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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ...............11
▫ Mechanical Ignition Key Removal ............11
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ................12
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................12
SENTRY KEY ...........................12
▫ Replacement Keys .......................13
▫ General Information .....................13
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .14
▫ Rearming Of The System ..................14
▫ To Arm The System ......................14
▫ To Disarm The System ....................14
▫ Security System Manual Override ............14
ILLUMINATED ENTRY ....................14
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) .............15
▫ To Unlock The Doors .....................15
▫ To Lock The Doors .......................15
▫ Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........16
▫ Key Fob Battery Replacement ..............16
▫ General Information .....................16
POWER DOOR LOCKS ....................17
▫ Automatic Door Locks ...................18
▫ Auto Unlock Doors ......................18
WINDOWS .............................18
▫ Power Windows ........................18
▫ Wind Buffeting .........................20
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The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds,
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.
NOTE:
•The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy
lights will not turn off if the dimmer control is in the
“Dome ON” position.
• The illuminated entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome OFF” position.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
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.
NOTE: The line of transmission must not be blocked with
metal objects.To Unlock The Doors
Push and release the UNLOCK button on key fob once to
unlock only the front doors. Push and release the CARGO
UNLOCK button on key fob once to unlock the cargo area
(rear lateral sliding doors and rear door). The turn signal
lights will flash to acknowledge the unlock signal.
To Lock The Doors
Push and release the LOCK button on the key fob to lock all
doors. The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge the
signal; the horn will chirp too during turn signal lights
flashing.
Key Fob
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).............291
Adding Fuel ............................. .227
Adding Washer Fluid ....................... .289
Additives, Fuel ........................... .225
AirBag ..................................31 Air Bag Operation .........................33
Enhanced Accident Response ................274
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................274
If A Deployment Occurs ....................37
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................34
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............41
Air Bag Light .......................... .51, 103
Air Bag Maintenance .........................41
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......284
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................286
Air Conditioning Filter ...................164, 287
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............163, 165
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............286, 287
Air Conditioning System .....................286
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .209
Alarm (Security Alarm) .......................14
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................14
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................291, 315
Disposal .............................. .293Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
.................191
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................117
Appearance Care .......................... .297
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .197
Auto Down Power Windows ...................19
Automatic Door Locks ........................18
Automatic Transaxle .........................11
Automatic Transmission ..................177, 297
Adding Fluid ....................... .296, 297
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................297
Fluid Change .......................... .297
Fluid Level Check ....................... .296
Fluid Type ......................... .295, 317
Gear Ranges ........................... .180
Special
Additives ........................ .296
Battery .............................. .104, 286
Charging System Light ....................104
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................16
Belts, Seat .................................51
Body Builders Guide ..........................6
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................289
B-Pillar Location .......................... .204
Brake Assist System ........................ .193
Brake Control System, Electronic ................191
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Introduction................................4
Jump Starting ............................ .267
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....16
Key-In Reminder ............................12
Key, Replacement ...........................13
Keys ....................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................12
Lane Change Assist ..........................76
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........................23
Latches ..................................53
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .223
Leaks, Fluid ...............................53
Life Of Tires ............................. .216
Light Bulbs ........................... .53, 311
Lights ................................ .53, 74
AirBag ............................ .51, 103
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .195
Brake Warning ......................... .107
Bulb Replacement ....................... .312
Cruise ................................119
Daytime Running .........................75
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................74, 76 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator
......195
Exterior ................................53
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................242
Headlights ..............................74
High Beam ..............................76
Illuminated Entry .........................14
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........115
Park .............................. .76, 119
Passing ................................76
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .103
Service ............................... .312
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .............112
Traction Control ........................ .195
Turn Signal ....................... .53, 74, 118
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) .......118
Loading Vehicle ....................... .228, 230
Capacities ............................. .230
Tires................................. .204
Locks Automatic Door ..........................18
Door ..................................
17
Lubrication, Body ......................... .289
Lug Nuts ............................... .243
Maintenance Free Battery .....................286
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