2003 Chevrolet Venture Owners Manual

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Q: What if the top of my child’s shoulders is above

the shoulder belt slots for the five-point child restraint harness system?

A: A child whose shoulders are above the shoulder belt slots for the five point child restraint harness system shouldn’t use this child restraint. Instead, the child should sit on the vehicle’s regular seat cushion and use the vehicle’s adult safety belts.

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BE. -IRE YOU USE THIS C BE SURE THE TOP OF THE CHILD’S SHOULDERS IS BELOW THE SLOTS THAT THE HARNESS GOES THROUGH. A CHILD WHOSE SHOULDERS ARE ABOVE THOSE SLOTS COULD BE INJURED DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. IF THE TOP OF 111 m 7 e m u n I 11 nema? IC A nfi\/r TUC TI I F I nL LvrlILU 3 31 IUULYLI n u IU nuu w L. I I I- SLOTS, DON’T USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

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Securing a Child in the Built-In Child Restraint

1. Raise the head restraint until the lower edge of the head restraint is even with the top of the seatback.

2. Rotate the head restraint rearward until it touches the top of the seatback. Make sure there is no gap between the lower edge of the head restraint and the top of the seatback.

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3. Lower the child restraint cushion.

You’ll be using the child restraint’s harness (A) to secure your child. Don’t use the vehicle’s safety belts.

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Using the vehicle’s regular safety belts on a child seated on the child restraint cushion can cause serious injury to the child in a sudden stop or crash. If a child is the proper size for the built-in child restraint, secure the child using the child restraint’s harness. But children who are too large for the built-in child restraint should sit on the vehicle’s regular seat and use the vehicle’s adult safety belts.

Warning: Failure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the use of this child restraint system can result in your child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child.

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4. Before placing the child in the child restraint, add

slack to the shoulder harness. Pull the black shoulder harness release strap firmly. At the same time pull both shoulder harness straps through the slots in the seatback as shown.

5. Place the child on the child restraint cushion.

8. Place the other side of the harness over the child’s

shoulder.

9. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

6. Select only one side of the harness. Place the

harness over the child’s shoulder.

7. Push the latch plate fB) into the buckle until

it clicks. Be sure the buckle is free of any foreign objects that may prevent you from securing the latch plates. If you can’t secure a latch plate, see your dealer for service before using the child restraint.

10. Pull up on the latch plates to make sure they are

secure.

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An unfastened shoulder harness clip won’t help keep the harness in place on the child’s shoulders. If the harness isn’t on the child’s shoulders, it won’t be able to restrain the child’s upper body in a sudden stop or crash. The child could be seriously injured. Make sure the harness clip is properly fastened.

11. Now fasten the left and right halves of the shoulder harness clip together. The purpose of this clip is to help keep the harness positioned on the child’s shoulders.

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firmly until the harness is snugly adjusted around the child. You should not be able to put more than two fingers between the harness and the child’s chest. Make sure the harness and buckle strap are not twisted.

13. Adjust the position of the harness on the child’s shoulder by moving the clip along the harness until it is level with the child’s armpits. On each side of the harness, the shoulder part should be centered on the child’s shoulder. The harness should be away from the child’s face and neck, but not falling from the child’s shoulders. If you expect that the child will sleep while riding, you can recline the seatback. See Spiit Bench Seats on page 1-8, Bucket Seats on page 1-15.

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Storing the Built-In Child Restraint

Always properly store the built-in child restraint before using the vehicle's lap-shoulder belt.

1. Move both latch plates and both sides of the

shoulder harness clip to the bottom of the harness straps.

2. Fold the child restraint cushion and leg rest up into

the seatback.

3. Press the child restraint cushion firmly into the

seatback.

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4. Then press the leg rest firmly into the seatback,

and secure it by pressing the upper corners against the fastener strips on the seatback.

5. Rotate the head restraint forward and push it all the

way down.

Just like the other restraint systems in your vehicle, your built-in child restraint needs to be periodically checked and may need to have parts replaced after a crash. See Checking Your Restraint Systems on page 1 - 103 and Replacing Restraint System Pa& After a Crash on page 1 - 104.

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If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the right front passenger, the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the side of the right front passenger’s seatback closest to the door.

Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has air bags - a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal air bag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag. Side impact air bags are available for the driver and right front passenger. If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the driver, the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.

Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury irorrl iile iu~r;e U I a11 I I I I I ~ I I I ~ But these air bags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations.

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The side impact air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to inflate only in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicle. They aren’t designed to inflate in frontal, in rollover or in rear crashes. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly - whether or not there’s an air bag for that person.

Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems:

. ured or killed in a crash You can be severely if you aren’t wearing your safety belt - even if you have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don’t replace them. Frontal air bags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. They aren’t designed to inflate at all in rollover, rear or low-speed frontal crashes, or in many side crashes. And, for some unrestrained occupants, frontal air bags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have provided in the past.

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Botl- .rental and sid mpact air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inflation before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with frontal air bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control sf the vehicle. Front occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door.

Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but

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vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see the part of this manual called “Older Children’’ or “Infants and Young Children”.

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readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol.

The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-40 for more information.

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Where Are the Air Bags?

The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.

The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact air bag is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door.

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If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger’s side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger’s seatback closest to the door.

If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air bag covering. Don’t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag.

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Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact air bag. See Air Bag Systems on page 1-93. Side impact air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. A side impact air bag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design. Side impact air bags are not designed to inflate in frontal or near-frontal impacts, rollovers or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. A side impact air bag will only deploy on the side of the vehicle that is struck. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal air bags, inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near-frontal impacts. For side impact air bags, inflation is determined by the location and severity of the impact.

When Should an Air Bag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal. or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” In addition, your vehicle has “dual stage” frontal air bags, which adjust the amount of restraint according to crash severity. For moderate frontal impacts, these air bags inflate at a level less than full deployment. For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs. If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 12 to 18 mph (19 to 29 km/h), and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 18 to 24 mph (29 to 38.5 km/h). The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this range. If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags are not designed to inflate in rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because inflation would not help the occupant.

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What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. For both frontal and side impact air bags, the sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, the air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules. Frontal air bag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with side impact air bags, the air bag modules are located in the seatback closest to the driver’s and/or right front passenger’s door.

How Does an Air Bag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But the frontal air bags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts, and many side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward the air bag. Side impact air bags would not help you in many types of collisions, including frontal or near frontal collisions, rollovers, and rear impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward those air bags. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions for the driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags. and onlv in moderate to severe side collisions for vehicle’s with a driver’s and right front passenger’s side impact air bag.

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What Will You See After an Air Bag Inf Iates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module will be hot for a short time. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver’s frontal air bag and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s frontal air bag. For vehicles with side impact air bags, the side of the seatback closest to the driver’s and/or right front passenger’s door will be hot. The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag inflation doesn’t prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle.

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Whe.. A n air bag i ....__ s , tht., air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can’t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an air bag deployment, you should seek medical attention.

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In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag.

Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After an air bag inflates, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.

0 Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic frontal sensor, which helps the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. Your vehicle is also equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the frontal air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the system commands air bag inflation and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment. The module also records speed, engine RPM, brake and throttle data. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag systems. Improper service can mean that an air bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer for service.

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Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s air bag, or the air bag covering on the driver’s and right front passenger’s seatback, the bag may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module in the steering wheel, both the air bag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s air bag, or both the air bag module and seatback for the driver’s and right front passenger’s side impact air bag. Do not open or break the air bag coverings.

Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-9.

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s after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so.

The air bag systems do not need regular maintenance.

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Restraint System Check

Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. If your vehicle has a built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, child head restraint and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.

Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. If your vehicle has the built-in child restraint, torn or frayed harness straps can rip apart under impact forces just like torn or frayed safety belts can. They may not protect a child in a crash. If a harness strap is torn or frayed, get a new harness right away. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.)

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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash

A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

If you’ve had a crash, do you need new safety belts or built-in child restraint parts or LATCH system parts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the safety belts or built-in child restraint harness straps were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new parts. If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, then you may need new LATCH system parts. If the frontal air bags inflate, you’ll also need to replace the driver’s and right front passenger’s safety belt buckle assembly. Be sure to do so. Then the new buckle assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision. If safety belts or built-in child restraint harness straps are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt, built-in child restraint, LATCH system or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt, built-in child restraint or LATCH system wasn’t being used at the time of the collision. If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bag system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section.

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Section 2

Features and Controls

Doors and Locks .............................................

Keys ............................................................... 2.3 Remote Keyless Entry System ......................... 2.5 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ........... 2.6 2.9 Door Locks .................................................... 2.9 Power Door Locks ........................................ 2.11 Last Door Closed Locking .............. ..... 2-12 Programmable Automatic

Door Locks ...............................................

2-12 Lockout Protection ........................................ 2-13 Leaving Your Vehicle .................................... 2-13 Dual Sliding Doors ........................................ 2-13 Power Sliding Door (PSD) .............................. 2-17 Liftgate ........................................................ 2-22 2.24 ................ 2-24 Manual Windows Power Windows ........................................ 2-25 Side Window Latches .................................... 2-25 ........ -2-26 Power Rear Quarter Windows Sun Visors . 2-26

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Theft-Deterrent Systems .............................. 2.27 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................. 2.27 PASS-Key@ I I I .............................................. 2.29 PASS-Key@ Ill Operation ............................... 2.29 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................ 2.31 New Vehicle Break-in .................................... 2.31 Ignition Positions .......................................... 2-31 Starting Your Engine ..................................... 2-32 Engine Coolant Heater .................................. 2-33 Automatic Transaxle Operation ....................... 2-34 Parking Brake .............................................. 2-38 Shifting Into Park (P) ..................................... 2-39 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................. 2-41 Parking Over Things That Burn ....................... 2-42 Engine Exhaust ............................................ 2-42 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked .... 2-43 Mirrors ........................................................... 2-44 Manual Rearview Mirror ................................. 2-44 ................................... Outside Power Mirrors 2-44 Outside Convex Mirror ................................... 2-45 Outside Heated Mirrors .................................. 2-45

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Section 2 Features and Controls

Onstar@ System ............................................. 2-46 HomeLin k@ Transmitter ................................... 2.48 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ........... 2.49 Storage Areas ................................................ 2.52 Glove Box ................................................... 2.52 Cupholder(s) ................................................ 2.52 Compact Overhead Console ........................... 2.52 Overhead Console ........................................ 2.53 Front Seat Storage Net ................................. 2.55 Luggage Carrier ........................................... 2.56 Rear Storage Area ........................................ 2.58 Convenience Net ......................................... Convenience Center ...............................

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Vehicle Personalization ................................... 2.62 Entering Programming Mode .......................... 2.63 Delayed Illumination and Exit Lighting .............. 2.63 Automatic Door Locks ................................... 2.64 Last Door Locking and Lockout Deterrent ......... 2-65 Remote Driver Unlock Control ........................ 2-66 Remote Lock and Unlock Confirmation ............. 2.67 Content Theft-Deterrent System ...................... 2.69 Arming and Disarming the Content

Theft-Deterrent System ............................... 2.70 ......... 2.71

Exiting Programming Mode ............

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Keys

Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children.

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Any new PASS-Key@ Ill key must be programmed before it will start your vehicle. See PASS-Key 111 on page 2-29 for more information on programming your new key. Notice: Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft. You can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have spare keys. If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance center. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5. If your vehicle is equipped with the Onstar@ system with an active subscription and you lock your keys inside the vehicle, Onstar@ may be able to send a command to unlock your vehicle. See Onstat@ System on page 2-46 for more information.

This key can be used for the ignition as well as all door locks, the liftgate lock and the storage compartments.

If you need a new key, contact your dealer, who can obtain the correct key code. Your vehicle has the PASS-Key@ Ill vehicle theft system. The key has a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in the vehicle’s steering column. If a replacement key or any additional key is needed, you must purchase this key from your dealer. The key will have PK3 stamped on it. Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys. Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made.

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Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Changes or modifications to this system by other than ~ r ! ~~thnrizer? service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:

Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again. Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-6. If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.

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Remote Keyless Entry System Operation

You can lock and unlock your doors and the liftgate from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle.

UNLOCK: When you press UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter, only the driver’s door will unlock. If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all the doors and the liftgate will unlock. If you would like all the doors to unlock the first time you press UNLOCK, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-62.

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With the content theft-deterrent system, the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter will disarm the system. See Content Theft-Deterrent OP page 2-27 for more details. When you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock your vehicle or to operate the power sliding door(s), the parking lamps will flash to let you know the command was received. If you would like to change the way the parking lamps operate with remote unlock confirmation, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-62. LOCK: To lock all doors, press LOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Power Door Locks on page 2-1 1 for more details on the power door lock features. With the content theft-deterrent system, the LOCK button may arm the system. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-27 for more details. When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock your vehicle, the parking lamps will flash to let you know the command has been received. If you press the LOCK button again, within five seconds, the horn will sound and the parking lamps will flash to let you know the vehicle is already locked. If you would like to change the way the parking lamps and horn operate with remote lock confirmation, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-62.

Remote Alarm When you press the button with the horn symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the parking lamps will flash and the horn will sound. This will allow you to attract attention, if needed. Press the panic button again to stop the alarm from sounding. Remote Power Sliding Door Operation If your vehicle has the power sliding door, your remote keyless entry transmitter will have a button that has a van symbol on it. Press it to open or close the sliding door. See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2- 17. If your vehicle has the dual power sliding doors, your remote keyless entry transmitter will have two buttons that have a van symbol on them. The van symbol on the left is for the driver's side sliding door and the van symbol on the right is for the passenger's side sliding d ~ r . See P n w r .Clidin_n Door (PSD) on page 2-17. If the power sliding door(s) is locked, first unlock all doors, then press the van symbol to open the power sliding door(s). The parking lamps will flash when the right button with the van symbol is pressed and they will not flash when the left button with the van symbol is pressed. Press the van symboi again to ciose the sliding door(s). See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2- I7 for more information.

You can operate the power sliding door(s) with the remote keyless entry transmitter only when the power sliding door override switch(es) on the overhead console is turned off. See Power Sliding Door (PSD) on page 2- 17. If your vehicle's fuel filler door is opened, the driver's side power sliding door will not open completely. Do not try to force the door. Once the fuel filler door is closed, the driver's side sliding door can be opened normally. Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement

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Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about three years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the battery.

Notices When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter.

1. Insert a flat object like a coin into the slot on the side of the transmitter and twist it to separate the halves.

2. Gently pry the battery out of the transmitter. Do not

use the metal flanges to pop out the battery.

3. Replace the battery. 4. Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure the halves

are snapped together tightly so water will not get in. 5. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for

seven seconds to synchronize the transmitter.

6. Check the transmitter operation.

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Doors and Locks

Door Locks

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doors can t, dangerous.

Passengers - especially children - can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle won’t open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive.

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Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening.

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your key or the remote keyless entry transmitter.

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To unlock either front door from the outside with the key, insert the key and turn it toward the front of the vehicle. If your vehicle has power door locks, you can unlock all of the doors and the liftgate by inserting the key, turning it toward the front of the vehicle and holding it there for one second. To lock either front door from the outside with your key insert the key and turn it toward the rear of the vehicle. If your vehicle has power door locks, all of the doors will unlock when you insert the key and turn it toward the rear of the vehicle.

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From the inside, use the manual or power door locks. To unlock either front door from the inside, pull back on the manual lever. To lock either front door from the inside, push the manual lever forward.

Power Door Locks

From the inside, press the front of the power door lock switch (on either front door) to unlock all doors and the liftgate. With the content theft-deterrent system, the power door lock switch will not unlock the doors until the system is disarmed. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-27 for more details.

You can lock all doors and the liftgate from the inside by pressing the rear of the power lock switch on either front door. With the content theft-deterrent system, the power door lock switch may cause the system to arm. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-27 for more details. Also, when the doors are locked with the power door locks, the inside as well as the outside door handle cannot open the doors. This safety feature prevents a door from being accidentally opened from the inside by moving the handle. To override this safety feature, unlock the door you want to open. When the liftgate has been unlocked with the power door locks, you won’t need the key to open it. Simply squeeze the handle located above the license plate. This is also true if you use the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System on page 2-5.

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Last Door Closed Locking The last door closed locking feature will delay the power locking of the doors and liftgate for up to five seconds after exiting the vehicle, when the power door lock switch or the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock your vehicle. To cancel this delay, press the power door lock switch or the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter a second time immediately. If any door or the liftgate is open when locking the vehicle, three chimes will be heard signaling that last door closed locking is being used. Five seconds after the last door is closed, all of the doors will lock. If the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY, this feature will not lock the doors. To turn the last door closed locking feature off or on, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-62,

Programmable Automatic Door Locks All of the doors will lock automatically when you move your shift lever out of PARK (P). All doors will unlock automatically when the ignition is turned off while the shift lever is in PARK (P). If someone needs to get out while you are not in PARK (P), have that person use the manual lever or the power door lock switch. When the door is closed again, it will not lock automatically. Use the manual lever or the power door lock switch to lock the door. To change the way automatic door locks operate, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-62. With the automatic door locks feature, you can lock or unlock the doors at any time, either manually or using the power door lock switches.

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Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the locks from the inside. Then get out and close the door. Dual Sliding Doors To open either sliding door from outside the vehicle, pull the handle out and then pull the door toward the rear. If you slide the door all the way back, the door will rest in a detent position. To move the door forward, you must first pull the door past the open detent position. The driver’s side sliding door is designed to open only a little if the fuel door is open. If this ever happens, don’t try to force the sliding door. Just close the driver’s side sliding door. Then when the fuel filler door is closed, the driver’s side sliding door can be opened normally.

Sliding Door Delayed Locking

If either sliding door is open when you use the power door locks to lock the vehicle, the sliding door that is open will not lock. Normally the last door closed locking feature will be used to lock the sliding door after it has been closed. When the ignition is on or if the last door closed locking feature has been overridden or programmed to be off, the sliding door delayed locking feature will lock your sliding door for you. Three seconds after a sliding door is closed, all the doors will lock.

The lockout protection feature makes it difficult for you to lock your keys in your vehicle. If the driver’s door is open while the keys are in the ignition, a chime will sound and you will not be able to use your power door lock switch to lock the vehicle. If you don’t leave the keys in the ignition or if you use the manual door lock, you could still lock your keys in your vehicle. Always remember to take your keys with you.

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If your vehicle is facing d lard on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possiblyinjuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut be sure to hold it open until everyone is clear of the door, and only then allow it to slowly close.

Sliding Door Lock

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Lock either sliding door from inside the vehicle by moving the manual lever down. Unlock it by moving the lever up. With the power door locks, the sliding door lock has a delay feature. See Power Door Locks on page 2-1 1 and I / - I - : - I _ n-.- v e / / / c / e r GIDUI /a//Latw/ I V I I puyb L WL.

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1. Open the sliding door.

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sliding door(s), on the front edge of the door will be a lock. Push the lever up to engage the lock.

3. Close the door. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other door

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If your vehicle has the power sliding door(s), you can override the security lock by pressing either power door lock switch when the power sliding door override switch(es) is turned off. When the power sliding door override switch(es) is turned on, the power sliding door(s) cannot be opened from the inside when the sliding door security lock is in use. If you want to open the sliding door when the security lock is on, unlock and open the door from the outside. You should let adults and older children know how the security lock works, and how to cancel the lock. If you don’t, adults or older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open the sliding door from the inside when the security lock feature is in use.

Canceling the Sliding Door Security Lock 1. Unlock the sliding door and open the door from the

outside.

2. Push the security lock lever all the way down. 3. Close the door. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other door. The sliding door lock will now work normally.

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Power Sliding Door (PSD) If your vehicle has this feature, you can open and close the sliding door(s) using the switches inside of your vehicle. You can also operate the power sliding door(s) with your remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry System on page 2-5.

Lea,,,,g your children or pets unattenc--. - - J your vehicle can be dangerous. They could operate the power sliding door. A child or others could be injured. Do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle.

To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding door(s), press the part of the power sliding door override switch(es) with the don’t symbol.

To open or close the sliding door(s), press and release one of the following power door switches.

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If you have the one power sliding door, these switches are located in the overhead console switchbank.

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If you have the dual sliding doors, your vehicle has these switches. The left switch is for the driver’s side power sliding door and the right switch is for the passenger’s side sliding door. The power sliding door and the power sliding door override is one switch.

Notice: When your vehicle goes through an automatic car wash, be sure the power sliding door is turned off. If it isn’t, the power sliding door may open accidentally.

This switch is in front of the driver’s or the passenger’s side sliding door.

Pressing the part of the switch(es) with the don’t symbol turns the power to the sliding door(s) off. When the power sliding door(s) is off, you will not be able to open the door(s) by using the power sliding door switch(es) located on the overhead console switchbank, using the switch in front of the driver’s or the passenger’s side sliding door, or using the remote keyless entry transmitter.

The power sliding door override switch(es) will also stop the door(s) immediately, while the door(s) is opening or closing, when the override switch(es) is turned on. The power sliding door(s) will only open if the transaxle is in PARK (P). The transaxle does not have to be in PARK (P) to close the door(s).

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If the power sliding door(s) is open or in the process of closing when you shift out of PARK (P), a buzzer will sound. This is a warning that the sliding door(s) is not completely closed. If the power to the sliding door(s) is turned off, the buzzer will not sound indicating the door(s) is not completely closed.

I. , ou shift the transaxle out 0 . . 'ARK ,- ) and accelerate before the power sliding door latches closed, the door may reverse to the open position. A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and be injured. Always make sure the power sliding door is closed and latched before you drive away.

If an object obstructs the power sliding door(s) while it is closing, the door will automatically reverse to the open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance. Resistance must be as strong as the force of the closing door, or stronger. The force of the closing door increases significantly as the door approaches the latched position.

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The driver’s side sliding door is designed to open only a little if the fuel door is open. If this ever happens, don’t try to force the sliding door. When the fuel filler door is closed, the driver’s side sliding door can be nnnr\ed normally.

You or others could be injured if caught il, .he path of the sliding door. Make sure the door path is clear before closing the door.

If you want to open the power sliding door(s) when the override switch(es) is turned off, pull the inside or outside handle and let go. The door will open fully. To open the power sliding door(s) when the power sliding door override switch(es) is on, pull the inside or outside handle and slide the door all the way back.

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.f your VI cle ._ .,cing C,.vnwal on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut, turn on the power sliding door feature. Then if the door closes, it will close under the control of the power door system.

If you want to close the power sliding door(s) when the override switch(es) is turned off, pull the inside or outside handle or the edge of the door. Move the door about 4 inches (10 cm) toward the closed position and release it. The door will close completely and latch for you. To close the power sliding door(s) when the override switch(es! is turned on, pull the inside or outside handle and slide the door all the way forward to the latched position.

Resetting the Power Sliding Door The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at all because of the following conditions: 0 A low voltage or dead battery,

disconnecting the battery, or if the instrument panel PWR/HEATED SEAT PSD fuse or the underhood fuse 8, 27 or 29 are removed or blown.

See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-95 for more information about your fuse panel. If any of these conditions occur, the power sliding door will need to be reset. If your vehicle has the dual power sliding doors, both doors will have to be reset. To do this: 1. Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked

and securely closed.

2. Turn the ignition key to OFF.

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3. If on, turn the power sliding door override switch off. 4. Remove fuse 29 from the underhood fuse block.

Leave it out for 30 seconds.

5. Reinstall the fuse and wait 10 seconds. 6. Turn the power sliding door override switch on. 7. Press either of the power door lock switches to open

the power sliding door.

8. Open the door all of the way. 9. Wait five seconds and close the door by pressing

either power door lock switch.

10. Wait five seconds and repeat Steps 7 through 9. If the door does not rest in the fully open position after repeating Step 7, repeat Steps 7 through 9 again. If the door still does not operate correctly, see your dealer for service.

Liftgate To unlock the liftgate from the outside, turn the key in the cylinder clockwise or use the remote keyless entry transmitter. To lock the liftgate using the key, turn the key counterclockwise. Open the liftgate using the handle located above the license plate. Once slightly opened, the liftgate will rise by itself. Lamps in the rear of the vehicle will come on, illuminating the rear cargo area. See lnferior Lamps on page 3- 17. Notice: Be sure there are no overhead obstructions, such as a garage door, before you open the liftgate. You could slam the liftgate into something and break the glass.

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It can -2 dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even I death. If you must drive with the liftgate open i connections must pass through the seal I between the body and the liftgate:

or if electrical wiring or other cable

Make sure all other windows are shut. Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in the Index. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See ”Engine Exnausi“ in ihe index.

To close the liftgate, pull down on the handle, then firmly shut the liftgate. Don’t drive with the liftgate open, even slightly. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-42. A message in your instrument panel cluster will warn you if the liftgate is not completely closed. See REJ Mfch Ajar Waminyn Message on paae - 3-56.

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Windows

in a vehicle .-._.. the windows Leaving ch..,ren closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.

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Manual Windows Use the manual cranks to open and close the front windows.

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The switches on the driver’s door armrest control the front windows when the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power tnnr) IS active. atst; r I c L a I t IGu n b b b o o v l y V..Vm under Ignition Positions on page 2-31. The driver’s power window switch has two down positions. The first position lowers the window normally. To raise the window, pull up the front of the switch.

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Express-Down Window To activate the express-down feature, push the AUTO switch all the way down to the second position, then release it. The window will lower completely. To stop the window from lowering all the way, pull up on the front of the switch.

Side Window Latches

The rear of each side window swings open.

To open, pull the latch forward to release it, then swing the window outward. Press the center of the latch to secure the window in the open position.

To close, pull the center of the latch forward and then close the latch. Press the center of the latch to secure the window in the closed position.

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Power Rear Quarter Windows Your vehicle may have power rear quarter windows.

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overhead console switchbank, is used for opening and closing the power rear quarter windows.

Press the textured part of the switch to open the windows; both windows will open. The windows will continue to open as long as the switch is pressed until they are fully opened.

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Press the part of the switch with the symbol to close both windows. The windows can be closed fully or partway depending on how long the switch is pressed. The ignition must be in RUN, ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active, to use the power rear quarter windows. See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)’’ under Ignition Positions on page 2-3 I . Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side. Visor Vanity Mirror Pull down the sun visor. You will see the vanity mirror. Lighted Vanity Mirror Pull down the sun visor. Flip up the cover to expose the vanity mirror. The lamps will come on when you open the cover.

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may have a theft-deterrent alarm system.

A light located on top of your instrument panel (near the center of the vehicle, next tG the windshie!d) wi!l !!ash slowly to let you know that the system has been armed.

While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power door lock switch. Once armed, the alarm will go off if someone tries to enter the vehicle (without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or a key) or turns the ignition to ON. The horn will sound and the parking lamps will flash for up to two minutes. When the alarm is armed, the liftgate may be opened with the remote keyless entry transmitter or with a key. Arming with the Power Lock Switch Your alarm system will arm when you use either power door lock switch to lock the doors while any door or the liftgate is open and the key is removed from the ignition. If you would like to turn on power door lock switch arming, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-62. When the security light flashes quickly the system is ready to arm with the power door lock switches. Then the security light will stop flashing and stay on wnerl yuu p e s s L I I ~ to let you know the system is arming. After all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the system is armed.

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Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will arm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors, if the key is not in the ignition. The security light will turn on to let you know the system is arming. After all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the system is armed. Arming with Your Key Your alarm system will arm when you use your key to lock the doors. The security light will turn on to let you know the system is arming. After all doors and the liftgate are closed and locked, the security light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to let you know the system is armed. If you would like your key not to arm the system, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-62.

Arming Confirmation If remote unlock confirmation is on, your parking lamps will flash briefly to let you know when your alarm system has disarmed. If you would not like the parking lamps to flash, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-62. Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter Your alarm system will disarm when you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the doors. The security light will stop flashing to let you know the system is no longer armed. Disarming with Your Key Your alarm system will disarm when you use your key to unlock the doors. The security light will stop flashing to let you know the system is no longer armed. If you would like your key not to disarm the alarm system, see Vehicle Personalization on page 2-62.

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PASS-Key@ 111 Your PASS-Key@ Ill system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. PASS-Key@ Ill uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.

PASS-Key@ 111 Operation

Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key@ Ill (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key@ Ill is a passive theft deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.

When the PASS-Key@ Ill system senses that someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fnn! \.vi!! s@ hein2 delivered to the engine. Anvone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. If the engine does not start and the security message c ~ r n e s onj the key may have a damaged transponder Turn the ignition off and try again.

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If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the instrument panel PASS KEY fuse. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key@ 111 to have a new key made. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-95. It is possible for the PASS-Key@ Ill decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 additional keys may be programmed for the vehicle. This procedure is for learning additional keys only. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key@ Ill to have keys made and programmed to the system. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key@ Ill to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system. Canadian Owners: If you lose or damage your keys, only a GM dealer can service PASS-Key@ Ill to have new keys made. To program additional keys you will need two current driver’s keys (black in color). You must add a step to the following procedure. After Step 3 repeat Steps 1 through 3 with the second current driver’s key. Then continue with Step 4.

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To program the new key:

1. Verify the new key has PK3 stamped on it. 2. Insert the ignition key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start see your dealer for service.

3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF

and remove the key.

4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to RUN

within 10 seconds of removing the previous key.

5. The security message will turn off once the key has been programmed. It may not be apparent that the security message went on due to how quickly the key is programmed.

6. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to

be programmed.

If you are ever driving and the security message comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key@ Ill system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key@ Ill system at this time. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key@ Ill key, see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key@ Ill to have a new key made.

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

New Vehicle Break-In

Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition, you can turn it to five different positions.

Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: e Don’t drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. . - ..... - . . - I * I - - - - - *---:I-- 4..w:...e l.w,.mb-;m ens LLTfi,n,i,.,FI UUII 1 l u v v a C I Q ~ ~ C ~ UUI 111s LII Q U N 8 a Trailer” in the Index for more information.

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A (ACCESSORY): This is the position in which you can operaie your eiecirimi aGGessu;-ies. RESS in the ignition switch as you turn the top of the key toward you.

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B (LOCK): This is the only position from which you can remove the key. This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of these works, then your vehicle needs service. C (OFF): This position unlocks the ignition, steering wheel and transaxle but, does not send power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your vehicle. D (RUN): This is the position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the ignition key. This is the position for driving. Even when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. E (START): This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the ignition key. The switch will return to RUN for normal driving.

If the engine is not running, ACCESSORY and RUN are positions that allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) With RAP, the power windows, power rear quarter windows, audio system and the automatic level control will continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF and none of the doors are opened. Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position - that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine warms up.

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Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If the engine doesn't start in 10 seconds, push the

accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down while you turn the key to START. Do this until the engine starts. As soon as it does, let go of the key.

3. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then

stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If the engine still won't start or starts briefly but then stops again, repeat Step 1 or 2, depending on the temperature. When the engine starts, release the key and the accelerator pedal.

Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly.

Engine Coolant Heater

Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. usuaiiy, ine c-uuiat~t 1lt;'att;'I S I I U U I U uz pluyyGu :E 2 minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (OOC), use of the coolant heater is not required.

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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 IO-volt AC outlet.

How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Automatic Transaxle Operation

Plugging the cord .-.-o a.. ungroun--d outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 11 0-volt AC outlet. If the cord

I won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong

extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.

4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and

store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.

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Maximum engine speed is limited when you’re in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), to protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several different positions for your shift lever.

PARK (P): This gear position locks your front wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. As you step on the brake pedal, while in PARK (P), you may hear a click from the solenoid of the system. This ensures that the system is operating properly. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever - push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-4 1.

It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See “Shifting Into Park (P)” in the Index. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

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Notice: Damage to your transaxle caused by shifting into a drive gear with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re:

Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.

You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. Notice: If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) for higher speeds.

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up.

Notice; Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow. ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-30.

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.

Shifting l l l r ~ a drive gear while your elldine is “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift into a drive gear while your engine is racing.

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Warm-up Shift Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle designed to warm up the engine faster when the outside temperature is 35°F (2°C) or colder. You may notice that the transaxle will shift at a higher vehicle speed until the engine is warmed up. This is a normal condition designed to provide heat to the passenger compartment and defrost the windows more quickly. See Climate Control System on page 3-25 for more information. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, but it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here are some times you might choose THIRD (3) instead of AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): When driving on hilly, winding roads. When towing a trailer (so there is less shifting between gears). When going down a steep hill.

SECOND (2): This position gives you more power, but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. Notice: Don’t drive in SECOND (2j for more than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 k d h ) , or you can damage your transaxle.

Use THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2) unless you are going slower than 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can damage your engine. Notice: If your vehicle seems to start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears as you go faster, something may be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. If you drive very far that way, your vehicle can be damaged. So, if this happens, have your vehicle serviced right away. Until then, you can use SECOND (2) when you are driving less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and THIRD (3) for higher speeds.

FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (I), the transaxle won’t downshift into first gear until the vehicle is going slow enough.

Notice: If your front wheels won’t turn, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transaxle. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your VelllLlt: +t-.--- *--L:..l- could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

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Parking Brake

The parking brake is located on the driver’s side under the instrument panel.

To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot.

If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-4 1. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot while you push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. (To release the tension on the parking brake cable, you will need to apply about the same amount of pressure to the parking brake pedal as you did when you set the parking brake.) When you remove your foot from the parking brake pedal, it will pop up to the released position. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-36. That section shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving.

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Shifting Into Park (P)

2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this:

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and

set the parking brake with your left foot.

Pull the lever toward you.

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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Runnin-

It can be dangerous to leave your ve-..Ae ---lh the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running.

If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).

Move the lever up as far as it will go.

3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).

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Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To find out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-39. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).

Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P), when the ignition is in RUN. As you step on the brake pedal, while in PARK (P), you may hear a click from the solenoid of the system. This ensures that the system is operating properly. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-34. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then try to move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. 2. 3.

Turn the ignition key to OFF. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). P L - A LL- ,,,:,e - - A +Lnm -h;$+ tr\ +hn Ar;,,,-, 3 L a I L LI IC GI IYII IC UI tu LI IGI I 1 1 1 1 LW CI IU UI a v you want. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.

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1 ngs that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.

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Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if:

Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Repairs weren’t done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly.

If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle:

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Running Your Engine While You Are Parked

It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to kn-..

Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust.’’ Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust - with CO - can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine runninq. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See “Winter Driving” in the Index.

It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P).

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-39. uii

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Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror To reduce glare from lights behind you, pull the lever toward you (to the night position). To return the mirror to the day position, push the lever away from you. Outside Power Mirrors

The control located on the driver’s door operates both outside rearview mirrors.

Turn the control counterclockwise to select the driver’s side rearview mirror, or clockwise to select the passenger’s side rearview mirror. Then use the control to adjust each mirror so that yocr can see a little of the side of your vehicle and the area beside and behind your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. If you are not adjusting either mirror, leave the control in the center off position. This prevents moving the mirrors accidentally once you have them adjusted. Both outside mirrors can be folded forward or rearward. In the rearward position, they will fold almost flush with the vehicle. This feature is particularly useful in automatic car washes.

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Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.

Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle has the outside rearview mirrors, they are heated when you activate the rear window defogger. See “Rear Window Defogger” in C/imate Control System on page 3-25.

A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

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