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Question posted by dthrale on August 28th, 2013

Hood Won't Close Latch Seems To Be Stuck

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Owner's Manual - Page 20

... is arming. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED This Security Alarm System monitors the doors, hood, liftgate, and ignition switch for 60 seconds. If the triggering device is fully armed. Lock...door using either the power door LOCK switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and close all doors. 3. During this cycle will flash slowly. After 16 seconds, the Security Alarm ...
Owner's Manual - Page 25

... LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously. 9. Enter your seat belt (fastening the seat belt will be programmed, press and release both buttons. Fasten your vehicle and close all doors. 2. Do not start the engine. 5.
Owner's Manual - Page 26

... for compliance could void the user's authority to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile or CB radios. Closeness to operate the equipment. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. After 60 seconds, all...
Owner's Manual - Page 28

... equipment may cause severe personal injuries and death. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from inside the vehicle before closing the door. Unsupervised use of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave... door lock plunger to an unlocked vehicle. WARNING! If the plunger is down when the door is closed, the door will lock.
Owner's Manual - Page 30

All doors are closed. 4. The vehicle speed is pressed. 5. For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Automatic Door Locks can be enabled or... transmitter. Depress the power door LOCK switch to "Personal Settings" under "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - (if equipped)" in Section 4. Close all doors and place the key in the LOCK position. Refer to lock the doors. 4.
Owner's Manual - Page 31

... Unlock The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with the EVIC, the Auto Unlock Feature can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure: 1. Close all doors and place the key in the LOCK position. 2 Ignition Key Position 3. The drivers door is enabled. 2. For vehicles not equipped with power door...
Owner's Manual - Page 34

... -down automatically. There Refer to "Delay Power Off to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned OFF or the driver's door is a single open and close switch on each passenger door panel for passenger window control. The windows will go down switches that give you finger-tip control of all four...
Owner's Manual - Page 36

.... 34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed without using the key. Opening The Liftgate To open the liftgate, squeeze the liftgate release and ...pull the liftgate open with a snap-in cap that provides access to release the latch in the event of a power malfunction, or the RKE transmitter is inoperative, insert the key ...
Owner's Manual - Page 37

...be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in the open position. Keep the liftgate closed , and the climate control blower switch is set at high speed. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING...include the front and rear seat belts for adult-size seat belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature also, can allow poisonous exhaust gases into your passengers as safe as possible. 2 It...
Owner's Manual - Page 40

... of the front seat, next to your lap. Enter the vehicle and close the door. 38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 41

... nearest you. • A belt that is very dangerous. The lap portion could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of the vehicle in a collision. 2 Inserting Latch Plate Into Buckle • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. Wear your seat belt snugly. • A belt that...
Owner's Manual - Page 42

... forces won't be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your thighs, below your chest so that it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on your abdomen. Position the shoulder belt on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of internal injury in a collision. The...
Owner's Manual - Page 43

If necessary, slide the latch plate down to retract fully. Push the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and move it up or down the webbing to allow the belt ...
Owner's Manual - Page 44

...in the right rear side trim panel. Grasp the mini-latch plate and pull the belt over the seat. Remove the mini-latch and regular latch from the lower anchor when the seat is locked in ...Operating Instructions The second row center lap/shoulder belt features a three-point seat belt with a mini-latch and buckle, which allows the shoulder belt to make sure that it up or down to detach from...
Owner's Manual - Page 65

... system will have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is not necessary to Automatic-Locking Retractor (ALR) in this section. • In the... has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is too close to shorten it ...
Owner's Manual - Page 76

... - If Equipped ...114 ▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat ...115 ▫ Folding Rear Seat ...116 ▫ Reclining Rear Seat - If Equipped ...117 To Open And Close The Hood ...118 Lights ...120 ▫ Map/Reading Lights ...120 ▫ Multifunction Control Lever ...121 ▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights ...121 ▫ Daytime Running...
Owner's Manual - Page 120

... to a reclined position, approximately 35 degrees maximum, and release the strap. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be released. Primary Hood Release Lever TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be seriously injured or killed. • Do not allow people to release the seatback...
Owner's Manual - Page 121

... moving and block your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches. Never drive your forward vision. Lower the hood until it . Secondary Hood Latch Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side facing hood) of the hood, near the center and raise the hood. If the hood is open approximately 8 in the open position...
Owner's Manual - Page 365

When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet..., including such items as seat tracks, doors, liftgate and hood hinges, should be cleaned and lubricated. After lubricating, excess oil and grease should be given to hood latching components to remove dust and grit. Particular attention should be wiped...
Owner's Manual - Page 427

... ...Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ...17 16 15 14 19 Keys ...12 Knee Bolster ...48 Lane Change and Turn Signals ...173,389 Lap/Shoulder Belts ...36 Latches Hood ...118 Lead Free Gasoline ...311 Life of Tires ...298 Liftgate (Sedan) ...33 Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ...162 Light Bulbs ...385 Lights ...71,120 Airbag ...53...

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