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haven't healed significantly within a few days, or if
you have any blistering, see your doctor immediately.
² As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag
inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin,
eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,
rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat
irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,
see your doctor. If these particles settle on your
clothing, follow the garment manufacturer's instruc-
tions for cleaning.
² It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the
airbags have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the airbags and seat belt pretensioners will
not be in place to protect you. WARNING!Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the airbags
and seat belt pretensioners replaced by an autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible.
Enhanced Accident Response
If the airbags and seat belt pertensioners deploy after an
impact and the electrical system remains functional,
vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock
automatically. In addition, approximately 10 seconds
after the vehicle has stopped moving, the interior lights
will illuminate until the ignition switch is turned off.56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it
checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure. Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brake
fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and
corrected immediately.72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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N Manual Reclining Seats Ð If Equipped .......83
N Manual Lumbar Ð If Equipped ............84
N Middle Rear Bench Seat Recline Ð If
Equipped ............................84
N Middle Quad Fold & Tumble Seating ........85
N Middle Quad Fold & Tumble Seat Removal ....86
N 50/50 Fold & Tumble Rear Seat Removal .....88
N 2 ± Passenger And 3 ± Passenger Bench Seats . .90
N Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer ..............91
N Rear-Most Bench Seat ...................92
N Rear Seat Descriptions ...................92
N Rear Bench Seating Flexibility .............92
N Rear Quad And 50/50 Seating Flexibility .....94 m To Open And Close The Hood ..............96
m Lights ................................98
N Interior Lights ........................98
N Park Lights ...........................99
N Headlights ...........................99
N Automatic Headlights Ð If Equipped .......100
N Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet
Vehicles Only) .......................101
N Lights-On Reminder ...................101
N Battery Protection .....................101
N Headlight Time Delay Ð If Equipped .......101
N Front Fog Lights Ð If Equipped ...........102
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N Turn Signals .........................102
N Headlight Low/High Beam Selector Switch . . . 103
N Passing Light ........................103
N Windshield Wipers And Washers ..........103
m Tilt Steering Column Ð If Equipped .........104
m Traction Control Switch Ð If Equipped .......105
m Adjustable Pedals Ð If Equipped ...........106
m Electronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped ......107
N To Activate ..........................108
N To Set At A Desired Speed ...............108
N To Deactivate ........................108
N To Resume Speed .....................108
N To Vary The Speed Setting ...............109 N To Accelerate For Passing ...............109
m Overhead Console Ð If Equipped ...........110
N Courtesy/Reading Lights ................110
N Sunglass Storage ......................111
N Compass/Temperature Display ...........111
N Mini-Trip Computer ...................114
N Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Ð If Equipped ..................115
N Customer Programmable Features Ð If
Equipped ...........................116
m Garage Door Opener Ð If Equipped .........119
N Programming Homelink ................120
N Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 123
N Using Homelink ......................123UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 75
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Heated Remote Control Mirrors Ð If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature
is activated whenever you turn on the Rear Window
Defrost.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Ð If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
Sun Visor Extension Ð If Equipped
This feature has a pull out extension on the sun visor for
increased coverage. SEATS
Manual Front Seat Adjuster
The adjusting bar is located under the front of the seat.
Pull the bar up and move the seat to the desired position.
Release the bar to lock the seat into position.
Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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LIGHTS
All of the lights, except the hazard warning lights, are
controlled by switches to the left of the steering column
on the instrument panel. Interior Lights
Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is
opened, the keyless entry transmitter is activated, or
when the dimmer control is moved to the extreme top.
NOTE: On long wheel base vehicles the dome lights for
the second row seat passenger's can be turned on or off
by pressing the lens. The lights will remain on until the
lens is pressed a second time, so be sure they have been
turned off before leaving the vehicle.
The interior lights will automatically turn off in about 15
minutes if any of the following occur.
² A door, sliding door or the liftgate is left open.
² Any overhead reading light is left on.
² If the dimmer control is in the extreme top position.98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTE: The key must be out of the ignition switch or the
ignition switch must be in the OFF position for this
feature to operate.
Park Lights
Turn this switch to the first detent to turn the park
lights on. This also turns on all instrument panel
lighting.
Headlights
Turn the headlight switch to the 2nd detent to
turn the headlights and park lights on. This
also turns on all instrument panel lighting.
To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the dimmer control up or down. Dimmer Control
With the park lights or headlights
on, rotating the dimmer control
for the interior lights on the in-
strument panel upward will in-
crease the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control com-
pletely upward to the second de-
tent (extreme top position) to turn
on the interior lights, except the
front reading/courtesy lights. The
interior lights will remain on
when the dimmer control is in this
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Interior light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the
OFF position (extreme bottom).
The interior lights will remain off
when the doors or liftgate are
open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control to the
first detent. This feature brightens
the odometer, radio and overhead
displays when the park lights or
headlights are on. Automatic Headlights Ð If Equipped
This system automatically turns
your headlights ON or OFF based
on ambient light levels. To turn
the system ON, turn the headlight
switch to the extreme counter-
clockwise position. When the sys-
tem is ON, the Headlight Time
Delay feature is also ON. This
means your headlights will stay
ON for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition
switch OFF. To turn the Automatic System OFF, turn the
headlight switch clockwise to the OFF position.
NOTE: The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come ON in the Automatic mode.100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE