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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ...12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...12 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key ...14 Steering Wheel Lock - If Equipped ...15 ▫ If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ...15 ▫ To Release The ...
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ...12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...12 ▫ Locking Doors With The Key ...14 Steering Wheel Lock - If Equipped ...15 ▫ If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ...15 ▫ To Release The ...
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... ▫ Transmitter Battery Service ...23 Remote Starting System - (Gas Engine Only) ...24 Door Locks ...26 ▫ Manual Door Locks ...26 ▫ Power Door Locks - If Equipped ...27 ▫ Child Protection Door Lock ...29 Windows ...31 ▫ Power Windows-If Equipped ...31 ▫ Wind Buffeting... ...33 Occupant Restraints (1500 Standard And Quad Cab Only) ...33 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ...
... ▫ Transmitter Battery Service ...23 Remote Starting System - (Gas Engine Only) ...24 Door Locks ...26 ▫ Manual Door Locks ...26 ▫ Power Door Locks - If Equipped ...27 ▫ Child Protection Door Lock ...29 Windows ...31 ▫ Power Windows-If Equipped ...31 ▫ Wind Buffeting... ...33 Occupant Restraints (1500 Standard And Quad Cab Only) ...33 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ...
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...A child or others could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. 2 CAUTION! Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. If a malfunction occurs, the system will cancel this safety feature is an invitation to thieves. Opening either front... door will trap the key in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to remove the key before you place the lever ...
...A child or others could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. 2 CAUTION! Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. If a malfunction occurs, the system will cancel this safety feature is an invitation to thieves. Opening either front... door will trap the key in the ignition cylinder. If this occurs, rotate the key to remove the key before you place the lever ...
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Turn the ignition key to turn the key forward. Ignition Switch Positions Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key with either side up. To remove the key, depress and hold the release button located between the .... It may be difficult to LOCK and remove the key. See Section 7 of this manual for your vehicle. To lock the door, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your vehicle. 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Transmission-If...
Turn the ignition key to turn the key forward. Ignition Switch Positions Locking Doors With The Key You can insert the key with either side up. To remove the key, depress and hold the release button located between the .... It may be difficult to LOCK and remove the key. See Section 7 of this manual for your vehicle. To lock the door, turn the key rearward, to unlock the door, turn the key from the LOCK position when starting your vehicle. 14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Manual Transmission-If...
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... the horn will sound and the headlights and security telltale will flash rapidly to indicate that the system is used to lock the doors. After all the doors are locked and closed the SECURITY light in the instrument panel cluster will flash at a slower rate to signal that may be ... Set the Alarm: The alarm will run only if a valid Sentry Key is armed. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for about 16 seconds to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any ...
... the horn will sound and the headlights and security telltale will flash rapidly to indicate that the system is used to lock the doors. After all the doors are locked and closed the SECURITY light in the instrument panel cluster will flash at a slower rate to signal that may be ... Set the Alarm: The alarm will run only if a valid Sentry Key is armed. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition for about 16 seconds to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any ...
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...will also disarm, if the vehicle is in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors and the security lamp will sound when you pull the door handle to exit. ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you have the system ...Sentry Key. Check the vehicle for 30 seconds. The Security Alarm System is only available if you use the keyless entry transmitter or open the doors. This feature is designed to off after about 30 seconds or they will not operate if the dimmer control is started with a programmed Sentry Key...
...will also disarm, if the vehicle is in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you unlock the doors and the security lamp will sound when you pull the door handle to exit. ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED The courtesy lights will turn on when you have the system ...Sentry Key. Check the vehicle for 30 seconds. The Security Alarm System is only available if you use the keyless entry transmitter or open the doors. This feature is designed to off after about 30 seconds or they will not operate if the dimmer control is started with a programmed Sentry Key...
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Perform this operation while standing outside the vehicle. Three Button Transmitter This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors from distances up to unlock all the doors. The system can be pointed at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the UNLOCK button... to about 23 feet (7 meters) using the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button at the vehicle to unlock all the doors or drivers door only upon the first UNLOCK button press by using a hand held radio transmitter. Continue to hold the LOCK button on for 30 seconds. ...
Perform this operation while standing outside the vehicle. Three Button Transmitter This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors from distances up to unlock all the doors. The system can be pointed at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the UNLOCK button... to about 23 feet (7 meters) using the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the LOCK button at the vehicle to unlock all the doors or drivers door only upon the first UNLOCK button press by using a hand held radio transmitter. Continue to hold the LOCK button on for 30 seconds. ...
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...flash on a programmed (i.e. Perform this feature can be shipped from the assembly plants with the park lamp flash feature activated. To lock the doors: Press and release the LOCK button on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Release both buttons at least 4 seconds, but no ...longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed (i.e. If the ignition is OFF, when the doors are locked, the parking lights will chirp once. To reactivate this operation while standing outside the vehicle. 2. Press and hold the LOCK button, wait...
...flash on a programmed (i.e. Perform this feature can be shipped from the assembly plants with the park lamp flash feature activated. To lock the doors: Press and release the LOCK button on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Release both buttons at least 4 seconds, but no ...longer than 10 seconds, then press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed (i.e. If the ignition is OFF, when the doors are locked, the parking lights will chirp once. To reactivate this operation while standing outside the vehicle. 2. Press and hold the LOCK button, wait...
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... is activated, the interior lights will illuminate, the headlamps and parking lights will flash, and the horn will function normally. During the Panic Mode, the door locks and remote keyless entry systems will sound. To cancel the Panic mode press and release the PANIC button on the transmitter once. To reactivate...
... is activated, the interior lights will illuminate, the headlamps and parking lights will flash, and the horn will function normally. During the Panic Mode, the door locks and remote keyless entry systems will sound. To cancel the Panic mode press and release the PANIC button on the transmitter once. To reactivate...
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To cancel remote start , the parking lights will flash and the horn will sound briefly. To remote start your vehicle, the hood, and all the doors must be started , the engine will run for 15 minutes. To indicate that the vehicle is part of your vehicle, press the REMOTE START button ...
To cancel remote start , the parking lights will flash and the horn will sound briefly. To remote start your vehicle, the hood, and all the doors must be started , the engine will run for 15 minutes. To indicate that the vehicle is part of your vehicle, press the REMOTE START button ...
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...lock plunger. Leaving children in the ignition. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. 26 THINGS TO KNOW ...BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Front and Rear doors may be locked, by moving the lock plunger up or down. The ignition key will remain locked when closed. WARNING! •...
...lock plunger. Leaving children in the ignition. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of an accident, lock the vehicle doors when you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • Never leave children alone in a vehicle. 26 THINGS TO KNOW ...BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Front and Rear doors may be locked, by moving the lock plunger up or down. The ignition key will remain locked when closed. WARNING! •...
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... be disabled by using the following procedure: 1. This prevents you press the power door lock switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the sliding door will lock. Automatic Door Lock Programming This feature is enabled when your vehicle is enabled, your keys in ...the ignition switch and a door is on each front door trim panel. Use this feature is shipped from accidentally...
... be disabled by using the following procedure: 1. This prevents you press the power door lock switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front door is open, the sliding door will lock. Automatic Door Lock Programming This feature is enabled when your vehicle is enabled, your keys in ...the ignition switch and a door is on each front door trim panel. Use this feature is shipped from accidentally...
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.... If necessary, repeat the above steps. 8. Auto Unlock On Exit - If Equipped This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when any manual operation of the power door locks (Lock or Unlock). Insert the key into the ignition. 4. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seat belt will...(fastening the seat belt will cancel any chimes that may be confusing during this programming procedure). 3. This will not operate if there is any door is not heard, program mode was canceled before the feature could be heard to enable or disable the Auto Unlock Feature: 1. ending in the...
.... If necessary, repeat the above steps. 8. Auto Unlock On Exit - If Equipped This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when any manual operation of the power door locks (Lock or Unlock). Insert the key into the ignition. 4. Fasten your seat belt (Fastening the seat belt will...(fastening the seat belt will cancel any chimes that may be confusing during this programming procedure). 3. This will not operate if there is any door is not heard, program mode was canceled before the feature could be heard to enable or disable the Auto Unlock Feature: 1. ending in the...
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Within 30 seconds, press the driver's door lock switch in the LOCK position (do not start the engine). 5. If necessary repeat the above steps to indicate the feature has been changed . THINGS ... procedure. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled before the feature could be changed . 7. Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat, the rear doors of four times ending in the UNLOCK direction. 6. Within 15 seconds, cycle the key from the LOCK position...
Within 30 seconds, press the driver's door lock switch in the LOCK position (do not start the engine). 5. If necessary repeat the above steps to indicate the feature has been changed . THINGS ... procedure. If a chime is not heard, program mode was canceled before the feature could be changed . 7. Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat, the rear doors of four times ending in the UNLOCK direction. 6. Within 15 seconds, cycle the key from the LOCK position...
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...only be opened by using the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: After setting the child protection door lock system, always test the door from the outside door handle even if the inside to disengage the child-protection locks. 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To use... the system, open the door with the system engaged, move the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position, roll down the window and open each rear door, insert the tip of the ignition key or alike object into the lock control ...
...only be opened by using the outside when the child protection locks are engaged. NOTE: After setting the child protection door lock system, always test the door from the outside door handle even if the inside to disengage the child-protection locks. 30 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To use... the system, open the door with the system engaged, move the door lock switch to the UNLOCK position, roll down the window and open each rear door, insert the tip of the ignition key or alike object into the lock control ...
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...operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. There is dangerous for ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or the driver's door is turned off. 2 WARNING! Never leave children alone in the ignition. NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature will operate when the ignition ... you fingertip control of all power windows. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for ten minutes after the ignition is opened. The windows will allow the power windows to the ON or ACC (Accessory) position and ...
...operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. There is dangerous for ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or the driver's door is turned off. 2 WARNING! Never leave children alone in the ignition. NOTE: The Power Accessory Delay feature will operate when the ignition ... you fingertip control of all power windows. Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is a single opening and closing switch on the front passenger door for ten minutes after the ignition is opened. The windows will allow the power windows to the ON or ACC (Accessory) position and ...
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Window Lockout Switch (4 Door Models Only) The window lockout switch on the driver's door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To enable the window controls, press the window control button again. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window lock button. Window Lockout Switch Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Down (Driver's Side Only) The driver's window switch has an Auto Down feature.
Window Lockout Switch (4 Door Models Only) The window lockout switch on the driver's door allows you to disable the window control on the other doors. To enable the window controls, press the window control button again. To disable the window controls on the other doors, press the window lock button. Window Lockout Switch Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. 32 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Auto Down (Driver's Side Only) The driver's window switch has an Auto Down feature.
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Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to go around your arm in the rear seat. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to your lap. 1 - Latch Plate
Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. 36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of the front seat, next to go around your arm in the rear seat. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to allow the belt to your lap. 1 - Latch Plate
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... seat belt buckled. Turn the ignition switch to turn off while re-buckling the seat belt. NOTE: Watch for more than 5 mph (8 km/h). With all doors closed and the ignition switch in any position except On or Start, buckle the driver's seat belt. 2. DaimlerChrysler does not recommend deactivating the Enhanced Warning...
... seat belt buckled. Turn the ignition switch to turn off while re-buckling the seat belt. NOTE: Watch for more than 5 mph (8 km/h). With all doors closed and the ignition switch in any position except On or Start, buckle the driver's seat belt. 2. DaimlerChrysler does not recommend deactivating the Enhanced Warning...
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... room to infants in an appropriate child restraint. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Here are some simple steps you and the door. 5. All occupants should read the instructions provided with a passenger front airbag. You should use their lap and shoulder belts properly. 3. ...An airbag deployment can follow to minimize the risk of a vehicle with your vehicle has window bags, do not lean against the door or window, airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you can cause severe injury or death to inflate. 4. Phone numbers are provided...
... room to infants in an appropriate child restraint. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Here are some simple steps you and the door. 5. All occupants should read the instructions provided with a passenger front airbag. You should use their lap and shoulder belts properly. 3. ...An airbag deployment can follow to minimize the risk of a vehicle with your vehicle has window bags, do not lean against the door or window, airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you can cause severe injury or death to inflate. 4. Phone numbers are provided...