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REMOTE AUDIO STEERING COLUMN CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
The remote audio steering column controls may be used to select radio
or CD mode. The following functions can be carried out using the remote
control.
•Volume:
Pull VOL+ towards the steering wheel to increase the volume.
Pull VOL- towards the steering wheel to decrease the volume.
•SEEK:Move the SEEK control towards the steering wheel to advance
to the next radio station or the next CD track.
Move the SEEK control towards the instrument panel to seek to the
next radio station down the frequency band or the previous CD track.
•MODE:
Press and hold to toggle through AM/FM1/FM2/CD modes.
Press and release to move to the next preset radio station, or the next CD.
Press in all modes to abort a traffic message during broadcasting.
RADIO FREQUENCIES
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
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HEATER ONLY SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1.Air flow selections:Controls
the direction of the airflow in the
cabin. See the following for a brief
description on each control.
:Distributes air through the
instrument panel vents.
:Distributes air through the
instrument panel vents and the floor
vents.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and floor
vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents.
2.Fan speed adjustment:Controls the volume of air circulated in the
cabin.
3.Recirculated air:Press to toggle between outside air and
recirculated air. May help reduce undesirable odors from entering the
vehicle. Recirculated air will not function in
or any position in
between
and.
4.Temperature selection:Controls the temperature of the airflow in
the cabin.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle during cold or warm
weather, do not drive or leave the vehicle parked with the air flow
selector in the OFF position.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the air
flow to the rear seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
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2. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort.
3. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents toward the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1.Air flow selections:Controls
the direction of the airflow in the
cabin. See the following for a brief
description on each control.
:Distributes air through the
instrument panel vents.
:Distributes air through the
instrument panel vents and the floor
vents.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster and demister vents
and floor vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster and demister
vents. This mode can be used to clear the windshield of thin ice and fog.
2.Fan speed adjustment:Controls the volume of air circulated in the
cabin.Note:When the fan is turned to the O (OFF) position, the A/C is
also turned off.
3.Rear Defrost (if equipped):Refer toRear window defrosterin this
chapter.
4.
Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation
in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time
required to cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help
reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle.
Recirculated air will not function in
or any position in
between
and.
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5.A/C:Provides cabin cooling.
6.Temperature selection:Controls the temperature of the airflow in
the cabin.
Max A/C:For maximum cabin cooling performance, select A/C (5)
and
(4).
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the
position and turn the fan on.
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
fan turned off or with recirculated air engaged.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•To improve A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for
2–3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the vehicle has been
“aired out.”
To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the
vehicle cabin:
1. Select
.
2. Select A/C.
3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the highest fan speed.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
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REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel.
Press the rear defroster control to clear the rear window of thin ice and
fog.
•A small LED will illuminate when
the rear defroster is activated.
The ignition must be in the ON
position to operate the rear window defroster.
The defroster turns off automatically after 14 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the OFF position. To manually turn off the defroster
before 14 minutes have passed, push the control again.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.
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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking
lamps, instrument panel lamps,
license plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Foglamp control (if equipped)
The headlamp control also operates
the foglamps. The foglamps can be
turned on when the headlamp
control is in the
position and
the high beams are not turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
will illuminate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position,
•the headlamp control is in the OFF or parking lamp position and
•the parking brake must be disengaged.
Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during
inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system
does not activate with your tail lamps and generally may not provide
adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your
headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
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High beams
Pull the lever towards you to
activate. Pull the lever towards you
again to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel during headlight
and parklamp operation.
•Rotate the thumbwheel from left
to right to brighten the
instrument panel.
•Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left to dim the instrument panel.
VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface directly in front of a vertical wall or
screen, approximately 7.6 meters (25 feet) away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and
mark a 2.5 meters (8 foot) horizontal reference line on the vertical wall
or screen at this height. (A piece of masking tape works well.)
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood.
4. On the wall or screen you will observe an area of high intensity light.
The top of the high intensity area should touch the horizontal reference
line. If not, the beam will need to be adjusted.
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Reading lamps (if equipped)
The reading lamps are operated by
separate on/off controls.
Theater dimming: The dome lamp
dims about 20 seconds after the
doors are closed.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized“D.O.T.”for North America to assure
lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe visibility. The
correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp
assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Trade number
Headlamps HB5
Park and turn lamp (front) 3157K
Side marker lamp (front) GE194
Foglamps (if equipped) H11
Stop/turn and tail lamps 3157K
Backup lamp (sedan/wagon) 3156K
Backup lamp (3-door/5-door) 921
License plate lamp C-5W
High-mount brakelamp W5W
Dome lamp (front/rear) 12V10W
Map lamp 12V6W
Luggage compartment 12V10W
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of the bulbs frequently. To replace any of the
interior bulbs, see a dealer or qualified technician.
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