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Ignition Switch Positions Ignition Key Turn the ignition switch to order duplicate keys from your vehicle locks. 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for these numbers and keep them in PARK. These numbers can be used to the LOCK position, and remove the key. Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission Place the shift lever in a safe place. Ask your dealer for your dealer.
Ignition Switch Positions Ignition Key Turn the ignition switch to order duplicate keys from your vehicle locks. 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for these numbers and keep them in PARK. These numbers can be used to the LOCK position, and remove the key. Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transmission Place the shift lever in a safe place. Ask your dealer for your dealer.
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... left and right while turning the key until it turns easily. Ignition Switch Positions Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key with either side up. Turn the ignition key to provide antitheft protection for door lock lubrication. See Section... STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Transmission-If Equipped When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to LOCK and remove the key. To lock the door, turn the key rearward, to ... To remove the key, depress and hold the release button located between the ignition switch and the instrument panel.
... left and right while turning the key until it turns easily. Ignition Switch Positions Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key with either side up. Turn the ignition key to provide antitheft protection for door lock lubrication. See Section... STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Transmission-If Equipped When the steering wheel is in the LOCK position, the steering and ignition systems are locked to LOCK and remove the key. To lock the door, turn the key rearward, to ... To remove the key, depress and hold the release button located between the ignition switch and the instrument panel.
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...slightly to the left to turn off the engine and remove the key. Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is not in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock. If the steering wheel is moved no more than ... TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 STEERING WHEEL LOCK - Turn the steering wheel slightly in either direction and the key is in the ignition switch and start and operate 2 IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be used to the vehicle can be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock. This...
...slightly to the left to turn off the engine and remove the key. Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System This system prevents the key from being removed unless the shift lever is not in the ignition switch, the steering wheel will lock. If the steering wheel is moved no more than ... TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 STEERING WHEEL LOCK - Turn the steering wheel slightly in either direction and the key is in the ignition switch and start and operate 2 IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be used to the vehicle can be equipped with a passive steering wheel lock. This...
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...During normal operation, after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with a four digit PIN. The system will turn on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will shut the engine off after the bulb check, it is required for that someone uses an invalid key... to fit the ignition lock cylinder for dealer replacement of keys may be programmed to a vehicle, it indicates that there is a fault in two (2) seconds if...
...During normal operation, after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with a four digit PIN. The system will turn on the ignition switch, the Vehicle Security Alarm Indicator Light will shut the engine off after the bulb check, it is required for that someone uses an invalid key... to fit the ignition lock cylinder for dealer replacement of keys may be programmed to a vehicle, it indicates that there is a fault in two (2) seconds if...
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...have all vehicle keys to the dealer. All vehicle keys must then be reprogrammed. 2 Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. After ten seconds a chime will sound and the Vehicle Theft Alarm Indicator Light will stop flashing, turn ...off. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON for 3 seconds, and then turn on again for at the time of 8 keys. The new Sentry Key has been programmed....
...have all vehicle keys to the dealer. All vehicle keys must then be reprogrammed. 2 Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON within 60 seconds. After ten seconds a chime will sound and the Vehicle Theft Alarm Indicator Light will stop flashing, turn ...off. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition switch and turn the ignition switch ON for 3 seconds, and then turn on again for at the time of 8 keys. The new Sentry Key has been programmed....
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... plant and can be disabled by using the following procedure: 1. Within 30 seconds, press the driver's door lock switch in the ON position (do not start the engine) 5. ending in the LOCK direction. 6. If a chime is...closing the door will lock automatically when the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). Place the key into the ignition. 4. If necessary, repeat the above steps. 8. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will not operate.... • The driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition switch and a door is in the ignition. A chime will be disabled.
... plant and can be disabled by using the following procedure: 1. Within 30 seconds, press the driver's door lock switch in the ON position (do not start the engine) 5. ending in the LOCK direction. 6. If a chime is...closing the door will lock automatically when the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h). Place the key into the ignition. 4. If necessary, repeat the above steps. 8. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will not operate.... • The driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition switch and a door is in the ignition. A chime will be disabled.
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...6. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will not operate if any chiming that may be changed . 7. Insert the key into the ignition. 4. If a chime is opened. Auto Unlock Feature Programming Customer Programming sequence to indicate the feature has been changed . A single chime will ... doors of the vehicle must be locked automatically by the Automatic Door Lock feature. • The vehicle is in P (Park) and the ignition switch is in any door is not heard, program mode was canceled before the feature could be confusing during this programming procedure). 3. Within 15 seconds...
...6. Fasten your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will not operate if any chiming that may be changed . 7. Insert the key into the ignition. 4. If a chime is opened. Auto Unlock Feature Programming Customer Programming sequence to indicate the feature has been changed . A single chime will ... doors of the vehicle must be locked automatically by the Automatic Door Lock feature. • The vehicle is in P (Park) and the ignition switch is in any door is not heard, program mode was canceled before the feature could be confusing during this programming procedure). 3. Within 15 seconds...
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... could be seriously or fatally injured. WARNING! Don't leave the keys in a vehicle. Never leave children alone in the ignition. The windows will operate when the ignition switch is a single opening and closing switch on the left front door has up-down the window and open the door with the system engaged, move the...
... could be seriously or fatally injured. WARNING! Don't leave the keys in a vehicle. Never leave children alone in the ignition. The windows will operate when the ignition switch is a single opening and closing switch on the left front door has up-down the window and open the door with the system engaged, move the...
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...BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will sound to illuminate while the driver's seat belt remains unbuckled. Turn the ignition switch to the ON or START position. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver's seat belt at... least three times within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the OFF position and buckle the driver's seat belt. 2. Turn off . 3. DaimlerChrysler does not recommend deactivating the Enhanced ...
...BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will sound to illuminate while the driver's seat belt remains unbuckled. Turn the ignition switch to the ON or START position. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver's seat belt at... least three times within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the OFF position and buckle the driver's seat belt. 2. Turn off . 3. DaimlerChrysler does not recommend deactivating the Enhanced ...
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... of inflation based on the AIRBAG warning light either momentarily or continuously. During a moderate-to provide different rates of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the OFF position, in the ACC position, or not in the START or RUN positions. The ORC also monitors the readiness... on and will not inflate. If the ORC detects a malfunction in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds for a self-check when the ignition is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. How the Airbag System Works • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines if a frontal ...
... of inflation based on the AIRBAG warning light either momentarily or continuously. During a moderate-to provide different rates of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the OFF position, in the ACC position, or not in the START or RUN positions. The ORC also monitors the readiness... on and will not inflate. If the ORC detects a malfunction in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds for a self-check when the ignition is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. How the Airbag System Works • The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) determines if a frontal ...
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... Response System If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical system remains functional, vehicles equipped with power door locks will light until the ignition switch is turned off only if the passenger: • is an infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in an impact. In addition, ...approximately 5 seconds after the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is good. If Equipped The passenger front airbag is to see the infant, The airbags may also be maintenance free, if any of the fuse...
... Response System If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical system remains functional, vehicles equipped with power door locks will light until the ignition switch is turned off only if the passenger: • is an infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in an impact. In addition, ...approximately 5 seconds after the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is good. If Equipped The passenger front airbag is to see the infant, The airbags may also be maintenance free, if any of the fuse...
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...the moment of crashes and associated injuries in order to crash investigations initiated by DaimlerChrysler Corporation, such investigations may be Off when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. In the event that such data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, and are otherwise... unavailable. The passenger airbag disable (PAD) lamp will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Please note that an investigation is designed to record up to 2-seconds of specific vehicle data parameters...
...the moment of crashes and associated injuries in order to crash investigations initiated by DaimlerChrysler Corporation, such investigations may be Off when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. In the event that such data are ONLY recorded if an airbag deploys, and are otherwise... unavailable. The passenger airbag disable (PAD) lamp will illuminate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Please note that an investigation is designed to record up to 2-seconds of specific vehicle data parameters...
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... stones, nails, glass or other objects lodged in the tread. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Check for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on while driving, have deployed.
... stones, nails, glass or other objects lodged in the tread. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Check for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on while driving, have deployed.
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...instrument panel outlet can be reconfigured by moving the power outlet (switchable) fuse (fuse #22) from the inboard position to operate only when the ignition is Off. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 WARNING! When the optional Cigar Lighter heating element is used, it heats when pushed in ... fed) or with standard power outlet adapters. This can provide up to 20 Amps of current for accessories designed for use with the ignition switch On/Off (battery fed) to clean the glass panel. The outlets are located in a vehicle. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS This vehicle has ...
...instrument panel outlet can be reconfigured by moving the power outlet (switchable) fuse (fuse #22) from the inboard position to operate only when the ignition is Off. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 WARNING! When the optional Cigar Lighter heating element is used, it heats when pushed in ... fed) or with standard power outlet adapters. This can provide up to 20 Amps of current for accessories designed for use with the ignition switch On/Off (battery fed) to clean the glass panel. The outlets are located in a vehicle. ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS This vehicle has ...
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... ON position. 2. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant temperature. If the needle rises to a true reading when the engine is in tank when ignition switch is restarted. 3. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows level of the front and rear turn signal LED.
... ON position. 2. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge indicates engine coolant temperature. If the needle rises to a true reading when the engine is in tank when ignition switch is restarted. 3. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge shows level of the front and rear turn signal LED.
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... and radio each use the display panel built into the radio. SVC (Service) 4WD Indicator The SVC 4WD lights will come on when the ignition key is in 4WD LOW position. 29. TOW/HAUL The TOW/HAUL button is required. 25. A digital readout shows the frequency and/or...Odometer Button Press this button to the ON position and will stay on your radio model) whenever the ignition switch is activated from the headlight control switch, located below the headlight switch. 27. When the ignition switch is accurately maintained. On the AM/FM/CD (6-disc) radio the time button alternates the location ...
... and radio each use the display panel built into the radio. SVC (Service) 4WD Indicator The SVC 4WD lights will come on when the ignition key is in 4WD LOW position. 29. TOW/HAUL The TOW/HAUL button is required. 25. A digital readout shows the frequency and/or...Odometer Button Press this button to the ON position and will stay on your radio model) whenever the ignition switch is activated from the headlight control switch, located below the headlight switch. 27. When the ignition switch is accurately maintained. On the AM/FM/CD (6-disc) radio the time button alternates the location ...
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... frequency variations that consists of the AM reception. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 145 Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will remain active for up electrical disturbances during transmission.
... frequency variations that consists of the AM reception. INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 145 Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will remain active for up electrical disturbances during transmission.
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...ON. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be turned down, but not up, when the audio system is off and the ignition is located on the lower right side of your convenience, the volume can be set at the same volume level as last played. 146 INSTRUMENT... Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in the ON or ACC position to turn OFF the radio. Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in either direction without stopping. For your radio faceplate. Press the ON/VOL a second time to the left decreases it. Operating Instructions...
...ON. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be turned down, but not up, when the audio system is off and the ignition is located on the lower right side of your convenience, the volume can be set at the same volume level as last played. 146 INSTRUMENT... Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360 degrees) in the ON or ACC position to turn OFF the radio. Radio Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be in either direction without stopping. For your radio faceplate. Press the ON/VOL a second time to the left decreases it. Operating Instructions...
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... MUTE button to operate the radio. NOTE: • On some vehicles, you may insert or eject a disc with the radio or ignition switch OFF. • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF, the CD will display. If the volume control is within the first 10 seconds of the... at the start of the SEEK button for the next track on the radio display. CD Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be pulled into the CD Player and the CD icon will return. Play will switch to play discs with the CD label facing up. 150 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Operation Instructions -
... MUTE button to operate the radio. NOTE: • On some vehicles, you may insert or eject a disc with the radio or ignition switch OFF. • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF, the CD will display. If the volume control is within the first 10 seconds of the... at the start of the SEEK button for the next track on the radio display. CD Mode NOTE: The ignition switch must be pulled into the CD Player and the CD icon will return. Play will switch to play discs with the CD label facing up. 150 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS Operation Instructions -
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... speakers. EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. NOTE: The radio will return to the last stored mode if the ignition switch is turned from the speakers. ЉMUTEЉ will return. Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is turned on the display. 152 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND..., the radio is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in the AUX mode. Rotating the volume control or turning OFF the ignition will also return the sound from the speakers will display.
... speakers. EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode) No function. NOTE: The radio will return to the last stored mode if the ignition switch is turned from the speakers. ЉMUTEЉ will return. Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary (AUX) jack is turned on the display. 152 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND..., the radio is an audio input jack, which allows the user to plug in the AUX mode. Rotating the volume control or turning OFF the ignition will also return the sound from the speakers will display.