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If the battery continues to discharge, even with the
engine idling at a higher rpm setting, some electrical
loads will automatically be reduced. When this occurs,
the rear window defogger may take slightly longer to
clear the glass, the heated seats may not get as warm
as they usually do and the fan blower may cut back
to a lower speed. For more battery saving information,
see ªBattery Saver Active Messageº in the Index.
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
This feature is designed to protect your vehicle's
battery against drainage from the interior lamps,
trunk lamp, glove box lamp, cigarette lighters or the
garage door opener. When the ignition is turned off,
the power to these features will automatically turn
off after 10 minutes. Power will be restored for an
additional 10 minutes if any door is opened, the trunk
is opened or the courtesy lamp switch is turned on.
Mirrors
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
with Compass
Your vehicle has an electrochromic inside rearview
mirror with a compass.
By pressing the MIRROR side of the button located
at the bottom of the mirror, the mirror automatically
changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you.

2-53 Power Remote Control Mirror (Heated)
This feature is located on
the driver's door armrest.
Move the L/R select switch
located under the power
mirror control to choose
the left or right mirror.
To adjust the mirror, move the arrow control in the direction
you want the mirror to go. Leave the L/R select switch in
the center position to disable mirror movement. This is
helpful in preventing unwanted mirror movement in case
the control is accidentally bumped while driving. Adjust
each outside mirror so the vehicle is barely visible in the
mirror to maximize your side view.The mirrors can also be programmed for personalization
and parallel parking feature if you have the optional
memory package. For more information, see ªMemory
Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheelº and ªVehicle
Programming and Personalization Featuresº in the
Index. For information on the heated outside mirrors,
see ªRear Window Defoggerº in the Index.
Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming
Rearview Mirror
Only the driver's side outside mirror will adjust for the
glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled
by pressing the MIRROR side of the button on and off.
This button is located at the bottom of the electrochromic
mirror. See ªElectrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror
with Compassº in the Index for more information.

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HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED - 23: If it's dark
enough outside and the headlamps and Twilight
Sentinel

controls are off, a HEADLAMPS
SUGGESTED message will display on the DIC. This
message informs the driver that turning on the exterior
lamps is recommended even though the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) are still illuminated. It has
become dark enough outside to require the headlamps
and/or other exterior lamps. This message will also
appear if the optional Rainsense wiping feature is
on and the Twilight Sentinel

is off.
ICE POSSIBLE
- 13: This message appears when
the outside air temperature is cold enough to create
icy road conditions.
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR
- 142: The left rear door
is open or ajar when this message appears. The ignition
must be in ON and the transaxle not in PARK (P) for
this message to display. A chime will also sound when
the vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph (4.8 km/h).
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE
- 35: If this
message appears while the engine is running, stop the
engine and do not operate it until the cause of low oil
pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine can
result. A multiple chime will also sound when this
message is displayed.PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
- 141: The passenger's door
is open or ajar when this message appears. The ignition
must be in ON and the transaxle not in PARK (P) for
this message to display. A chime will also sound when
the vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph (4.8 km/h).
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR
- 143: The right rear door
is open or ajar when this message appears. The ignition
must be in ON and the transaxle not in PARK (P) for
this message to display. A chime will also sound when
the vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph (4.8 km/h).
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.

2-89 Key in Recall (If Equipped)
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow on
the INFO button one or more times until the KEY IN
RECALL 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
(if equipped) 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)
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and 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 (away from START)
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)
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then 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 out of ON
(away from START) and the driver's door is opened.
Lights Flash at Unlock
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow on
the INFO button one or more times until the LIGHTS
FLASH AT UNLOCK prompt appears. To turn this
feature on, press the ON/OFF button until ON is
displayed on the DIC. If all the doors are closed, the
parking lamps will flash twice when the unlock button
on the RKE transmitter is pressed. The lamps will not
flash if the manual parking lamps or headlamps are
active. To turn the feature off, press the ON/OFF
button until the OFF prompt appears.
This feature will not work if any door is open.

2-90 Lights Flash at Lock
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow on
the INFO button one or more times until the LIGHTS
FLASH AT LOCK prompt appears on the DIC display.
To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button until
ON appears. If all the doors are closed, the parking
lamps will flash once when the lock button on the RKE
transmitter is pressed. The lamps will not flash if the
manual parking lamps are active. To turn the feature off,
press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears.
This feature will not work if any door is open.
Horn Sounds at Lock
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following the
previous instructions and then press the down arrow on
the INFO button one or more times until the HORN
SOUNDS AT LOCK prompt appears on the DIC
display. To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF
button until ON appears. If all the doors are closed,
the horn will sound once when the lock button on the
RKE transmitter is pressed. To turn the feature off,
press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears.
This feature will not work if any door is open.
Exterior Lights at Unlock
This personalization feature enables the driver to
program the exterior lamps to turn on or to remain off
when using the RKE transmitter to unlock the vehicle.
During dark or night conditions, if exterior lighting is
selected, the parking lamps, taillamps, reverse lamps,
high
-beam headlamps, etc. will turn on for about
20 seconds or until a door is opened, the key is turned
out of OFF or the RKE transmitter is used to lock
the vehicle.
Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING by following
the previous instructions and then 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. Press the down arrow on the INFO button one
or more times until the EXT LIGHTS AT UNLOCK
prompt appears.
To turn the feature on, press the ON/OFF button until
ON is displayed. To turn the feature off, press the
ON/OFF button until OFF is displayed.

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Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One
reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired
-- by
alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.Here are some tips on night driving.

Drive defensively.

Don't drink and drive.

Since you can't see as well, you may need to
slow down and keep more space between you
and other vehicles.

Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.
Your headlamps can light up only so much
road ahead.

In remote areas, watch for animals.

If you're tired, pull off the road in a safe place
and rest.
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as
we get older these differences increase. A 50
-year-old
driver may require at least twice as much light to see the
same thing at night as a 20
-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your night
vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes
will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you're
driving, don't wear sunglasses at night. They may cut
down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a lot
of things invisible.

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You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even
several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark.
When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver
who doesn't lower the high beams, or a vehicle with
misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring
directly into the approaching headlamps.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean
-- inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less of a
roadway when you are in a turn or curve. Keep your
eyes moving; that way, it's easier to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night
blindness
-- the inability to see in dim light -- and
aren't even aware of it.
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet
road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because
your tire
-to-road traction isn't as good as on dry roads.
And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get
even less traction. It's always wise to go slower and
be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving.
The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes
are tuned for driving on dry pavement.

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Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that
you've been stopped by the snow.

Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you.
If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body
insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor
mats
-- anything you can wrap around yourself or
tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
CAUTION:
Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas
to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill
you. You can't see it or smell it, so you might not
know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from
around the base of your vehicle, especially any
that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check
around again from time to time to be sure snow
doesn't collect there.
Open a window just a little on the side of the
vehicle that's away from the wind. This will help
keep CO out.
Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery charged. You will need a well
-charged battery to
restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on
with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while.