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Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel makes the
DRL work,
so be sure it isn’t covered. The DRL system
will make front parking and turn signal lamps come on
in daylight when:
The ignition is on,
0 the headlamp switch is off and
0 the parking brake is released.
When the DRL are on, only your front parking and turn
signal lamps will be on. Your instrument panel won’t be
lit up.
When it’s dark enough outside, the exterior lamps will
come on automatically. When
it’s bright enough outside,
the exterior lamps will go out and the DRL will turn
on.
Of course, you may still turn on the headlamps any time
you need to.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL or exterior lamps
off, set the parking brake while the ignition is in
OFF
or LOCK. Then start the vehicle. The DRL will stay off
until you release the parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when
you need it.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
Turn the control, located below the headlamps switch,
to the right to increase the brightness of the instrument
panel lights, and
to the left to decrease the brightness.
Turn the control all the way to the left to turn them
off.
Interior Lamps Control
Turn the dial all the way to the right to turn on the
interior lamps, if the interior lamps override switch is
off. Turn the dial to
the left to turn the lamps off.
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Delayed Illumination Exit Lighting
The delayed
illumination feature will continue to
illuminate the interior for
25 seconds after all doors
have been closed
so that you can find your ignition
and buckle your safety belt at night. Delayed
illumination will not occur while the ignition is in
RUN or ACCESSORY. After
25 seconds have passed,
the interior lamps will slowly fade out. The lamps will
fade out before the
25 seconds have passed if you:
0 turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY,
0 lock all doors using the remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped) or
0 lock all the doors using the power door lock switch
or the key.
To turn the delayed illumination feature off or on, see
“Locks and Lighting Choices” in the Index. With exit lighting, the interior
lamps will come on for
about
25 seconds whenever you remove the key from
the ignition switch. If you turn the ignition switch to
RUN or ACCESSORY, the lamps will fade out. The
lamps will
also fade out if you lock the doors with the
power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry
transmitter (if equipped).
When any door is opened, exit lighting is cancelled.
The interior lamps will stay on while any door or
liftgate is open, and slowly fade out when all doors
and the liftgate are closed.
The interior lamps may stay on for up to
25 seconds
after all doors have been closed if they have not
been locked, see “Delayed Illumination” earlier in
this section.
To turn the exit lighting feature
off or on, see “Locks
and Lighting Choices” in the Index.
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Front Reading Lamps
There are two reading lamps in the overhead console.
To
turn on or off either reading lamp, press the lens of
the lamp. To turn off the lamp, press the lens again.
Rear Reading Lamps
There are two reading lamps in the third row headliner,
above the outboard seating positions.
If your vehicle
does not have dual sliding doors, there is also a reading
lamp
in the second row on the driver’s side.
To turn on either reading lamp, press the lamp lens.
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 enable the interior
lights override.
Cargo Lamp
This lamp is located in the rear of your vehicle, above
the liftgate opening, and
has no switch of its own. It will
go on each time you open the doors, unless you enable
the interior lights override.
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Battery Saver
Your vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from
draining the battery, in case you accidentally leave the
interior or underhood lamps
on. If you leave any of
these lamps on while the ignition is
in LOCK or OFF,
they will automatically turn off after 10 minutes. The
lamps won’t come back on again until you:
turn the ignition to RUN or ACCESSORY,
turn the interior lamps dial all the way to the right,
open (or close and reopen) a door that is closed.
Note that if your vehicle has less than 15 miles
(25 km)
on the odometer, the battery saver will turn off the lamps
after only three minutes. then
slightly back to the left; or
Mirrors
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
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.
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 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.
If you are not adjusting either mirror, leave the control
in the center off position. This prevents moving the
mirrors accidentally once you have them adjusted.
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Compact Overhead Console Overhead Console (If Equipped)
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The
front overhead console includes two reading lamps,
a storage compartment and a switchbank.
To
turn either reading lamp on or off, press the
lamp lens.
The switchbank has switches for the optional Power
Sliding Door, Power Sliding Door Enable, Interior
Lights Override and the Power Rear Quarter Windows. The
optional front overhead console has reading lamps,
a switchbank, storage compartments, including one for
your garage door opener and another one for your
sunglasses, and a Driver Information Center (DIC). The
features of the optional overhead console are explained
on the following pages.
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After removing the tie-downs or other equipment,
be sure to reinstall the the piece
of bumper strip that
was cut.
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
The ashtray and cigarette lighter are located in the
middle section of the instrument panel, below the
switchbank. Pull out the drawer to use the ashtray.
To remove the ashtray for cleaning, grasp the 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.
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has the pressure gage, Then attach that end of the hose
to the object you wish to inflate. Remove the protective
cap covering the outlet. Attach the other end of the hose
to the outlet. Press the ON switch. The ON switch will
work even with the ignition off.
If the air inflator system does not turn on, the fuse may
be blown
or installed incorrectly. See “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers” in the Index or see your dealer for service.
Your air inflator will automatically shut off after about
10 minutes.
To reset, press the ON switch again.
Don’t run your air inflator for longer than
30 minutes at
one time. If you do, you may damage the system. After
30 minutes, wait at least 10 minutes before restarting the
air inflator.
To turn off the inflator, press OFF and detach the hose,
first from the inflated object, then from the outlet.
Replace the protective cap. Place the inflator kit tools
in the pouch, and store in the glove box.
To replace the cover, line up the tabs at the back of the
cover and put it in place. Push down the tab to secure
the cover.
Accessory Power Outlet
The rear power outlet is located in the rear compartment
on the driver’s side. To remove the cover, pull the tab
on
the cover and pull it off.
The front power outlet
is located next to the ashtray and
lighter. Pull the cover down to
use the power outlet.
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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.
A. Side Vents L. Ignition Switch
B. Front Vent
M. Climate Controls
C. Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever N. Rear Fan Controls (Option)
D. Hazard Warning Flashers Switch 0. Accessory Power Outlet
E. Instrument Cluster P. Storage Bin
E Center Vents Q. Remote CD Player (Option)
G. Audio System R. Instrument Panel Switchbank
H. Side Vents
S. LightedAshtray
I. Lamps Switch T. Glove Box
J. Hood Release U. Front Vents
K. Horn V. Fuse Panel
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