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2. Close all the doors and lockthe 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
0 23.
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. When 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.

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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
Kon the RKE transmitter.
. Unlock the driver door using
the key.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 273.
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has an alarm system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
This security light blinks whenever
the ignition is turned off or to ACC/
ACCESSORY. The system is automatically
disarmed when the vehicle is
started. 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 is on.
If the engine will not start using a
registered key:
1. Leave the ignition on for about five seconds.
2. Turn the ignition off, and wait for about 10 seconds.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine.
If the engine will not start, place the
key on a separate key ring to avoid
interference from other devices.
If the light still remains on and/or the
engine will not start, see a dealer for
service. Bring all registered keys to
the dealer.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the
theft-deterrent system in the vehicle.

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Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The mirrors can be folded inward
toward the vehicle to prevent
damage when going through an
automatic car wash. Push the mirror
outward to return it to the original
position.
Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with heated mirrors:
1:Press to heat the mirrors.
An indicator light in the button lights
when the outside heated mirrors are
activated.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Climate Control Systems 0129.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.

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this applies force to the strong
pelvic bones and you would be
less likely to slide under the lap
belt. If you slid under it, the belt
would apply force on your
abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries.
. Wear the shoulder belt over the
shoulder and across the chest.
These parts of the body are best
able to take belt restraining
forces. The shoulder belt locks if
there is a sudden stop or crash.
{Warning
You can be seriously injured,
or even killed, by not wearing
your seat belt properly.
. Never allow the lap or
shoulder belt to become
loose or twisted.
. Never wear the shoulder
belt under both arms or
behind your back.
. Never route the lap or
shoulder belt over an
armrest.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle
have a lap-shoulder belt.
The following instructions explain
how to wear a lap-shoulder belt
properly.
1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up
straight. To see how, see
“Seats” in the Index.
2. Pick up the latch plate and pull
the belt across you. Do not let
it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock
if you pull the belt across you
very quickly. If this happens, let
the belt go back slightly to
unlock it. Then pull the belt
across you more slowly.
If the shoulder portion of the
passenger belt is pulled out all
the way, the child restraint
locking feature may be
engaged. If this happens, let
the belt go back all the way
and start again.
3. Push the latch plate into the
buckle until it clicks.

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A pregnant woman should wear a
lap-shoulder belt, and the lap
portion should be worn as low as
possible, below the rounding,
throughout the pregnancy.
The best way to protect the fetus is
to protect the mother. When a seat
belt is worn properly, it is more likely
that the fetus will not be hurt in a
crash. For pregnant women, as for
anyone, the key to making seat
belts effective is wearing them
properly.
Seat Belt Extender
If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten
around you, you should use it.
But if a seat belt is not long enough,
your dealer will order you an
extender. When you go in to order it,
take the heaviest coat you will wear,
so the extender will be long enough
for you. To help avoid personal
injury, do not let someone else use
it, and use it only for the seat it is
made to fit. The extender has been
designed for adults. Never use it for
securing child restraints. For moreinformation on the proper use and fit
of seat belt extenders see the
instruction sheet that comes with
the extender.
Safety System Check
Periodically check the seat belt
reminder, seat belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, shoulder belt
height adjusters (if equipped), and
seat belt anchorages to make sure
they are all in working order. Look
for any other loose or damaged seat
belt system parts that might keep a
seat belt system from performing
properly. See your dealer to have it
repaired. Torn or frayed seat belts
may not protect you in a crash.
They can rip apart under impact
forces. If a belt is torn or frayed,
have it replaced immediately.
Make sure the seat belt reminder
light is working. See
Seat Belt
Reminders 089.
Keep seat belts clean and dry. See
Seat Belt Care 048.
Seat Belt Care
.
To clean the seat belt webbing,
apply a mild soap solution or any
solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpet.
Then, wipe with a cloth and
allow the seat belts to dry in the
shade. Do not allow the seat
belts to retract until they are
completely dry.
. If dirt builds up in the shoulder
belt guide of the seat belt
anchors, the seat belts may
retract slowly. Wipe the shoulder
belt guide with a clean, dry cloth.
Periodically check to see that
the seat belt and the metal
components, such as buckles,
tongues, retractors, flexible wires
and anchors, work properly.
If loose parts, deterioration, cuts,
or other damage on the webbing
is found, the entire seat belt
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{Warning
Do not bleach or dye seat belt
webbing. It may severely weaken
the webbing. In a crash, they
might not be able to provide
adequate protection. Clean and
rinse seat belt webbing only with
mild soap and lukewarm water.
Allow the webbing to dry.
Replacing Seat Belt
System Parts after a
Crash
{Warning
A crash can damage the seat belt
system in the vehicle. A damaged
seat belt system may not properly
protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injury or even
death in a crash. To help make
sure the seat belt systems are
working properly after a crash,(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
have them inspected and any
necessary replacements made as
soon as possible.
After a minor crash, replacement of
seat belts may not be necessary.
But the seat belt assemblies that
were used during any crash may
have been stressed or damaged.
See your dealer to have the seat
belt assemblies inspected or
replaced.
New parts and repairs may be
necessary even if the seat belt
system was not being used at the
time of the crash.
Have the seat belt pretensioners
checked if the vehicle has been in a
crash, or if the airbag readiness light
stays on after you start the vehicle
or while you are driving. See Airbag
Readiness Light 089.
Airbag System
The vehicle has the following
airbags:
.
A frontal airbag for the driver
. A frontal airbag for the front
outboard passenger
. A seat-mounted side impact
airbag for the driver
. A seat-mounted side impact
airbag for the front outboard
passenger
. A roof-rail airbag for the driver
. A roof-rail airbag for the front
outboard passenger
All of the airbags have the word
SRS AIRBAG on the trim or on a
label near the deployment opening.
For frontal airbags, the word SRS
AIRBAG will appear on the middle
part of the steering wheel for the
driver and on the instrument panel
for the front outboard passenger.

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{Warning
Children who are up against,
or very close to, any airbag when
it inflates can be seriously injured
or killed. Always secure children
properly in the vehicle. To read
how, seeOlder Children 064 or
Infants and Young Children 065.
There is an airbag readiness light
on the instrument cluster, which
shows the airbag symbol.
The system checks the airbag
electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an
electrical problem. See Airbag
Readiness Light 089.
Where Are the Airbags?
The driver frontal airbag is in the
center of the steering wheel.
The front outboard passenger
frontal airbag is in the passenger
side instrument panel.
Passenger Side Shown, Driver
Side Similar
The seat-mounted side impact
airbags for the driver and front
outboard passenger are in the side
of the seatbacks closest to the door.
The roof-rail airbags for the driver
and front outboard passenger are in
the trim above the side windows.
{Warning
If something is between an
occupant and an airbag, the
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other parts. The service manual
for the vehicle covers the need
to replace other parts.
. The vehicle has a crash sensing
and diagnostic module which
records information after a
crash. See Vehicle Data
Recording and Privacy 0275
and Event Data Recorders
0 275.
. Let only qualified technicians
work on the airbag systems.
Improper service can mean that
an airbag system will not work
properly. See your dealer for
service.
Passenger Sensing
System
{Warning
The front passenger airbag is
designed to automatically turn off
under some conditions. Read this
section carefully to learn how it
operates. Proper use of the seat,
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
seat belt, and child restraints is
necessary for most effective
protection. Failure to follow all
instructions in this manual
concerning the use of seats, seat
belts, and child restraints can
increase the risk or severity of
injury in an accident.
The vehicle has a passenger
sensing system for the front
outboard passenger position. The
passenger airbag status indicator is
under the climate controls.
After the ignition switch is placed in
the ON position, the passenger
airbag status indicator on the
instrument panel will light for about
seven seconds. When the system
check is complete, the word OFF
and the symbol for off will be visible
if the front outboard passenger
frontal airbag is turned off. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
090.
The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag, under
certain conditions. No other airbag
is affected by the passenger
sensing system.