This vehicle has a theft alarm system.
Arming the System
To arm the system, use the power door lock switch or the RKE transmitter to lock the vehicle while exiting with the vehicle turned off.
The alarm arms after about 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed.
Press
again and the system arms
immediately.
The security light, in the center of the instrument cluster, will flash slowly.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system press
on the
RKE transmitter.
Turning off the System Alarm
If there is an attempt to open the doors, trunk, or hood without first pressing
on the transmitter, the system alarm
will be activated. The exterior lamps will flash and the horn will sound for about
30 seconds.
To turn off the system alarm press
on the RKE transmitter.
Vehicle Security
Immobilizer OperationReplacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
WARNING
A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle.
A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting
in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the safety belt systems
are working properly after a crash, have them inspected a ...
Front Side Door Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front side door trim panel. Refer to Front Side Door Trim
Replacement.
Front Side Door Check Link Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Remove the water deflector.
Disconnect the door electrical connector.
Su ...
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
• Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
• Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires
to slip and lose cornering force.
• Acceleration Skid — too much thro ...