DRIVER’S VIEW
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Power door locks,
see Switches/Locks
2. Power window switches,
see Switches/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),
see Transmission
9. Rear window defogger
(style may vary)
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 point15. Parking brake lever
16. Cruise control*,
see Overhead Console
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/Locks
21. Fuse panel
22. Fuel filler door release
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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CHILD-SAFETY SEATS
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Fan control
To increase speed and flow:
Rotate knob clockwise
2. Air flow selections
= air to dash
= air to dash and floor
OFF = system off, no air flow
= air to floor
= air to floor and
windshield
= defrost, air to
windshield
3. Temperature selection
Cooler/warmer = rotate knob
counterclockwise/clockwiseAir conditioning system
MAX A/C= cooling with inside
air, air to dash only
A/C= cooling with outside air,
air to dash only
Control positions for
maximum defrost
Fan to maximum, temperature
to maximum hot, air flow selector
knob to
Tips: To prevent moisture
buildup, never drive
with system off
To help prevent windshield
fogging in humid weather,
select DEF before starting
engine
Child-Safety
Seats
Climate
Controls
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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
and LATCH system instructionsWARNINGS: Use age
appropriate child restraints,
see Owner’s Manual and
state or province laws
Never place rear-facing
infant-safety seat in front
of any air bag, an infant
is in serious danger of
being injured or killed
If you choose to install a
forward-facing child-safety
seat in the front seating
position, move vehicle seat
as far back as possible
Rear child-safety seat
anchors
Anchors located on rear seat
cushion for securing child-safety
seat (see Owner’s Manual)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
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