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NOTE: On a downhill grade, if your speed increases above
your set speed while driving in
j(Overdrive) on a
downhill grade, you may want to downshift to Third
(3) gear to reduce vehicle speed. To do this, push the
Overdrive ON/OFF button on the end of the gearshift
lever. The OVERDRIVE OFF lamp will illuminate
when you press the switch.
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You may want to drive in 3 (Third) when driving in hilly
terrain, at high altitudes, or when pulling a trailer. This will
improve speed control performance.
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NOTE: When driving uphill, especially with a heavy load,
you may notice your speed decreasing even if you
have the speed control set. If the speed drops more
than 8 to 14 mph (13-23 km/h) it is normal for the
automatic speed control feature to be cancelled. You
may need to use the accelerator pedal to help your
vehicle maintain the selected speed when driving up
steep grades.
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RWARNING
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads
that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
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Accelerating With the Speed Control On
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If you want to speed up momentarily, or regain preset speed on
hills when the speed control is on, accelerate using the
accelerator pedal. Manually accelerating to a higher speed does
not interfere with the speed control. When you take your foot
off the accelerator, your vehicle returns to the set speed.
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Resetting the Speed Control
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To reset the speed control to alower speed, use one of the
following procedures:
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COASTÐ Press and hold the COAST switch. Release the
switch when the vehicle slows down to the desired speed.
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Lightly tap the brake pedal. When the vehicle attains the
desired speed, press the SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately.
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TAP-DOWNÐ Press and then quickly release the COAST
switch. Each time you ªtapº the switch, the set speed will
decrease by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps will cause the
set speed to decrease in increments of 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
For example, if the current set speed is 60 mph (97 km/h) 5
taps of the COAST switch will decrease the vehicle speed
and SET it at 55 mph (88 km/h).
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If vehicle speed is reduced below 30 mph (50 km/h) by any of
the above methods, then you must manually accelerate to a
speed over 30 mph (50 km/h) and reset the system.
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To reset the speed control toa higher speed, follow one of
these procedures:
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ACCELÐ Press and hold the SET ACCEL switch. Release
the switch when the vehicle has accelerated to the desired
speed.
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Depress the accelerator pedal. When the vehicle attains the
desired speed, press the SET ACCEL switch and release it
immediately.
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TAP-UPÐ Press and then quickly release the SET ACCEL
switch. Each time you ªtapº the switch, the set speed will
increase by 1 mph (1.6 km/h). Multiple taps will cause the
set speed to increase in increments of 1 mph (1.6 km/h). For
example, if the current set speed is 55 mph (88 km/h), five
taps of the SET ACCEL switch will increase the vehicle
speed and set it at 60 mph (97 km/h).
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To Cancel or Turn Off Speed Control
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The speed control can be cancelled at any time by depressing
the brake pedal slightly. After cancelling, you can return to the
speed you set by pressing the RESUME switch, or set a new
speed by pressing the SET ACCEL or COAST switch.
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Speed control can also be cancelled when you press the OFF
switch. The speed control system will remain off until you press
the ON switch and reset the speed control.
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In addition, the speed control is turned off each time you turn
the vehicle ignition off.
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Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed
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If you press the brake pedal, the speed control is cancelled. You
can return to the speed you set by using the RSM switch, as
long as you did not press the OFF switch.
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To resume the speed you had before, you must be driving at
least 30 mph (50 km/h).
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Press and release the RESUME switch. Your vehicle gradually
returns to the previously set speed and then maintains it.
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Speed Control Light (Electronic Cluster Only)
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This light comes on when you turn on the speed control system
and set the speed. The light will be on whenever the speed
control is set, even if you override the set speed by pressing the
accelerator pedal or by pressing the coast button. The light will
go off when the brakes are used or the speed control system is
turned off.
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This light comes on briefly during the display self-test every
time you turn your ignition key to the ON position. The light
will go off when the key is turned to the START position. The
light should stay off when the self-test is done.
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This light does not indicate any problems with the speed control
system, but is a convenience to tell you when the speed control
system is actively maintaining a set speed.
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Setting the Autolamp Delay System (If equipped)
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By using the autolamp, you can set the headlamps to:
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turn on the headlamps automatically at night
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turn off the headlamps automatically during daylight
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keep the headlamps on for up to three minutes after you
turn the key to OFF.
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The autolamp system
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Setting the autolamp
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This feature allows the Autolamp circuit to be adjusted, to the
driver's liking, for the headlamps to turn on for the amount of
ambient light. If the driver desires the headlamps to come on
earlier when the sky is brighter or later when the sky is darker,
then the following procedure should be performed to satisfy the
driver's requirement.
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Move the Autolamp Delay slider knob to the far left position
with the vehicle in park and ignition in the RUN position. Then
press the mirror DIM and Autolamp ON switches
simultaneously. The Autolamp ON LED will flash, indicating it's
into the special mode. Slowly slide the Autolamp Delay control
to the right until the DIM LED is on steadily. This indicates the
current setting for the early/late headlamp. (The factory setting
would fall in the middle of the control slide range.)
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If earlier activation of the headlamps is desired, slide the
Autolamp Delay slider knob to the left. The DIM LED will start
flashing, indicating that the setting is being changed. The further
left the control is moved the earlier the headlamps will come
on. Pressing the Autolamp button will enter the new setting and
return the mirror back to normal operation.
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If later activation of the headlamps is desired, slide the
Autolamp Delay slider knob to the right. The DIM LED will
start flashing, indicating that the setting is being changed. The
further right the control is moved, the later the headlamps will
come on. Pressing the Autolamp switch will enter the new
setting and return the mirror back to the normal operation.
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To turn the autolamp off, press the On/Off button. The
indicator light will turn off.
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To keep the lamps on after you leave your vehicle:
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Move the slider knob to the right. Once the slider knob is to
the right, it controls how long the lamps stay on.
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The further you move the slide knob toward the right, the
longer the headlamps stay on after you leave your vehicle.
Similarly, if you move the slide knob only slightly toward
the left, the headlamps stay on for only a moment after you
turn your vehicle off.
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Front Dome Lamp
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Front dome lamp, rear cargo and second row reading lamp may
be turned on and off using the dimmer switch.
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The front dome lamp is located overhead between the driver
and front passenger seats.
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The front dome lamp and map lamps
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Turning on the map lamps (If equipped)
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Your vehicle may have a map lamp for the passenger and one
for the driver. The map lamps and switches are located on the
front dome lamp.
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The rear cargo lamp is located overhead near the rear seating
positions.
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Second Row Reading Lamp
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The second row reading lamp may be turned on by using the
rocker switch located on the lamp assembly or by using the
instrument panel dimmer switch.
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Second row reading lamp
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Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
(If equipped)
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The automatic non-glare mirror
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The electronic day/night mirror will change from the normal
state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach the
mirror. This mirror functions at night, and has a limited
function at dusk or dawn. From the non-glare state, the mirror
will return to the normal state after a short delay. The delay
starts when the glare goes away. The delay prevents excessive
changing of the mirror as traffic moves behind and around the
vehicle, or on rolling hills and curves.
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The electronic mirror measures the brightness of the light
coming in from the rear of the vehicle. It automatically makes a
correction in the glare state. The mirror may be turned off in
either the normal or non-glare position.
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There are two light sensors (photocells) in this mirror. The
sensor that detects rear glare is located inside a window in the
upper RH corner of the mirror. The second light sensor which
determines outside light level is located on the backside of the
mirror case.
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One important safety feature is that the mirror automatically
returns to the normal position whenever the vehicle is placed in
R (Reverse) (when the mirror is in the ON position). This
feature ensures a bright clear view in the mirror when backing
up.
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To turn on the automatic mirror, have the key in the ON
position and push the ON button once. The light in the center
of the button will light indicating the mirror is on. To turn the
mirror off push the ON button again.
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The mirror can be temporarily darkened, if wanted, by pushing
the Dim button. After releasing the button, the mirror will
return to the previous operation mode after a short delay.
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