Chrysler Voyager 2001 Operating Information Manual
2001
CHRYSLER VOYAGER
OPERATING INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
INTRODUCTION
2
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
3
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
5
STARTING AND OPERATING
6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
9
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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INDEX
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INTRODUCTION
• DEAR CUSTOMER ......................... 4
• IMPORTANT NOTICE ....................... 4
• HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .................. 5
• WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................... 7
• VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER .............. 7
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DEAR CUSTOMER
Thank you for selecting one of our Chrysler models. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling and high quality, traditional with Chrysler vehicles.
Before you start to drive this vehicle, read this
Owner’s Manual and all the Supplements. Be sure
you are familiar with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for braking, steering and transmission shifting. Learn how your vehicle handles
on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will
improve with experience, but as in driving any
vehicle, take it easy as you begin. Always observe
local laws wherever you drive.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result
in loss of control or an accident.
Operating this vehicle at excessive speeds or
while intoxicated may result in loss of control,
collision with other vehicles or objects, going off
the road, or overturning; any of which may lead to
serious injury or death. Also, failure to use seat
belts subjects the driver and passengers to a
greater risk of injury or death.
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To keep yourvehicle running atit’s best, haveyour
vehicle serviced at recommended intervals by an
authorized Chrysler Dealer who has the qualified
personnel, special tools and equipment to perform all service.
Chrysler and its distributors are vitally interested
in your complete satisfaction with this vehicle. If
you encounter a service or warranty problem
which is not resolved to your satisfaction, discuss
the matter with your dealer’s management.
Your authorized Chrysler Dealer will be happy to
assist you with any questions about your vehicle.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ALL MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLICATION IS BASED ON THE LATEST INFORMATION
AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLICATION APPROVAL. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO PUBLISH
REVISIONS AT ANY TIME.
This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to
acquaint you with the operation and maintenance
of your new vehicle. It is supplemented by a
Warranty Information Booklet and various customer oriented documents. You are urged to read
these publications carefully. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will
help assure safe and enjoyable operation of your
vehicle.
After you have read the manual, it should be
stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and
remain with the vehicle when sold.
Chrysler reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications, and/or to make additions to or improvements in its products without
imposing any obligations upon itself to install them
on products previously manufactured.
The Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes the
features that are standard or available as extra
cost options. Therefore, some of the equipment
and accessories in this publication may not appear on your vehicle.
NOTE: Be sure to read the Owner’s Manual first
before driving your vehicle and before attaching
or installing parts/accessories or making other
modifications to the vehicle.
In view of the many replacement parts and accessories from various manufacturers available on
the market, Chrysler cannot be certain that the
driving safety of your Chrysler vehicle will not be
impaired by the attachment or installation of such
parts. Even if such parts are officially approved
(for example, by a general operating permit for the
part or by constructing the part in an officially
approved design), or if an individual operating
permit was issued for the vehicle after the attachment or installation of such parts, it cannot be
implicitly assumed that the driving safety of your
Chrysler vehicle is unimpaired. Therefore, neither
experts nor official agencies are liable. Chrysler
only assumes responsibility therefore when parts
which are expressly authorized or recommended
by Chrysler are attached or installed at an authorized Chrysler dealer. The same applies when
modifications to the original condition are subsequently made on Chrysler vehicles.
Your warranties do not cover any part that
Chrysler did not supply. Nor do they cover the
cost of any repairs or adjustments that might be
caused or needed because of the installation or
use of non-Chrysler parts, components, equipment, materials or additives. Nor do your warranties cover the costs of repairing damage or conditions caused by any changes to your car that do
not comply with Chrysler specifications.
Original Mopar parts and accessories and other
products approved by Chrysler, including qualified advice, are available at your authorized
dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that your
Chrysler dealer knows your vehicle best, has the
factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopar
parts and is interested in your satisfaction.
Copyright © 2000 Chrysler
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the table of contents to determine which
section contains the information you desire.
The detailed index, at the rear of this manual,
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or
throughout this owner’s manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident
or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS
against procedures which could result in damage
to your vehicle or accessory equipment. If you do
not read this entire manual you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (17 digit number) is available from your vehicle’s registration or
title. The Vehicle Identification Number is also
located on a label in the upper left corner of the
instrument panel, visible through the windshield,
and on the right front strut tower located inside the
engine compartment.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING
YOUR VEHICLE
• A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ................. 11
• Ignition Key Removal .................... 11
• Vehicles Equipped with Manual Transaxle ........ 12
• Key-In-Ignition Reminder .................. 12
• SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER .................. 12
• Replacement Keys ...................... 13
• IGNITION KEY SWITCH LIGHT— IF EQUIPPED ....... 13
• STEERING WHEEL LOCK ................... 13
• If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel . . . 13
• To Release Steering Wheel Lock ............. 13
• ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ...... 13
• DOOR LOCKS .......................... 14
• Manual Door Locks ..................... 14
• Power Door Locks ...................... 14
• REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED ........ 15
• To unlock the doors and liftgate ............. 15
• To lock the doors and liftgate ............... 16
• General Information ..................... 17
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• Transmitter Battery Service ................ 17
• VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ....... 18
• Central Door Locks ..................... 19
• SLIDING SIDE DOOR ...................... 19
• Power Sliding Door — If Equipped ............ 19
• Child Protection Door Lock ................ 21
• LIFTGATE ............................. 21
• Power Liftgate — If Equipped ............... 21
• WINDOWS ............................ 23
• Power Vent Windows .................... 23
• Power Windows ....................... 23
• OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................... 24
• Lap/Shoulder Belts ..................... 24
• Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure ........ 27
• Seat Belt Pretensioners ................... 28
• Seat Belts and Pregnant Women ............. 28
• Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System - Airbag ................. 29
• Child Restraint ........................ 34
• ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .......... 37
• CHECKING YOUR VEHICLE FOR SAFETY .......... 37
• Exhaust Gas ......................... 37
• Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle . . 38
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Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
You can
insert the
double
sided
keys into
the locks
with either
side up.
Ignition Key Removal
WARNING!
Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the gear selector lever. Don’t leave the
keys in the ignition. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the
key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These
numbers can be used to order duplicate keys
from your dealer. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place.
NOTE:
The power window switches, radio, front wash-
ers, rear washers, power outlets, removable
console, rear wiper and rear passenger power
sliding door switches will remain active for up
to 45 seconds after the ignition switch has
been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door
will cancel this feature.
The automatic transaxle shift lever must be in
PARK. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position,
then the LOCK position. Remove the key.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove key from the ignition and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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Vehicles Equipped with Manual
Transaxle
To remove the ignition key on vehicles with a
manual transaxle, depress and hold the key release button, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position and remove the key.
Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle are
equipped with a clutch switch that prevents the
engine from cranking unless the clutch pedal is
fully depressed.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the
ignition switch, a signal will sound to remind you to
remove the key.
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SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unauthorized operation of the vehicle by disabling
the engine. The system will shut the engine off
after 2 seconds of running if an invalid key is used
to start the vehicle. This system utilizes ignition
keys which have an electronic chip (transponder)
embedded into them. Only keys that have been
programmed to the vehicle can be used to start
and operate the vehicle.
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System does not
need to be armed or activated. Operation of the
system is automatic regardless of whether or not
the vehicle is locked or unlocked. During normal
operation, the Security Alarm/Immobilizer Light
will come on for about three (3) seconds immediately after the ignition switch is turned on for a
bulb check. Afterwards, if the bulb remains on,
this indicates a problem with the electronics. If the
bulb begins to flash after the bulb check, this
indicates that an invalid key has been used to
start the vehicle. Both of these conditions will
result in the engine being shut off after two (2)
seconds of running. Keep in mind that a key which
has not been programmed is also considered an
invalid key even if it is cut to fit the ignition lock
cylinder for that vehicle.
If the Security Alarm/Immobilizer Light comes on
during normal vehicleoperation (vehicle has been
running for longer than 10 seconds), a fault has
been detected in the electronics and the vehicle
should be serviced as soon as possible.
NOTE:
• The Sentry Key Immobilizer System is not
compatible with remote starting systems.
Use of these systems may result in vehicle
starting problems and loss of security protection.
• Additional Sentry Keys, or any other transponder equipped components on the same
keychain will not cause a key-related (transponder) fault unless the additional part is
physically held against the ignition key being used when starting the vehicle. Cell
phones, pagers, or other RF electronics will
not cause interference with this system.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle
have been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE:
Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the
vehicle. Once a Sentry Key has been programmed to a vehicle, it can not be programmed to any other vehicle.
At the time of purchase, the original owner is
provided with a four digit PIN number. This number is required for dealer replacement of keys.
Duplication of keys must be performed at an
authorized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A
blank key is one which has never been programmed.
NOTE:
When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer Sys-
tem serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to
the dealer.
IGNITION KEY SWITCH LIGHT— IF
EQUIPPED
A halo ring around the ignition switch lights up
when the driver’s door is opened. The light will
remain on for about 30 seconds after the door is
closed or until the ignition key is turned to the ON
position.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK
Your vehicle is equipped with a passive steering
wheel lock. This lock prevents steering the vehicle
without the ignition key. If the steering wheel is
moved more than 1/2 turn in either direction and
the key is not in the ignition, the steering wheel will
lock.
If You Wish To Manually Lock The
Steering Wheel:
With the engine running, turn the steering wheel a
half turn, turn off the engine and remove the key.
Turn the steering wheel slightly in either direction
until the lock engages.
To Release Steering Wheel Lock:
Insert the key in the ignition and turn the wheel
slightly to the right or left to disengage the lock.
NOTE:
If you turned the wheel to the right to engage
the lock, youmustturn the wheel slightly to the
right to disengage it. If you turned the wheel to
the left to engage the lock, turn the wheel
slightly to the left to disengage.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
keyless entry transmitter or open the doors. This
feature is only available if you have Remote Keyless Entry.
The lights will fade to off after about 30 seconds or
they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned on.
NOTE:
• The front courtesy overhead console lights
do not turn on if the dimmer control is in the
interior lights ON position (extreme top position).
• The illuminated entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the “defeat”
position (extreme downward position).
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DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks
Lock the doors by pushing down on the lock
plungers on each door trim panel.
If the lock plunger is down when youshut the door,
the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys
are not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
WARNING!
For personal security and safety in the event of
an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive
as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
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Power Door Locks
A door lock switch is on each front door trim
panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors.
If you press the power door lock switch while the
key is in the ignition, and any front door is open,
the power locks will not operate. This prevents you
from accidentally locking your keys in the vehicle.
Removing the key or closing thedoor will allow the
locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key is in
the ignition and the driver’s door is open, as a
reminder to remove the key.
If you press the power door lock switch while the
sliding door is open, the sliding door will lock.
Auto Door Locks — If Equipped
The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with
power door locks if:
1. The transaxle is in gear,
2. all doors are closed
3. the vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h)
and
4. the doors were not previously locked using the
power door lock switch or remote keyless entry
transmitter.
The Auto Door Locks can be enabled or disabled
by performing the following procedure:
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition
switch.
2. Cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF four times
ending in the OFF position. (do not start the
engine)
3. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the
interior driver’s door lock switch to the LOCK
position.
4. A single chime will sound to signify that you
have successfully completed the programming.
You can turn the feature back on by repeating the
above mentioned procedure. This feature may
also be enabled or disabled by performing the
procedure in the Overhead Console, Customer
Programmable Features section.
Auto Unlock — If Equipped
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles
with power door locks if:
1. Auto Door Locks feature is enabled and the
Auto Unlock feature is enabled,
2. the transaxle is in NEUTRAL or PARK,
3. any door is opened (excluding liftgate) and
4. the vehicle speed must be 0 km/h (0 mph).
The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or dis-
abled by performing the procedure in the Overhead Console, Customer Programmable Features
section.
NOTE:
Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock
features in accordance with local laws.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — IF
EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors
and liftgate, and activate the optional power liftgate, optional left power sliding door, and right
power sliding door from distances up to about 23
feet (7 meters) using a hand held radiotransmitter.
The transmitter need not be pointed at the vehicle
to activate the system.
Two (2) transmitters may be supplied with the
vehicle. Vehicles built without the powered options will be equipped from the factory with two
button transmitters and those built with power
options will be equipped with five button transmitters.
Two button transmitters will provide basic UNLOCK, and LOCK functions.
Five button transmitters will provide functions that
allow the same basic operation as the two button,
but may also be used to Open/Close the optional
power liftgate, optional left power sliding door, or
right power sliding door.
A short time delay is built into these power features. Otheroptions of thesystem allow youto turn
OFF/ON the Second Press Unlock, Power Features Delay and the Lamp Flash (Optical Chirp).
To unlock the doors and liftgate:
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the
transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door side of
the vehicle, or twice to unlock all doors and
liftgate. The illuminated entry system and if
equipped the Lamp Flash (Optical Chirp ) feature
will also turn on.
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NOTE:
You may turn off this feature and unlock all
doors with one press of the UNLOCK button by
using the following the procedure.
1. Press the UNLOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds.
2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed, (after 5
seconds) press the LOCK button. Release both
buttons.
The “Two Press” unlock feature can be reactivated
by repeating this procedure.
To lock the doors and liftgate:
Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to lock all doors and liftgate.
To Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped
Press the LIFTGATE button for at least one second
and release. The liftgate will open/close.
If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a
powered liftgate, pressing the button will result in
the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds
allowing you to manually access the liftgate area
only.
To Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If
Equipped
Press the LEFT button for at least one second and
release. The door will open/close.
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If the vehicle is not equipped with a left power
sliding door and the door is closed and locked,
pressing the button will result in the left side doors
becoming unlocked.
To Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door — If
Equipped
Press the RIGHT button for at least one second
and release. The door will open/close.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a right power
sliding door and the door is closed and locked,
pressing the button will result in the right side
doors becoming unlocked.
To Turn Off “Button Delay” for Power
Features — If Equipped
1. Press the UNLOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds.
2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed, (after 5
seconds) press the LIFTGATE button. Release
both buttons.
When the “Button Delay” is turned off, the system
will respond immediately to the press of a button
(this may result in unwanted activations of a
powered feature or your leaving the vehicle in an
unsecured state).
The “Button Delay” feature can be reactivated by
repeating this procedure.
To Turn Off “Lamp Flash” (Optical Chirp) — If
Equipped
1. Press the LOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds.
2. While the LOCK button is pressed, (after 5
seconds) press the LIFTGATE button. Release
both buttons.
The “Lamp Flash” feature can be reactivated by
repeating this procedure. The table below explains the Lamp Flash options.
Function Which Turn
Lock All 1
Unlock 1st
Press
Unlock All
Doors
Left Side Left Side 2
Right Side Right Side 2
Liftgate All 2
Signal Lamps
Left Side 2
All 2
Number of
Flashes
General Information
Transmitter and receivers operate on a carrier
frequency of 433.92 MHz as required by EEC
regulations. These devices must be certified to
conform to specific regulations in each individual
country. Two sets of regulations are involved: ETS
(European Telecommunication Standard)
300–220, which most countries use, and German
BZT federal regulation 225Z125, which is based
on ETC 300–220 but has additional unique requirements. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
If your Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a
normal distance, check for these two conditions.
1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life
of the battery is a minimum of three years.
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a
radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some
mobile or CB radios.
Transmitter Battery Service
The recommended replacement battery for the
five button transmitter is the 2032 and the two
button transmitter uses two 2016 batteries.
NOTE:
Do not touch the battery terminals that are on
the back housing of the transmitter or the
printed circuit board.
Two Button Transmitter
1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a
thin coin to pry the two halves of the transmitter
apart. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket
during removal.
Two Button Transmitter
2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid
touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin
oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch
a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
3. To reassemble the transmitter case snap two
halves together. Make sure there is an even “gap”
between the two halves. Test transmitter operation.
Five Button Transmitter
1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a
thin coin to pry the two halves of the transmitter
apart. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket
during removal. Press the LOCK button to raise
the printed circut board/gasket assembly from the
button side half of the housing and allow the 2032
battery to be slid out of its holder.
Five Button Transmitter
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2. Remove and replace the battery. If possible,
avoid touching the new battery with your fingers.
Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you
touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
3. Press the printed circut board/gasket assem-
bly back into the button side half of the housing.
4. To reassemble the transmitter case snap two
halves together. Make sure there is an even “gap”
between the two halves. Test transmitter operation.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF
EQUIPPED
This system monitors the vehicle doors, liftgate,
engine compartment, and ignition for unauthorized entry or operation. When the alarm is activated, the system provides both audible and
visual signals. The horn will pulse, courtesy lights
will flash, the Vehicle Security Alarm/Immobilizer
light located in the information center, will flash,
and the vehicle will not start. If the alarm is
triggered and no action is taken to disarm it, the
system will turn off the horn after three minutes
and the lights only after 15 minutes, then rearm
itself.
To arm the system: With the key removed from
the ignition switch, the system will arm when you
use one of the following methods.
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1. With the driver or passenger door open, push
the power lock button on that door.
2. Press the LOCK button on the keyless entry
transmitter.
3. Lock the driver door, passenger door, or liftgate using the key in the key cylinder.
After the last door is closed, or if all doors are
closed, the system will arm itself in about 16
seconds. During that time, the Vehicle Security
Alarm/Immobilizer light will flash. If it remains lit
steadily, the hood is not secure, and the engine
compartment will not be protected or there is a
fault in the system. If it does not illuminate, the
system is not arming. If you open a door during
this arming period, the system will cancel the
arming process. You must repeat one of the
previously described arming sequences to rearm
the system.
While the vehicle is armed, if the liftgate is opened
using the remote keyless entry transmitter, you
have 30 seconds to access the liftgate before the
alarm will sound. If the liftgate is closed before the
30 seconds, the alarm will return to the armed
state after the 30 seconds has expired.
To disarm the system: Press the UNLOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter or unlock the
driver door, passenger door, or liftgate using the
key in the key cylinder. The system will also
disarm if the ignition switch is turned ON with a
valid “Sentry” ignition key. If you disarm the system and access the liftgate area, the system must
be rearmed, as described previously, when closing the liftgate. If something has triggered the
system in your absence, the horn will pulse three
times when you disarm the system. Check the
vehicle for tampering.
The Vehicle Security Alarm system is designed to
protect your vehicle, however, you can create
conditions where the system will give you a false
alarm. If one of the previously described arming
sequences has occurred, the system will arm
regardless of whether you are in the vehicle or not.
If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the
alarm will sound. If this occurs,disarm the system.
The alarm system will activate only if a monitored
trigger is active when the battery is reconnected.
The exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound,
and the ignition switch will not start the vehicle. If
this occurs, disarm the system.
Central Door Locks
This feature allows you to lock all the doors with
the key by using any of the front door lock
cylinders.
All vehicle doors and liftgate are locked with the
first turn of the key to the LOCK position from
either driver or passenger side doors. A double
activation feature of Central Unlocking requires
you to turn the key in the door lock cylinder to the
unlock position two times within two seconds to
UNLOCK all vehicle doors at once.
The first turn of the key in the door lock cylinder
will disarm the system and unlock your side of the
vehicle. The second actuation within two seconds
will then unlock all doors and the liftgate.
SLIDING SIDE DOOR
The sliding door may be opened from the inside or
the outside. Pull out on the outside handle to open
the sliding door from the outside. To open the
sliding door from the inside, press the button on
the grab handle and open the door.
To keep your door operating properly, observe the
following guidelines:
• Always open the door smoothly.
• Avoid high impacts against the door stop when
opening the door. This is very important when
your vehicle is parked on an incline as the door
will slide faster in the downhill direction.
• There is a hold-open latch that is activated
when the sliding door is fully opened. This latch
will keep your sliding door open on any incline.
To close the sliding door after the hold-open
latch is activated, you must push the button on
the inside grab handle or pull out on the outside
sliding door handle.
• Use the grab handle on the inside of the sliding
door to assist you in closing and securing the
door.
Always make sure that the sliding door is fully
latched any time the vehicle is in motion.
NOTE:
The driver’s side sliding door cannot be
opened while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only when the sliding door is
fully closed and the fuel door has not been
opened.
Power Sliding Door — If Equipped
NOTE:
The power sliding door must be unlocked be-
fore the switches located on the trim panel just
in front of the power sliding door or in the
overhead console will operate.
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The power sliding door may be opened manually
or by using the buttons on the remote keyless
entry transmitter, switches on the overhead console or a switch located on the trim panel just in
front of the sliding door. To keep your door operating properly, observe the following guidelines.
• Always open the door smoothly.
• Avoid high impacts against the door stop when
opening the door manually. This is very important when your vehicle is parked on an incline
as the door will slide faster in the downhill
direction.
• There is a hold-open latch that is activated
when the sliding door is fully opened. This latch
will keep your sliding door open on any incline.
To close the power sliding door after the holdopen latch is activated, you must press any one
of the power sliding door switches, push the
button on the inside grab handle or pull out on
the outside sliding door handle.
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There are power sliding door switches located on
the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door
for the rear seat passengers. Pressing the switch
once will open the power sliding door, once the
door is fully open pressing the switch a second
time will close the door.
If the inside or outside door handles are used
while the power sliding door is activated, the
power sliding door feature will be canceled and
the door must be opened or closed manually.
To avoid unintentional operation of the power
sliding door from the rear seats, press the button
located in the overhead console to disable the
controls for the rear seat passengers.
NOTE:
• If anything obstructs the power sliding door
while it is closing or opening, the door will
automatically reverse to the closed or open
position, provided it meets sufficient resistance.
• The driver’s side sliding door cannot be
opened while the fuel door is open. This
feature operates only when the sliding door
is fully closed prior to opening the fuel door.
• The power sliding door must be in the full
open or close position for any of the
switches to operate. If the door is not in the
full open or close positions it must be
opened or closed manually.
• The power sliding door switches will not
operate if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle
speed is above 0 mph.
• If the power sliding door encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle the
system will automatically stop and must be
opened or closed manually.
WARNING!
You or others could be injured if caught in the
path of the sliding door.Make sure the door path
is clear before closing the door.
Child Protection Door Lock
To provide a safer environment for small children
riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are
equipped with a child protection door lock system.
WARNING!
To avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a
collision. Remember that the sliding doors can
only be opened from the outside when the child
protection locks are engaged.
To activate the system, open the sliding door and
move the child lock control, located near the
door’s rear latch, to the ON position.
When the child lock system is engaged the door
can be opened only by using the outside door
handle even though the inside door lock is in the
unlocked position.
NOTE:
The power sliding door switches located on
the trim panel just in front of the sliding door
will not operate when the child lock system is
engaged.
LIFTGATE
NOTE:
The key that is used to start the vehicle is also
used to lock or unlock the doors and open the
liftgate.
To open theliftgate, insert thekey into thelock and
turn to the right. On vehicles equipped with power
locks the liftgate can also be unlocked using the
remote keyless entry or by activating the power
door lock switches located on the front doors.
Once unlocked, on vehicles equipped with power
locks, the liftgate can be opened or closed without
using the key. To open the liftgate, depress the
liftgate release switch located on the underside of
the license plate bar and pullthe liftgate open with
one fluid motion.
If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a
powered liftgate, pressing the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter will result in the
liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area.
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
NOTE:
The power liftgate must be unlocked before the
switch in the overhead console will operate.
The power liftgate may be opened manually or by
using the buttons on the remote keyless entry
transmitter, or a switch on the overhead console.
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Press and hold the button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter for at least one second to open
the power liftgate, once the liftgate is fully open,
pressing the button a second time will close the
liftgate.
A beeping signal will sound two seconds before
the liftgate starts to open or close. When the
remote keyless entry transmitter button is pressed
and the “Lamp Flash” feature is enabled the tail
lights will also flash to signal that the liftgate is
opening or closing.
NOTE:
• If anything obstructs the power liftgatewhile
it is closing, the liftgate will automatically
reverse to the open position, provided it
meets sufficient resistance.
• If anything obstructs the power liftgatewhile
it is opening, the liftgate will automatically
reverse to the closed position, provided it
meets sufficient resistance.
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• There are also pinch sensors attached to the
side of the liftgate opening. Light pressure
anywhere along these strips will cause the
liftgate to return to the open position.
• The power liftgate must be in the full open or
close position for any of the switches to
operate. If the liftgate is not in the full open
or close positions it must be opened or
closed manually.
• If the liftgate release switch is activated
while the power liftgate is closing, the liftgate will reverse to the full open position. If
the liftgate release switch is activated while
the power liftgate is opening, the liftgate
must be opened or closed manually.
• The power liftgate switches will not operate
if the vehicle is in gear or the vehicle speed
is above 0 mph.
• The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures below –12°F (–24°C) or temperatures above 143°F (62°C). Be sure to remove
any build up of snow or ice from the liftgate
before pressing any of the power liftgate
switches.
• If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle the system
will automatically stop and must be opened
or closed manually.
WARNING!
• Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You
and your passengers could be injured by
these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when
you are operating the vehicle.
• If you are required to drive with the liftgate
open, make sure that all windows are closed,
and the climate control blower switch is set at
high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation
mode.
Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops
with temperature, it may be necessary to assist
the props when opening the liftgate in cold
weather.
WINDOWS
Power Vent Windows
Switches on the driver’s door trim panel let the
driver operate the two vent windows from the front
seat.
Power Windows
You can control either front windowusing switches
on the driver’s door trim panel. There is a single
switch on the passenger’s door trim panel which
operates the passenger door window. The
switches will operate only when the ignition is in
the ON or ACC position.
Auto Down Feature
The driver’s window switch has an auto down
feature. Press the window switch past the detent,
release, and the window will go down automatically.
To open the window part way, press the window
switch part way and release it when you want the
window to stop.
The power window switches remain active for up
to 45 seconds after the ignition switch has been
turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel
this feature.
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OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. These include
the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all
passengers, front airbags for both the driver and
front passenger and if equipped, side airbags for
both the driver and front passenger. If you will be
carrying children too small for adult-size seat
belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature, also
can be used to hold infant and child restraint
systems.
Please pay close attention to the information in
this section. It tells you how to use your restraint
system properly to keep you and your passengers
as safe as possible.
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can
suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of
your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be
thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you
and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
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Buckle up even though you are an excellent
driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road
may be a poor driver and cause a collision that
includes you. This can happen far away from
home or on your own street.
Research has shown that seat belts save lives,
and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in
a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen
when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat
belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk
of injury caused by striking the inside of the
vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be
belted at all times.
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All the seats in your vehicle are equipped with
Lap/Shoulder Belts.
The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock
during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move
freely with you under normal conditions. But in a
collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of
your striking the inside of the vehicle or being
thrown out.
WARNING!
• 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 allowpeopletoride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and
seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
WARNING!
• Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous.
Seat belts are designed to go around the
large bones of your body. These are the
strongest parts of your body and can take the
forces of a collision the best.
• Wearing your belt in the wrong place could
make your injuries in a collision much worse.
You might suffer internal injuries, or you could
even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these
instructions to wear your seat belt safely and
to keep your passengers safe, too.
• Two people should never be belted into a
single seat belt. People belted together can
crash into one another in a collision, hurting
one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder
belt or lap belt for more than one person, no
matter what their size.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back
and adjust the seat.
2. The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of
the front seats and next to your arm in the rear
seats. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt.
Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as
necessary to allow the belt to go around your lap.
3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the
latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”.
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WARNING!
• A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle
will not protect you properly. The lap portion
could ride too high on your body, possibly
causing internal injuries. Always buckle your
belt into the buckle nearest you.
• A belt that is too loose will not protect you as
well. In a sudden stop you could move too far
forward, increasing the possibility of injury.
Wear your seat belt snugly.
• A belt that is worn under your arm is very
dangerous. Your body could strike the inside
surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under
the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs
aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the
belt over your shoulder so that your strongest
bones will take the force in a collision.
• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not
protect you from injury during a collision. You
are more likely to hit your head in a collision
if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap
and shoulder belt are meant to be used
together.
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4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below
your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt
portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the
lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull
on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of
sliding under the belt in a collision.
The instrument cluster turns on the seat belt light
in the instrument cluster for 6 to 8 seconds when
the ignition switch is first turned on. If it detects
that the driver’s seat belt is not buckled the light
will remain on until the driver’s seat belt is buckled.
WARNING!
• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk
of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces
won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but
across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt
as low as possible and keep it snug.
• A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a
collision it could even cut into you. Be sure the
belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in
your vehicle, take it to your dealer and have it
fixed.
5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that
it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The
retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
6. To release the belt, push the red button on the
buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its
stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate
down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully.
WARNING!
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision
and leave you with no protection. Inspect the
belt system periodically,checking for cuts, frays,
or loose parts. Damaged partsmustbereplaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the
system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced
after a collision if they have been damaged
(bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the front seats and the second row outboard
seats, the shoulder belt anchorage can be adjusted upward or downward to help position the
belt away from your neck. Push up or down on the
release lever to release the anchorage, and then
move it up or down to the position that serves you
best.
As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you
will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller
than average, you’ll prefer a higher position. When
you release the anchorage, try to move it up or
down to make sure that it is locked in position.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting
Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted
lap/shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to
the anchor point.
2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the
latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180°
to create a fold that begins immediately above the
latch plate.
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3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded
webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot
at the top of the latch plate.
4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it
clears the folded webbing.
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Seat Belt Pretensioners
The seat belts for both front seating positions are
equipped with pretensioning devices that are
designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the
event of a collision. These devices improve the
performance of the seat belt by assuring that the
belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision.
Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraint and will only deploy if
the seat belt is buckled.
NOTE:
These devices are not a substitute for proper
seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat
belt still must be worn snugly and positioned
properly.
The pretensioners are triggered by the front airbag control module (see Airbag Section). Like the
front airbags, the pretensioners are single use
items. After a collision that is severe enough to
deploy the airbags and pretensioners, both must
be replaced.
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
We recommend that pregnant women use the
seat belts throughout their pregnancies. Keeping
the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby
safe.
Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the
belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips
as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not
come across the abdomen. That way the strong
bones of the hips will take the force if there is a
collision.
Driver and Front Passenger
Supplemental Restraint System Airbag
This vehicle has airbags for both the driver and
front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt
restraint systems. The driver’s front airbag is
mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger’s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag
covers.
NOTE:
The front airbags have a multi stage inflator
design. This allows the airbag to have different
rates of inflation that are based on collision
severity.
If the vehicle is equipped with side airbags, they
are located inside the driver and front passenger
seatbacks, and their covers are labeled SRS
AIRBAG.
WARNING!
• Do not put anything on or around the airbag
covers or attempt to manually open them.
You may damage the airbags and you could
be injured because the airbags are not there
to protect you. These protective covers for
the airbag cushions are designed to open
only when the airbags are inflating.
• If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags,
do not use accessory seat covers or place
objects between you and the side airbags;
the performance could be adversely affected
and/or objects could be pushed into you,
causing serious injury.
• If your vehicle is equipped with side airbags,
do not attachcupholdersor any other objects
on or around the door. The inflating side
airbag could drive the object into occupants,
causing serious injury.
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