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{CAUTION:
If the air bag readiness light in the instrument
panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it
means that something may be wrong with the
air bag system. If this ever happens, have the
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CAUTION: (Continued)
vehicle serviced promptly, because an
adult-size person sitting in the right front
passenger's seat may not have the protection
of the frontal air bag. See ªAir Bag Readiness
Lightº in the Index for more on this, including
important safety information.
Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect
how well the passenger sensing system operates.
You may want to consider not using seat covers or other
aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger
sensing system. See
Adding Equipment to Your Air
Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-85for more
information about modi®cations that can affect how the
system operates.
{CAUTION:
Stowing of articles under the passenger's seat
or between the passenger's seat cushion and
seatback may interfere with the proper
operation of the passenger sensing system.
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Lockout Protection
This feature protects you from locking your key in the
vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door
is open.
If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open
and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock
and then the driver's door will unlock.
Liftgate/Liftglass
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or
liftglass open because carbon monoxide (CO)
gas can come into your vehicle. You can not
see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death. If you must
drive with the liftgate open or if electrical
wiring or other cable connections must pass
through the seal between the body and the
liftgate or liftglass:
·Make sure all other windows are shut.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
·
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. See Climate Control
System in the Index.
·If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See
Engine Exhaust on page 2-30.
To unlock the liftgate and liftgate glass from the outside
use either the power door locks or the remote keyless
entry system.
The liftgate glass can be opened using the pushbutton
on the liftgate after the doors have been unlocked.
To open the entire liftgate, lift the handle located in the
center of the door.
To lock the liftgate and liftgate glass from the outside
use the remote keyless entry system or the power door
locks to lock the liftgate and liftgate glass.
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Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.
You can also swing them out to help block glare at the
front and side windows.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
Pull the sunvisor down and lift the mirror cover to turn
on the lamps.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft-deterrent
alarm system.
With this system, the
security light in the
instrument panel cluster will
¯ash as you open the door
if your ignition is off.
This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent
system. Here's how to do it:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
the remote keyless entry transmitter. The security
light should come on and stay on.
3. Close all doors. The security light should go off
after about 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed
until the security light goes off.
If a locked door is opened without the key or the remote
keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. The
headlamps and parking lamps will ¯ash for two minutes,
and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will turn
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3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
{CAUTION:
Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet
could cause an electrical shock. Also, the
wrong kind of extension cord could overheat
and cause a ®re. You could be seriously
injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded
three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will
not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong
extension cord rated for at least 15 amps.
4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and
store the cord as it was before to keep it away
from moving engine parts. If you don't, it could be
damaged.
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged
in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the
kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead
of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact
your dealer in the area where you'll be parking your
vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that
particular area.
Automatic Transmission Operation
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission
and features an electronic shift position indicator
located within the instrument panel cluster.
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
PARK (P):This position locks your drive wheels. It's
the best position to use when you start your engine
because your vehicle can't move easily.
{CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake ®rmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-7
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Interior Lamps..............................................3-17
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-18
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-19
Climate Controls............................................3-20
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-20
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-26
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-27
Climate Controls Personalization.....................3-29
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators.............3-30
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators.............3-30
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-31
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-32
Tachometer.................................................3-32
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-32Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-32
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator.................3-34
Charging System Light..................................3-35
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-36
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-36
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-37
Traction Off Light..........................................3-38
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-38
Transmission Temperature Gage.....................3-39
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-40
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-40
Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-43
Security Light...............................................3-44
Cruise Control Light......................................3-44
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................3-44
Fuel Gage...................................................3-45
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-45
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-46
DIC Operation and Displays...........................3-46
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-57
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Audio System(s).............................................3-64
Setting the Time...........................................3-65
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-65
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-80
Rear Seat Entertainment System....................3-80
Rear Seat Audio (RSA).................................3-91
CD Changer................................................3-93
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-96
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-96
DVD Distortion.............................................3-97Radio Reception...........................................3-97
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.................3-97
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.........................3-98
Care of Your CD Changer.............................3-98
Care of Your CD and DVD Player...................3-99
Cleaning the Video Screen.............................3-99
Fixed Mast Antenna......................................3-99
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System
(48 Contiguous US States).........................3-99
Chime Level Adjustment................................3-99
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
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The main components of your instrument panel are the
following:
A. Air Outlets. See ªClimate Controlsº in Section 3.
B. Exterior Lamps Control. See
Exterior Lamps
on page 3-14.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See
Turn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D. OnStaržand Radio Steering Wheel Buttons. SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-96.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. See
Instrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-31.
F. Shift Lever/Tow/Haul Selector Button. See
Automatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-22.
G. Audio System. See
Audio System(s) on page 3-64.
H. Dome Override Button. See ªDome Lampsº under
Interior Lamps on page 3-17.
I. Rear Wiper Washer. See ªRear Window
Washer/Wiperº under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-7.J. Fog Lamps Button. See ªFog Lampsº under
Exterior
Lamps on page 3-14.
K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
Driver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-46.
L. Parking Brake Release. See
Parking Brake on
page 2-26.
M. Tilt Wheel Lever. See
Tilt Wheel on page 3-7.
N. Comfort Control System. See
Dual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 3-20.
O. Storage Area. See ªStorage Areasº in Section 2.
P. Compact Disc Changer. See
CD Changer on
page 3-93.
Q. Accessory Power Outlet. See
Accessory Power
Outlets on page 3-18.
R. StabiliTrakžButton. SeeStabilitrakžSystem on
page 4-9.
S. Glove Box. See
Glove Box on page 2-43.
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