THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............9
▫ Ignition Key Removal ..................9
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ..............11
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...............11
SENTRY KEY .........................11
▫ Replacement Keys ....................12
▫ General Information ...................12
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED .........................12
▫ To Arm The System ...................13
▫ To Disarm The System .................13
ILLUMINATED ENTRY ..................14
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —
IF EQUIPPED .........................14
▫ To Unlock The Doors ..................15 ▫
To Lock The Doors ....................15
▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ............16
▫ General Information ...................17
DOOR LOCKS ........................18
▫ Central Door Locking/Unlocking ..........18
▫ Locking/Unlocking Doors
From The Inside ......................19
▫ Emergency Door Locking Device ..........19
▫ Door Opening/Closing Mechanism Reset ....20
WINDOWS ..........................20
▫ Power Windows ......................20
DECKLID ............................22
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .........24
▫ Occupant Restraint Systems Features .......24
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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
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for maintenance informa-
tion.
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. Opera-
tion 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.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 MAR/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
unattended.
• The Sentry Key Immobilizer system is not com-
patible with some aftermarket remote starting
systems. 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.
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Disarming
To completely disable the alarm (e.g. during a lengthy
period of vehicle inactivity), lock the vehicle by turning
the metal insert of the key in the door lock.
NOTE:If the batteries of the key fob run out or there is
a fault in the system, the alarm can be switched off by
inserting the key in the ignition switch and turning it to
MAR (ON/RUN).
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The interior lights will turn on whenever a door is
opened and the dimmer switch is not in the defeat
position.
The interior lights will turn on, remain on for approxi-
mately 30 seconds, and then fade to off if a door is
opened using the outside door handle and then closed
or a door is unlocked using the vehicles key.
The interior lights will turn on and remain on for about
four seconds and then fade to off if a door is opened
using the inside door handle. NOTE:
The interior light is located in the headliner in
between the sun visors. The interior light can be set to
three different positions (Off/Left Position, Center Po-
sition, On/Right Position).
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —
IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors from
distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a
hand-held Key Fob. The Key Fob does not need to be
pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
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Locking/Unlocking Doors From The Inside
Push the Lock LED Indicator button. The button
has an LED that indicates whether the doors are
locked or unlocked.
Pushing the Lock LED Indicator buttonagain cen-
trally unlocks all doors and switches off the LED.
Pushing the Lock LED Indicator buttonagain cen-
trally locks all the doors. The doors will be locked
only if all the doors are properly shut.
Once the doors have been locked using the remote
control or the key, it will no longer be possible to unlock
them by pushing the Lock LED Indicator button
.
NOTE: In the absence of electrical power supply (blown
fuse, battery disconnected, etc.), it is still possible to
lock the doors manually.
Emergency Door Locking Device
Passenger Side Door
The passenger side door has a device to lock it when
there is no current.
To lock it, place the metal insert of the ignition key in
housing #1 and turn it clockwise. To restore the starting condition of the door locks (only
if battery charge restored), proceed as follows:
•
Push the Unlock button
on the Key Fob;
•Push the door locking/unlocking LED indicator but-
ton
on the dashboard; or
• Introduce the metal insert of the ignition key in the
front door pawl; or
• Pull the internal door handle.
Emergency Door Lock Function
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Daytime Running Lights....................72
Dealer Service .......................... .212
Deck Lid ...............................22
Deck Lid, Release .........................68
Defroster, Windshield ......................57
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................75
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................210
Dimmer Control ..........................73
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............228
Door Locks .............................18
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .....19
Power Door Locks ......................15
Doors .................................18
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ....................... .147
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .......83
Electrical Power Outlets ....................83
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................64
Electronic Brake Control System ..............150
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........77
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........96Emergency, In Case Of
Hazard Warning Flasher .................192
Jump Starting ........................ .200
Overheating ......................... .192
Emission Control System Maintenance .........211
Engine Air Cleaner ......................... .215
Break-In Recommendations ................55
Checking Oil Level .....................214
Compartment ........................ .209
Cooling ............................ .225
Exhaust Gas Caution .................56, 187
Fails To Start ........................ .135
Flooded, Starting ..................... .135
Fuel Requirements .....................183
Jump Starting ........................ .200
Oil ............................ .214, 256
Oil Filler Cap ........................ .215
Oil Filter ........................... .215
Oil Selection ......................... .214
Overheating ......................... .192
Starting ............................ .134
Enhanced
Accident Response Feature ..........206
Ethanol .............................. .184
278 INDEX
Heated Mirrors...........................65
Heater ............................ .126, 128
Holder, Cup .............................85
Ignition .................................9
Key .................................9
Ignition Key Removal .......................9
Illuminated Entry .........................14
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................11
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................63
Instrument Cluster .....................99, 107
Instrument Cluster ......................91
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............90
Instrument Panel Cover ....................239
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ..............240
Interior Appearance Care ...................238
Interior Lights ...........................73
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ............75
Introduction .............................4
Jump Starting .......................... .200
Key Fob Lock The Doors ........................15
Unlock The Doors ......................15 Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .16
Key-In Reminder
.........................11
Key, Replacement .........................12
Keys ...................................9
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ...................11
Lane Change Assist .......................72
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................27
Latches ................................59
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... .183
Leaks, Fluid .............................59
Life Of Tires ........................... .175
Light Bulbs ......................... .59, 245
Lights .............................. .59, 71
AirBag ...........................57, 97
Brake Warning .........................94
Bulb Replacement ..................... .246
Cruise .......................... .108, 109
Engine Temperature Warning ..............99
Exterior ..............................59
Hazard Warning Flasher .................192
Illuminated Entry .......................14
Interior ..............................73
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........105
Park ............................ .72,
108
280 INDEX