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Lamps
Headlamps
PC: Push this switch to turn on:
0 Parking Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
0 Taillamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Pull the switch to turn
off the lamps.
-:g-: Push this switch to turn on the headlamps,
together with:
Parking Lamps
Sidemarker Lamps
0 Taillamps
0 Instrument Panel Lights
Pull the switch to turn
off the lamps.
Lamps On Reminder
If you turn the ignition key to the OFF or LOCK
position while leaving the lamps on,
you will hear a
warning chime.
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Fog Lamps
Slide the lower lever on the lights control panel up to
turn on the fog lamps, down to turn them off.
An
indicator light next to the control will glow when the fog
lamps are on.
Your headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to go on.
Although your fog lamps will go
off when your high
beams are on, high beams are not recommended for
driving in fog.
Interior Lamps
Instrr--- Bt Panel Intensity Control
Slide the upper lights control all the way up to increase
the brightness of the instrument panel lights, down to
decrease the brightness. Slide the control all
the way
down to turn them off.
Interior Lights Control
Slide the upper lights control (located to the left of the
instrument panel cluster) all the way up to turn on the
interior lamps.
Interior Lights Override Switch
This switch is located to the left of the cigarette lighter
in the center instrument panel console. It has two
positions,
DOOR (on) and OFF, and overrides all
interior lamps except the reading lamps.
The interior lamps
go on each time you open the doors.
You can turn off these lamps
so that the doors may be
left open without running down the battery by turning
the interior lights override switch to
OFF.
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Illuminated Entry System (Option)
This option comes with the optional Remote Lock
Control system.
When you open the driver’s door (by itself or in
combination with any passenger door or the liftgate) the
interior lamps will come on and then gradually dim to
off 10 seconds after the last door is closed. (If the
driver’s door has not been opened, the interior lamps
will immediately dim to off.)
When you press
the unlock symbol on your remote
transmitter, the lamps inside your vehicle will go
on,
then gradually dim to off after about 40 seconds, unless
a door or the liftgate is opened.
When you turn
on the ignition, the interior lamps will
immediately dim
to off.
Overhead Console Reading Lamps
To turn on or off either reading lamp, press the switch
next to it. To adjust the aim of the lamps, pivot the
lamps in their sockets.
Center Dome Lamp
This lamp is located in the center of your vehicle and
has no switch of its own. It will go on each time you
open the doors, unless you turn the interior lights
override switch in the center instrument panel console
to
OFF.
If you have the optional rear climate control, you will
not have a center dome lamp.
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Rear Interior Lamps The dome lamp will go on each time you open the
doors, unless
you turn the interior lights override switch
in
the center instrument panel console to OFF.
To turn on either reading lamp, press the switch next to it.
Rear Compartment Lamps
There are two lamps in the liftgate to light the rear cargo
area. These will come on each time
you open the
liftgate, unless the interior lights override switch is in
the
OFF position.
The rear dome lamp also has two reading lamps.
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Mirrors
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror Power Remote Control Mirrors
The
control on the driver's door controls both outside
rearview mirrors.
Turn the control to the left to select
the driver's side rearview mirror, or to the right to select
the passenger's side rearview mirror. Then use
the
To reduce glare from lights behind you, pull the lever
toward you to
the night position. To return the mirror to
the day position, push the lever away from you. control
to adjust each mirror
so that you can just see the
side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a
comfortable driving position.
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Two cupholders, an ashtray and a lighter are located in
the center instrument panel console.
The foam cupholder liners can be removed
for cleaning.
Should the liners ever become damaged, see your
retailer
for replacements. To
use the ashtray, lift the lid.
To remove the ashtray
for cleaning, close the lid, then
grasp the rear edge of the ashtray with your fingertips
and pull up and
out, in a rocking motion.
To use the lighter, push it in all the way and let go.
When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it
is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to
back away from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
I NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtrays.
If you do, cigarettes or other smoking
materials could set them on fire, causing damage.
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Side A Locking Stc
To open the ashtray, press the right side and turn it open.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning, press the snuffer as
you lift up the bottom of the ashtray.
If you have the optional rear climate control, your side
ashtray will have a flip-up cover.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning, pull up on the
snuffer or the cover.
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At the base of the center instrument panel console is a
storage bin. Use the door key
to lock and unlock it. To
open the bin, pinch the latch release. Inside the storage
bin, you will find a coinholder.
To remove the bin for cleaning, open it part way, then
pull out and slightly up.
To clean the inside of the bin, vacuum or wipe with a
slightly damp cloth.
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Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a
glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast
you’re going, how much fuel you’re using, and many
other things you’ll need to drive safely and economically.
Refer to the accompanying diagram
of your instrument
panel to locate
the components listed below.
1. Side Vents
2. Lamp Controls
3. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
4. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
5. Instrument Cluster
6. Gearshift Lever
7. Wiper/Washer Controls
8. Center Vents
9. Storage Compartment
10. Side Vents
1 1. Circuit Breaker/Relay Panel
12. Glove Box/Fuse Panel
13. Audio System
14. Rear Fan Controls
15. CupholdedAshtray
16. Locking Storage Bin
1 7. Lighter
18. Interior Lights Override Switch
19. Climate Controls
20. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
21. Ignition Switch
22. Horn
23. Steering Wheel Touch Controls (Option)
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