Information Center (EVIC). Refer to “Turn Headlamps on
with Remote Key Unlock” under “Personal Settings” in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) section
of this manual for details.
NOTE:The system can also be programmed to unlock
all doors on the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer
to “Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st” under “Personal
Settings” in the EVIC section of this manual.
To lock the doors:
Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to
lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash once to
acknowledge the lock signal. The horn will chirp once to
acknowledge the signal. If desired, the “Sound Horn On
Lock” feature can be turned on and off by referring to
“Personal Settings” in the “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)” section.
Using The Panic Alarm:
To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the
headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
on and off and the interior lights will turn on.The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you
turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or
if the vehicle speed is 15 mph (24 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:The interior lights will turn off when the
ignition is switched to the ACC or ON position after the
panic alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and
horn will remain on.
NOTE:When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing
the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be
closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of
the system.
To Turn Off “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock”
NOTE:
The Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock feature can
be turned on or off. Refer toPersonal Settingsin the
EVIC section of this manual.
General Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................171
▫Satellite Antenna......................171
▫Reception Quality.....................171
Navigation System (Sales Code REC) —
If Equipped
..........................171
Remote Sound System Controls...........172
▫Radio Operation......................173
▫Tape Player.........................173
▫CD Player..........................173
▫Satellite............................173
Radio General Information...............174
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................174
▫Two Types Of Signals..................174
▫Electrical Disturbances..................174
▫AM Reception.......................174▫FM Reception........................174
Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance......175
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance..............175
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......176
Climate Controls......................176
▫Climate Controls — Manual..............176
▫Automatic Temperature Control —
If Equipped.........................179
▫Summer Operation....................184
▫Winter Operation.....................185
▫Vacation Storage......................185
▫Window Fogging.....................185
▫Outside Air Intake....................185
▫A/C Air Filter — If Equipped............185
▫Operating Tips.......................186
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 131
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MUTE Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the
speakers.MUTEwill be displayed. Press the MUTE
button a second time and the sound from the speakers
will return. Rotating the volume control or turning OFF
the ignition will also return the sound from the speakers.
SCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
EJECT Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
PSCAN Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press this button to change the display from elapsed
playing time to time of day. The time of day will be
displayed for 5 seconds.
RW/FF (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
RND/SET Button (Auxiliary Mode)
No function.
Mode Button (Auxiliary Mode)
Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the
CD player or Satellite Radio (if equipped).
Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone — If
Equipped
Refer to the HANDS FREE PHONE (UConnect™) section
of the Owner’s Manual.
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If
Equipped
Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner’s
Manual.
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selecting a variety of destinations and routes. The unit
also provides an AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CD
changer with MP3 capability.
Mapping information for navigation is supplied on a
DVD that is loaded into the unit. One map DVD covers
all of North America. Refer to your “Navigation User’s
Manual” for detailed operating instructions.
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the
surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o’clock
positions.
Some models feature an Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) with driver-interactive display. It is lo-
cated in the instrument cluster below the speedometer.
The audio mode of the EVIC can display any one of
twelve radio station preset frequencies, CD disc number,
CD track number, tape, or one of 200 Satellite radio
channels depending on which radio is in the vehicle.The VOLUME switch controls the volume of
the sound system. Pressing the top of the
rocker switch will increase the volume and
pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will
decrease the volume.
The AUDIO MODE SELECT button changes
the mode of the radio from AM to FM to Tape
to CD, or to Satellite (SAT) depending on
which radio is in the vehicle.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
172 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition
is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance
does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Climate Controls — Manual
Air Conditioning
The controls for the heating/air conditioning and venti-
lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of rotary
knobs. These comfort controls can be set to obtain desired
interior conditions.
The instrument panel features four dual-vane airflow
registers. Two registers are located on the outer ends ofthe instrument panel and two are located in the center of
the instrument panel. These registers can be closed to
partially block airflow.
Press this button to turn on and off the air condi-
tioning. Cool dehumidified air comes through the
outlets selected by the mode selector. Press the button a
second time to turn off the air conditioning. The button
includes an LED that illuminates when compressor op-
eration is selected.
Manual Temperature Controls
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Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 58
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 325
Safety, Exhaust Gas...................... 27
Safety Information, Tire.................. 206
Safety Tips............................. 57
Satellite Radio......................... 168
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 171
Schedule, Maintenance................... 306
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 290
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 33
Seat Belts.............................. 28
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 32
And Pregnant Women.................. 34
Child Restraint....................49,50,54
Extender............................ 35
Front Seat............................ 29
Operating Instructions.................. 29
Reminder........................... 137
Seats................................. 85
Heated.............................. 87
Lumbar Support....................... 87
Power.............................. 85
Rear Folding......................... 89Reclining............................ 86
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 22
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........279,303
Selection of Oil........................ 269
Sentry Key............................ 12
Service Assistance...................... 322
Service Contract........................ 324
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................. 140
Service Manuals........................ 325
Setting the Clock....................152,158
Settings, Personal....................... 148
Shift Speeds........................... 192
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 32
Side Airbag............................ 42
Signals, Turn.......................... 136
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 257
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 226
Snow Tires............................ 227
Spark Plugs........................... 270
Speed Control......................... 104
Speedometer.......................... 134
Starting.............................. 190
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