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SERVICE AC SYSTEM - 14: This message
appears when the electronic sensors that control the air
conditioning and heating systems are no longer working.
Have the climate control system serviced if you notice a
drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency.
SERVICE AIR BAG
- 83: There is a problem with the
supplemental inflatable restraint (air bag) system when this
message appears. Let only a qualified technician work on
your vehicle. See your dealership for service at once.
SERVICE CHARGING SYS
- 102: This message
will display when a problem with the charging system
has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced at
your dealership.
SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYS
- 106: This message
will display if an electrical problem has occurred within
the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or the ignition
switch. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealership.
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM
- 101: The Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within
the fuel system when this message appears. See your
dealership for service.
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL
- 107: A problem
with the idle control has occurred when this message
displays. Take your vehicle to your dealership
for service.SERVICE STABILITY SYS
- 54 : If you ever see the
SERVICE STABILITY SYS message, it means there
may be a problem with your stability enhancement
system. If you see this message, try to reset the system
(stop; turn off the engine; then start the engine again). If
the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message still comes on,
it means there is a problem. You should see your dealer
for service. Reduce your speed and drive accordingly.
A single chime will also sound when this message
is displayed.
STABILITY SYS ENGAGED
- 55 : You may see the
STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message on the Driver
Information Center. It means that an advanced,
computer
-controlled system has come on to help your
vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you're
steering. This stability enhancement system activates
when the computer senses that your vehicle is just
starting to spin, as it might if you hit a patch of ice or
other slippery spot on the road. When the system is on,
you may hear a noise or feel a vibration in the brake
pedal. This is normal.

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When the STABILITY SYS ENGAGED message is on,
you should continue to steer in the direction you want to
go. The system is designed to help you in bad weather or
other difficult driving situations by making the most of
whatever road conditions will permit. If the STABILITY
SYS ENGAGED message comes on, you'll know that
something has caused your vehicle to start to spin, so
you should consider slowing down. A single chime will
also sound when this message is displayed.
SERVICE STEERING
- 127: This message is
displayed when a problem has been detected in the
Magnasteer

variable effort steering system. If message
comes on, service is required.
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS
- 84: This message is
displayed to indicate that the suspension system is not
operating properly. To correct this problem, have your
vehicle serviced at your dealership.
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM
- 34: This message
means there is a problem in the Personalized
Automotive Security System (PASS
-Key
III). A fault
has been detected in the system which means that the
PASS
-Key III system is disabled and is not protecting
the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts, however, you
may want to take your vehicle to a proper service center
before turning off the engine.SERVICE TRANSMISSION
- 100: See your dealer
for repair.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
- 3: This message is
displayed when a non
-emissions related powertrain
malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by a
technician as soon as possible.
SPEED LIMITED TO 90
- 113: A failure in the
suspension control system has occurred when this
message appears. The Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) determines the speed to which your vehicle
is limited. Have your vehicle serviced if this
message appears.
STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY
- 33: This
message will appear when the Personalized Automotive
Security System (PASS
-Key
III) senses that an
improper ignition key is being used to try to start the
vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. If it is
damaged, it may need to be replaced. If you see no
damage, remove the key and try to start the vehicle
again. If it still does not start, try another ignition key.
THEFT ATTEMPTED
- 40: This message is
displayed if the theft system has detected a break
-in
attempt while you were away from your vehicle.

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Vehicle Programming and Personalization
Features (If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with personalization, you can
program certain features to a preferred setting for up to
two people. If your vehicle does not have
personalization then some of the features on your
vehicle have been programmed for all drivers. On all
vehicles, other features such as HVAC settings, radio
preset settings, exterior lighting at unlock, remote lock
and unlock confirmation, and automatic door locks have
already been programmed for your convenience. If the
vehicle is equipped with personalization then the seat
position, steering column position (if equipped) and
outside mirror position can also be programmed. The
Navigation screen preferences (if equipped) will remain
at the last set position.
If your vehicle is equipped with personalization the
driver's preferences are recalled by pressing the unlock
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by
pressing the appropriate memory button ª1º or ª2º
located on the driver's door. Please note that certain
features can be programmed not to recall until the key is
placed in the ignition. To change feature preferences you
must enter feature programming (see below).Entering Feature Programming
To begin programming, the ignition must be in ON, your
vehicle in PARK (P), and if your vehicle has memory,
you must press the appropriate memory button ª1º or
ª2º, located on the driver's door panel, prior to
programming. The display will show either ª1º or ª2º,
depending on which was selected. Press the INFO
button one or more times until the FEATURE
PROGRAMMING prompt appears on the DIC display.
Press the ON/OFF button to enter FEATURE
PROGRAMMING. To exit, press the INFO RESET or
INFO buttons.
Remote Recall Memory (If Equipped)
To enter feature programming, follow the instructions
listed previously, then press the down arrow on the
INFO button one or more times until the REMOTE
RECALL MEMORY prompt appears. To turn the
feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON is
displayed on the DIC. The seat and mirror memory
settings that have been previously programmed can be
recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter. The steering column will
move when the key is inserted in the ignition and turned
to ON. To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button
until OFF is displayed.

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Key in Recall Memory (If Equipped)
To enter feature programming, follow the instructions
listed previously, then press the down arrow on the
INFO button one or more times until the KEY IN
RECALL MEMORY prompt appears on the DIC
display. To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button
until ON appears. The seat and mirror memory settings
that have been previously programmed will be recalled
when the key is inserted in the ignition. The steering
column will move when the key is turned to ON.
To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF button
until OFF appears.
Auto Exit Seat (If Equipped)
To enter feature programming, follow the instructions
listed previously, then press the down arrow on the
INFO button one or more times until the AUTO EXIT
SEAT prompt shows on the DIC display. This feature
will move the seat to the driver's exit position when the
key is turned out of ON and the driver's door is opened.
To turn this feature on, press the ON/OFF button until
ON appears on the DIC. To turn this feature off, press
the ON/OFF button until OFF shows.Auto Exit Steering Wheel (If Equipped)
Press the down arrow on the INFO button one or more
times until the AUTO EXIT STRG WHEEL prompt
appears on the DIC display. This feature will move the
column to the driver's exit position when the key is
turned to OFF and the driver's door is opened.
Remote Confirmation
This personalization feature allows the driver to
program the parking lamps to flash or to remain off
when the lock or unlock buttons on the remote keyless
entry transmitter are pressed and the horn to sound when
the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is
pressed. Press the INFO button one or more times until
the FEATURE PROGRAMMING prompt appears on
the DIC display. Press the ON/OFF button to enter
FEATURE PROGRAMMING. To exit, press the
INFO RESET button.

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The Night Vision System can be operated if:

The brightness control is in any position except OFF.

It is dark enough outside.

The headlamps or foglamps (if equipped) are on.

The ignition is turned to ON.
The controls are located to
the left of and below the
steering wheel. They are
used to adjust the brightness
and location of the image.
Adjust the IMAGE
control so the image is as
low as possible while
remaining visible.
Slide the dimmer control until the image is no brighter
than necessary to clearly and comfortably see the image.When the system comes on, you'll see the Night Vision
System symbol in the image. After about one minute,
you should see the view of the road ahead. If you don't
see the image after about two minutes (on cold days it
may take longer for the image to display), there may be
something wrong with the system. See your dealer
for service.
CAUTION:
If the Night Vision System image is too bright, or
too high in your field of view, it may take you
more time to see things you need to see when it's
dark outside. Be sure to keep the image dim and
placed low in your field of view.

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
3
-2 Comfort Controls
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-2 Climate Control Panel
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-6 Electronic Solar Sensor
3
-6 Air Conditioning
3
-6 Heating
3
-7 Defogging and Defrosting
3
-7 Rear Window Defogger
3
-8 Rear Climate Control
3
-9 Ventilation System
3
-10 HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
3
-10 Climate Control Personalization (If Equipped)
3
-11 Audio Systems
3
-11 Setting the Clock
3
-11 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
3
-15 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)
3
-19 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact
Disc Player with Radio Data Systems (RDS) and
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) (If Equipped)3
-28 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
MiniDisc Player with Radio Data Systems
(RDS) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
(If Equipped)
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-38 Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program Type
(PTY) Selections
3
-39 Navigation/Radio System (Option)
3
-39 CD Adapter Kits
3
-43 Radio Personalization with Home and Away
Feature (If Equipped)
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-43 Theft-Deterrent Feature
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-44 Audio Steering Wheel Controls
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-45 Understanding Radio Reception
3
-45 Tips About Your Audio System
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-46 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
3
-48 Care of Your Compact Discs
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-48 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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-48 Diversity Antenna System

3-10 HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
Some heating and cooling
controls can be adjusted at
the steering wheel. Other
touch controls operate some
audio controls. See ªAudio
Steering Wheel Controlsº
in the Index.
FAN SPEED: Press the up arrow lever to increase
the fan speed and the down arrow lever to decrease
fan speed.
TEMP: Press the up arrow lever to increase the
temperature and the down arrow lever to
decrease temperature.
Climate Control Personalization
(If Equipped)
With this feature, your vehicle will recall the latest
climate control settings as adjusted the last time your
vehicle was operated. This feature allows two different
drivers to store and recall their own climate control
settings. The settings recalled by the climate control
system are determined by which remote keyless entry
transmitter (ª1º or ª2º) was used to enter the vehicle.
The number on the back of the remote keyless entry
transmitter corresponds to driver 1 or to driver 2. After
the unlock button is pressed on the remote keyless entry
transmitter or the ignition key is placed in the ignition
(the ignition must be turned to OFF), the climate control
settings will automatically adjust to where they were last
set. The settings can also be changed by briefly pressing
the memory seat buttons 1 or 2 located on the
driver's door.

3-44 Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio controls can be
adjusted at the steering
wheel. They include
the following:
VOLUME: Press the up arrow lever to increase volume
and the down arrow lever to decrease volume.SELECT: When listening to the radio, press the up or
down arrow lever to tune to the next or previous preset
radio station. (If your vehicle is equipped with the
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player, factory
presets which have not been reprogrammed with your
stations will be ignored). When listening to a cassette
tape, the up or down arrow lever can be used to SEEK
forward and rearward through the tape. Pressing the up
or down arrow lever when listening to a CD will cause
the player to go to the next or previous selection. When
in Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program Type (PTY)
mode, the up or down arrow lever can be used to
perform a PTY preset seek. PSEEK will appear on the
display while the PTY preset seek is performed. The
radio will seek all of the PTYs stored in presets, except
for the PTY Any.