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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ...4 How To Use This Manual ...4 Warnings And Cautions ...6 Vehicle Identification Number ...6 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ...7 1
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ...4 How To Use This Manual ...4 Warnings And Cautions ...6 Vehicle Identification Number ...6 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ...7 1
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... be aware of all subjects. When it should be used on your vehicle or throughout this manual, contains a complete listing of all safety warnings. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you read these ...following table for convenient reference and remain with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. WARNING! In addition, certain fluids contained in your satisfaction. 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with...
... be aware of all subjects. When it should be used on your vehicle or throughout this manual, contains a complete listing of all safety warnings. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Consult the table of contents to determine which section contains the information you read these ...following table for convenient reference and remain with the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. WARNING! In addition, certain fluids contained in your satisfaction. 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with...
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...number (VIN) is illegal to remove the VIN. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information. VIN Location NOTE: It is found on your vehicle. It also contains CAUTIONS against operating procedures which could result in damage to a window on...panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury.
...number (VIN) is illegal to remove the VIN. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information. VIN Location NOTE: It is found on your vehicle. It also contains CAUTIONS against operating procedures which could result in damage to a window on...panel, visible through the windshield. This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury.
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...TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ...12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...14 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key ...14 Steering Wheel Lock - If Equipped ...14 ▫ If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ......14 ▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock ...14 ▫ Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System . .15 Sentry Key - If Equipped ...15 ▫ Shaft Lock Module (Vehicles Equipped With Premium Security System) - If Equipped ...16...
...TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ...12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...14 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key ...14 Steering Wheel Lock - If Equipped ...14 ▫ If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ......14 ▫ To Release The Steering Wheel Lock ...14 ▫ Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System . .15 Sentry Key - If Equipped ...15 ▫ Shaft Lock Module (Vehicles Equipped With Premium Security System) - If Equipped ...16...
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Disarm The System ...19 ▫ Security System Manual Override ...19 Illuminated Entry System - If Equipped ...20 Remote Keyless Entry - If Equipped ...20 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ...22 ...9643; Using The Panic Alarm ...23 ▫ To Program Transmitters ...23 ▫ General Information ...25 ▫ Transmitter Battery Service ...25 Door Locks ...27 ▫ Manual Door Locks ...27 ▫ Power Door Locks - If Equipped ...28 Windows ...31 ▫ Power Vent Windows ...31 ▫ Power Windows ...31 Sliding Side Door...
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Disarm The System ...19 ▫ Security System Manual Override ...19 Illuminated Entry System - If Equipped ...20 Remote Keyless Entry - If Equipped ...20 ▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ...22 ...9643; Using The Panic Alarm ...23 ▫ To Program Transmitters ...23 ▫ General Information ...25 ▫ Transmitter Battery Service ...25 Door Locks ...27 ▫ Manual Door Locks ...27 ▫ Power Door Locks - If Equipped ...28 Windows ...31 ▫ Power Vent Windows ...31 ▫ Power Windows ...31 Sliding Side Door...
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... ignition and the driver's door is difficult to turn in either direction until the lock engages. See Section 7 of this manual for door lock lubrication. STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with either side up. If the steering wheel is moved no more than 1/2 turn , move the wheel... to engage the lock, you if the key is left in the ignition switch and start the engine. 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder An alarm will lock. Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key with a passive steering wheel lock. This lock...
... ignition and the driver's door is difficult to turn in either direction until the lock engages. See Section 7 of this manual for door lock lubrication. STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with either side up. If the steering wheel is moved no more than 1/2 turn , move the wheel... to engage the lock, you if the key is left in the ignition switch and start the engine. 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Key-In-Ignition Reminder An alarm will lock. Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key with a passive steering wheel lock. This lock...
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..., the alarm has been activated. Check the vehicle for tampering. The Security system will not arm if you unlock a front door using the manual door lock plunger. 2 Security System Manual Override The system will also disarm, if the vehicle is started with a programmed Sentry Key. To... Disarm the System Use the Keyless Entry transmitter to protect your dealer. Check the vehicle for tampering. If an ...
..., the alarm has been activated. Check the vehicle for tampering. The Security system will not arm if you unlock a front door using the manual door lock plunger. 2 Security System Manual Override The system will also disarm, if the vehicle is started with a programmed Sentry Key. To... Disarm the System Use the Keyless Entry transmitter to protect your dealer. Check the vehicle for tampering. If an ...
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... the button is pushed while the liftgate is being power closed, the liftgate will reverse to manually access the liftgate area. 2 NOTE: When you may have a programmed transmitter, contact your... and park lights will flash, the horn will beep for details. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Using The Panic Alarm: To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the...the interior lights will stay on for 30 seconds allowing you do not have to be closer to the vehicle due to SENTRY KEY "Customer Key Programming." (See page 17 for at least one second and release....
... the button is pushed while the liftgate is being power closed, the liftgate will reverse to manually access the liftgate area. 2 NOTE: When you may have a programmed transmitter, contact your... and park lights will flash, the horn will beep for details. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 23 Using The Panic Alarm: To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and hold the...the interior lights will stay on for 30 seconds allowing you do not have to be closer to the vehicle due to SENTRY KEY "Customer Key Programming." (See page 17 for at least one second and release....
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...BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Lock the doors by pushing down when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the event of vehicle equipment may ..., the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. 2 WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. If the lock plunger is down on the lock plungers on each door trim ...
...BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Lock the doors by pushing down when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the event of vehicle equipment may ..., the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door. 2 WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. If the lock plunger is down on the lock plungers on each door trim ...
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Use this feature is enabled, your keys in the ignition, and any front door is in the EVIC section of this manual. locks will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key is open, the power Removing the key or closing the door will ...not operate. Automatic Door Lock Programming This feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped from accidentally locking your door locks will lock. This prevents you from the assembly plant and can be disabled by using the following...
Use this feature is enabled, your keys in the ignition, and any front door is in the EVIC section of this manual. locks will allow the locks to operate. A chime will sound if the key is open, the power Removing the key or closing the door will ...not operate. Automatic Door Lock Programming This feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped from accidentally locking your door locks will lock. This prevents you from the assembly plant and can be disabled by using the following...
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... engine ). 5. If necessary, repeat the above steps. 8. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • On non EVIC - A single chime will cancel any door is any manual operation of the vehicle when any chiming that may confuse you during this feature, repeat the above procedure. Auto Unlock... On Exit - If Equipped This feature unlocks all doors. 2. Place the key into the Park position after the vehicle has been driven (...
... engine ). 5. If necessary, repeat the above steps. 8. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 • On non EVIC - A single chime will cancel any door is any manual operation of the vehicle when any chiming that may confuse you during this feature, repeat the above procedure. Auto Unlock... On Exit - If Equipped This feature unlocks all doors. 2. Place the key into the Park position after the vehicle has been driven (...
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...button twice within five seconds, to opening the fuel door. Sliding Door Open Flash When the sliding door(s) are opened manually or by using the buttons on vehicles so equipped. Cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF four times ending in the ignition switch. 2. Within 10 seconds of ... programming. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully open . You can be entering or exiting the vehicle. Press the buttons on the trim panel, just in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
...button twice within five seconds, to opening the fuel door. Sliding Door Open Flash When the sliding door(s) are opened manually or by using the buttons on vehicles so equipped. Cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF four times ending in the ignition switch. 2. Within 10 seconds of ... programming. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully open . You can be entering or exiting the vehicle. Press the buttons on the trim panel, just in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 The power sliding door may also be opened . To close the door. 2 Power ...the hold -open the power sliding door, once the door is activated, you must press any incline. To keep your vehicle is parked on an incline as the door will keep your sliding door open the door smoothly. • Avoid high... impacts against the door stop when opening the door manually. There are power sliding door switches located on any one of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers....
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 35 The power sliding door may also be opened . To close the door. 2 Power ...the hold -open the power sliding door, once the door is activated, you must press any incline. To keep your vehicle is parked on an incline as the door will keep your sliding door open the door smoothly. • Avoid high... impacts against the door stop when opening the door manually. There are power sliding door switches located on any one of the power sliding door for the rear seat passengers....
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... injured if caught in the path of the power sliding door from the rear seats, press the On /Off button located in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). • If the power sliding door encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle, the system will fully open when ...is pressed. WARNING! To avoid unintentional operation of the sliding door. To close position, it will automatically stop and must be opened or closed manually. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening , the door will be canceled and the door must be ...
... injured if caught in the path of the power sliding door from the rear seats, press the On /Off button located in gear or the vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). • If the power sliding door encounters multiple obstructions within the same cycle, the system will fully open when ...is pressed. WARNING! To avoid unintentional operation of the sliding door. To close position, it will automatically stop and must be opened or closed manually. This feature operates only when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening , the door will be canceled and the door must be ...
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... Handle If the liftgate is locked and is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds, to manually access the liftgate area. 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: On vehicles without power locks, the liftgate can only be opened using the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. The...
... Handle If the liftgate is locked and is fully open, pressing the button twice within five seconds, to manually access the liftgate area. 40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: On vehicles without power locks, the liftgate can only be opened using the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. The...
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... the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are required to operate. You and your vehicle. 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The power liftgate must be opened or closed manually. • If the liftgate release button is activated while the power liftgate is closing, the... liftgate will reverse to the full open position. • The power liftgate buttons will not operate in gear or the vehicle speed is set at high speed...
... the liftgate open, make sure that all windows are required to operate. You and your vehicle. 42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The power liftgate must be opened or closed manually. • If the liftgate release button is activated while the power liftgate is closing, the... liftgate will reverse to the full open position. • The power liftgate buttons will not operate in gear or the vehicle speed is set at high speed...
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...the airbag covers or attempt to manually open only when the airbags are designed to block the location of the vehicle for the driver and front passenger. The area where the window bag is located should remain free from any obstructions. • If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, ...adding a sunroof to the coat hooks in many types of the window bags. 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Do not put anything on the vehicle roof. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are designed to severe frontal collisions. ...
...the airbag covers or attempt to manually open only when the airbags are designed to block the location of the vehicle for the driver and front passenger. The area where the window bag is located should remain free from any obstructions. • If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, ...adding a sunroof to the coat hooks in many types of the window bags. 58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Do not put anything on the vehicle roof. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are designed to severe frontal collisions. ...
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... collisions the airbags won't deploy at all. Airbags need room to restrain you and the door. 5. 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. If your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during front airbag ...deployment could lead to more severe injuries in this manual. The airbags work with your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • If the vehicle has window bags, they also need room to inflate. 4. All occupants should be modified...
... collisions the airbags won't deploy at all. Airbags need room to restrain you and the door. 5. 60 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. If your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during front airbag ...deployment could lead to more severe injuries in this manual. The airbags work with your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • If the vehicle has window bags, they also need room to inflate. 4. All occupants should be modified...
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...Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • Seatbelt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Cruise control status • Traction/stability control status DaimlerChrysler Corporation ... the seat. If the instructions are included with the seat or in the Owner's Manual Package, replacement instructions can be obtained. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Data Parameters that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law...
...Airbag deployment level (if applicable) • Seatbelt status • Brake status (service and parking brakes) • Accelerator status (including vehicle speed) • Engine control status (including engine speed) • Cruise control status • Traction/stability control status DaimlerChrysler Corporation ... the seat. If the instructions are included with the seat or in the Owner's Manual Package, replacement instructions can be obtained. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Data Parameters that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law...
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Using body pressure, lean forward and rearward on the outboard side of the seat. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to the desired position and release the lever. 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped The recliner mechanism control is on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched. Manual Reclining Seat Control To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push back to its normal position.
Using body pressure, lean forward and rearward on the outboard side of the seat. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to the desired position and release the lever. 124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped The recliner mechanism control is on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched. Manual Reclining Seat Control To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then push back to its normal position.