DRIVER’S VIEW
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Power window switches,
see Switches
2. Power door locks,
see Locks
3. Fog lamp switch*
Press on/off; on with low
beams only
4. Air vents
5. Turn signals/lighting
control lever,
see Driver Controls
6. Horn/Air bag
7. Wiper/washer control
lever,
see Driver Controls8. Gearshift lever (A/T),
9. Rear window defogger
Press on/off; shuts off with
ignition or after 10 minutes
10. Hazard warning
switch
Push on/off
11. Audio system,
see Audio Systems
12. 4x4 control*,
see Transmission
13. Climate control panel,
see Climate Controls
14. Auxiliary power point
15. Parking brake lever16. Cruise control*,
see Driver Controls
17. Tilt steering wheel lever
Push release lever down, tilt
wheel up or down, pull lever
up to lock
18. Hood release handle
Pull to open partially
19. Instrument panel
lighting
To brighten/dim: Rotate
thumb-wheel up/down
20. Dual power mirrors,
see Switches
21. Fuse panel
Driver’s
View
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Key
Operates ignition
and all locks
SecuriLock™ passive
anti-theft key
Coded transistor in key
activates ignition
Remote keyless entry
system*, see Locks
Tips: Use key number
plate to purchase a new
key; store in safe place
You can lock the lift-
gate by using the key,
pushing the lock but-
ton down or using the
power door lock
switch* on the left
side of the cargo area
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
GAUGES
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. Fuel gauge
15-gallon/57-liter tank (2.0 I4),
16-gallon/61-liter tank (3.0 V6)
4. Odometer/trip odometer
selector
Press to toggle between
odometer and trip odometer
Tip: Press and hold for more
than 1 second to reset trip
odometer
5. Odometer
6. Gearshift indicator (A/T)
7. Coolant temperature
gauge
If above normal range, stop
vehicle and turn off engine,
check coolant level when safe
WARNING LIGHTS
8. Cruise control on*
9. Coolant level low*
10. Air bag readiness
Air bag malfunction, dealer
inspection required
11. Always fasten
safety belts
12. Turn signals/hazard
warning on
13. High beams on
14. 4 wheel drive
locked*, see Transmission
15. Low fuel
Refuel as soon as possible
16. Overdrive off
indicator*, see Transmission17. Brake system
Parking brake on/low
brake fluid
18. Antitheft on*
19. Engine oil pressure
warning light
20. Charging system
warning light
Dealer inspection required
21. Check engine
Dealer inspection required
22. Door ajar
23. Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS)*
ABS malfunction, normal
brakes only, dealer
inspection required
Instrument
Cluster
Instrument
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SWITCHES/LOCKS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Manual door locks
Lock tab
To lock: Press lock
To unlock front doors: Pull inside
door handle
To unlock rear doors: Press unlock
Power door locks
1. Master front door lock
switches
To lock/unlock all doors: Press
/ on driver’s door switch
To lock doors without key:
With door open, press
on driver’s door switch, exit
vehicle, close doors
Manual locks override
power locks
Power windows
Operate only with ignition in
ACC or ON position
All windows may be controlled
from driver’s door; each passenger
door has a separate switch
2. Driver’s window
One-touch-down: Press rear
of switch firmly and release,
window goes down all the
way, tap switch again to stop;
press and hold for normal
operation; press and hold
front of switch to close
3. Passenger window
switches
Press rear/front of switch
to open/close4. Power window lockout
switch
Press right side of switch:
only driver’s switches control
windows; press left side of
switch and passenger controls
function again
Childproof locks
Located at the edge of rear doors
To activate: Rotate knob to
To cancel: Rotate knob
to
Remote
keyless entry
system*
Functions only
with ignition in
OFF position
1. Lock
Press button; pressing again
within 3 seconds causes doors
to relock, horn to beep
2. Unlock
Press to open driver’s door;
press again within 3 seconds
to open other doors
3. Panic alarm
Press horn sounds, press
again to stop, or turn ignition
to ON or ACC positionIlluminated entry system*
Press UNLOCK or PANIC button
on remote entry transmitter,
interior lights come on; lights
turn off after 25 seconds or with
ignition in ON or ACC positionLiftgate
To lock/unlock: Put key in
lock and turn counterclockwise/
clockwise; or press power door
lock button
To open liftgate window: Pull up
on right side handle
To open liftgate: Pull up on left
side handle
Fuel pump
shutoff
Disables fuel pump
after a substantial
jolt; located on right
side of passenger compartment
behind A-pillar lower trim panel
(below dash)
To reset: Press down top of exposed
red reset button
WARNING: Do not reset shutoff
switch if you see or smell fuel
Switches/
Locks
Locks
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5. Dual power mirrors
To adjust left/right mirror:
Rotate control switch left/right,
tilt in direction of desired
mirror movement
Tips: To lock mirrors in
place, move control switch
to center position
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SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Manual controls
1. Fore/aft adjustment
Raise lever and hold, slide
seat, release lever
2. Seat back angle/tilt
slide seats
To adjust seat back: Lift and
hold lever, lean forward or
backward to tilt seat,
release lever
To slide unoccupied seat: Lift
lever to unlock, fold seat back
down and slide seat forward
To lock seat: Move to desired
position and raise seat back
to upright position WARNINGS: Always wear
your safety belt and properly
secure children 12 and under
in the rear seat
Air bag is supplemental and
does not replace safety
belt usage
Do not adjust seat while drivingPower driver’s seat*
3. Raise/lower front of seat
Pull/push front of switch
up/down
4. Fore/aft adjustment
Slide entire switch horizontally
Raise/lower seat cushion
Pull/push entire switch
vertically
5. Raise/lower rear of seat
Pull/push back of switch
up/down
Tip: Side-impact air bags*
deploy from outboard
side of driver and front
passenger seat backs
Folding rear seat,
see Owner’s Manual
Front seat shoulder belt
height adjustment
To raise/lower belt: Slide up/ push
release button (1) and slide down
WARNING: Make sure adjuster
locks in one of its positions Child safety seat
To install in rear outboard
passenger seat positions using
dual-locking mode retractorsafety
belts; see Owner’s Manual for
proper installation and seat
tether instructions
Rear seat child seat anchors
Anchors located on rear seat
cushion for securing child
seat (see Owner’s Manual)WARNINGS: Children less
than 4 years old and under
40 pounds should always use
a child safety seat
Never place rear-facing child-
restraint seat in front of any
air bag, air bags can kill or
injure a child; if a forward-
facing child-restraint seat
must be used in front seat,
move seat completely back
Dual locking mode lap/
shoulder belt retractor
(front passenger and rear
outboard belts only)
Emergency locking mode: Belt
locks only on hard braking/
cornering or impacts of about
5 mph or higher
Automatic locking mode must
be used when installing child
safety seat
Seats
Seats
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To activate: Pull webbing fully out
of retractor until click is heard;
belt will only tighten
To disengage: Unbuckle belt
and allow webbing to retract
fully; for complete details see
Owner’s Manual