Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
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SecurilockAnti-theft system:
Flashes when the Securilock
Passive Anti-theft System has been
activated.
Door ajar:Illuminates when the
ignition is in the ON position and
any door is open.
Turn signal:Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
High beams:Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.
Key-in-ignition warning chime:Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver’s door
is opened.
Headlamps on warning chime:Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.
Parking brake ON warning chime:Sounds when the parking brake is
set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph
(5 km).
GAUGES
D
H
L
H
E
F
CH
BRAKEPRND2
SELECT
RESET
CHECK
GAGE
CK
SUSP THEFT
4x4
LOW
RANGEC
TRANS
TEMP
RPMX1000
MPHkm/h0
20406080
00
20
40
60
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One touch down
Allows the driver’s window to open
fully without holding the control
down. Press completely down on
AUTO and release quickly. Press
again to stop.
Window lock
The window lock feature allows only
the driver to operate the power
windows.
To lock out all the window controls
except for the driver’s press the left
side of the control. Press the right
side to restore the window controls.
Accessory delay (if equipped)
With accessory delay, the window switches may be used for up to ten
minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position or until
any door is opened.
MIRRORS
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside rear view mirror with an
auto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change from
the normal state to the non-glare state when bright lights (glare) reach
the mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from front or behind, it
will automatically adjust to minimize glare.
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1. Locate the trip computer located in the overhead console.
2. Start the vehicle.
3. Press and hold both trip
computer controls. After
approximately eight seconds, the
trip computer will enter CAL mode.
CAL mode is indicated when the
display lights the“CAL”indicator.
4. Release both controls. The display
will return to normal, except that
the CAL indicator will remain lit
until the compass is successfully
calibrated.
5. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until
the CAL indicator turns off. It may take up to five circles to complete
calibration.
6. The compass is now calibrated.
HOMELINKWIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The HomeLinkWireless Control System, located on the driver’s visor,
provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters
with a single built-in device. This feature will learn the radio frequency
codes of most transmitters to operate garage doors, entry gate operators,
security systems, entry door locks, and home or office lighting.
When programming your HomeLinkWireless Control System to
a garage door or gate, be sure that people and objects are out of
the way to prevent potential harm or damage.
Do not use the HomeLinkWireless Control System with any garage
door opener that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by
U.S. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener
model manufactured before April 1, 1982). A garage door which cannot
detect an object, signaling the door to stop and reverse, does not meet
current U.S. federal safety standards. For more information, contact
HomeLinkat:www.homelink.comor1–800–355–3515.
Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for
future programming procedures (i.e. new HomeLinkequipped vehicle
purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the
programmed Homelinkbuttons be erased for security purposes, refer to
Programmingin this section.
RESET MODEE/M
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Operating the HomeLinkWireless Control System
To operate, simply press and release
the appropriate HomeLinkbutton.
Activation will now occur for the
trained product (garage door, gate
operator, security system, entry
door lock, or home or office lighting
etc.). For convenience, the
hand-held transmitter of the device
may also be used at any time. In the event that there are still
programming difficulties, contact HomeLinkatwww.homelink.comor
1–800–355–3515.
Erasing HomeLinkbuttons
To erase the three programmed
buttons (individual buttons cannot
be erased):
•Press and hold the two outer
HomeLinkbuttons until the
indicator light begins to
flash-after 20 seconds. Release
both buttons. Do not hold for
longer that 30 seconds.
HomeLinkis now in the train (or
learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with step
2inthe“Programming”section.
Reprogramming a single HomeLinkbutton
To program a device to HomeLinkusing a HomeLinkbutton previously
trained, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLinkbutton.Do NOTrelease the
button.
2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without
releasing the HomeLinkbutton, follow step 2 in the“Programming”
section.
For questions or comments, contact HomeLinkatwww.homelink.com
or1–800–355–3515.
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CARGO NET (IF EQUIPPED)
The cargo net secures lightweight
objects in the cargo area. Attach the
net to the anchors provided.
This net is not designed to
restrain objects during a
collision.
TRIDOOR
The TriDoor area is intended for cargo storage only, not for passengers.
You can open and close the TriDoors from outside the vehicle only. You
cannot open the liftgate or cargo doors from inside the vehicle.
•To open the liftgate, unlock the
liftgate (with the key, the remote
entry transmitter by pressing the
UNLOCK button twice or power
door locks) and pull up on the
liftgate handle.
•To open the cargo doors, open
the liftgate, then open right cargo
door first, using the handle on
top of the door, then open the
left cargo door using the handle
on the side of the door.
For wider loads, the cargo doors can be opened wider by unhooking the
check straps from the door hinge. Make sure the check straps are
reattached after loading and before closing the cargo doors.
•To close and lock the liftgate and cargo doors, close the left cargo
door first, then the right cargo door, then pull down and close the
liftgate. Lock the TriDoor with the key, remote entry transmitter or
the power door lock button.
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The cargo doors and liftgate should be closed before driving your
vehicle. Make sure the liftgate and/or the cargo doors are closed
to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. Leaving
the liftgate and/or the cargo doors open could cause serious damage to
the TriDoors and its components. If you must drive with the cargo
doors and liftgate window open, keep the vents open so outside air
comes into the vehicle.
LUGGAGE RACK
Maximum load is 200 lb (90 kg) on the roof rack structure, or 100 lbs (45
kg) on the roof panel rails. Distribute the load equally on the cross bars.
To adjust the cross-bar position:
1. Release the latch at both ends of
the cross-bar (both cross-bars are
adjustable).
2. Slide cross-bar to the desired
location.
3. Tighten the latch at both ends of
the cross-bar.
To remove the cross-bar assembly
from the roof rack side rails:
1. Loosen the latch at both ends of
the cross-bar (both cross-bars are
adjustable).
2. Slide cross-bar to the end of the
rail.
3. Press down on the locking feature
inside the side rail and slide the cross-bar over it.
4. Slide the assemblies off the end.
Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and
four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a
lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not
designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than
low-slung sport cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in
these vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increase risk
of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
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KEYS
The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacement
keys are available from your dealer.
You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in case
you require it in an emergency.
Refer toSecuriLockPassive Anti-Theft Systemfor more information.
POWER DOOR LOCKS
Press control to unlock all doors.
Press control to lock all doors.
Smart locks (if equipped)
This feature prevents you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your
key is still in the ignition.
When you open the driver’s door and you lock the vehicle with the
power door locks, all the doors will lock, then the driver’s door will
automatically unlock reminding you that your key is still in the ignition.
The vehicle can still be locked with the key in the ignition, using the
manual lock button on the door, locking the driver’s door with a key, by
simultaneously pressing the 7•8 and the 9•0 controls on the remote
keyless entry keypad (if equipped), or using the lock button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter (if equipped).
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