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Rear Hatch Ajar Warning
This warning light activates when the
rear hatch or rear hatch window are
not closed securely.
Low Fuel Level Warning
This warning light indicates the fuel
tank is nearly empty. The warning
light will come on when the fuel level
has dropped to about 3.1 us gal. (12
liters). Refuel as soon as possible.Rear Hatch Window
Defroster Indicator
This light comes on when the rear
hatch defroster switch is depressed
to remove the frost on the rear hatch
glass.
Press the switch again to shut off the
defroster when the frost is removed.
The rear hatch window defroster will
automatically turn off after 20 min-
utes.
It will also turn off whenever you
remove the ignition key.Door Ajar Warning
This warning light comes on when a
door is not closed securely with the
ignition in any position.
Headlight High Beam
Indicator
This indicator activates when the
headlights are on and in the high
beam position or when the turn signal
lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass
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Auto light position (If equipped)
When the light switch is in the auto
light position (third position), the tail-
lights and headlights will be turned
automatically ON or OFF according
to external illumination.High-Beam operation
To turn on the high-beam headlights,
push the lever away from you. Pull it
back for low beams.
The high-beam indicator will light
when the headlight high beams are
switched on.
To prevent the battery from being dis-
charged, do not leave the lights on for
a prolonged time while the engine is
not running.
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NOTICETo ensure better control of the auto
light system, never place items on
the sensor located on the dash.
Don’t clean the sensor with a win-
dow cleaner, only use a towel damp-
ened with water. If your front wind-
shield has a coating or tint the auto
light system may not work proper-
ly.
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Front Fog Light (If equipped)
To turn the front fog lights ON, turn
the headlights ON after starting the
engine and then turn the front fog
light switch to ON position. To turn it
OFF, turn it to OFF position or turn
the headlights OFF.Daytime Running Light
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, and it is especially
helpful after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your high-
beam headlights turn OFF when:
The headlight switch is ON.
The parking brake is engaged.
The engine stops.
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