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Immobilizer System, Ignition Switch

As required by the FCC: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Ignition Switch

If the front wheels are turned, the anti-theft lock may make it difficult to turn the key. Firmly turn the steering wheel to the left or right as you turn the key. ACCESSORY (I) You can operate the audio system and the accessory power sockets in this position. ON (II) This is the normal key position when driving. Several of the indicators on the instrument panel come on as a test when you turn the ignition switch from the ACCESSORY (I) to the ON (II) position. START (III) Use this position only to start the engine. The switch returns to the ON (II) position when you let go of the key.

The ignition switch has four positions: LOCK (0), ACCESSORY (I), ON (II), and START (III). LOCK (0) You can insert or remove the key only in this position. To turn the key, push it in slightly. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must also be in park.

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Ignition Switch, Door Locks

You will hear a reminder beeper if you leave the key in the LOCK (0) or the ACCESSORY (I) position and open the drivers door. Remove the key to turn off the beeper. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in Park before you can remove the key from the ignition switch. Door Locks
LOCK TAB

On DX models

To lock

To lock any passengers door when getting out of the vehicle, pull the lock tab out, and close the door. To lock the drivers door, pull and hold the outside door handle, then pull the lock tab out. Release the handle, then close the door.

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To unlock

Removing the key from the ignition switch while driving locks the steering. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle. Remove the key from the ignition switch only when parked.

Each door has a lock tab next to the inside door handle. Pull the tab out to lock the door, and push it in to unlock the door.

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Door Locks
Power Door Locks The lock tab on the passengers door locks and unlocks only that door. Pushing in the drivers door lock tab only unlocks the drivers door. To unlock only the drivers door from the outside, turn the key and release it. If you turn it again, all doors unlock. To lock the passengers door when getting out of the vehicle, pull out the lock tab and close the door. To lock the drivers door, remove the key from the ignition switch and pull out the lock tab or push the top of the master switch, then close the door.
Lockout Prevention

Childproof Door Locks

LEVER Unlock

To lock

Lock

To unlock

MASTER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

If equipped

To lock the doors, push the top of the master door lock switch on either front door, pull out the lock tab on the drivers door, or use the key in the outside lock on the drivers door. Pushing the bottom of either master door lock switch unlocks all doors.

With any door open and the key in the ignition, both master door lock switches are disabled. They are not disabled when all the doors are closed, or when the key is not in the ignition.

The childproof door locks are designed to prevent children seated in the rear from accidentally opening the rear doors. Each rear door has a lock lever near the edge. With the lever in the LOCK position, the door cannot be opened from the inside regardless of the position of the lock tab. To open the door, push the lock tab in, and use the outside door handle.

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Door Locks
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
On all models except DX

Your vehicle has customizable settings for the doors to automatically lock and unlock. Make all settings before you start driving.

Auto Door Lock Modes In addition to normal locking functions, all doors can be set to lock automatically in two modes for automatic transmission vehicles (Park Lock mode or Drive Lock mode) and one mode for manual transmission vehicles (Drive Lock mode). The default setting from the factory is all doors lock in Drive Lock mode. To program modes, refer to the following instructions.

To program the Park Lock mode: Locks all doors when the shift lever is moved out of the Park (P) position (automatic transmission vehicles only).
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1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever to P, and close the drivers door. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON (II) position.
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