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RESUME


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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, you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes 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. Pressing RES/RSM/RESUME will re-engage it.


Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.


To set a higher set speed • Press and hold SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Release the control when the desired vehicle speed is reached or


• Press and release SET ACC/SET ACCEL. Each press will increase the set speed by 1.6 km/h (1
mph) or


RESUME


SET


ACCEL


COAST


• Accelerate with your accelerator pedal. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press and release SET ACC/SET ACCEL.


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You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speed control usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle to the previously programmed set speed.


RESUME


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To set a lower set speed • Press and hold CST/COAST. Release the control when the desired speed is reached or • Press and release CST/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/SET ACCEL.


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


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Pressing OFF will erase the previously programmed set speed.


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


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Indicator light This light comes on when either the SPEED CONTROL SET ACC/SET ACCEL or RES/RSM/RESUME controls are pressed. It turns off when the speed control OFF control is pressed, the brake is applied or the ignition is turned to the OFF position.


HOMELINKT UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER (IF EQUIPPED) The HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter, located underneath the driver’s visor, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio frequency codes of most current transmitters to operate garage doors and gates, and can also control home or office lighting and security systems (with the available accessory package).


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When programming your HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter, you will be operating the garage door or gate. Be sure that people and objects are out to the way to prevent potential harm or damage.


Do not use the HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter with any garage door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet current U.S. federal safety standards. For more information on this matter, call toll-free: 1–800–355–3515.


Programming 1. Prepare for programming the HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter by erasing all three of the factory default channels by holding down the two outside controls until the red light begins to flash (20-30
seconds). Release both controls. 2. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter against the HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter (located on your visor) while keeping the red light in view. 3. Using both hands, press the hand-held transmitter control and the desired channel control on the HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter. Do not release the controls until step 4 has been completed. 4. Hold down both controls until the red light begins to flash slowly and then rapidly. Rapid flashing indicates successful programming of the new frequency signal. 5. Follow steps 2 through 4 to program the remaining two channels. If you do not successfully program the HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter after repeated attempts, refer to Training a rolling code which follows or call toll-free customer assistance: 1–800–355–3515.


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Note to Canadian residents During programming, your hand-held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting after two seconds which may not be long enough to program the HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter. If you are programming from one of these hand-held transmitters: • continue to hold the control on


the HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter


• re-press the hand-held


transmitter every two seconds


You may have to repeat this function several times while programming.


Operating the HomeLinkT Universal Transmitter Once programmed, the HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter can be used in place of hand-held transmitters. To operate, simply press the appropriate channel control on the transmitter (the red light will illuminate, indicating the signal is being transmitted).


Universal Transmitter but does not activate the garage door.


Training a rolling code system Rolling code systems (garage door openers which are “code protected”) may be determined by the following: • The hand-held transmitter appears to program the HomeLinkt • The garage door opener was manufactured after 1995. Follow these steps to train a garage door with the rolling code feature: 1. Locate the training control on the garage door opener receiver. Refer to the garage door opener manual or call 1–800–355–3515 if there is difficulty locating the training control.


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2. Press the training control on the garage door opener receiver until the training light (next to the control) begins to flash (1-2 seconds). 3. Press the programmed HomeLinkt control in the vehicle until the training light on the garage door receiver turns solid (1-2
seconds). Release the HomeLinkt control and repress to turn off the training light. 4. Press the HomeLinkt control again. If the garage door activates, the HomeLinkt Universal Transmitter has been trained to the receiver.


Erasing channels To erase all three programmed channels: 1. Hold down the two outside controls until the red light begins to flash. 2. Release both controls. Channels cannot be erased individually, but can be reprogrammed. Refer to Programming for instructions.


AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror which has an auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare. Do not block the sensor on the backside of the mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance.


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Press the control to turn the mirror on or off. The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R (Reverse)(when the mirror is on) to ensure a bright clear view when backing up.


ELECTRONIC COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED) The compass reading will remain accurate during most driving conditions. Unknown to the driver, the compass is continuously recalibrating due to magnetic fields and subtle, slow changes in vehicle magnetics which can occur over the life of the vehicle. The compass reading will remain fixed when significant levels are experienced (such as steel bridges). The compass will return to normal operation upon leaving the magnetized area. If highly magnetized items (such as magnetic mount antennas) are placed very near the compass the display will change to “C” for 15
seconds, then display all segments until the magnetized item is removed. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Refer to Compass zone adjustment.


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Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which compass zone you are in by referring to the zone map.


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2. With the compass display turned on, press and hold the COMP side of the control until the zone selection number appears in the mirror display window. 3. Release the COMP side of the control, then press it down again. 4. Continue to press until your zone number is shown in the mirror display, then release. 5. The display will show all segments, then return to normal compass mode within ten seconds.


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Compasscalibrationadjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. 1. Start the vehicle. 2. Press and hold the COMP side of the control for approximately six seconds until “C” appears in the mirror display. 3. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles or on your everyday routine until the display reads a direction. 4. The compass is now calibrated.


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TRUNK REMOTE CONTROL The remote trunk release control is located on the driver’s door trim panel and can be operated at any time.


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POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of the


rocker switch to close.


AUTO


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rocker switch to open.


Express down • Press AUTO and release quickly.


The window will open fully. Depress again to stop window operation.


AUTO


AUTO


Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows. To lock out all the window controls except for the driver’s press the right side of the control. Press the left side to restore the window controls.


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POWER DOOR LOCKS (IF EQUIPPED) Press U to unlock all doors and L to lock all doors.


POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power side view mirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select L to adjust the left mirror or R to adjust the right mirror.


MIRRORS L R


2. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror.


MIRRORS L R


3. Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place.


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CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside. The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors. Move lock control up to engage the lock. Move control down to disengage childproof locks.


POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.


REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors without a key. The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF position.


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Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock the driver’s door. The interior lamps will illuminate. Press the control a second time within five seconds to unlock all doors.


Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. The horn will chirp and the parklamps/taillamps will flash to confirm the control was pressed. This feature can be turned on/off through the following procedure: You must complete steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds. 1. Turn the ignition key to ON. 2. Press the power door unlock control three times. 3. Turn the ignition key from ON to OFF. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to ON. The horn will chirp. 6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated. 7. Turn the ignition to OFF. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete.


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Autolock This feature automatically locks all doors when: • all vehicle doors are closed • the ignition is in the ON position • you shift into or through R (Reverse) • the brake pedal is released. Relock The autolock feature repeats when: • any door is opened and closed • the brake pedal is released. Deactivating/activatingtheautolockfeature Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF and all vehicle doors are closed. Automatic door locks can be turned on/off with the keyless entry keypad through the following porcedure: You must complete steps 1-5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you must wait 30 seconds. 1. Enter the keyless entry keypad factory code. 2. Within 5 seconds, press and hold control 7/8. 3. Within 5 seconds (while holding down control 7/8), press and release control 3/4. 4. Release control 7/8. The door will lock/unlock to confirm the horn chirp feature has been disabled. Once disabled, the feature can be enabled by repeating the same sequence.


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Opening the trunk Press the control once to open the trunk. Ensure that the trunk is closed and latched before driving your vehicle. Failure to latch the trunk may cause objects to fall out of the trunk or block the rear view.


Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to activate the alarm. To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to ACC or ON. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.


Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s) or sound the personal alarm. The system automatically turns off after 25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the START or ACC position. The dome lamp control (if equipped) must not be set to the OFF position for the illuminated entry system to operate.


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The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the last door is closed or after 10 minutes if the door is left open.


Replacing the battery The transmitter is powered by one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your vehicle. A decrease in operating range can be caused by: • battery weakness due to time and use • weather conditions • nearby radio towers • structures around the vehicle • other vehicles parked next to the vehicle To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the transmitter near the key ring. DO NOT TAKE THE FRONT PART OF THE TRANSMITTER APART. 2. Place the positive (+) side of new battery in the same orientation. Refer to the diagram inside the transmitter unit. 3. Snap the two halves back together.


Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement.


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Replacing lost transmitters Take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer for reprogramming if: • a transmitter is lost or • you want to purchase additional transmitters (up to four may be programmed).


SECURILOCKY ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM The SecuriLocky anti-theft system provides an advanced level of vehicle theft protection. Your vehicle’s engine can only be started with the two special SecuriLocky electronically coded keys provided with your vehicle. Each time you start your vehicle, the SecuriLocky key is read by the SecuriLocky anti-theft system. If the SecuriLocky key identification code matches the code stored in the SecuriLocky anti-theft system, the vehicle’s engine is allowed to start. If the SecuriLocky key identification code does not match the code stored in the system or if a SecuriLocky key is not detected (vehicle theft situation), the vehicle’s engine will not operate. Spare SecuriLocky keys can be purchased from your dealership and programmed to your SecuriLocky anti-theft system. Refer to Programming spare SecuriLocky keys for more information. If one or both of your SecuriLocky keys are lost or stolen and you want to ensure the lost or stolen key will not operate your vehicle, bring your vehicle and all available SecuriLocky keys to your dealership for reinitialization.


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Theft indicator The theft indicator on top of the instrument panel will operate as follows: • When the ignition is OFF, the theft indicator will flash briefly every 2


seconds to indicate the SecuriLocky system is protecting your vehicle.


• When the ignition is turned to RUN or START, the theft indicator will light for 3 seconds and then go out. If the theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealership or a qualified technician.


Programming spare SecuriLockY keys Spare SecuriLocky keys can be purchased from your dealership and programmed to your SecuriLocky anti-theft system (up to a total of 8
keys). Your dealership can program your new SecuriLocky key(s) to your vehicle or you can do it yourself using the following simple procedure. To program a new SecuriLocky key yourself, you will need two previously programmed SecuriLocky keys (keys that already operate your vehicle’s engine). If two previously programmed SecuriLocky keys are not available (one or both of your original keys were lost or stolen), you must bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare SecuriLocky key(s) programmed.


Procedure to program spare SecuriLockY keys to your vehicle New SecuriLocky keys must have the correct mechanical key cut for your vehicle. Conventional (non-SecuriLocky) keys cannot be programmed to your vehicle. You will need to have two previously programmed SecuriLocky keys and the new unprogrammed SecuriLocky key readily accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin. 1. Insert the first previously programmed SecuriLocky key into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least one second). 2. Turn ignition to OFF and remove the first SecuriLocky key from the ignition.


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3. Within five seconds of turning the ignition to OFF, insert the second previously programmed SecuriLocky key into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least one second but no more than 5 seconds). 4. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the second SecuriLocky key from the ignition. 5. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition to OFF, insert the unprogrammed SecuriLocky key (new key) into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least one second). This step will program your new SecuriLocky key. 6. To program additional SecuriLocky key(s), repeat this procedure from step 1. If the programming procedure was successful, the new SecuriLocky key(s) will start the vehicle’s engine. The theft indicator (located on the instrument panel) will light for three seconds and then go out. If the programming procedure was not successful, the new SecuriLocky key(s) will not operate the vehicle’s engine. The theft indicator will flash on and off. Wait at least one minute and then repeat the procedure from step 1. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your dealership to have the spare SecuriLocky key(s) programmed.


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KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM With the keyless entry keypad, you can: • lock or unlock the vehicle doors • open trunk • disable/enable horn chirp • disable/enable autolock See also Remote entry system in this chapter for more information. Your vehicle has a factory-set 5–digit code that operates the keyless entry system. You can also program your own 5–digit personal entry code.


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The factory-set code is located: • on the owner’s wallet card in the glove compartment • taped to the computer module When pressing the controls on the keyless entry keypad, press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation.


Programming your own entry code 1. Enter the factory-set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed). 2. Press the 1/2 control within five seconds of step 1. 3. Enter your personal 5 digit code. Enter each digit within five seconds of the previous one.


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All of the vehicle doors will lock and unlock to confirm programming of the new code. Do not set a code that includes five of the same number or presents them in sequential order. Thieves can easily figure out these types of codes. You can program up to three personal codes to unlock your vehicle. These codes do not replace the permanent code that the dealership gave you. Erasingpersonalcode To erase all of the personal entry codes programmed to a vehicle: 1. Enter the factory-set code. 2. Press 1/2 within 5 seconds of step 1. 3. Press and hold 1/2 for two seconds. All of the vehicle doors will lock and then unlock to confirm erasure.


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Unlockingthedoorsandreleasingthetrunkwiththekeylessentry system To unlock the driver door, enter either the factory-set code or personal code (each digit pressed within 5 seconds of prior digit). The interior lamps will illuminate. To unlock all doors, enter the factory-set code or personal code (driver door unlocks) and press 3/4
within 5 seconds.


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To release the trunk, enter the factory-set code or personal code (driver door unlocks) and press 5/6
within 5 seconds.


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After the factory-set code or personal code has been entered, you can unlock all doors (press 3/4) and release the trunk (press 5/6) as long as the controls are pressed within 5 seconds of each other. Lockingdoorswiththekeylessentrysystem It is not necessary to enter the factory-set code prior to locking all doors. To lock the doors: 1. Press 7/8 and 9/0 at the same time.


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SEATING


Head restraints Push or pull the head rests to the desired position.


Front seats


Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.


Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.


Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.


Lift handle to move seat forward or backward.


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Pull lever up to adjust seatback.


Usingthemanualreclinefunction(ifequipped)


Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.


Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.


Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.


To adjust the front seatback using the manual recliner: • Lift and hold the handle located • Lean against the seatback to


on the side of the seat.


adjust it to your desired position. You can recline the seat back or bring it forward.


• Release the handle when the desired position has been reached. Adjusting the power front seats – door mounted controls The controls for the power seats are located on the inside of each front door.


Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.


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Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.


Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.


Press the control to recline the seatback forward or backward (if equipped).


Press to move the seat forward or backward.


Press to move the front portion of the seat cushion up or down.


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Press to move the rear portion of the seat cushion up or down.


Adjustingthepowerseats–seatmountedcontrols


Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving.


The power seat controls are located on the side of the driver’s seat. Press to raise or lower the seat, or to move the seat forward or backward.


Using the power lumbar support The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press one side of the control to adjust firmness. Press the other side of the control to adjust softness.


SAFETY RESTRAINTS


Safety restraints precautions


Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.


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To prevent the risk of injury, make sure children sit where they can be properly restrained.


Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from


injury in a collision.


All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is


provided.


It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas


are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.


Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt assembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that


are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on the outside shoulder only. Never wear the shoulder belt under the arm. 2) Never swing it around your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more than one person.


Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.


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2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.


The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passenger outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below:


Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of 8
km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers.


Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. Whentousetheautomaticlockingmode • When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired. • Anytime a child safety seat is installed in the vehicle. Refer to Safety


Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter.


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Howtousetheautomaticlockingmode • Buckle the combination lap and


shoulder belt.


• Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is extracted.


• Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.


Howtodisengagetheautomaticlockingmode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.


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Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height control down. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the height adjuster up. Pull down on the height adjustment assembly to make sure it is locked in place.


Position the shoulder belt height adjuster so that the


belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision.


Lap belts Adjustingthelapbelt The lap belt does not adjust automatically.


The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips, not around the waist.


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Insert the tongue into the correct buckle. To lengthen the belt, turn the tongue at a right angle to the belt and pull across your lap until it reaches the buckle. To tighten the belt, pull the loose end of the belt through the tongue until it fits snugly across the hips.


Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use.


Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt assembly is too short, even when fully extended, 20 cm (8 inches) can be added to the safety belt assembly by adding a safety belt extension assembly (part number 611C22). Safety belt extension assemblies can be obtained from your dealer at no cost. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label. Also, use the safety belt extension only if the safety belt is too short for you when fully extended. Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso.


Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts.


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Conditions of operation


If... The driver’s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...


The driver’s safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding... The driver’s safety belt is buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON position...


Then... The safety belt warning light illuminates for one to two minutes and the warning chime sounds for four to eight seconds. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off.


The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off.


Safety belt maintenance Inspect the safety belt systems periodically to make sure they work properly and are not damaged. Inspect the safety belts to make sure there are no nicks, wears or cuts, replacing if necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle assemblies (slide bar)(if equipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracket assemblies (if equipped), and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and a qualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safety belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.


Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety belt asembly under the above conditions could result in severe


personal injuries in the event of a collision.


Refer to Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts in the Maintenance and care section.


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Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions The supplemental restraint system is designed to work with the safety belt to help protect the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Air bags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying air bag is greatest close to the trim covering the air bag module.


All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when air bag SRS is


provided.


Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always use appropriate child restraints.


NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 25.4 cm (ten [10] inches) between an occupant’s chest and the air bag


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pedals comfortably.


Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the • Recline the seat one or two notches from the upright position. The right front passenger air bag is not designed to restrain occupants in the center front seating position.


Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placing objects on or over the air bag inflation area may cause those


objects to be propelled by the air bag into your face and torso causing serious injury.


Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or


Lincoln-Mercury dealer.


Children and air bags For additional important safety information, read all information on safety restraints in this guide. Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision.


Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.


NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.


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How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation. The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Air bags are designed to inflate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts. The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After air bag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder (to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the combustion process that inflates the air bag. Small amounts of sodium hydroxide may be present which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of the residue is toxic. While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, it may also cause minor burns, abrasions, swelling or temporary hearing loss. Because air bags must inflate rapidly and with considerable force, there is the risk of death or serious injuries such as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of air bag deployment. Thus, it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the air bag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control.


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Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.


If the air bag is inflated, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately . If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.


air bags),


The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and • one or more impact and safing sensors, • a readiness light and tone • and the electrical wiring which connects the components. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system warning (including the impact sensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors.


Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Air bag readiness section in the Instrumentation chapter. Routine maintenance of the air bag is not required. A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light will either • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on.


AIR BAG


• A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat


flash or stay lit.


periodically until the problem and light are repaired.


If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technician immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision.


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Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local dealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. Also see Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags. Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S. and Canada. If small children ride in your vehicle (generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less), you must put them in safety seats made especially for children. Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle.


Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from


injury in a collision.


Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use. When possible, place children in the rear seat of your vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Children and safety belts If the child is the proper size, restrain the child in a safety seat. Children who are too large for child safety seats (as specified by your child safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts. Follow all the important safety restraint and air bag precautions that apply to adult passengers in your vehicle. If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child’s face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Moving the child closer to the center of the vehicle may help provide a good shoulder belt fit.


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Before driving


Introduction


Instrumentation


Controls and features


Seating and safety restraints


Starting and driving


Starting


Driving


Roadside emergencies


Servicing


Maintenance and care


Capacities and specifications


Reporting safety defects


Index


Contents


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Introduction


ICONS Indicates a warning. Read the following section on Warnings for a full explanation.


Indicates vehicle information related to recycling and other environmental concerns will follow. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards protecting the environment.


WARNINGS Warnings provide information which may reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment.


BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are no particular breaking-in rules for your vehicle. During the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles) of driving, vary speeds frequently. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to break in. If possible, you should avoid full use of the brakes for the first 1 600 km (1 000 miles).


INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in effect at the time of printing. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.


Instrumentation


Instrumentation


Instrument panel dimmer switch


(pg. 23)


Instrument


cluster (pg. 6)


Headlamp control


(pg. 23)


PANEL


DIM


0FF


AUTO LAMP


PUSH INTERIOR


Rear window


defroster control


(pg. 24)


Gearshift lever


(pg. 88)


OD OFF


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100


120


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80


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140


90


100


160


180


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120


200


MPH km/h P R N D 2 1


AIR SUSP


40


60


40


20


30
20
10


CHECK ENGINE


VOLTS


FUEL


< FUEL FILL DOOR


R.DEF.


HI LO


OFF


ON


OFF


BRAKE


TEMP


OIL


RSM


SET ACC


COAST


VOL - PUSH ON


AM FM


CD


BAS


SEEK


TUNE


OUTSIDE TEMP


MAX A/C


NORM A/C


Turn signal and wiper/washer


control (pg. 34)


Speed control*


(pg. 36)


Tilt steering wheel lever


(pg. 35)


*if equipped


Driver side air


bag


(pg. 68)


Instrumentation


Passenger side air


bag


(pg. 68)


Electronic sound


system (pg. 33)


FM1


ST


TREB


BAL


FADE


CLK


TAPE AMS


SCAN


EJ


w DOLBY B NR


REW SIDE


FF 1-2


H M


AUTO


OFF


AUTOMATIC


VENT


FLOOR


FLR • DEF


DEF


HI


LO


Clock (pg. 33)


Climate control


systems (pg. 25)


Instrumentation


WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES


Standard instrument cluster


TRAC CNTL


LOW FUEL


CHECK ENGINE


VOLTS


FUEL


< FUEL FILL DOOR


AIR SUSP


40


60


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20


30
20
10


OD OFF


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90


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TEMP


OIL


Optional instrument cluster


LTR GAL TO


EMPTY


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CHECK ENGINE


SPEED CONTROL


AIR BAG



km km/h MPH


CHECK


AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF


DOOR AJAR


LOW WASHER FLUID TRUNK AJAR


km MILES /GAL LTR/100 km


DIST TO EMPTY TRIP


AVG ECON TRIP


INST ECON AVG SPEED


P R N D 2 1


Low fuel Illuminates when the fuel tank has approximately eight liters (two gallons) remaining. The lamp will also illuminate when the ignition key is turned to ON and the engine is off.


LOW FUEL


Instrumentation


CHECK ENGINE


Check engine Your vehicle is equipped with a computer that monitors the engine’s emission control system. This system is commonly known as the On Board Diagnostics System (OBD II). This OBD II system protects the environment by ensuring that your vehicle continues to meet government emission standards. The OBD II system also assists the service technician in properly servicing your vehicle. The Check Engine indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the ON position to check the bulb. If it comes on after the engine is started, one of the engine’s emission control systems may be malfunctioning. The light may illuminate without a driveability concern being noted. The vehicle will usually be drivable and will not require towing. Whatyoushoulddoifthecheckenginelightilluminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Check Engine light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire or run poorly.) 2. Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel. 3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely tightened. These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, the Check Engine light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required. If the Check Engine light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.


Instrumentation


Light is blinking: Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available opportunity.


Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.


AIR BAG


Air bag readiness Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned ON. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately.


Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For more information, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.


Brake system warning (if equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. If brake warning lamp does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately. Also illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately.


BRAKE


Instrumentation


Anti-lock brake system (ABS) (If equipped) Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is still effective unless the brake warning light also remains illuminated with parking brake released.


ABS


Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If one or both of the indicators stay on continuously or flash faster, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb. Refer to Exterior bulbs in the Maintenance and care chapter.


High beams Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.


Charging system Illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position and the engine is off. The light also illuminates when the battery is not charging properly, requiring electrical system service.


Instrumentation


Engine oil pressure (if equipped) Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and switch off the engine immediately. Check the oil level and add oil if needed. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Care chapter. This lamp also illuminates when the ignition is turned to ON and the engine is off.


Engine coolant temperature Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let it cool.


Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the


engine is running or hot.


Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. If light stays on or continues to turn on after the vehicle warms up, have your vehicle serviced. This light also illuminates briefly when the ignition key is turned to ON.


Air suspension (if equipped) This light tells you if the air suspension needs repair or if the air suspension switch is OFF. For information on the air suspension system, refer to the Driving chapter.


AIR SUSP


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Instrumentation


O/D off Illuminates when the transmission control switch has been pushed. When the light is on, the transmission does not shift into overdrive. If the light does not come on when the transmission control switch is depressed or if the light flashes when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced.


O/D OFF


TRAC CNTL


Traction ControlY active (if equipped) Flashes when the Traction Controly system begins applying and releasing the brakes and adjusting the engine characteristics to limit a wheelspin condition. It will be lit for a minimum of four seconds or for the duration of the Traction Controly event. If the Traction Controly indicator comes on or stays lit, either: • the Traction Controly system needs service, or • the customer has disabled the system using the traction control


switch.


For more information, refer to the Driving chapter.


Safety belt warning chime Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.


Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter.


Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and either front door is opened.


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Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and either front door is opened.


Turn signal chime Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn.


GAUGES


Standard instrument cluster gauges


TRAC CNTL


LOW FUEL


CHECK ENGINE


VOLTS


FUEL


< FUEL FILL DOOR


AIR SUSP


40


60


40


20


30
20
10


OD OFF


60 70


100


120


50


80


80


140


90


0 0 0 0 0 0 0


0000


MPH


km/h


100


160


180


200


110
120


BRAKE


AIR BAG


TEMP


OIL


Optional instrument cluster gauges


LTR GAL TO


EMPTY


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