The lights also turn on when a front door, a sliding door
or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with
Remote Keyless Entry, the lights will also turn on when
the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed.
The area around the instrument panel cupholders is also
illuminated from a light in the overhead console. This
light is turned on when the headlight switch is on and
will adjust in brightness when the dimmer control is
rotated up or down.
Sunglass Storage
At the rear of the console a compartment is provided for
the storage of two pair of sunglasses.
Press the door latch to open the compartment. The door
will slowly rotate to an open position.
Compass/Temperature Display
This display provides the outside temperature and one of
eight compass readings to indicate the direction the
vehicle is facing.
WARNING!
Even if the display still reads a few degrees above
32ÉF ( 0ÉC), the road surface may be icy, particularly
in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such
conditions to prevent an accident and possible per-
sonal injury or property damage.
Automatic Compass Calibration
This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the
need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is
new, the compass may appear erratic and the ªCALº
symbol will be displayed. After completing three 360É
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the Tire Pressure Monitor system and the training routine
is not performed, training will be cancelled after one
minute or the next time you cycle the ignition key. See
your authorized dealer for service and retraining of the
system.
Use Factory Settings
If ªYesº is selected, all of the customer programmable
features will be set to the factory default and not dis-
played. If ªNoº is selected you can program the Vehicle
Information Center to your own personal preferences.
Auto Door Locks
When this feature is selected, all doors and the liftgate
lock automatically when the speed of the vehicle reaches
18 mph (29 km/h). Pressing the ªSTEPº button when in
this display will select ªYesº or ªNo.º
Auto Unlock On Exit (Available Only When the
AUTO DOOR LOCKS Feature is Turned On)
When this feature is selected all the vehicle's doors will
unlock whenever any door is opened if the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in ªPº (Park) or ªNº
(Neutral) position. Pressing the ªSTEPº button when in
this display will select ªYesº or ªNo.º
Remote Unlock Driver's Door 1st
When this feature is selected only the driver's door will
unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry
unlock button and require a second press to unlock the
remaining locked doors and liftgate. WhenªREMOTE
UNLOCK ALL DOORSºis selected all of the doors and
the liftgate will unlock at the first press of the remote
keyless entry unlock button. Pressing the ªSTEPº button
when in this display will select ªDRIVER'S DOOR 1STº
or ªALL DOORSº.
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Remote Linked To Memory (Available with
Memory Seat and Pedals Only)
When this feature is selected, pressing the Unlock button
on any Remote Keyless Entry transmitter already linked
to memory will return the driver's seat, driver's outside
mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and
radio station presets to their memory set positions.
If this feature is not selected, the driver's seat, driver's
mirror, adjustable pedals, and radio settings can only
return to their memory set positions using the memory
recall buttons (1or 2) on the driver's door panel.
Any transmitter linked to memory will remain linked,
but will not recall the memory positions. The transmitter
memory recall function will operate again when this
feature is selected. Refer to Driver Memory System for
more information. Pressing the9STEP9button when in
this mode will select between9Ye s9or9No9.
Sound Horn On Lock
When this feature is selected a short horn sound will
occur when the remote keyless entry ªLockº button is
pressed. This feature may be selected with or without the
flash lights on LOCK/UNLOCK feature. Pressing the
ªSTEPº button when in this display will select ªYesº or
ªNo.º
Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock?
When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn
signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked
using the remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature
may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock
feature selected. Pressing the ªSTEPº button when in this
display will select ªYesº or ªNo.º
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Filter............................... 337
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 337
Fluid Level Check...................... 336
Interlock System....................... 242
Reset Mode.......................... 242
Selection Of Lubricant................335,353
Shifting............................. 243
Special Additives...................... 337
Ball Joints............................. 323
Battery............................... 319
Gas Caution.......................... 320
Jump Starting......................... 298
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 26
Saving Feature........................ 109
Bearings.............................. 339
Belts, Drive............................ 316
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 324
B-Pillar Location........................ 256Brake, Parking.......................... 245
Brake System........................246,331
Anti-Lock........................... 247
Fluid Check.......................333,353
Hoses.............................. 332
Warning Light........................ 161
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 241
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 72
Bulb Replacement....................... 347
Bulbs, Light............................ 346
Calibration, Compass..................... 122
Capacities, Fluid........................ 351
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 279
Radiator............................ 329
Car Washes............................ 340
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 278
Cargo ................................ 145
INDEX 387
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Key-In Reminder......................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster..........................54,55
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 40
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).. 64
Latches
Hood............................... 105
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 274
Liftgate................................ 34
Lights..............................75,106
Airbag........................54,59,74,162
Alarm.............................. 164
Anti-Lock........................... 163
Automatic Headlights................... 108
Back-Up............................. 350
Battery Saver......................... 109
Brake Warning........................ 161Bulb Replacement...................346,347
Center Mounted Stop................... 351
Cruise.............................. 167
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 107
Door Ajar........................... 161
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 164
Fog ............................. 110,349
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 290
Headlight Switch...................... 107
Headlights........................... 347
Headlights On Reminder................. 109
High Beam Indicator.................... 169
High Beam/Low Beam Select.............. 111
Illuminated Entry....................... 16
Interior..........................106,107
License............................. 351
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 161
Lights On Reminder.................... 109
Low Fuel............................ 161
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Rear Seat Removal......................93,95
Rear Seating Flexibility..................97,99
Rear Window Defroster................... 233
Rear Window Features.................... 230
Rear Wiper/Washer...................230,231
Rearview Mirrors........................ 81
Reclining Front Seats...................... 88
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 352
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 20
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 206
Removable Floor Console.................. 142
Replacement Tires....................266,268
Reporting Safety Defects................... 380
Restraint, Head.......................... 87
Restraints, Child.......................59,66
Restraints, Infant......................... 60
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 300
Roof Rack............................. 149Rotation, Tires.......................... 273
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 74
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 74
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 37
Safety Information, Tire................... 252
Safety Tips............................. 73
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 356
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 343
Seat Belts.............................. 39
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 45
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 45
And Pregnant Women................... 49
Center Lap Belt........................ 48
Child Restraint......................... 59
Extender............................. 49
Front Seat............................ 40
Pretensioners.......................... 48
Rear Seat............................. 40
INDEX 397
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Radial.............................. 264
Replacement.......................266,268
Rotation............................. 273
Safety...........................252,260
Sizes............................... 253
Snow Tires........................... 273
Spare Tire........................... 293
Spinning............................ 265
Tread Wear Indicators................... 266
Towing............................... 284
Disabled Vehicle....................... 301
Trailering............................ 284
Traction Control................... 115,166,250
Trailer Towing.......................... 284
Minimum Requirements................. 284
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 284
Transaxle...........................241,335
Automatic........................241,335
Filter............................... 337Operation........................... 241
Overdrive........................... 243
Selection of Lubricant................335,353
Transmission.....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 129
Transmitter Programming................... 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry............ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 68
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 266
Trip Odometer.......................... 167
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 167
Turn Signals................... 110,168,348,350
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 382
Universal Joints......................... 323
Universal Transmitter..................... 129
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 274
400 INDEX