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Light Sensor
The light sensor for the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
and the Twilight Sentinel is located in the center of the
front defogger grille. If you cover the sensor, it will read
ªdarkº and the lamps will come on.
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
If the parking lamps have been left on, the exterior lamps
will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the ignition
is turned to LOCK or ACCESSORY. This protects
against draining the battery in case you have accidentally
left the headlamps or parking lamps on. If you need to
purposely leave the lamps on for more than 10 minutes
with the ignition in LOCK or ACCESSORY, turn the
exterior lamps off and then back on. To delay the lamps
from turning off, see ªTwilight Sentinelº in the Index.
Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument
panel lights.
The knob for this feature is located to the left of the
steering wheel on the instrument panel. This knob is also
used to control the exterior lamps. See ªExterior Lampsº
listed previously in this section for more information.
Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or
counterclockwise to dim them.
Illuminated Entry
The illuminated entry system turns on the courtesy
lamps and the backlighting to the door controls and
to the exterior lamp knob when a door is opened or if
you press a remote keyless entry transmitter button.
Since the illuminated entry system has a photocell,
this means that it must be dark outside in order for the
courtesy lamps or backlighting to turn on. The courtesy
lamps turn off approximately 20 seconds after the last
door is closed or after the ignition is turned to RUN.

2-47 Parade Dimming
This feature prohibits the dimming of the instrument
panel lights during daylight while the headlamps
are on. This feature operates with the light sensor for
the Twilight Sentinel and is fully automatic. When the
light sensor reads darkness outside, the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted by turning the exterior
lamp knob counterclockwise to dim and clockwise to
brighten lighting. Backlighting to the instrument panel
will turn on, regardless of light conditions.
Reading Lights
The front reading lights are located either in the
headliner or above the windows if you have a sunroof.
The two rear lights above the rear side windows.
To turn them on, turn the exterior lamp knob all the way
clockwise. These lights and the interior courtesy lights
automatically come on when either door is opened and
it is dark outside.
Press the lens to turn on the lights manually. Press it
again to turn them off.
If the reading lights are left on, they automatically shut
off 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off.
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
(three minutes if a new car has 15 miles (24 km) or less).
Power will be restored for an additional 10 minutes
if either door is opened, the trunk is opened or the
courtesy lamps are turned on.
Storage Mode Personalization
This feature is for long-term use and must be
programmed through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). This feature protects the battery by
placing your vehicle in a storage mode so that the radio,
amplifiers, instrument panel cluster and remote keyless
entry will not drain the battery over a long period of
time. For programming information, see ªMemory
and Personalization Featuresº in the Index.

2-51 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.
This mirror does not have a dimming feature.
CAUTION:
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.
Heated Outside Mirrors
When you operate the rear window defogger, it also
warms both outside mirrors to help clear them of fog
or ice. See ªRear Window Defoggerº in the Index for
more information.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
The glove box is located on the instrument panel in
front of the passenger's seat. To lock the glove box
door, insert the oval key into the lock cylinder and turn
it clockwise. Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock
the door.
Overhead Console
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
This feature is on vehicles without the optional sunroof.
To gain access to this compartment, which is located
directly above the inside rearview mirror in the headliner,
push up on the compartment and the storage area
will open.
Map Pocket
The map/storage pockets are located on each front door
as well as on the passenger's and driver's front seatbacks.

2-52 Center Console Storage
The center console includes a storage compartment for
CDs or tapes, an armrest and a cupholder. The cupholder
can be opened by pressing on the surface panel located
in front of the armrest. Close the lid to secure.
The console may have a lock. To lock the console, insert
the oval key into the lock cylinder and turn it clockwise.
Turn the key counterclockwise to unlock the door.
Rear Storage Armrest
Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear seat armrest
which includes an open storage compartment and a dual
cupholder that unfolds for use. To open, lift the front edge.
Convenience Net
The convenience net is located inside the back wall of
the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the
net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp
turns or quick starts and stops.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can. When not using the net,
hook the net to the tabs securing it to the sill plate.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
NOTICE:
Don't put papers or other flammable items
into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other
smoking materials could ignite them, causing
a damaging fire.
Front Ashtray
The front ashtray is located below the climate control
system. To open, press on the lower edge of the cover.
Rear Ashtray
The rear ashtray is located on the armrest. To use an
ashtray, lift the lid.

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AVG MPH (Reset): Press the SKIP INFO button to
display the AVG MPH (Average Speed), then press
and hold the NO INFO RESET button until 0.0 AVG
MPH is displayed.

TIMER: This feature is like a stopwatch in that
you can clock the time it takes to get from one point
to another.
To operate, press the SKIP INFO button to display
TIMER. Each of the fields for the hours, minutes and
seconds are two numeric digits.
Once TIMER OFF 00:00:00 is displayed, press the
NO INFO RESET button to toggle between ON and
OFF. Once the TIMER is in OFF, press and hold
NO INFO RESET to reset the timer. If you will be
starting and stopping your vehicle
-- during a trip
for instance
-- the TIMER feature will automatically
start timing where it left off when you last stopped.
To reset it, press and hold the NO INFO RESET
button until the display reads TIMER 00:00:00.
Press the SKIP INFO button to exit from the
TIMER function.
ENGLISH/METRIC (Reset): Press the SKIP INFO
button to display ENGLISH/METRIC RESET,
then press the NO INFO RESET button to select.
The display will change from English (miles) to
metric (kilometers).

OIL LIFE LEFT (Reset): Press the SKIP INFO
button to display the OIL LIFE LEFT, then press and
hold the NO INFO RESET button until 100% OIL
LIFE LEFT is displayed. (This only needs to be reset
after you have had the oil changed.)
FUEL DOOR: Press this button to open the fuel
door. (This feature will work only when the shift lever is
in PARK (P) and the VALET lockout feature is turned
off, regardless of whether or not the vehicle is running.)
TRUNK: Press this button to open the trunk.
(This feature will work only when the shift lever is
in PARK (P) and the VALET lockout feature is
turned off, regardless of whether or not the vehicle
is running.)

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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
3
-2 Climate Control Panel
3
-6 Electronic Solar Sensor
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-7 Air Conditioning
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-7 Heating
3
-7 Defogging and Defrosting
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-8 Rear Window Defogger
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-8 Ventilation System
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-10 HVAC Steering Wheel Controls
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-10 Climate Control Personalization (If Equipped)
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-10 Audio Systems
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-10 Setting the Clock
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-11 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
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-15 CD Adapter Kits
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-16 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and
Compact Disc Player with Radio Data
Systems (RDS) and Digital Signal
Processing (DPS) (If Equipped)3
-26 Radio Data Systems (RDS) Program
Type (PTY) Selections
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-27 Trunk Mounted CD Changer (Option)
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-31 Radio Personalization with Home and
Away Feature (If Equipped)
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-31 Theft-Deterrent Feature
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-32 Audio Steering Wheel Controls
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-32 Understanding Radio Reception
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-33 Tips About Your Audio System
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-34 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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-35 Care of Your Compact Discs
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-35 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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-36 Power Antenna Mast Care

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Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system
work for you.
With the climate control system, 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.
Climate Control Panel
Fan Switch
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(Fan): The switch with the fan symbol adjusts the
fan speed. Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and
the down arrow to decrease fan speed.Driver's Side Temperature Knob
The TEMP/AUTO knob adjusts the air temperature
coming through the system. Turn the TEMP/AUTO
knob clockwise to increase the temperature and
counterclockwise to decrease the temperature.
Press the TEMP/AUTO knob to put the system
in the automatic mode.
Passenger's Side Temperature Switch
With this dual
-zone feature, the right front passenger
can control the temperature of air for his/her own zone.
The passenger can select a temperature that is up to
four degrees warmer or cooler than the driver's setting.
To turn the system on, press the PASS/TEMP switch.
Press the up arrow to increase the temperature and press
the down arrow to decrease it. Pressing the OFF button
will turn off the dual
-zone function.
Outside Temperature Display
The outside temperature is always displayed when your
vehicle is running. You can change it from Fahrenheit
to Celsius with the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Pressing the SKIP INFO button (above the radio) until
ENGLISH/METRIC RESET is displayed. Then press
the NO INFO RESET button to select.

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): 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)
This feature allows both drivers (driver 1 or 2 depending
on the number on the back of your remote keyless entry
transmitter) to personalize their own climate control
settings. For more information, see ªMemory and
Personalization Featuresº in the Index.
Audio Systems
Your audio system has been designed to operate easily
and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the
most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it
first. Find out what your audio system can do and how
to operate all of its controls to be sure you're getting the
most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio
system even after the ignition is turned off.
See ªRetained Accessory Powerº in the Index.
Setting the Clock
Press and hold HR or MN until the time display begins
to change. Release the button as you get close to the
correct time. The time may be set anytime the clock is
displayed. There is a two
-second delay before the clock
goes into time
-set mode.