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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert See Owner ’ s Guide
Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front
Air Bag-Side Child Seat
Child Seat Installation
Warning Child Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
Anchor Brake System
Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based
Traction Control AdvanceTrac
Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment
Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/Demist Rear Window
Defrost/Demist
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Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic Alarm Engine Oil
Engine Coolant Engine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When Hot Battery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or Sparks Battery Acid
Explosive Gas Fan Warning
Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid
Level MAX
MIN
Emission System Engine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter Jack
Check fuel cap Low tire warning
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Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. At the back of the headlamp lens,
remove the three headlamp
assembly retainers bolts.
4. Pull the headlamp assembly
forward slightly to expose the
electrical connectors.
5. Rotate the bulb covers
counterclockwise and remove.
6. Once the bulb covers are
removed, the bulbs can be removed
by turning them counterclockwise
and then pulling the bulbs straight
out.
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children ’ s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
7. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.
When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, push the bulb into the
lamp assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lamp
assembly. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to install.
8. Reinstall the bulb cover and secure it in place by turning
counterclockwise.
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Replacing HID headlamp bulbs (if equipped)
The low beam headlamps on your vehicle use a “ high intensity discharge ”
source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. The bulb is NOT
replaceable. When the bulb is burned out, the lamp assembly must be
replaced by your dealer or a qualified technician.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. At the back of the headlamp lens,
remove the three headlamp
assembly bolts.
4. Pull the headlamp assembly
forward slightly to expose the
electrical connectors.
5. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove.
6. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
7. To complete installation of the
parking lamp/turn signal assembly,
follow the removal procedures in
reverse order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of
children ’ s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to
break the next time the headlamps are operated.
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A third auxiliary power point is
located on the right rear quarter
panel. The power point is accessible
from the liftgate.
POWER WINDOWS
When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free
of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in
the proximity of the window openings.
The power window switches located
on the center console are called
push-pull switches.
A. Drivers side
B. Window lock
C. Front passenger side
D. Left and right rear passenger
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A driver ’ s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.
The most important thing you can do to prevent a crash is to
avoid distractions and pay attention to the road. Wait until it is safe to
operate Mobile Communications Equipment.
Rear center console features (if equipped)
The rear center console incorporates the following features:
• utility compartment
• cupholders
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Position the driver floor mat so that
the eyelet is over the pointed end of
the retention post and rotate
forward to lock in. Make sure that
the mat does not interfere with the
operation of the accelerator or the
brake pedal. To remove the floor
mat, reverse the installation
procedure.
POWER LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED)
The liftgate can be operated by the following:
• overhead console button
• key fob button
• outside release handle
The Overhead console button and Key fob features will only operate the
liftgate with the vehicle in P (Park).
WARNING: Make sure all persons are clear of the power liftgate
area before using the power liftgate control.
Keep keys out of reach of children. Do not allow children to play
near an open or moving power liftgate.
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Childproof door locks
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
Move lock control up to engage the childproof lock. Move control down
to disengage childproof locks.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user ’ s authority to
operate the equipment.
The remote entry system allows you to lock or unlock all vehicle doors
and liftgate and open the liftgate window without a key.
The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in any ignition position.
The liftgate glass features operate as long as the vehicle ’ s speed is less
than 5 km/h (3 mph). The panic feature operates with the key in the
OFF or ACC position.
If there is any potential remote keyless entry problem with your vehicle,
ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the dealership, to
aid in troubleshooting.
Unlocking the doors/liftgate
Press this control to unlock the driver ’ s door. The interior lamps will
illuminate with the ignition OFF.
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Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back
seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints.
Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been
closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check
seat covers and buckles before you place a child anywhere near them.
Combination lap and shoulder belts
1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to
the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it
latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.
• Front and rear seats
2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the
buckle.
• Front and rear seats
All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder
belts. All of the passenger combination lap and shoulder belts have two
types of locking modes described below:
Vehicle sensitive mode
This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle
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