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WARNING!
If you are required to drive with the deck lid/liftgate
open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6
to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the LED is not lit
during starting, have it checked. If the light
stays on or comes on while driving, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brake
fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and
corrected immediately.
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Lights...............................138
▫Interior Lights.......................138
▫Park Lights..........................139
▫Headlights..........................139
▫Automatic Headlights—If Equipped.......140
▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet
Vehicles Only).......................141
▫Lights-On Reminder...................141
▫Battery Protection.....................141
▫Headlamp Delay—If Equipped..........141
▫Front Fog Lights—If Equipped...........142

Multifunction Lever.....................142
▫Turn Signals.........................142▫Headlight Low/High Beam Selector Switch . . . 143
▫Passing Light........................143
▫Windshield Wipers And Washers..........143

Tilt Steering Column—If Equipped.........146

Traction Control Switch—If Equipped.......147

Rear Park Assist System—If Equipped.......148

Adjustable Pedals—If Equipped...........150

Electronic Speed Control—If Equipped......151
▫To Activate..........................152
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............152
▫To Deactivate........................152
▫To Resume Speed.....................152
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............153
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▫To Accelerate For Passing...............153

Overhead Console—If Equipped...........154
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................154
▫Sunglass Storage......................155
▫Compass/Temperature Display...........155
▫Mini-Trip Computer...................158
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)—
If Equipped.........................159
▫Customer Programmable Features—
If Equipped.........................160

Garage Door Opener—If Equipped.........163
▫Programming Homelink................164
▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 167
▫Using Homelink......................168▫Erasing Homelink Buttons...............168
▫Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button . . . 168
▫Security............................169

Power Sunroof—If Equipped.............169
▫Express Open Feature..................170
▫Wind Buffeting.......................171
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................171

Electrical Power Outlets—If Equipped.......172
▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off.......173

Convenience Tray Drawer And Cup Holders . . . 174
▫Instrument Panel Cup Holders............174
▫Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker’s
Package Kit.........................175
▫Rear Cupholders......................175
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical adjustment of the mirror.Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror—If equipped
If the switch is in the“Auto”position the mirror will
automatically adjust for annoying headlight glare from
vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or off by
pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light in the
button will illuminate to indicate when this feature is on.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.
Driver’s Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer—If
Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn this feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the
Rearview Mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions; full forward, full rearward, and
normal.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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Outside Mirror—Driver’s Side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
Outside Mirror—Passenger’s Side
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the portion of the mirror closest to
the vehicle. This type of mirror will give a much wider
view to the rear, and especially of the lane next to your
vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object.
Use your inside mirror when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror.
Power Remote-Control Mirrors
Use the mirror select switch, located on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering column, to adjust the view
obtained in the outside mirrors. Press the rocker switch to
the L or R for Left or Right mirror selection. Use the
center off position to guard against accidentally moving
a mirror position.
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Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for the
direction you want the mirror to move.
Driver’s power mirror preselected positions can be con-
trolled by the optional Memory Seat Feature. Refer to the
Memory Seat paragraph in section 3 of this manual.
Heated Remote Control Mirrors—If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature
is activated whenever you turn on the Rear Window
Defrost.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors—If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
Sun Visor Extension—If Equipped
The sun visor features a pull out extension for increased
coverage.
Power Mirror Switches
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