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Introduction 4
Congratulations 4
Safety and environment protection 5
Symbol glossary 8
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 16
Entertainment Systems 19
AM/FM stereo 19
AM/FM stereo cassette (CD changer compatible) 23
AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 32
AM/FM stereo with CD 44
Climate Controls 58
Heater only 58
Manual heating and air conditioning 60
Lights 67
Headlamps 67
Bulb replacement 73
Driver Controls 79
Steering wheel adjustment 81
Power windows 86
Mirrors 88
Message center 100
Locks and Security 113
Keys 113
Locks 113
Anti-theft system 114
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
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STARTING
Positions of the ignition
1. ACCESSORY, allows the electrical
accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not
running.
2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
automatic transmission gearshift
lever and allows key removal.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all
accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
4. ON, all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
5. START, cranks the engine. Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Preparing to start your vehicle
Engine starting is controlled by the powertrain control system. This
system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard
requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator
before or during starting. Only use the accelerator when you have
difficulty starting the engine. For more information on starting the
vehicle, refer toStarting the enginein this chapter.
Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk
of fire or other damage.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
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2
5
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During AdvanceTracyoperation you may experience the following:
²A rumble or clicking sound much like ABS or Traction Controly
²A slight deceleration or a reduction in the acceleration of the vehicle
²The ªTRAC ACTIVEº indicator light will illuminate
²If your foot is on the brake pedal, you will feel a vibration in the pedal
much like ABS. As with any vehicle equipped with four-wheel ABS, do
not pump the brakes, but instead, press firmly on the pedal.
²If your foot is not on the brake, the brake pedal will move to apply
higher brake forces. You may also hear a whoosh of air from under the
instrument panel during this kind of braking.
All these conditions are normal during AdvanceTracyoperation.
Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal
injury or property damage. The occurrence of an AdvanceTracyevent
is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their
ability to grip the road and that you may lose control of the vehicle. If
you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.
If you find yourself regularly experiencing AdvanceTracyevents,
you are driving too fast for conditions, you should reduce your
speed, and drive less aggressively. Speed Control should NOT be used
under these conditions. AdvanceTrac is limited by the laws of physics.
It is always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate
driver inputs for the conditions. The occurrence of an AdvanceTracy
event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this may cause you to lose control of the
vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal injury or property
damage.
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to help steer the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the power steering pump:
²Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left
for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
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²Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of
the following:
²underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)
²uneven vehicle loading
²high crown in center of road
²high crosswinds
²wheels out of alignment
²loose or worn suspension components
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE OPERATION
Brake-shift interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that prevents
the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake
pedal is depressed.
If the gearshift lever cannot be moved from P (Park) with the brake
pedal depressed, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle's
brakelamps are not operating properly. Refer toFuses and relaysin the
Roadside emergencieschapter.
Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps
are working.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by
shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a
steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the transaxle may occur.
Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes or damage
to the transaxle and tires may occur or the engine may overheat.
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Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by
the brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel
cover.
Your vehicle is equipped with a Pull Fuse feature that when used, can
extend the duration of your battery life while your vehicle is parked for
long periods of time. This time will be increased from 31 days to 45 ± 55
days (based on option content). You should use this feature when your
vehicle will be parked for long periods of times to ensure the vehicle
starts upon your return.
The pull fuse is located under the instrument panel and is visible from
the exterior of the fuse panel cover.
The fuse holder is designed to allow you to pull the fuse (#6) from the
fuse panel circuit without having to completely remove it from the fuse
panel. The fuse and fuse holder will remain in the fuse panel.
If the fuse (#6) must be replaced, the fuse and fuse holder can be
removed by pulling it completely out from the fuse panel cover.
With the fuse (#6) removed, the following systems will not be functional:
²radio
²power sliding door(s) ± (if equipped)
²keyless entry system± (if equipped)
When the pull fuse is reinstalled, the following features will need to be
reset.
²radio pre-sets
²power sliding door(s) ± (if equipped)
Please refer to theEntertainmentchapter andPower Sliding Door
section in theDriver controlschapter for instructions to reset these
features.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
3 15A LH Power Mirror Motor, RH
Power Mirror Motor, Adjustable
Pedal Motor, Memory Module (if
equipped)
4 Ð Not Used
5 20A Console Power Point
6 15A Radio, Compact Disc Changer,
Remote Keyless Entry Module,
PSD (Power Sliding Door) Module
RH and LH, Rear Seat Radio
Controller (if equipped), Rear
Seat Entertainment Module (if
equipped)
7 15A Left Rear Turn Lamp, Right
Backup Lamp, Right Stop Lamp,
Right Rear Park Lamp, Right
License Lamp, Left License Lamp,
LH Backup Lamp
8 20A Rear Electronic Module (RHF/RH
Sliding/LH Sliding/Liftgate Door
Lock Motors, Aux. Air Blend Door
Motor, Aux. Air Mode Door
Motor)
9 10A Cluster, Powertrain Control
Module Relay (coil)
10 15A Heated Backlite Relay (coil),
Speed Control Module, ABS
Module or IVD Module, Heat Seat
Switch (RH/LH) (if equipped),
Heated Seat Module (RH/LH) (if
equipped), Cluster, Front Temp
Blend Door Actuator, Brake Shift
Interlock Solenoid, Powertrain
Control Module, Power Sliding
Door Module RH and LH, Reverse
Sensing System, Front A/C
Control Head, Steering Wheel
Angle Sensor (if equipped)
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
121 20A** Ignition Switch, Rear Defrost
Relay (coil)
122 40A** RH Power Seat Motors, RH Power
Lumbar Motor
201 Ð Not Used
202 Ð Front Wiper ON/OFF Relay
203 Ð Rear Wiper Relay
204 Ð A/C Clutch Relay
205 Ð Horn Relay
206 Ð Not Used
207 Ð Fuel Pump Relay
208 Ð Not Used
209 Ð Front Wiper Hi/Low Relay
301 Ð Starter Interrupt Relay
302 Ð High Speed Engine Cooling Fan
Relay
303 Ð Low Speed Engine Cooling Fan
Relay
304 Ð Powertrain Control Module Relay
401 Ð Not Used
501 Ð Powertrain Control Module Diode
502 Ð Not Used
503 Ð Not Used
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. If your Low tire
warning light is on, refer toLow tire warningin theMaintenance and
specificationschapter.
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