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Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10
Warning and control lights 10
Gauges 14
Entertainment Systems 16
AM/FM stereo with CD 16
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 19
Climate Controls 24
Manual heating and air conditioning 24
Electronic automatic temperature control 26
Rear window defroster 31
Lights 32
Headlamps 32
Turn signal control 36
Bulb replacement 36
Driver Controls 41
Windshield wiper/washer control 41
Steering wheel adjustment 42
Power windows 44
Mirrors 47
Speed control 48
Message center 57
Locks and Security 70
Keys 70
Locks 70
Anti-theft system 81
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ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR
Lift the mirror cover to turn on the
visor mirror lamp. The visor will
slide back and forth on the rod for
increased sunlight coverage.
STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Press the latch to open the storage
compartment. The door will open
slightly and can be moved to full
open.
The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or a
similar object.
CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
Press and release the button to
adjust forward.
Press and hold to fast forward.
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT
The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or similar
sized objects. Press the control to
open the storage compartment.
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MIRRORS
Power side view mirrors
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Rotate the control clockwise to
adjust the right mirror and rotate
the control counterclockwise to
adjust the left mirror.
2. Move the control in the direction
you wish to tilt the mirror.
3. Return to the center position to
lock mirrors in place.
Fold-away mirrors
Pull the side mirrors in carefully
when driving through a narrow
space, like an automatic car wash.
Automatic dimming inside rear view mirror (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
an inside rear view mirror with an
auto-dimming function. The
electronic day/night mirror will
change from the normal (high
reflective) state to the non-glare
(darkened) state when bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. When the
mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, it will automatically
adjust (darken) to minimize glare.
The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the
vehicle is placed in R (Reverse) to ensure a bright clear view when
backing up.
Do not block the sensor on the backside of the inside rear view mirror
since this may impair proper mirror performance.
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Memory seats/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
The remote entry system can also control the memory seat /power
mirrors/adjustable pedals feature.
Press
to automatically move the seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals to
the desired memory position (the positions correspond to the transmitter
being used).
Activating the memory seat feature
To activate this feature:
1. Position the seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals to the position
desired.
2. Press the SET control on the
driver’s door panel.
3. Within 5 five seconds, press the 1
or 2 control on the driver’s door
panel to which you would like to
associate with the seat, mirrors and
adjustable pedals and Driver 1 or
Driver 2 positions.
4. Repeat this procedure for the
other Driver position if desired.
Replacing the battery
The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium
battery CR2032 or equivalent.
To replace the battery:
1. Twist a thin coin between the two
halves of the remote entry
transmitter near the key ring. DO
NOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVER
AND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THE
FRONT HOUSING OF THE
REMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER.
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•If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doors
was opened, the battery saver will shut off them off 10 minutes after
the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position.
•The battery saver will shut off the headlamps and foglamps 10
minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 (LOCK) position.
Illuminated exit
•When all vehicle doors and the trunk are closed, and the key is
removed from the ignition, the interior dome lamps (and the exterior
mirror puddle lamps, if equipped) will illuminate.
The lights will turn off if all the doors and the trunk remain closed and
•25 seconds elapse, or
•the key is inserted in the ignition.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
You can use the keyless entry
keypad to:
•lock or unlock the doors without
using a key.
•open the trunk.
•recall memory seat/power
mirrors/adjustable pedals
positions 1 or 2.
The keypad can be operated with
the factory set 5–digit entry code;
this code is located on the owner’s
wallet card in the glove box, is
marked on the computer module,
and is available from your
authorized dealer. You can also
create your own 5–digit personal entry code.
When pressing the controls on the keypad, press the middle of the
controls to ensure a good activation.
Programming a personal entry code and keypad association to
memory seats, mirrors and pedals
To create your own personal entry code:
1. Enter the factory set code.
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Press the control (if equipped) to
recline the seatback forward or
rearward.
Heated seats (if equipped)
To operate the heated seats:
•Push the control located on the
climate control system panel once
to activate high heat.
•Push twice to activate low heat.
•Push a third time to deactivate.
The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. For low
heat, 1 light will be lit; for high heat, both lights will be lit.
The heating of the seat turns off after 10 minutes or when the vehicle is
turned off.
Memory seats/sideview mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped)
This system allows automatic
positioning of the driver seat,
outside rearview mirrors, and
adjustable pedals to two
programmable positions.
The memory seat control is located
on the driver door.
•To program position 1, move the
driver seat, mirrors and pedals (if
equipped) to the desired position
using the associated controls. Press the SET control. The SET control
indicator light will briefly illuminate. While the light is illuminated,
press control 1.
•To program position 2, repeat the previous procedure using control 2.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
F1 20A High beams
F2 15A Interior lamps (Courtesy and
demand lamps), Delayed
accessory (Power windows and
moonroof)
F3 25A Access/Security (Power door lock
actuators, Decklid lock actuator,
Decklid solenoid)
F4 15A Adjustable pedal switch
F5 20A Horns
F6 20A Audio (Subwoofer)
F7 7.5A Power/Keep Alive Memory
(KAM): Cluster and Powertrain
Control Module (PCM), Climate
control, Analog clock
F8 15A Park lamps, Side markers, Trailer
tow protect
F9 20A Cigar lighter, Data Link Connector
(DLC)
F10 7.5A Mirrors and memory module
F11 20A Audio, Family Entertainment
System (FES)
F12 10A Back-up lamps, Electrochromatic
mirror, Reverse Sensing System
(RSS), Trailer tow protect
F13 7.5A Audio
F14 7.5A Starter relay coil, PCM
F15 10A Delayed accessory (Driver window
motor logic, Moonroof, Audio,
Driver door lock switch
illumination)
F16 10A Rear defroster indicator, Heated
mirrors
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
F17 30A Rear defroster
F18 10A PCM relay coil, Shifter Brake-Shift
Interlock (BSI), Passive
Anti-Theft System (PATS)
module, Fuel relay coil, Brake
lamps, Center High-Mounted Stop
Lamp (CHMSL)
F19 10A Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS)/Traction control module,
All Wheel Drive (AWD) module,
RSS, Heated seat modules
F20 7.5A Cluster, Climate control
F21 7.5A Restraint Control Module (RCM)
F22 7.5A Electrochromatic mirror, Compass
module
F23 7.5A Wiper relay coil, Blower relay coil,
Cluster logic
F24 7.5A Occupant Classification Sensor
(OCS), Passenger Air bag
Deactivation (PAD)
C1 30A Circuit
breakerDelayed accessory (Front
passenger window, Rear passenger
windows [via window switch],
Window switch illumination,
Backlighting
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
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