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• DEF – Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. Operating tips • In humid weather, select DEF before driving. This will help to reduce fogging on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position. • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position. • Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood). • Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.

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Manual heating and air conditioning system (if equipped)

Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of the airflow inside the vehicle.

Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflow to the inside of the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor will operate in all modes except PANEL, PNL/FLR, and FLOOR. However, the air conditioning will only function if the outside temperature is about 10°C (50°F ) or higher. Since the air conditioner removes considerable moisture from the air during operation, it is normal if clear water drips on the ground under the air conditioner drain while the system is working and even after you have stopped the vehicle.

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FLOOR FLR DEF DEF

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Under normal conditions, your vehicle’s climate control system should be left in any position other than MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” through the outside air inlet duct. In snowy or dirty conditions, leave the mode selector in the OFF position when the ignition is off. • MAX A/C – Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. MAX A/C is noisier than A/C but more economical and will cool the inside of the vehicle faster. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. This mode can also be used to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle. • A/C – Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. It is quieter than MAX A/C but not as economical. Airflow will be from the instrument panel registers. • PANEL – Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. • OFF – Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. For short periods of time only, use this mode to prevent undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.

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• PNL/FLR – Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers and the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the instrument panel registers. • FLOOR – Allows for maximum heating by distributing outside air through the floor ducts. However, the air will not be cooled below the outside temperature because the air conditioning does not operate in this mode. • FLR/DEF – Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.

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• DEF – Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts. It can be used to clear ice or fog from the windshield. If the temperature is about 10°C (50°F) or higher, the air conditioner will automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging. Operating tips • In humid weather, select DEF before driving. This will reduce fogging on your windshield. After a few minutes, select any desired position. • To reduce humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with the climate control system in the OFF position. • Don’t put objects under the front seat that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area (at the bottom of the windshield under the hood). • If your vehicle has been parked with the windows closed during hot weather, the air conditioner will do a much faster job of cooling if you drive for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the vehicle. Then operate your air conditioner as you would normally.

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• Do not place objects over the defroster outlets. These objects can block airflow and reduce your ability to see through your windshield. Also, avoid placing small objects on top of your instrument panel. These objects can fall down into the defroster outlets and block airflow and possibly damage your climate control system.

Cabin air filter Your vehicle is equipped with an air filter that removes pollen and road dust from outside air before it is directed to the interior of the vehicle. Refer to the Maintenance and care chapter for maintenance of this filter.

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Electronic stereo radio with cassette

Electronic stereo radio

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Power control Press the control to turn the audio system on or off.

Volume control Press the control to raise or lower volume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.

AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works in radio mode and allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press the control to switch between AM, FM1 or FM2 memory preset stations.

Tune adjust The tune control works in radio mode.

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The tune adjust with electronic stereo radio • Press (–) to move to the next frequency down the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold the control to move through the frequencies quickly. • Press (+) to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold for quick movement.

Tune adjust with compact disc radio • Press the SCAN/TUNE control twice.

on the SEEK button to

• Within approximately five seconds press and release either or change to the next frequency up or down. • Press and hold down quickly move through the frequencies.

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to

Tune adjust with electronic stereo cassette radio • Press the AMS control.

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• Within approximately five seconds, press and release either on the SEEK control to

or

change to the next frequency up or down. • Press and hold down quickly move through the frequencies.

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to

Seek function The seek function control works in radio or tape mode.

Seek function in radio mode to find the next • Press listenable station down the frequency band. • Press listenable station up the frequency band.

to find the next

Seek function in tape mode • Press the AMS control.

to listen to the

• Press previous selection on the tape. • Press selection on the tape.

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Scan function The scan function works in radio and CD mode (if equipped).

Scan function with electronic stereo cassette radio Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations on the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode.

Scan function with compact disc radio • Press the SCAN/TUNE control once.

• Push on the SEEK control to hear a brief sampling of listenable stations up the frequency band. • Push of listenable stations down the frequency band.

to hear a brief sampling

Radio station memory preset The radio is equipped with six station memory preset controls. These controls can be used to select up to six preset AM stations and twelve FM stations (six in FM1
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Setting memory preset stations 1. Select the frequency band with the AM/FM select control. 2. Select a station. Refer to Tune adjust or Seek function for more information on selecting a station.

3. Press and hold a memory preset control until the sound returns, indicating the station is held in memory on the control you selected. If the battery is disconnected, the memory preset stations will need to be reset. Automatic memory store (if equipped) Automatic memory store allows you to set strong radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on trips when you travel between cities with different radio stations.

Starting automatic memory store (if equipped) 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select control.

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2. Press the AUTO PRESET control. 3. When the first six strong stations are filled, the station stored in memory preset control 1 will start playing. If there are less than six strong stations available on the frequency band, the remaining memory preset controls will all store the last strong station available. Deactivating automatic memory store To deactivate automatic memory store and return to your audio system’s manually set memory stations, press the AUTO PRESET control again.

Bass adjust The bass adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s bass output.

• Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads BASS.

• Press (+) or (–) on the volume control to increase or decrease bass output.

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Treble adjust The treble adjust control allows you to increase or decrease the audio system’s treble output.

• Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads TREB.

• Press (+) or (–) on the volume control to increase or decrease treble output.

Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the right and left speakers.

• Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads BAL.

• Press the (+) side of the volume control to shift sound to the right speakers. • Press the (–) side of the volume control to shift sound to the left speakers.

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Speaker fade adjust Speaker sound distribution can be adjusted between the front and rear speakers.

• Push the AUDIO control repeatedly until the display reads FADE.

• Press the (+) side of the volume control to shift sound to the front speakers. • Press the (–) side of the volume control to shift sound to the rear speakers.

Clock Viewing the clock Press the CLOCK control to display the time on the audio system display. Time is displayed: • until an audio function control is pressed. • approximately ten seconds after each audio system change. • when the audio system is off and the ignition is ON. To remove the clock display, press the control again.

CLOCK

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Controls and features

Setting the clock Press and hold CLOCK, then press SEEK to increase the hours or

to increase minutes.

The clock will display 12-hour time with no AM/PM indications. On the single CD audio system, the clock can be set with the radio power on or off.

Tape play select Insert a tape to begin tape play. Push only slightly when inserting a cassette tape (with the open edge to the right). A cassette deck loading mechanism pulls the tape in the rest of the way.

CD play select Insert a disc to begin CD play. Press the PLAY/STOP control to begin CD play if a disc is loaded in the CD player. The first track of the disc will begin playing if the disc has just been loaded. After that, CD play will begin where it was stopped last.

Rewind/fast forward The rewind and fast forward controls work in tape and CD modes (if equipped).

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to rewind the tape.

Rewind/fast forward function in tape mode • Press Play will continue once the beginning of the tape is reached or rewind is stopped. • Press to fast forward the tape. Once the end of the tape is reached, tape direction reverses and the opposite side of the tape plays.

Rewind/fast forward in CD mode • Press the control for less than three seconds for slow rewind. • Press the control for more than three seconds for fast rewind. • Press the control for less than three seconds for slow forward action. • Press the control for more than three seconds for fast forward action.

Tape direction select Press both the alternate side of a tape.

and

to play

Tape eject Press the control to stop and eject a tape.

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CD eject Press the control to stop and eject a CD. If a disc is ejected from the CD player but is not removed within approximately 10 seconds, the player will automatically reload the disc for storage (unless the disc is automatically ejected because it was inserted upside down, in which case the disc will not be automatically reloaded).

Dolby® noise reduction Dolby® noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation operates only in tape mode. Dolby® reduces the amount of hiss and static during tape playback. Press the and deactivate Dolby® noise reduction.

button to activate

Compression adjust (if equipped) Compression adjust brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more consistent listening level. Press the control to activate and deactivate compression adjust.

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DISPLAY SCREEN The display screen gives information on the status of the audio system.

Controls and features

Display AM, FM1 or FM2

87.9 to 107.9 (530 to 1610 Am) Illuminated bars

1 or 2

TUNE SCN or SCAN AUTO BASS TREB BAL FADE SHUF COMP TOO HOT

Information Indicates which frequency band the audio system is in Indicates currently playing radio station

Indicates volume, relative levels of bass and treble and relative levels of speaker balance and fade Indicates Dolby® Noise Reduction activation Indicates side of tape playing Indicates CD play Indicates CD stop Indicates tune mode activated Indicates manual tuning is activated Indicates scan mode activated Indicates Auto Memory Store (AMS) Indicates bass mode activated Indicates treble mode activated Indicates speaker balance adjust Indicates speaker fade adjust Indicates shuffle feature activated Indicates compression feature activated Indicates CD player temperature is above 75°C (167°F). CD play will stop. CD play can continue once the temperature reaches the normal range.

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Troubleshooting the CD Player

The laser beam used in the compact disc player is harmful to the eyes. Do not attempt to disassemble the case.

If sound skips: • You may be travelling on a rough road, playing scratched discs or the disc may be dirty. Skipping will not scratch the discs or damage the player. If player does not work: • The disc is inserted with the label surface downward. • The disc is dusty or defective. • The player’s internal temperature is above 75°C (167°F). Allow the player to cool down before operating. • A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards is inserted. Cleaning compact discs Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean discs only with an approved CD cleaner and wipe the center out to the edge. Do not use circular motion.

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CD and CD player care • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Do not insert more than one disc at a time. • Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time. • After playing, store the disc in its case. Cleaning cassette player (if equipped) Clean the tape player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after ten to twelve hours of play in order to maintain the best sound and operation. Cassette and cassette player care • Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less. • Do not expose tapes to direct sunlight, high humidity, extreme heat or extreme cold. Allow tapes that may have been exposed to extreme temperatures to reach a moderate temperature before playing. • Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole and turning the hub.

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• Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • Do not leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being played.

RADIO FREQUENCY INFORMATION The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Communications (CRTC) establish the frequencies AM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequencies are: AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz FM 87.9, 88.1–107.1, 107.9 MHz Not all frequencies are used in a given area.

Radio reception factors Three factors can affect radio reception: • Distance/strength. The further an FM signal travels, the weaker it is. The listenable range of the average FM station is approximately 40 km (24 miles). This range can be affected by “signal modulation”. Signal modulation is a process radio stations use to increase their strength/volume relative to other stations.

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• Terrain. Hills, mountains and tall buildings between your vehicle’s antenna and the radio station signal can cause FM reception problems. Static can be caused on AM stations by power lines, electric fences, traffic lights and thunderstorms. Moving away from an interfering structure (out of its “shadow”) returns your reception to normal. • Station overload. Weak signals are sometimes captured by stronger signals when you pass a broadcast tower. A stronger signal may temporarily overtake a weaker signal and play while the weak station frequency is displayed. The audio system automatically switches to single channel reception if it will improve the reception of a station normally received in stereo.

AUDIO SYSTEM WARRANTIES AND SERVICE Refer to the “Warranty Guide” for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or a qualified technician.

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STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS

Ignition 1. Ignition off, steering wheel locked. On vehicles with automatic transaxles, the ignition key can return to this position only if the gearshift lever is in P (Park). 2. The accessory position. Steering unlocked, radio operational. Ignition and all main electrical circuits are disabled. The ignition key should not be left in this position for too long to avoid discharging the battery unnecessarily. 3. Ignition switched on, all electrical circuits operational. Warning and indicator lights illuminate. This key position is for normal driving. 4. Starter motor activated. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.

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Tilt steering Pull the locking lever on the steering column cover up to adjust the steering column position. Secure the wheel by releasing the lever thereby allowing the lever to return to the lock position.

Never adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is

moving.

Controls and features

LO

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Hazard flasher control Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown or approaching danger. Depress to activate. Depress again to switch off. The hazard lights can be operated when the ignition is off.

Horn Press the pad. The horn can be operated when the ignition is off.

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TRACTION TRACTION TROL CONTROL

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Multi-function switch The turn signal functions are available only with the ignition switch on.

Right turn signal Move the lever up.

Left turn signal Move the lever down.

Flash-to-pass Pull the lever toward you and release quickly for “flash-to-pass” operation.

High beam headlamps Push the lever toward the instrument panel.

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Windshield wipers and washer

Wipers Lift the windshield wiper lever to the desired speed interval. • Intermittent: push lever up to the first position. • Low: push lever up to the second position. • High: push lever up to the third position. For a single wipe, push the lever downward.

Intermittent wiper control (if equipped) Rotate the variable intermittent wiper control to the desired speed. 1 = Short time interval 6 = Extended time interval

Washer Pull the lever toward the steering wheel. The washer operates in conjunction with the windshield wipers.

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Speed control (if equipped)

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads

that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

To turn speed control off • Press Off, or • turn off the vehicle ignition. Once the speed control is switched off, the previously programmed set speed will be erased.

To turn speed control on • Press On.

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BRAKE

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To set a speed Press Set Acc and release. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be on and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48
km/h (30 mph). If you drive up or down a steep hill, your vehicle speed may vary momentarily slower or faster than the set speed. This is normal. Speed control cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it increases above the set speed on a downhill. If your vehicle speed is faster than the set speed while driving on a downhill in overdrive, you may want to shift to the next lower gear to reduce your vehicle speed.

If your vehicle slows down more than 16 km/h (10 mph) below your set speed on an uphill, your speed control will disengage. This is normal. Press Res to re-engage it.

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To set a higher speed • Press and hold Set Acc. Release when the desired set speed is reached, or • press and release Set Acc. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph), or • accelerate with your accelerator pedal, then press Set Acc. You may accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle speed to the previously set speed.

To set a lower speed • Press and hold Coast. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached, or • press and release Coast. Each press will decrease the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1 mph), or • depress the brake pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press Set Acc.

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To return to a set speed • Press Res. For Res to operate, the vehicle speed must be faster than 48 km/h (30 mph).

To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed.

OVERHEAD CONTROLS

Interior lamps with reading lamps (if equipped) The reading lamps and controls are located on the dome lamp. Press the controls on either side of each lamp to activate the lamps.

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12
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On Off 12 SEC

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Close

Interior lamps (sunroof equipped vehicles) The reading lamps are operated by separate on/off switches and can be adjusted to point in the desired direction.

Sunroof (if equipped) The electric sunroof can be operated only when the ignition is switched on.

To open and close the sunroof Press the rear part of the control on the rocker switch in the roof console to open the sunroof. Press the front control to close it.

To lift the rear of the sunroof Close the sunroof and press the front part of the control again. Press the rear control to lower the sunroof.

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DOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS

Power door locks (if equipped) Push to lock or unlock all doors.

LOCK

Power windows (if equipped) The windows will only operate when the ignition is switched on. Press the appropriate control to operate the power windows at each door position. All of the windows can be controlled from the control on the driver door. The passenger door window and the rear windows can be operated individually with separate door controls on the respective door.

One-touch-down feature (if equipped) The one-touch-down feature allows you to completely open the driver window by briefly pressing and releasing the bottom of the window switch. To stop the window before it opens completely, press the switch again. The one-touch down feature only opens the window. To close the window, you must press and hold the top of the switch.

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Safety switch Move the switch to the left to prevent passengers from operating the windows. Move the switch to the right to allow passengers to operate the windows.

Rear door childproof safety locks When the lever in the rear door lock is pushed inwards, the door can be opened only from the outside of the vehicle.

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WHEN LOCKED, DOOR WON`T OPEN FROM INSIDE.

CHILD LOCK BELOW SECURITE ENFANTS CI-DESSOUS

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VERROULEE AINSI, LA PORTE NE PEUT S´OUVRIR DE L´INTERIEUR.

LOCKED VERROUILLEE

WHEN LOCKED, DOOR WON`T OPEN FROM INSIDE.

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FLOOR MOUNTED CONTROLS Parking brake For information on the parking brake, refer to Preparing to start the vehicle in the Starting chapter.

Remote luggage compartment control Pull the control located on the left of the driver seat to open the luggage compartment.

Interior luggage compartment release Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the luggage compartment. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle. To open the luggage compartment door (lid) from the inside, pull the illuminated “T” shaped handle. The material the handle is made of will glow for hours in the darkness of the luggage compartment following brief exposure to ambient light. The “T” shaped handle will be located either on the luggage compartment door (lid) or inside the luggage compartment near the tail lamps.

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Keep vehicle doors and luggage compartment locked

and keep keys out of a child’s reach. Unsupervised children could lock themselves in an open trunk and risk injury. Children should be taught not to play in vehicles.

On hot days, the temperature in the trunk or

vehicle interior can rise very quickly. Exposure of people or animals to these high temperatures for even a short time can cause heat-related injury or death. Small children are particularly at risk.

Fuel pump shut-off switch For information on the fuel pump shut-off switch, refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

Positive retention floor mat Position the floor mat in the footwell. Place the mat eyelet over the pointed end of the retention post from the rear and rotate forward to install. Adjust the floor mat position to allow proper operation of the accelerator pedal, brake pedal, and clutch pedal (if equipped). To remove, lift the floor mat just forward of the retention post and rotate it rearward to disengage it from the retention post.

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped)

If your vehicle has a remote entry system, you can lock and unlock the vehicle doors and open the luggage compartment without using a key. The remote also has a personal alarm feature. The remote entry feature only operates with the ignition in the off position.

Locking the doors Press the LOCK control. To signal that the doors are locked, press the LOCK control again within five seconds. The doors will lock again and the horn will sound.

Unlocking the doors Press the UNLOCK control to open the driver door. To unlock the other doors, press the UNLOCK control a second time within five seconds.

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Opening the luggage compartment Press the TRUNK control.

Sounding the panic alarm Press the PANIC control. The horn will sound and the headlamps and tail lamps will flash for approximately 2 minutes and 45
seconds. To deactivate the alarm, press the PANIC control again or turn the ignition key to the on position.

Replacing the batteries The transmitter is powered by two coin-type, three-volt lithium batteries. A decrease in operating range can be caused by: • battery failure, • weather conditions, or • structures around the vehicle. Replacement batteries for the remote entry system transmitters may be purchased at pharmacies, watch stores, or at authorized dealers.

Controls and features

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Controls and features

To replace the batteries: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter. Do not take the front part of the transmitter apart. 2. Remove the old batteries. 3. Place the positive (+) side of the new batteries down. 4. Snap the two halves of the transmitter back together.

Replacing lost transmitters Take your transmitters to the dealer for reprogramming if: • a transmitter is lost, or • you want to purchase additional transmitters. This device complies with part 15
of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the two following conditions: (1) The device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Controls and features

PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (if equipped) The Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) is an engine immobilization system. It is an additional theft protection feature that prevents the engine from being started unless a coded key is used. This system is only available with 2.5 litre engines.

Automatic arming The system is armed five seconds after switching off the ignition. The armed status is indicated when the control light flashes every two seconds.

Automatic disarming Switching on the ignition disarms the system if the correct code is recognized.

Keys Your vehicle is supplied with two coded keys. Only these keys can be used to start your vehicle.

0 80

20

140

2 3

0 0

160

90
100
110
120

180

200

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BRAKE

CHECK ENGINE

LO

OFF

PANEL A/C MAX A/C

HI

PNL/FLR

FLOOR FLR DEF DEF

POWER

AUDIO

AM/FM

VOLUME