Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column......................................................3-7
Heated Steering Wheel...................................3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-8
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-9
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-9
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Rainsense™ II Wipers...................................3-10
Windshield Washer.......................................3-11
Cruise Control..............................................3-12
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-15
Wiper Activated Headlamps............................3-16
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-16
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-16
Fog Lamps..................................................3-18
Cornering Lamps..........................................3-18
Twilight Sentinel
®..........................................3-18
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver........................3-20
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-20
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-21
Entry Lighting...............................................3-21Parade Dimming...........................................3-21
Reading Lamps............................................3-21
Battery Load Management.............................3-22
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.....................3-22
Night Vision System......................................3-22
Ultrasonic Parking Assist................................3-26
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-28
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-29
Climate Controls............................................3-30
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-30
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-34
Rear Climate Control System.........................3-35
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-36
Steering Wheel Climate Controls.....................3-38
Climate Controls Personalization.....................3-39
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-40
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-41
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-43
Trip Odometer..............................................3-43
Tachometer (Analog Cluster Only)...................3-44
Engine Speed Limiter....................................3-44
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-45
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-45
Charging System Light..................................3-46
Brake System Warning and Parking Brake
Indicator Light...........................................3-47
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-48
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light......3-48
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light......3-49
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-49
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-50
Oil Pressure Light.........................................3-53
Security Light...............................................3-53
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-54
Lights On Reminder......................................3-54
Cruise Control Light......................................3-54
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-54
Fuel Gage...................................................3-55
Fuel Data Display (Digital Cluster Only)...........3-56
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-57
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-57
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-60
Climate Controls and Radio System
Personalization..........................................3-68
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-68
Trip Computer................................................3-79
Oil Life Indicator...........................................3-79Audio System(s).............................................3-80
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)..................................3-80
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS).........................................3-81
Radio with CD..............................................3-81
Radio with Cassette and CD..........................3-88
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-99
Glovebox-Mounted CD Changer....................3-100
Radio Personalization with Home and Away
Feature..................................................3-103
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-103
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-104
Radio Reception.........................................3-104
Care of the Cassette Tape Player.................3-105
Care of Your CDs.......................................3-106
Care of the CD Player.................................3-107
Diversity Antenna System.............................3-107
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-107
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Exterior Lamps
The exterior lamp control
is located to the left of the
steering wheel on the
instrument panel.
O(Exterior Lamp Control):Turn the control with
this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.The exterior lamp control has three positions:
9(Off):Turn the control to this position to turn off all
lamps except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the control to this position
to turn on the parking lamps together with the
following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
The parking brake indicator light will come on and stay
on while the parking lamps are on with the engine
off and the ignition in ACCESSORY or ON.
5(Headlamps):Turning the control to this position
turns on the headlamps, together with the previously
listed lamps and lights.
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Battery Load Management
The battery load management feature is designed to
monitor the vehicle’s electrical load and determine when
the battery is in a heavy discharge condition. During
times of high electrical loading, the engine may idle at a
higher revolutions per minute (rpm) setting than
normal to make sure the battery charges. High electrical
loads may occur when several of the following are
on: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window
defogger, the climate control fan at high speeds, heated
seats and engine cooling fans.
If the battery continues to discharge, even with the
engine idling at a higher rpm setting, some electrical
loads will automatically be reduced. When this occurs,
the rear window defogger may take slightly longer
to clear the glass, the heated seats may not get as warm
as they usually do and the fan may cut back to a
lower speed. For more battery saving information, see
“Battery Saver Active Message” underDIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-60.
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver
This feature is designed to protect your vehicle’s battery
against drainage from the interior lamps, trunk lamp,
glove box lamp, or the garage door opener. When the
ignition is turned off, the power to these features will
automatically turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes if
a new car has 15 miles (24 km) or less). Power will
be restored for an additional 10 minutes if any door is
opened, the trunk is opened or the courtesy lamp switch
is turned on.
Night Vision System
If your vehicle is equipped with the Night Vision System,
it can help you see better when you drive at night.
The system works by sensing heat given off by objects
in its eld of view. Warmer objects, such as pedestrians,
animals, and other moving vehicles, will appear
whiter. Colder objects, such as the sky, signs, and
parked vehicles, will appear darker.
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yPASS TEMPz(Passenger’s Temperature):
Press this switch to turn the passengers’ climate control
systems on. Press this switch to manually increase
or decrease the temperature for the front passenger.
PASS OFF (Passenger’s Climate Control):Press this
button to turn all passenger climate control systems off.
If the passenger’s temperature switch is turned off, the
driver’s temperature knob will control the temperature for
the entire vehicle.
A/C (Air Conditioning):Press this button to override
the automatic system and turn the air-conditioning
system on or off. When in AUTO the air-conditioning
compressor will come on automatically, as necessary.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently.For quick cool down on hot days:
1. Select the vent mode.
2. Select the recirculation mode.
3. Select A/C.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest fan speed.
6. Open all outlets.
Using these settings together for long periods of time
may cause the air inside your vehicle to become too dry.
To prevent this from happening, after the air in your
vehicle has cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the
air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling
or after turning off the engine. This is normal.
If your vehicle has the memory option, it can be used to
recall your climate control settings. For more information,
seeClimate Controls Personalization on page 3-39.
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