-
screen, then choose “On” or “Off.” The button will
highlight indicating that the setting has been selected.
Doors & Locks
After pressing the “Doors & Locks” button on the touch-
screen the following setting will be available. •
Auto Door Locks
When this feature is selected, all doors will lock auto-
matically when the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph
(20 km/h). To make your selection, press the “Auto Door
Locks” button on the touchscreen and select from “On”
or “Off.”
• Remote Door Unlock/Door Unlock
When “Driver” is selected, only the driver ’s door will
unlock on the first push of the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button, you must push the
RKE transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the
passenger ’s doors. When “All” is selected, all of the
doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter
UNLOCK button.Engine Off Options
After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197
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
Load Capacity..................... .266, 267
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............286
Pressure Warning Light ...................159
Quality Grading ....................... .421
Radial .............................. .274
Replacement .......................... .282
Rotation ............................. .285
Safety ........................... .259, 271
Sizes ............................... .261
Snow Tires ........................... .276
Spare Tire ..................... .277, 278, 279
Spinning ............................ .280
Tread Wear Indicators ....................280
Tire Safety Information .....................259
Tire Service Kit . . . .308, 309, 310, 313, 314, 316, 317, 318
To Open Hood .......................... .101
Towing ............................... .301
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .340
Recreational .......................... .302Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome
...........302
Traction ............................ .241, 242
Traction Control ......................... .253
Trailer Towing .......................... .301
Transaxle Automatic .............................11
Transmission ........................... .378
Automatic ........................ .231, 378
Fluid ............................... .378
Manual ............................. .228
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .19
Transporting Pets ..........................75
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .280
Turn Signals ......................... .105, 171
UCI Connector .......................... .191
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................421
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .191
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .295
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