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have it serviced. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Defrosters
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should feel the air
directed against the windshield.
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 for tread cuts or sidewall
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of all 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,
coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes
are detected, the cause should be located and corrected
immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors...............................50
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror.................50
▫
Inside Automatic Dimming Compass/Temperature
Mirror — If Equipped
....................50
▫Compass Calibration....................52
▫Outside Mirrors.......................54

Seats.................................55
▫Front Seat Adjustment...................55
▫Front Seat Adjustment — Recline...........56▫Tilting Front Seats......................57
▫Fold And Tumble Rear Seat...............57
▫Removing The Rear Seat.................58
▫Replacing The Rear Seat.................59

To Open And Close The Hood..............60

Lights................................61
▫Interior Lights........................61
▫Multi-Function Control Lever..............62
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▫Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, And
Headlights...........................62
▫Lights-On Reminder....................63
▫Headlight Dimmer Switch................63
▫Passing Light.........................63
▫Front Fog Lights — If Equipped............63
▫Turn Signals..........................63
▫Daytime Running Lights — Canada Only.....64

Windshield Wipers And Washers.............64
▫Intermittent Wiper System................64
▫Windshield Wiper Operation..............65
▫Windshield Washers....................65
▫Mist Feature..........................65
Tilt Steering Column.....................66

Electronic Speed Control...................66
▫To Activate...........................67
▫To Set At A Desired Speed................67
▫To Deactivate.........................67
▫To Resume Speed......................67
▫To Vary The Speed Setting................68
▫To Accelerate For Passing................68

Electrical Power Outlet....................69
▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off........70

Cup Holders...........................70

Storage...............................71
▫Glove Compartment....................71
48 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
The mirror should be adjusted 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).
Inside Automatic Dimming Compass/Temperature
Mirror — If Equipped
The automatic day/night mirror is equipped with three
buttons: the left switch for the left LED lamp, the right
switch for the right side LED lamp and the center switch
for the compass/temperature function. Pressing the left
and right switches simultaneously for more than 5 sec-
onds will turn the auto dim function on or off. If the
feature is turned off, it will automatically turn back on
with the next ignition cycle. A green light next to the right
button will indicate when the dimming feature is acti-
vated active. The mirror also senses the backup lamp
circuit, and will automatically disable its self-dimming
feature whenever the transmission gear selector is in the
R (Reverse) position.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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To set the variance: Turn the ignition ON, and press and
hold the center button for 3 to 6 seconds. The last
variance zone number will be displayed. Each press of
the center button will select a new variance zone. When
the proper zone is selected, wait 5 seconds to resume
normal operation.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Outside Rear View Mirror
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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open hood, first release both hood latches.
Next, locate handle in middle of the front end of the
hood. Insert hand into gap between hood and radiator
support and lift up on handle to raise hood. You mayhave to push down slightly on hood before lifting up on
handle. Insert the support rod into the slot in the radiator
support.
Hood Latch Location
Hood Latch
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To close the hood, remove the support rod from the
radiator support and place it in the retaining clip. Lower
the hood slowly, then let it drop the last few inches.
Secure both of the hood latches.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before
driving.
LIGHTS
Interior Lights
The overhead light comes on when a door is opened. It
may also be turned on by rotating the control for the
dimmer switch on the muti-function control lever fully
upward.
The overhead light will automatically turn off in about 20
minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left
in the dome light position. Turn the ignition switch ON to
restore the overhead light operation.
Daytime Brightness Feature
Certain instrument panel components (odometer, radio
display) can be illuminated at full brightness during the
daytime. This can be helpful when driving with your
headlights on during the daytime such as in a parade or
a funeral procession. To activate this feature, rotate the
left stalk one detent lower than the dome light.
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Multi-Function Control Lever
The multi-function control lever controls the operation of
the parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming,
and turn signals.
Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights, and
Headlights
Turn the end of the multi-function control lever to the
first detent for parking lights and instrument panel
lights. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation.
To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the muti-function control
lever up or down.
Multi-Function Control Lever
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