Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 10Warning lights and chimes 10
Gauges 13
Entertainment Systems 16
Climate Controls 22Automatic temperature control 22
Rear window defroster 28
Lights 29Headlamps 29
Turn signal control 33
Bulb replacement 34
Driver Controls 46Windshield wiper/washer control 46
Steering wheel adjustment 47
Power windows 50
Mirrors 52
Speed control 53
Moon roof 57
Message center 63
Locks and Security 72Keys 72
Locks 74
Anti-theft system 89Table of Contents
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DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM
WITH HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer to Units (Fahrenheit/Celsius) in the Driver Controls chapter.
MAX A/C setting: In order to achieve maximum cooling performance,
press , A/C, , and set the temperature to 60° F (16° C) and the
highest blower setting.
1. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
and demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the
windshield. To exit select another mode.
2. Passenger side temperature control: Press to engage the dual zone
feature of the DATC system. Allows the passenger to choose and control
a different temperature than the driver, if desired.
3. R
Rear defroster: Press to defrost the rear window. Refer to
Rear window defroster in this section for more information. If your
vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors, the
same button will activate both.
4. DUAL zone selector: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger
side temperature control.
5. Passenger heated seat: Press to turn on the passenger side
heated seat. Press once for full heat (two lights above passenger heated
seat control will be illuminated). Press a second time to select low heat
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(one light). Press a third time to disengage the feature (all lights will be
off). Note: The passenger heated seat will turn off automatically after 15
minutes of use.
6. Recirculation control: Press to engage/disengage. Used to
manually enable or disable recirculated air operation. When activated,
recirculates air in the cabin thereby reducing the amount of time to cool
down the interior of the vehicle. May also help reduce undesired odors
from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Will work in all modes except
defrost. In automatic operation, the recirculated air operates
automatically as necessary to achieve the selected temperature.
7. Airflow direction control: Press to toggle through the air
distribution modes listed below. The selected mode will illuminate in the
display.
: Distributes air through the windshield defroster ducts, demister
outlets and the front and rear seat floor ducts. The system will
automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
: Distributes air through the floor and rear seat floor ducts. The
system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel registers and the front
and rear seat floor ducts.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel registers.
8. A/C control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO, (defrost) and (floor/defrost).
9. Driver heated seat control: Press to heat the driver seat. Press
once for full heat (two lights above passenger heated seat control will be
illuminated). Press a second time to select low heat (one light). Press a
third time to disengage the feature (all lights will be off). Note: The
passenger heated seat will turn off automatically after 15 minutes of use.
10. Fan Speed: Press to manually increase or decrease the fan
speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.
11. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
12. Driver’s side temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the
temperature in the vehicle cabin.
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13. AUTO: To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and
select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on
or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach
the desired temperature.
14. EXT: Press to display outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings.
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system with heated
and cooled seats (if equipped)
Temperature conversion: To switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius,
refer to Units (Fahrenheit/Celsius) in the Driver Controls chapter.
MAX A/C setting: In order to achieve maximum cooling performance,
press , A/C, , and set the temperature to 60° F (16° C) and the
highest blower setting.
1. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster
and demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the
windshield. To exit select another mode.
2. Passenger side temperature control: Press to engage the dual zone
feature of the DATC system. Allows the passenger to choose and control
a different temperature than the driver, if desired.
3. R
Rear defroster: Press to defrost the rear window. Refer to the
Rear window defroster section in this chapter for more information.
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4. DUAL zone selector: Press to engage/disengage separate passenger
side temperature control.
5. Passenger heated seat: Press to turn on the passenger side heated
seat. Press once for full heat (three lights above passenger heated seat
control will be illuminated). Press a second time to select medium heat
(two lights). Press a third time to select low heat (one light). Press a
fourth time to disengage the feature (all lights will be off). Note: The
passenger heated seat will turn off automatically after 15 minutes of use.
6. Passenger cooled seat: Press to turn on the passenger side
cooled seat. Press once for full cool (three lights above passenger cooled
seat control will be illuminated). Press a second time to select medium
cool (two lights). Press a third time to select low cool (one light). Press
a fourth time to disengage the feature (all lights will be off). Note: The
passenger cooled seat will turn off automatically after 30 minutes of use.
7. Airflow direction control: Press to toggle through the air
distribution modes listed below. The selected mode will illuminate in the
display.
: Distributes air through the windshield defroster ducts, demister
outlets and the front and rear seat floor ducts. The system will
automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
: Distributes air through the floor and rear seat floor ducts. The
system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel registers and the front
and rear seat floor ducts.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel registers.
8. Driver heated seat: Press to turn on the driver side heated seat.
Press once for full heat (three lights above driver heated seat control will
be illuminated). Press a second time to select medium heat (two lights).
Press a third time to select low heat (one light). Press a fourth time to
disengage the feature (all lights will be off). Note: The driver heated
seat will turn off automatically after 15 minutes of use.
9. Driver cooled seat: Press to turn on the driver side cooled seat.
Press once for full cool (three lights above driver cooled seat control will
be illuminated). Press a second time to select medium cool (two lights).
Press a third time to select low cool (one light). Press a fourth time to
disengage the feature (all lights will be off). Note: The driver cooled
seat will turn off automatically after 30 minutes of use.
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10. Fan Speed: Press to manually increase or decrease the fan
speed. To return to automatic fan operation, press AUTO.
11. Recirculation control: Press to engage/disengage. Used to
manually enable or disable recirculated air operation. When activated,
recirculates air in the cabin thereby reducing the amount of time to cool
down the interior of the vehicle. May also help reduce undesired odors
from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Will work in all modes except
defrost. In automatic operation, the recirculated air operates
automatically as necessary to achieve the selected temperature.
12. EXT control: Press to display the outside air temperature. Press
again to return to interior temperature. Note: Exterior readings are most
accurate when the vehicle has been moving for a period of time.
13. A/C control: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO, (defrost) and (floor/defrost).
14. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
15. Driver’s side temperature control: Controls the temperature on
the driver side of the vehicle in dual zone and controls the temperature
of both the driver and passenger sides in single zone.
16. AUTO: Press to engage automatic temperature control. Use the
temperature control to select the desired temperature setting. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or
off, and outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle, allowing it
to reach the desired temperature. Press and hold AUTO for about two
seconds to toggle between single zone and dual zone temperature control.
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system 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, do not drive with the
system OFF, or with recirculated air engaged and A/C off.
• 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 the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”
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• For maximum cooling performance (MAX A/C):
Automatic operation:
• Press AUTO for full automatic operation.
• Do not override A/C or (recirculated air).
• Set the temperature to 60° F (16° C).
Override operation:
• Select air distribution.
• Select A/C and (recirculated air). Use (recirculated air)
with A/C to provide colder airflow.
• Set the temperature to 60° F (16° C).
• Set highest fan speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort.
In MAX A/C setting:
• Move the temperature control to full cold.
• Set highest fan speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort.
In (panel) or (panel/floor) modes:
• Move temperature control to full cold.
• Select A/C and (recirculated air). Use recirculated air with A/C
to provide colder airflow.
• Set highest fan speed initially, then adjust to maintain comfort.
• To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select .
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
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 R
The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and
works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice.
The ignition must be in the 3 (RUN) position to operate the rear window
defroster.
The rear defroster turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the
ignition is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. To manually turn off the
defroster before 10 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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