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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 14
Entertainment Systems 16
AM/FM stereo cassette 16
AM/FM stereo with CD 19
Climate Controls 34
Heater only 34
Manual heating and air conditioning 35
Rear window defroster 37
Lights 38
Headlamps 38
Turn signal control 41
Driver Controls 50
Windshield wiper/washer control 50
Steering wheel adjustment 51
Power windows 52
Mirrors 53
Speed control 54
Locks and Security 61
Keys 61
Locks 61
Anti-theft system 64
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Standard instrument cluster
Optional instrument cluster
2.3L 14 PZEV instrument cluster
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
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Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the
respective system inspected immediately.
Check engine:TheCheck Engine
indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is first turned to the ON
position to check the bulb. Solid
illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to
OBD-IIin theMaintenance and Specificationschapter. If the light is
blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic
converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Check fuel cap:Illuminates when
the fuel cap may not be properly
installed. Continued driving with
this light on may cause the Check
engine warning light to come on,
refer toFuel filler capin theMaintenance and Specificationchapter.
Brake system warning light:To
confirm the brake system warning
light is functional, it will
momentarily illuminate when the
ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is not running, or
in a position between ON and START, or by applying the parking brake
when the ignition is turned to the ON position. If the brake system
warning light does not illuminate at this time, seek service immediately
from your dealership. Illumination after releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected
immediately by your servicing dealership.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
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Overdrive off (if equipped):
Illuminates when the overdrive
function of the transaxle has been
turned off, refer to theDriving
chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the
transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur.
Upshift (if equipped):To
maximize fuel economy, this light
illuminates when the manual
transmission should be shifted to
the next highest gear. Refer to theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Traction Control
system (if
equipped):Illuminates when the
Traction Control
is turned OFF
and will flash when active. If the
light remains on, have the system
serviced immediately, refer to the
Drivingchapter for more
information.
Low fuel:Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer toFuel gaugein this
chapter).
Speed control (if equipped):
Illuminates when the speed control
is activated. Turns off when the
speed control system is deactivated,
refer to theDriver Controlschapter for more information.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.O/D
OFF
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•A maximum of 20 directories is recommended as additional directories
will increase the access time.
• Each directory can contain a maximum of 254 tracks and
sub-directories.
• Avoid special characters when naming directories and files.
• MAIN will appear in the display when files are not stored in
directories.
• CD-R media is supported, but CD-RW is not.
• If more than one session is written to the CD, only the first session
will be detected.
RADIO FREQUENCIES
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 540 –1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9 –107.7, 107.9 MHz
RADIO RECEPTION FACTORS
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
• Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CASSETTE/PLAYER CARE
Do:
• Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
• Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole
and turning the hub.
• Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
• Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or
cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.
• Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after
10 –12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The headlamp control also operates
the foglamps. The foglamps can be
turned on when the headlamp
control is in the
position and
the high beams are not turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
(on the
instrument panel) will illuminate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position and
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
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High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during headlight
and parklamp operation.
•Rotate the thumbwheel from left
to right to brighten the
instrument panel.
•Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left to dim the instrument panel.
Domelamp Control
The panel dimmer control also controls the domelamp operation.
•Rotate the thumbwheel fully to the right, past detent to activate the
domelamp.
•In order to turn off the domelamp, rotate the thumbwheel to the left.
VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT
Your vehicle is fitted with eitherVOR(conventional halogen) orVOL
(High Intensity Discharge - HID) headlamps. The adjustment procedure
depends on the type of headlamps that are equipped on your vehicle.
VORis marked on the bottom inboard corner of the lens.VOLis marked
on the top of the lens between the rubber seal and black plastic housing.
Please check the lens markings prior to adjusting the vehicle aim.
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VOR
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet)
from the vertical wall or the screen directly in front of it.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and
mark a 2.5 meters (8 foot) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall
or screen at this height. (A piece of masking tape works well.)
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
4. On the wall or screen you will observe an area of high intensity light.
The top of the high intensity area should touch the horizontal reference
line. If not, the beam will need to be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp. Using a 7mm Allen
wrench, turn the adjuster either
clockwise (to adjust down) or
counterclockwise (to adjust up).
The high intensity area should touch
the horizontal reference line.
Note:HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT
REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE
AND IS NON-ADJUSTIBLE.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
VOL (HID)
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface approximately 7.6 meters
(25 feet) from a vertical wall or
screen directly in front of it.
2. Measure the height of the
headlamp bulb center from the
ground, subtract 53.3 mm (2.1
inches), and make 2.5 meters (8
foot) horizontal reference line on
the vertical wall or screen at this
height. (A piece of masking tape
works well.)
3. Open the hood.
4. Remove the battery cover.
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