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For normal operation, move the lever up two positions.

For high speed operation, move the lever up three positions.

Mist function To operate the mist function of the windshield wipers, push and release the windshield washer control quickly. The wipers will cycle two or three times.

Rear window wiper and washer

(if equipped)

Pull the lever towards you for intermittent wiping.

Pull the lever further to operate the washer.

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SPEED CONTROL (if equipped)

To turn speed control on • Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlled until the vehicle is travelling at or above 48 km/h (30 mph).

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or

on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with

the speed control on.

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

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To set a speed • Press SET ACC. For speed control to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than 48 km/h (30 mph).

The control light in the instrument panel will illuminate.

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 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 will reĆengage it.

Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or

on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.

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To set a higher speed • Press and hold SET ACC. Release the control when the desired vehicle 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. When the desired vehicle speed is reached, press and release SET ACC.

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.

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 or COAST.

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To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal or

• depress the clutch pedal (if equipped).

Disengaging the speed control will not erase the previously programmed set speed.

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

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DOME LAMPS The dome lamp equipped with a control switch will illuminate when: • the doors are closed and the switch is in the on position. • the switch is in the door activated position and any door is open.

When the dome lamp switch is in the off position, it will not illuminate when you open the doors.

Reading lamps (if equipped) The reading lamps are operated by separate on/off controls.

Theater dimming: The dome lamp dims 20 seconds after the doors are closed.

MOONROOF To open and close the moonroof Pull out the handle and turn it counterclockwise to open the moonroof and clockwise to close it. Push the handle back again.

To lift the rear of the moonroof Pull out the handle and turn it clockwise beyond the end stop. Turn it counterclockwise back to the end stop to close it again.

Always push the handle back into its recess after use.

Controls and features

Open

Close

Lift

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POWER WINDOWS (if equipped) Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close the windows. • Press the top portion of the rocker switch to close. • Press the bottom portion of the rocker switch to open.

One touch down To make the driver window open fully without holding the window control, momentarily press the driver window control completely down then release. Press again to stop window operation.

Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the rear power windows.

To lock out the rear window controls slide the control to the left. Slide the control to the right to restore the window controls.

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POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The control can be swiveled and turned.

Turn the control counterclockwise to adjust the driver's side mirror, clockwise to adjust the passenger's side mirror. Adjust the selected mirror by moving the center control in the desired direction. Then turn the control back to the center position.

CHILDPROOF REAR DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the rear doors cannot be opened from inside. The rear doors can be opened from the outside when the doors are unlocked.

The childproof locks are located on the 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.

Insert the key and turn to the lock position (key vertical). Turn the key towards the center of the vehicle to disengage.

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LUGGAGE COVER

Coupe Detach the lifting straps on the liftgate. Release the cover at the sides and pull it out horizontally without tilting it.

Replace in reverse order. Make sure the cover is properly aligned when inserting it.

Wagon Pull out the roller cover and secure the retaining points. The cover can be removed completely by pressing inward on both ends of the support.

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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 break pedal. To remove the floor mat, reverse the installation procedure.

REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with a remote entry system which allows you to: • unlock the vehicle doors without a key. • lock all the vehicle doors without a key. • open the luggage compartment without a key. • activate the personal alarm. • arm and disarm the perimeter antiĆtheft system. • operate the illuminated entry feature.

The remote entry features only operate with the ignition in the OFF or ACC positions. The personal alarm feature, however, will not operate when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position.

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Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock the driver door and disarm the antiĆtheft system (if equipped). The interior lamps will illuminate.

Press the control again within three seconds to unlock all doors.

Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doors. The hazard flashers will flash.

To confirm the doors are locked, press the control a second time within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the hazard flashers will flash.

If the vehicle is equipped with the perimeter antiĆtheft system, it will arm when the control is pressed the second time.

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Opening the luggage compartment Press the control once to open the luggage compartment.

Be certain the luggage compartment is closed before driving your vehicle. The luggage compartment may appear closed, but it may not be latched. Failure to do so may cause objects to fall out of the luggage compartment or block rear view vision.

Sounding a panic alarm Press this control to turn on the alarm.

Press the control a second time to turn off the personal alarm. The personal alarm will also turn off if the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, or after 2 minutes of operation.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSĆ210 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.

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Illuminated entry The interior lamps will illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door(s).

The illuminated entry system will automatically turn off the interior lights if the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, or if the remote transmitter lock control is pressed, or after 20 seconds of illumination if all doors are closed.

Note that the illuminated entry system will not function if the dome lamp switch is in the OFF position.

Replacing the battery The transmitter is powered by one coin type threeĆvolt 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: • 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.

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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.

Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lost and you would like to remove it from the vehicle's memory, or you would like to purchase additional transmitters for your vehicle (up to four may be programmed into memory), take all your vehicle's remote transmitters either to your dealer or perform the programming procedure yourself. It will be necessary to reprogram all the remote transmitters to your vehicle at the same time while performing this service.

Programming procedure 1. Close all doors and fasten the seat belt to ensure conflicting chimes do not sound during programming.

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2. Turn the ignition lock from OFF (2) to ON/RUN (3) at least 4 times in 6 seconds.

3. Switch off the ignition.

Now the control module has entered the learning mode" for 10 seconds. This mode is indicated by a chime.

4. While the control module is in the learning mode", press and hold one of the buttons of the remote transmitter until a chime sounds. This indicates a new transmitter code has been successfully received. After each successful programming, another 10 second learning mode" is automatically entered, up to a maximum of four times. Another transmitter can now be programmed (repeat step 4).

5. The system will leave the learning mode" after starting the ignition, if no new transmitter is programmed during the 10 seconds, or if 4 remotes have been programmed. After successful programming, only the new programmed transmitters will be accepted. Note that an incorrect programming procedure does not affect the stored codes.

6. After programming, the system can be checked by activating/ deactivating the remote locking functions.

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PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (if equipped) The perimeter antiĆtheft system will help prevent your vehicle from unauthorized entry.

Arming the system When armed, the perimeter alarm will help protect your vehicle from unauthorized entry. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash the hazard flashers and will sound the horn.

The system is ready to arm whenever the key is out of ignition. Any of the following actions will arm the alarm system: • Press the remote transmitter lock control. • Lock all doors with the key. If a door is open, the system is prearmed and is waiting for the door to close. Once the doors are closed, the system will arm in 20 seconds.

Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors by using your remote entry transmitter. • Unlock the doors by using your key.

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SECURILOCKT PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with a codedĆkey antiĆtheft system. Only the correct key will be able to start your vehicle. If your keys are lost or stolen, you must take your vehicle to your dealership for key reprogramming.

The SecuriLockT passive antiĆtheft system provides an advanced level of vehicle theft protection. Your vehicle's engine can only be started with the two special SecuriLockT electronically coded keys provided with your vehicle. Each time you start your vehicle, the SecuriLockT key is read by the SecuriLockT passive antiĆtheft system. If the SecuriLockT key identification code matches the code stored in the SecuriLockT antiĆtheft system, the vehicle's engine is allowed to start. If the SecuriLockT key identification code does not match the code stored in the system or if a SecuriLockT key is not detected (vehicle theft situation), the vehicle's engine will not operate.

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The SecuriLockT passive antiĆtheft system is not compatible with aftermarket remote start systems. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Large metallic objects or devices such as the Mobil SpeedpassT on the same key ring as your SecuriLockT key may cause vehicle starting problems. These objects and devices cannot damage the SecuriLockT key, but can cause a momentary problem if they are too close to the key when starting the engine. If a problem occurs, turn ignition off and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the SecuriLockT ignition key.

Spare SecuriLockT keys can be purchased from your dealership and programmed to your SecuriLockT passive antiĆtheft system. Refer to Programming spare SecuriLockT keys for more information.

If one or both of your SecuriLockT 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 SecuriLockT keys to your dealership for reinitialization.

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Theft indicator When the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or START, the theft indicator on the instrument panel will light for three seconds and then go out (indicates proper SecuriLockT system operation). If the key is in the ignition and 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 SecuriLockT keys Spare SecuriLockT keys can be purchased from your dealership and programmed to your SecuriLockT antiĆtheft system (up to a total of 8 keys). Your dealership can program your new SecuriLockT key(s) to your vehicle or you can do it yourself using the following simple procedure.

To program a new SecuriLockT key yourself, you will need two previously programmed SecuriLockT keys (keys that already operate your vehicle's engine). If two previously programmed SecuriLockT 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 SecuriLockT key(s) programmed.

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Procedure to program spare SecuriLockT keys New SecuriLockT keys must have the correct mechanical key cut for your vehicle.

Conventional (non SecuriLockT) keys cannot be programmed to your vehicle.

The correct type of SecuriLockT key for your vehicle is identifiable by the alphanumeric characters stamped on the key blade. The SecuriLockT key identification for your vehicle is: one letter of the English alphabet followed by the number 1" (for example, S1" or I1" on the key blade indicate you have the correct type of SecuriLockT key). If the SecuriLockT key does not have this information stamped on the key blade, the key will not operate your vehicle.

You will need to have two previously programmed SecuriLockT keys and the new unprogrammed SecuriLockT key readily accessible for timely implementation of each step in the procedure. Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

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Insert the first previously

1. programmed SecuriLockT key into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF (2) to ON/RUN (3) (maintain ignition in ON/RUN for at least one second).

2. Turn ignition to OFF and remove the first SecuriLockT key from the ignition.

3. Within five seconds of turning the ignition to OFF, insert the second previously programmed SecuriLockT key into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to ON/RUN (maintain ignition in ON/RUN for at least one second but no more than 5 seconds).

4. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the second SecuriLockT key from the ignition.

5. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition to OFF, insert the unprogrammed SecuriLockT key (new key/valet key) into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to ON/RUN (maintain ignition in ON/RUN for at least one second). This step will program your new SecuriLockT key.

6. To program additional SecuriLockT key(s), repeat this procedure from step 1.

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If the programming procedure was successful, the new SecuriLockT 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 SecuriLockT 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 SecuriLockT key(s) programmed.

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SEATING

Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the

vehicle is moving.

Head restraints Front seat Your vehicle is equipped with head restraints which are vertically adjustable. The purpose of these head restraints is to limit head motion in the event of a rear collision. To properly adjust your head restraints, lift the head restraint so that it is located directly behind your head or as close to that position as possible. Refer to the following to raise and lower the head restraints.

To raise: Pull the head restraint up.

To lower: Press the control on the leftĆhand stem and push the head restraint down.

To remove the head restraint, see your dealer or qualified technician.

Rear seat (if equipped) Rear head restraints can be removed altogether if the leftĆhand locking button is pressed.

Front seats Lift the lever to slide the seat forward or backward.

Turn the control to adjust lumbar support (if equipped).

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Turn the handle to adjust the height of the seat.

Lift the control to adjust the angle of the seatback.

Folding the seat forward (Coupe) Pull the control and fold the seatback forward.

Fold back the seatback until it locks with a distinct click". Rock the seat to ensure that the catch is securely engaged.

Do not place any objects behind the seat which could

prevent the engagement of the seat lock.

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Folding the rear seat cushion forward Lift the seat cushion and pull it forward.

When returning the seats back to their original positions, make sure the safety restraints will function properly and are positioned in front of the seat back.

Folding the rear seatback forward Coupe and wagon Remove the head restraints (if equipped) of the rear seats and stow them on the floor behind the front seats.

Push the unlocking control on the rear seatback and fold the rear seatback forward.

Sedan Remove the head restraints (if equipped) of the rear seats and stow them on the floor behind the front seats.

Pull one or both of the unlocking controls in the luggage compartment and fold the rear seatback forward.

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Returning the rear seatback to an upright position Fold back the seatback until it locks with a distinct click". Do not place any objects behind the seat which could prevent the seat from locking.

Make sure the safety restraints will function

properly and are positioned in front of the seatback. Reinstall the head restraints.

Note that the center rear seat belt cannot be pulled out until the seatback has latched completely.

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SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Safety restraints precautions

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

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

Always transport children 12 years old and under in

the back seat and always use appropriate child restraints.

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.

Reclining the seat back can reduce the effectiveness of the seat's safety belt in the event of a collision.

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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.

Insert the belt tongue into the

Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) 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 outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passenger safety belts have two types of locking modes described below:

Energy Management Feature This vehicle has a seat belt system with an energy management feature at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a headĆon collision.

This seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant's chest.

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BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat

belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any other seat belt function is not operating properly when checked according to the procedures in Workshop Manual.

Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly

could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

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.

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Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and front passenger seating positions.

The safety belt pretensioner is a device which removes excess webbing from the safety belt system. The safety belt pretensioner uses the same crash sensor system as the front air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS). When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, webbing from the lap and shoulder belt is tightened. The driver and front passenger seat belt system (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front airbags and safety belt pretensioners.

Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically preĆlocked. 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.

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When to use the automatic locking mode • When a tight lap/shoulder fit is desired. • Anytime a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter.

Always transport children 12 years old and under in

the back seat and always use appropriate child restraints.

How to use the automatic locking mode • 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.

How to disengage the automatic locking mode 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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After any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at all

passenger seating positions must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the automatic locking retractor for child seats is still functioning properly in addition to other checks for proper seat belt function.

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.

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Safety belt warning light and warning chime Illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the driver to fasten his or her safety belt.

Conditions of operation If... If the driver's safety belt is not buckled before the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN 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/RUN 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 warning chime remain off.

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Belt Minder (if equipped) The Belt Minder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides additional reminders to the driver that the driver's safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the Safety belt warning light in the instrument cluster.

If... If the driver's safety belt is not buckled approximately 5 seconds after the safety belt warning light has turned off ...

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/RUN position ...

Then... The Belt Minder feature is activated - the Safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for 6 seconds every 30 seconds, repeating for approximately 5 minutes or until safety belt is buckled.

The Belt Minder feature will not activate.

The Belt Minder feature will not activate.

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The purpose of the Belt Minder is to remind occasional wearers to wear safety belts all of the time.

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts: (All statistics based on U.S. data)

Reasons given... Crashes are rare events"

I'm not going far"

Belts are uncomfortable"

I was in a hurry"

Seat belts don't work"

Traffic is light"

Consider... 36 700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to rare" events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetimes.

3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25
miles of home.

Ford designs its safety belts to enhance comfort. If you are uncomfortable Ć try different positions for the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback which should be as upright as possible; this can improve comfort.

Prime time for an accident. Belt Minder reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up.

Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars, and by 60% in light trucks.

Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in singleĆvehicle crashes, many when no other vehicles are around.

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Reasons given... Belts wrinkle my clothes"

The people I'm with don't wear belts"

I have an air bag"

I'd rather be thrown clear"

Consider... Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are unbelted.

Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE people. Children and younger brothers/sisters imitate behavior they see.

Air bags offer greater protection when used with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or rollovers.

Not a good idea, people who are ejected are 40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts help prevent ejection. WE CAN'T PICK OUR CRASH".

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Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the Belt Minder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident. To disable (one time) or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below.

One time disable Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an ignition ON/RUN cycle, Belt Minder will be disabled for that ignition cycle

only.

Deactivating/activating the Belt Minder feature Read steps 1Ć9 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation/activation programming procedure.

The Belt Minder feature can be deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure:

Before following the procedure, make sure that: • the parking brake is set. • the gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or the neutral position (manual transaxle). • the ignition switch is in the OFF position. • all vehicle doors are closed.

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• the driver's safety belt is unbuckled. • the parklamps/headlamps are in OFF position.

To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate

the Belt Minder feature while driving the vehicle.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (DO NOT START THE ENGINE).

2. Wait until the Safety belt warning light turns off (approximately 1Ć2 minutes). • Steps 3-5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated.

3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the safety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during Belt Minder warning activation.

4. Turn on the headlamps, turn off the headlamps.

5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with the safety belt unbuckled. • After step 5, the Safety belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds.

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6. Within seven seconds of the Safety belt warning light turning off, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable Belt Minder if it is currently enabled, or enable Belt Minder if it is currently disabled.

7. Confirmation of disabling Belt Minder is provided by flashing the Safety belt light four times per second for three seconds.

8. Confirmation of enabling Belt Minder is provided by flashing the Safety belt light four times per second for three seconds, followed by three seconds with the Safety belt light off, then followed by flashing the Safety belt light four times per second for three seconds again.

9. After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is complete.

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Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt 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.

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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 (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 assembly 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 chapter.

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AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

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 the 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.

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NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 25 cm (ten [10] inches) between an occupant's chest and the air bag module.

Never place your arm over the air bag module as a

deploying air bag can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries.

Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the air bag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably. • Recline your seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the upright 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 LincolnĆMercury dealer.

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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 positions. 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 rearĆfacing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forwardĆfacing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air bag inflation.

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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. The front air bags are designed to inflate in frontal and nearĆfrontal collisions, not rollover, sideĆimpact, or rear impacts.

For information on sideĆimpact collisions, refer to Side airbag system (if equipped) in this chapter.

The air bags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After air bag deployment, it is normal to notice a smokeĆlike, 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.

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While the system is designed to help reduce serious injuries, it may also cause 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.

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.

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The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators and air bags). • side air bags (if equipped). Refer to Side air bag system later in this chapter. • 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.

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A difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: • The readiness light will either flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the program 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.

Side air bag system (if equipped)

Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of

accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side air bags and increase the risk of injury in an accident.

Do not lean your head on the door; the side air bag

could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback.

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Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bag Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your Ford or LincolnĆMercury dealer.

All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should

always wear their safety belts even when an air bag SRS is provided.

How does the side air bag system work? The side air bag system consists of the following: • An inflatable nylon bag (air bag) with a gas generator concealed behind the outboard bolster of the driver and front passenger seatbacks. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front air bags. • Two crash sensors located under the outboard side of the front seats, attached to the floor.

Side air bags, in combination with seat belts, can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision.

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The side air bags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air bag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated, even if the respective seat is not occupied. The air bag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions.

The air bag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient lateral deceleration 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. Side air bags are designed to inflate in sideĆimpact collisions, not rollover, rearĆimpact, frontal or nearĆfrontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration.

Several air bag system components get hot after

inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.

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If the side air bag has deployed, the air bag will

not function again. The side air bag system (including the seat) must be inspected and serviced by a qualified technician in accordance with the vehicle service manual. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.

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 flash or stay lit. • The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned on.

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If either of these indications occurs, 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.

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local dealership or a 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.

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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 positions.

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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 the child safety seat manufacturer) should always wear safety belts.

Follow all the important safety restraints 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.

Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets

unattended in your vehicle.

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To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a beltĆpositioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all Federal motor vehicle safety standards. BeltĆpositioning booster seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seating cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child.

A beltĆpositioning booster seat should be used if the shoulder belt rests in front of the child's face or neck, or if the lap belt does not fit snugly on both thighs, or if the thighs are too short to let the child sit all the way back on the seat cushion when the lower legs hang over the edge of the seat cushion. You may wish to discuss the special needs of your child with your pediatrician.

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SAFETY BELTS FOR CHILDREN Child and infant or child safety seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.

When installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow the information presented in the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System section in this chapter. • Use the correct safety belt buckle for that seating position. • 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. • Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button, to prevent accidental unbuckling.

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• Place seatback in upright position. • Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. Refer to Using automatic locking mode (passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions) (if equipped).

Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage. For more information on top tether straps see Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter.

Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.

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Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seat positions 1. Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. NEVER place a rearĆfacing child seat in front of an active air bag.

Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. If you must use a forwardĆfacing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all the way back.

RearĆfacing child seats should NEVER be placed in

the front seats.

2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together.

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3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted.

Insert the belt tongue into the

4. proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) for that seating position until you hear and feel the latch engage. Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it.

5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard.

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6. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode.

7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat.

8. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt.

9. Before placing the child in the seat, forcibly tilt the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place.

10. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat steps two through nine.

Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use.

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Attaching child safety seats with LATCH attachments Some child seat manufacturers make safety seats that are labeled as LATCH or LATCHĆcompatible child seats. These seats include two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two LATCH anchors at specific seating positions in your vehicle. This type of child seat eliminates the need to use seat belts to attach the child seat. for forwardĆfacing child seats, the tether strap must also be attached to a proper tether anchor point. For information on using tether straps with the child safety seats, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter.

LATCH lower anchors have been provided in your vehicle at the following locations:

The anchors at the center of the rear seat are much further apart than the sets of lower anchors for child seat installation at other seating positions. A child seat with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed at this seating position. LATCH compatible child seats (with attachments on belt webbing) can be used at this seating position only if the child seat instructions state that the child seat can be installed to anchors that are 450 mm apart. Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is attached to that anchor.

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Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchors for child

seat installation anchor if an adjacent child seat is attached to that anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death.

The LATCH anchors are located on the rear section of the seat cushion, at the bottom of the seatback.

Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install safety seats with LATCH or LATCHĆcompatible attachments.

Attach the LATCH or LATCHĆcompatible child

seat only to the appropriate locations shown.

Once you have installed the LATCH safety seat, assure that the seat is properly attached to the LATCH and tether anchors. Also, test the safety seat before you place the child in it. Tilt the seat from side to side. Also try to tug the seat forward. Check to see if the anchors hold the seat in place.

If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk

of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases.

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Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forwardĆfacing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child safety seat for information about ordering a tether strap.

The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with builtĆin tether strap anchors located behind the seats as described below.

The tether anchors in your vehicle are either located under a cover marked with the tether anchor symbol (shown with title) or are recessed bars on the back side of the seatback.

The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions (shown from top view, left is front of vehicle):

Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether

anchor as shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor.

1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion.

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2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat.

On hatchbacks, the removable luggage area cover must be removed prior to attaching the tether strap to the tether anchor.

On wagons, it may be necessary to remove the cargo cover assembly prior to attaching the tether strap to the tether anchor. The tether must not go around the cargo cover retractor assembly.

For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback.

3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position.

4. On a sedan, open the tether anchor cover.

5. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown.

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If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision.

6. Refer to the Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat.

7. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions.

If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk

of a child being inured in a collision greatly increases.

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Starting

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the ignition system. This system meets all Canadian InterferenceĆ Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise.

When starting a fuelĆinjected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting. Only use the accelerator pedal when you have difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the vehicle, refer to Starting the engine in this chapter.

Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce

very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage.

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or

other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.

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Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other

enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions.

If you smell exhaust fumes