UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mMirrors..............................46
NInside Day/Night Mirror.................46
NInside Automatic Dimming Compass/
Temperature Mirror Ð If Equipped.........46
NCompass Calibration....................47
NOutside Mirrors.......................49
mSeats................................50
NFront Seat Adjustment...................50
NFront Seat Adjustment Ð Recline...........50
NTilting Front Seats......................51
NFold And Tumble Rear Seat...............52
NRemoving The Rear Seat.................53NReplacing The Rear Seat.................54
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............55
mLights...............................56
NInterior Lights........................56
NMulti-Function Control Lever..............56
NParking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, And
Headlights...........................57
NLights-On Reminder....................57
NHeadlight Dimmer Switch................57
NPassing Light.........................57
NFront Fog Lights Ð If Equipped............58
NTurn Signals..........................58
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WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before
driving.
LIGHTS
Interior Lights
The overhead light comes on when a door is opened. It
may also be turned on by rotating the control for the
dimmer switch on the muti-function control lever fully
upward.
The overhead light will automatically turn off in about 20
minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left
in the dome light position. Turn the ignition switch ON to
restore the overhead light operation.
Daytime Brightness Feature
Certain instrument panel components (odometer, radio
display) can be illuminated at full brightness during the
daytime. This can be helpful when driving with your
headlights on during the daytime such as in a parade or
a funeral procession. To activate this feature, rotate the
left stalk one detent lower than the dome light.
Multi-Function Control Lever
The multi-function control lever controls the operation of
the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming,
and turn signals.
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Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, and
Headlights
Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the
first detent for parking lights and instrument panel
lights. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation.
To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the muti-function control
lever up or down.
NOTE:If the driver's door is left open, and the head-
lights or parking lights are left on, the ªHigh Beam
Indicator Lightº will flash and a chime will sound.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned off, a chime will sound when the driver's door
is opened.
Headlight Dimmer Switch
Pull the multi-function control lever towards you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the muti-
function control lever a second time to switch the head-
lights to LOW beam.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multi-function control lever toward
the steering wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn
on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released.
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Front Fog Lights Ð If Equipped
The front fog light switch is in the multi-function
control lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking or low beam headlights and pull
out the end of the lever.
NOTE:The fog lights will only operate with the park-
ing lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecting high
beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the multi-function control lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is
defective.
NOTE:A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on
for more than 1 mile (2 km).
Daytime Running Lights Ð Canada Only
The headlights come on at a low intensity level after the
vehicle has been driven approximately 3 feet (1 meter).
They will turn off when the vehicle is turned off or when
the headlights are switched on.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
CAUTION!
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch
and allow the wipers to return to the park position
before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is
left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield,
damage to the wiper motor may occur when the
vehicle is restarted.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be-
tween cycles, desirable. Move the lever to the DELAY
position, then select the delay interval by turning the end
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7. High Beam Indicator Light
This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever towards the
steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or
low. If the driver's door is open, and the headlights or
parklights are left on, the ªHigh Beam Indicator Lightº
will flash and a chime will sound.
8. Seat Belt Indicator Light
A warning chime and an indicator light will
alert you to buckle the seat belts. When the belt
is buckled, the chime will stop, but the light will
stay on until it times out (about 6 seconds).
9. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
10. Front Axle Lock Indicator Light Ð If Equipped
Indicates when the front axle lock has been
activated.11. Rear Axle Lock Indicator Light Ð If Equipped
Indicates when the rear axle lock has been
activated.
12. 4WD Indicator Light
This light alerts the driver that the vehicle is
in the four-wheel drive mode, and the front
and rear driveshafts are mechanically locked
together forcing the front and rear wheels to
rotate at the same speed.
13. Shift Indicator Light Ð If Equipped
This light shows the driver when to shift to the
next higher gear for best fuel economy (4.0L
Only).
14. Oil Pressure Gauge
Indicates engine oil pressure. This gauge does
not indicate oil level, and pressure varies with
engine speed, temperature and oil viscosity. Consis-
tent lower readings indicate possible malfunction.
Seek authorized service.
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REPLACEMENT BULBS Ð IF EQUIPPED
Interior Lights Bulb Type
Auto. Trans. Indicator Light................. 658
Courtesy Lights, Under Dash (1).............. 906
Heater Control Lights (2)................... 194
Rocker Switch Indicator Light (Rear Window
Defogger, and Rear Wash/Wipe)............... **
Soundbar Dome Light..................... 912
** Bulbs only available from authorized dealer.
Instrument Cluster Bulb Type
Telltale (High Beam)....................... 74
Illumination............................ 103Exterior Lights Bulb Type
Backup Lights (2)........................1156
Center High Mounted Stop Light (1).... 921orW16W
Fog Lights.............................. H3
Front Park/Turn Lights (2).................3157
Front Side Marker Lights (2).......... 168orW3W
Headlights (2)...................... H6024BL
Stop/Tail/Turn Lights (2)..................1157
Underhood Light......................... 561
License Light...........................1157
NOTE:Numbers refer to commercial bulb types that
can be purchased from your local authorized dealer.
If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized
dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.
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Power Steering....................... 236
Fog Lights............................. 58
Folding Rear Seat....................... 52
Folding Windshield..................... 102
Four Wheel Drive...................... 170
Shifting............................ 171
Four Wheel Drive Operation.............. 170
Front Axle............................ 248
Fuel................................. 197
Filler Cap........................... 200
Filter.............................. 234
Gasoline............................ 197
Gauge............................. 120
Materials Added...................... 199
Octane Rating........................ 197
Requirements........................ 258
Tank Capacity........................ 258
Fuel System Caution.................... 200
Fuses................................ 254
GasCap .............................. 200
Gasoline............................. 197
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 198Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 198
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 118
Fuel............................... 120
Odometer........................... 119
Oil Pressure......................... 117
Speedometer......................... 117
Tachometer.......................... 116
Voltmeter........................... 116
Gear Ranges........................164,166
Glass Cleaning......................... 252
Glove Compartment..................... 65
HardTop .............................. 78
Hard Top Removal...................... 79
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 210
Headlights
Dimmer Switch....................... 57
Switch.............................. 57
Heater............................... 150
Heater, Engine Block.................... 162
High Beam Indicator.................... 117
Holder, Cup........................... 64
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