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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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning light for additional information.
Check engine: The Check Engine
indicator light illuminates when the
ignition is first turned to the ON
position to check the bulb. Solid
illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On
board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could
damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
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Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A BeltMinder
chime will also sound to remind you
to fasten your safety belt. Refer to
the Seating and safety restraints
chapter to activate/deactivate the BeltMinder chime feature.
Charging system: Illuminates when
the battery is not charging properly.
Engine oil pressure: Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range, refer to Engine oil in
the Maintenance and
Specifications chapter.
Traction Control : Illuminates
when the Traction Control is
active. If the light remains on, have
the system serviced immediately,
refer to the Driving chapter for
more information.
Speed control: Illuminates when
the speed control is engaged. Turns
off when the speed control system
is disengaged.
Anti-theft system: Flashes when
the SecuriLock Passive Anti-theft
System has been activated.
Throttle Control/Transmission:
Illuminates when a powertrain fault
has been detected. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Turn signal: Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.
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15. AUX: This control is not
operational.
16. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn
ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decrease
volume.
If the volume is set above a certain
level and the ignition is turned off, the volume will come back on at a
“nominal” listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on.
17. CD slot: Insert a CD label side
up.
18. LOAD: Press to load a CD.
Press LOAD and a memory preset
to load to a specific slot. Press and
hold to autoload up to six CDs.
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are established by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors: There are three factors that can affect radio
reception:
• Distance/strength: The further you travel from a station, the weaker
the signal and the weaker the reception.
• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CD/CD player care:
Do:
• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
• Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner
and wipe from the center out.
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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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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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HEADLAMP CONTROL
Turns the lamps off.
Turns on the parking lamps,
instrument panel lamps, license
plate lamps and tail lamps.
Turns the headlamps on.
Autolamp control
The autolamp system provides light
sensitive automatic on-off control of
the exterior lights normally
controlled by the headlamp control.
• To turn autolamps on, rotate the
control counterclockwise to .
• To turn autolamps off, rotate the
control clockwise to .
The autolamp system also keeps the
lights on for a predetermined
amount of time after the ignition switch is turned to LOCK. You can
change the amount of time the lamps stay on by using the programming
procedure that follows:
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay
Programmable exit delay allows the length of the autolamp exit delay to
be changed.
To program the auto lamp exit time delay:
1. Start with the ignition in the LOCK position and the headlamp control
in the autolamp position.
2. Turn the headlamp switch to
.
3. Turn the ignition switch to RUN and then back to LOCK.
4. Turn the headlamp switch to the autolamp position. The headlamps
will turn on.
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