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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...........................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................51
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................83
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STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................139
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES .............................................185
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Introduction ........................... 4 ▫ Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) For 2.4L — If Equipped .......................... 7 How To Use This Manual ................. 4 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations .......... 7 Warnings And Cautions .................. 6 Vehicle Identification Number .............. 6
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION WARNING! This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is vehicle components contain or emit chemicals supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and known to the State of California to cause cancer and various customer oriented documents. You are urged to birth defects or other reproductive har
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INTRODUCTION 5 1
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is on a stamped plate on the left front corner on the body of the vehicle, visible
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INTRODUCTION 7 Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV) for 2.4L — If VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS Equipped 1 WARNING! NOTE: If the 8th digit of the vehicle identification number (VIN) contains a J then your vehicle is Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle equipped with the Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV) could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety package. and may lead to an accident resulting in serious NOTE: There are specific instructions regarding when injury
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys .................11 ▫ Power Door Locks .....................16 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................11 ▫ Central Locking — If Equipped ............17 ▫ Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System . .12 ▫ Door Ajar Warning .....................17 ▫ Manual Transaxle ......................12 ▫ Automatic (Rolling) Door Locks ............17 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................12 ▫ Automatic Unlock On Exit —
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Panic Alarm ..........................21 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................27 ▫ To Use The Panic Alarm .................21 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................31 ▫ To Program Additional Transmitters .........21 ▫ Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) ...........................32 ▫ General Information ....................21 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............33 ▫ Transmitter Battery Service ...............
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Ignition Key Removal You can insert the double sided keys into the locks with either side up. 2 The 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 from your dealer. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Positions Place the shift lever in PARK and make sure that the gearshift knob push button has ret
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but This system prevents the key from being removed unless the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the key is in the OFF or RUN positions. WARNING! Manual Transaxle Depress and hold the release button located betwe
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 SENTRY KEY — IF EQUIPPED Key System, but can cause a momentary problem With this system, an electronically coded ignition key when attempting to start the engine. If a problem sends a signal to the vehicle electronics. If the electronics occurs, remove the Sentry Key from the key ring and recognizes the signal, the vehicle will start and continue restart the vehicle. Pagers, cell phones, walkmans, etc., 2 to run. If the system does not recognize the
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Replacement Keys Customer Key Programming You can program new keys to the system if you have two NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the valid keys by doing the following: vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it can 1. Insert the first valid key into the ignition and turn the not be programmed to any other vehicle. ignition On for at least 3 seconds but no longer than 15 s
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 General Information DOOR LOCKS The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: WARNING! 2 1. this device may not cause harmful interference For personal security and safety in the event of an 2. this device must accept any interference that may be accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive and received, including interference that may cause undes- when you park and leave the vehicle. ir
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Door Locks There is a door lock switch on each front door trim panel located to the front of the door handle. Press this switch to lock or unlock the four doors. Door Lock Plunger If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure that the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. Power Door Lock Switch The rear doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle If you press the door lo
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 Central Locking — If Equipped The Automatic Door Locks can be disabled or re-enabled All vehicle doors are locked with the first turn of the key by performing the following procedure: to the LOCK position. The double activation feature 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. requires you to turn the key in the cylinder lock two 2 times within five seconds to UNLOCK all vehicle doors 2. Cycle the ignition switch between OFF and ON/RUN a
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors. 1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition. 2. Cycle the ignition switch between OFF and ON/RUN and back to OFF 4 times ending up in the OFF position. 3. Depress the power door lock switch to unlock the doors. 4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the programming. “Child Protection” Door Lock System (Rear Doors) To provide a safer environment for small children riding in
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED WARNING! This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors or open the trunk from distances up to 23 feet (7 meters) Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. using a transmitter. You don’t have to point the transmit- Remember that the rear doors can only be opened 2 ter at the vehicle to activate the system. from the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. Keyless Entry Transmitter To unlo
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20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmit- To lock the doors: ter. The horn will chirp and the headlamps will flash once to acknowledge the lock signal. 2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but no longer than 10 seconds, then press the LOCK NOTE: The horn chirp can be enabled or disabled by button. the following procedure: 3. Release both buttons. 1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter. The headlights will f
