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Both outside mirrors can be folded forward or rearward.
In the rearward position, they will fold almost flush with
the vehicle. This feature is particularly useful
in
automatic car washes.
Your mirrors have
a blue tint to reduce glare while
driving at night.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved
so you can see more from
the driver’s seat.
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A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Your vehicle’s large carrying capacity can store many
items. If you have the extended wheelbase version, you
can carry things as large as a
4’ x 8’ piece of plywood.
You can also use the floor pins that are used to attach the
seats, to secure larger loads. This section also describes
storage areas for specific items like sunglasses and cups.
Glove Box
Your vehicle has a glove box below the instrument panel.
To open the glove box, lift the latch release. Use the key
to lock or unlock the glove box.
The glove box door has a detent to prevent the door
from lowering too far. Open the
glove box until the door
is partway open, then pull the door down if you need it
fully open.
To close the glove box, the door must be
pushed up past the detent.
In the door of the glove box, you will find a tissue pack
holder and clip for
a pen or pencil.
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Temperature Knob Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system work
for
you. Your comfort control system uses
ozone-friendly
R- 134a refrigerant.
With these systems,
you can control the heating,
cooling and ventilation
in your vehicle. Your vehicle
also has a flow-through ventilation system described
later
in this section. The
center
knob controls the temperature of the air
coming through the system. Turn it to the left (toward
the blue area) for cooler air. Turn it to the right (toward\

the red area) for warmer air.
Mode Knob
This knob selects the direction of where the air will
enter the vehicle.
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fl UPPER: This setting directs outside air through
the instrument panel outlets.
+fl BI-LEV: This setting directs outside air into your
vehicle in two ways. Cooler air
is directed toward your
upper body through the front instrument panel outlets,
while warmed air
is directed through the heater ducts at
your feet.
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+fl LOWER: This setting brings in most of the air
air to the rear of the vehicle. Keep the area under the
the rear of the vehicle.
- through the floor ducts. This setting is also used to send
Fan Knob front seats free of objects that could obstruct airflow to
The left knob is the fan knob and selects the force of air
you want. Turn the knob to the right to increase fan speed
and to the left to decrease
fan speed. The fan must be
turned on for the
air conditioning compressor to operate.
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+# DEFOG: This setting directs air to the windshield
and through the floor ducts. This mode is particularly
useful during cold or inclement weather because of your
vehicle’s larger windshield area.
the windshield and side window vents.
DEFROST: This setting directs most of the air to
Mode Buttons
e RECIRC: Press this button (the light will glow)
to limit the amount
of fresh air entering your vehicle by
recirculating much of the air inside your vehicle. You
may use this setting to limit odors entering your vehicle.
Press the OUTSIDE AIR button (the light on the RECIRC button will go
off) to let outside air circulate
into the vehicle.
OUTSIDE AIR: Press this button (the light will
glow) to send outside air into your vehicle. Using this
setting while trying to defrost or defog the windows will
help clear the vents of moisture. Press the RECIRC
button (the light on the
OUTSIDE AIR button will go
off) to limit outside air entering the vehicle. When the
DEFOG
or DEFROST setting is selected, the system
will automatically go to OUTSIDE AIR mode.
Air Conditioning
On very hot days, your vehicle will cool down more
quickly and economically if you open the windows long
enough to let hot, inside air escape. For all settings,
adjust the temperature control knob and fan speed
as desired.
To get maximum cooling or a quick cool-down on very
hot days, press the A/C and RECIRC buttons (the lights
will glow) and turn the temperature knob to the left
(toward the blue area). Adjust the mode
knob to direct
the air to the desired location. This setting should not be
used for long periods
of time because the air may
become too cold and dry. Push the A/C button again (the
light will go off) to turn
off the air conditioning.
When the air conditioner compressor is on, you may sometimes notice slight changes
in your vehicle’s engine
performance and power. This is normal. The system
is
designed to help fuel economy while it maintains the
desired cooling level.
The air conditioner removes moisture from the air,
so
you may sometimes notice water dripping from under
your vehicle’s engine compartment when it is idling or
after it has been turned off. This is normal.
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Rear Comfort Controls
The rear climate control knobs are in a panel next to the
second row seat.
If your vehicle has the optional dual
sliding doors, the panel is above the driver’s seat.
Turn the temperature knob to the left (to the blue area)
for cooler air, or to the right (to the red area)
for
warmer air.
To maintain a comfortable temperature in the rear, use
either rear fan control to adjust the force
of air coming
through the rear outlets.
Select the desired climate control mode using the
directional controls on the instrument panel (see “Mode
Knob” earlier
in the section). The mode you choose will
regulate both the front and rear climate control systems.
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3. Remove the two wing nuts located on top of the
headlamp assembly.
assembly in place.
4. Unscrew the black retainer ring that holds the bulb
5. Pull the bulb assembly straight up from the
lamp housing.
6. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the
blue tabs
and pulling the bulb out.
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7. Replace the new bulb through the black retainer ring and into the electrical connector. Push the bulb
firmly enough
so that the blue tabs hook over the tab
on the bulb.
8. Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the lamp
housing and tighten the black retainer ring in place.
Be careful not to damage the bulb on the headlamp
aiming bar.
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