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Driver Information Center (DIC)
This display gives you the status of many of your
vehicle's systems. The DIC is also used to display driver
personalization features and warning/status messages.
All messages will appear in the DIC display, located at
the bottom of the instrument panel cluster.
DIC Controls and Displays
The Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons are
located to the right of the steering wheel on the
instrument panel, near the air outlets.INFO (Information): Pressing this button up or down
will display the MILES RANGE (Analog Cluster),
MPG AVG, MPG INST, GAL FUEL USED, AVG
MPH, TIMER, BATTERY VOLTS, LF
-RF-LR-RR
TIRE (If Equipped), RPM TACHOMETER (Digital
Cluster), ENGINE OIL LIFE, TRANS FLUID LIFE,
PHONE (If Equipped), FEATURE PROGRAMMING
and Blank Display.
INFO (Information) RESET: Pressing this button will
reset the MPG AVG, GAL FUEL USED, AVG MPH,
TIMER, ENGINE OIL LIFE and TRANS FLUID LIFE.
For more information about the trip odometer, see
ªOdometerº in the Index.
MPG AVG (Average Miles per Gallon): This
message shows the approximate fuel economy you
have averaged since the last time you reset the value.
To reset the MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy),
press the INFO button to display the MPG AVG
then press and hold the INFO RESET button
until 0.0 MPG AVG is displayed.
GAL (Gallons) FUEL USED: This message
shows how much fuel has been used since the last
reset. To learn how much fuel is used from a new
starting point, press the RESET button while the
GAL FUEL USED is displayed in the DIC.
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Navigation (Option)
Navigation Display Controls
The display screen is located in the center on the
instrument panel. There are ªhardº buttons and a touch
sensitive screen.Your vehicle may be equipped with a turn by turn
navigation guidance system that includes a CD ROM
map media covering nine regional areas throughout the
contiguous United States and Canada. In addition, the
system includes intersection and freeway entrances,
route planning, a programmable address book, points of
interest, a list of restaurants, emergency phone numbers,
and a list of hotels and motels for all of the major cities
on the CD. The navigation system can also
communicate with the radio data system to receive
broadcast announcements on traffic, weather
information and emergency alert communications.
For more information on how to use this system, see
ªNavigationº supplement.
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Night Vision System (Option)
The Night Vision System can help you see better when
you drive at night. The system works by sensing heat
given off by objects in its field of view. Warmer objects,
such as pedestrians, animals and other moving vehicles,
will appear whiter. Colder objects, such as the sky, signs
and parked vehicles, will appear darker.
Use this system as an aid to help you in seeing objects
beyond the headlamps. Do this by occasionally glancing
at the image as you would a rearview mirror. Do not
stare at the image.
The Night Vision System can be operated if:
The instrument panel brightness knob is in any
position except OFF
it is dark enough outside,
the headlamps or fog lamps (if equipped) are on and
the ignition is turned to ON.
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In dry, clear weather, the system can see pedestrians,
animals and the direction of the road ahead. In light rain,
light snow or light fog the image may not be as clear
and you may not be able to see the direction of the road
ahead. In more severe weather conditions, the image
may be unclear and not usable.
CAUTION:
Don't use the Night Vision System to replace
your normal view of the road ahead. It can't tell
you how far away things are. It senses only
warmer or colder objects, not all objects. Driving
by staring at the image might cause you not to see
important objects in the road ahead. If you don't
see something in time, you could have a crash in
which you and others could be injured. Use the
Night Vision System only as a driving aid.
It is also important to keep your windshield, the HUD
(Head
-Up Display for the Night Vision System) lens
and the camera lens clean. If you do not keep everything
clean, system performance may be affected.The HUD system is located on the driver's side of the
instrument panel, next to the windshield and the camera
is located behind the center of the front grille.
Use only household glass cleaner and a soft cloth
to clean the HUD or camera lens. Wipe gently and
dry thoroughly.
NOTICE:
When cleaning, be careful not to scratch the
HUD or camera lenses. Do not spray glass
cleaner directly on the HUD lens because
the cleaner could leak inside the unit and
cause damage.
The camera must also be aligned to work correctly. If
the camera needs adjustment, see your dealer. Do not
attempt to adjust the camera yourself.
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Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system work
for you.
Climate Control Panel
Your vehicle is equipped with an electronic climate
control system. This system can automatically adjust
and control temperature, fan speed, air delivery mode,
air conditioning operation and air intake. You can use
the AUTO (automatic) setting or override the automatic
operation by manually adjusting the controls. If your
vehicle is equipped with the climate control
personalization feature, you will be able to recall your
preferred climate control settings using your remote
keyless entry transmitter. See ªClimate Control
Personalizationº in the Index.Manual Operation
To turn the system on, press the knob located on the left
side of the climate control panel.
~MODE!: Press MODE to deliver air through the
floor, instrument panel or windshield outlets. The
system will stay in the selected mode until MODE is
pressed again. The current mode is displayed on the
climate control panel when MODE is pressed. Press the
up or down arrow to cycle through the following modes:
(Upper): This setting directs the airflow
through the instrument panel outlets.
(Bi-Level): This setting directs airflow into
your vehicle in two ways. Cooler air is directed to
the upper portion of your body through the four
instrument panel outlets while warmer air is directed
to the floor.
(Floor/Defrost): This setting directs airflow to
the floor outlets and toward the windshield.
(Floor): This setting directs airflow through
the floor outlets. Some air is diverted to the
windshield to minimize fogging.
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Automatic Operation
AUTO: This button is used to select the automatic
operation of the climate control system. When the
automatic operation is active, AUTO will appear on
the display.
A sensor will control the air delivery mode. Air will
come from the floor, the instrument panel or windshield
outlets. The fan speed and use of air conditioning
will vary as the system maintains the selected
temperature setting.
Do not cover the electronic solar sensor located on top
of the instrument panel near the windshield. The sensor
is used by the automatic system to regulate temperature.
See ªElectronic Solar Sensorº later in this section for
more information.
To find your comfort zone, start with the 75F (24C)
setting and allow about 30 minutes for the system to
regulate. Turn the driver's temperature knob to adjust
the temperature if necessary. If you choose 60F
(16C), the system will remain at that maximum cooling
setting and will not regulate fan speed. If you choose
90F (32C), the system will remain at that maximum
heating setting and will not regulate fan speed. Choosing
either maximum setting will not cause the system to heat
or cool any faster.In cold weather, when the system senses the need for
heat, the airflow will be directed out of the floor outlets.
As the interior temperature approaches the desired
setting, the fan speed will decrease. To maintain interior
comfort, the airflow may move to the instrument panel
air outlets and floor outlets (bi
-level mode). On bright
sunny days in cold weather, the airflow may come out of
the instrument panel outlets in A/C mode to maintain
comfort and prevent stuffiness.
When the automatic setting is active, the air
conditioning compressor cycles when needed to cool the
air. If your vehicle is sitting out on a hot day and AUTO
is active, the air will first flow out of the floor outlets for
a few seconds. This is normal. This is to remove hot air
from the air outlets. As the air is cooled, the airflow will
move through the instrument panel outlets. If you start
your vehicle with the fan setting on HI, it will skip the
air conditioning purge and the system will be in
manual mode.
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To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system
will start at reduced fan speeds until warm air is
available. The length of reduction depends on the
outside air temperature, engine coolant temperature
or the time since the engine was last started. As the
coolant warms up, the fan speed will gradually increase
and air will flow from the floor outlets, with some
airflow to the windshield to prevent fogging under most
normal conditions.
If you select defrost mode or a fan speed, this function
will be skipped and the system will be in manual mode.
If you leave your vehicle, the system will recall the
control setting the next time you start your engine,
except for recirculation and defrost.Electronic Solar Sensor
The sensor monitors the sun's solar radiation. It is located
on top of the instrument panel near the windshield.
When the climate control system is in AUTO, the system
uses this information to automatically make the necessary
temperature and airflow adjustments to maintain your
comfort. The climate control system may supply cooler air
to one side of your vehicle, if that side is facing the sun.
Be sure not to cover the sensor on top of the instrument
panel. If you do, it will not work properly.
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On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your
vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed
for the air conditioner to work its best.
Press the driver's temperature knob to turn the system
on manually. You may also need to adjust the
temperature and fan speed. The system will cool and
dehumidify the air inside the vehicle.
When the system is in AUTO, it will use recirculation as
necessary to cool the air.
Heating
Press MODE to select floor. Adjust the interior
temperature manually to a comfortable level. If the fan
speed needs adjustment, press the up or down arrow.
Outside air will be brought in, warmed and sent through
the floor, instrument panel outlets. The heater works
best if you keep your windows closed while using it.
In AUTO, the fan will not run at high speed to minimize
warm
-up time.
Defogging and Defrosting
Use FRONT on cool and humid days to keep the
windshield and side windows clear. This setting will
remove fog or ice from the windshield quickly in
extremely humid or cold conditions. If you desire to
have more air on your feet, turn the control to the
floor/defrost mode.
Press FRONT to activate the defrost mode. Adjust the
fan speed by pressing the up or down arrow on the fan
button. You may also adjust the temperature by turning
the driver's temperature knob. If you select floor/defrost
from AUTO, the system will control the fan speed and
temperature for you.
Recirculation is not available in the defrost mode, and
the A/C system cannot be turned off in this mode.