2006 NISSAN SENTRA Quick Reference Guide
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REMOTE kEyLESS ENTR y SySTEM
(if so equipped)
LOCk DOORS
Press the LOC k button to lock all doors.
UNLOC k DOORS
Press the UNLOCk button once to unlock
the driver’s door only. Press the button again
within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
RELEASING TRUN k LID
Press and hold the TRUNk RELEASE
button for longer than 0.5 seconds to open
the trunk lid.
USING THE P ANIC A LARM
Press and hold the PANIC button for longer than 0.5 seconds. The panic
alarm will sound and the headlights will stay on for 25 seconds. The panic
alarm stops when it has run for 25 seconds or when any button is pressed on
the keyfob.
SILENCING THE HORN BEEP FEATURE
To deactivate: Press and hold the LOC k and UNLOCk buttons for at least 2
seconds.
To activate: Press and hold the LOC k and UNLOCk buttons for at least 2 seconds
once more.
FOLDING DOWN THE REAR SEATS
(if so equipped)
The rear seats can be folded forward to
load larger objects.
Pull the seatback release knob located
on the side wall of the trunk to release
the seatback.
Fold down the rear seatback.
ADDITIONAL FEATU R E S
CHILD SAFET y REAR DOOR LOC k
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle. The child safety
lock levers are located on the edge of the rear
doors. When the lever is in the LOCk position,
the door can be opened only from the outside.
SUNROOF CONTROLS (if so equipped)
The ignition switch must be in the ON position
to operate the sunroof.
TILTING THE SUNROOF
To tilt the sunroof up, push the switch toward
UP/CLOSE. 01
To tilt the sunroof down, push the switch
toward DOWN/OPEN. 02
SLIDING THE SUNROOF
To close the sunroof, push the switch toward
UP/CLOSE. 01
To open the sunroof, push the switch toward
DOWN/OPEN. 02
CUP HOLDERS
The front cup holder has
an adapter that can be
removed to accommodate
larger cups. Twist the adapter
counterclockwise and pull up
to remove it.
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INTERIOR TRUN k LID RELEASE
The interior trunk lid release mechanism provides a
means of escape for children and adults in the event
they become locked inside the trunk.
Rotate the illuminated lever until the lock releases
and push up on the trunk lid.
The release lever glows in the dark after a brief
exposure to ambient light.
CLOC k SET/ADJUSTMENT
Press and hold the CLOCk button for more than 1.5 seconds
to enter the clock set mode.
Press the CLOCk button to set hours, then use the >or <
buttons to adjust.
Press the CLOCk button again to set minutes, then use the >or < buttons to adjust.
Press the CLOCk button again to exit clock set mode.
FUEL FILLER LID OPENER
The fuel filler lid opener lever is located on
the outside of the driver’s seat.
To open the fuel filler lid, pull the opener
lever up.
To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.
MANUAL FRONT SEAT
ADJUSTMENTS
FORWARD AND BACkWARD
Pull up on the lever under the front
of the seat and slide backward or
forward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat
in position.
R ECLINING
Lift the lever on the side of the
seat to adjust your seatback
backward or forward; release
the lever when you have found a
comfortable angle and the seat
belt fits properly. 01
S EAT LIFTER (if so equipped for
driver’s seat)
Turn either dial to adjust the angle
and height of the seat cushion to
the desired postion. 02
This easy-to-use Quick Reference Guide is intended to help you more fully appreciate some of the unique features and functions of your new vehicle. However, it is not intended to replace your Owner’s Manual. The Owner’s Manual contains more detailed information to help you better understand the important safety warnings, features, operation, and maintenance of your vehicle.
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FAN SPEED CONTROL DIAL
Turn the fan speed control dial to the left (slow) or right (fast) to control fan
speed.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
Turn the temperature control dial for the desired temperature. Turn the control dial
to the left for cold air or right for hot air.
AIR FLOW CONTROL DIAL
Turn the dial to select the following air flow outlets:
Air flows from the center and side vents.
Air flows from the center, side, and foot vents.
Air flows mainly from the foot vents.
Air flows from the defroster and foot vents.
Air flows mainly from the defroster vents.
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS
Turn the air flow control dial to the front window defroster mode . The A/C
automatically turns on when the defroster mode is selected.
Turn the temperature control dial left or right to set the desired temperature.
To set the defroster on high, turn the fan speed dial all the way to the right.
R EAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
Push the rear window defroster switchon. Push the switch again to manually
turn the defroster off. This function automatically turns off in approximately 15
minutes.
A/C ON/OFF BUTTON (if so equipped)
Press the A/C button to turn the A/C on or off.
A IR R ECIRCULATION BUTTON
Press the air recirculation buttonto recirculate air inside the vehicle.
Press the air recirculation buttonagain to turn air recirculation off.
The air recirculation mode cannot be selected if the air flow control dial is in the
defrost position .
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL (if so equipped)05
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R ADIO BUT TONPressing the RADIO button will change the band to either FM, AM or SAT* radio stations. When the radio select button is pressed while the ignition switch is in ACC or ON, the radio will come on at the station last played.
SCAN BUT TONPress the SCAN button. When listening to the radio it will stop at each station that has significant signal strength for 5 seconds. If listening to a CD, it will select the previous/ next selections.
A UDIO
BUT TONPress the AUDIO button until the desired mode appears in the display, then use the < or < buttons to adjust the tone quality and speaker balance (for example, Bass, Treble, Fader, Balance) to the desired level.
R ADIO MANUAL TUNING BUT TON /CLOC k BUT TONS /SEE k
Press < or < for less than 0.5 seconds to manually change radio stations. Press for more than 0.5 seconds to find the next broadcasting station with a strong signal.
STATION AND CD SELECT BUT TONSTo store a station in a preset you must first select A, B, or C memory bank by pressing the PRESET A·B·C button and tune to the desired AM, FM or SAT* station. Then press the desired station select button for at least 2 seconds. When the preset indicator illuminates, a beep will sound, indicating memorization is complete. To retrieve a previously set station, select the memory bank where the preset was set, then press the corresponding station select button.
CD - C/AUX BUT TONActivates and displays CD play functions and audio for devices plugged into the AUX IN jack.
PRESET A · B · C BUT TONPress the PRESET A · B · C button until you reach the desired setting. The radio is equipped with three separate banks, each with six station presets. You may store any combination of AM, FM, or SAT* radio presets on each bank.
RPT BUT TONPress to change the play pattern as follows: 1 – The current selection is repeated. NORMAL (no symbol will appear) – All selections are played in sequence.
MIX (R ANDOM PL A y) BUT TONSelections are played at random, not following the sequence on the compact disc. The same program may be repeated twice.
CAT BUT TON (if so equipped)Category button for satellite radio (if activated).
AUX INPlug in and play a compatible device, such as an MP3 player.
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FM/AM/SAT* RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (if so equipped)
* SAT presets are only available on SAT equipped vehicles.
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04WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to activate the windshield
wipers.
Push the lever down to operate the
windshield wipers.
Switch operation includes:
LCN0044
Intermittent (if so equipped) – Wipers
operate intermittently and can be
adjusted by turning the time control.
LCN0045
Low speed – Wipers operate at a continuous low speed.
LCN0046
High speed – Wipers operate at a continuous high speed.
LCN0042
Wash – Pull the lever toward you. Wipers automatically wipe several times.
03HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Turn the headlight switch to the position to turn on the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.
Turn the headlight switch to the position to turn on the headlights. All other lights remain on.
HIGH BEAM
Push the headlight switch forward to select the high beam function. The blue indicator light illuminates. Pull the headlight switch back to the original position to select the low beam. The blue indicator light goes off.
Pull and release the headlight switch to flash the headlight high beams on and off.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Move the headlight control switch up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically.
To signal a lane change, move the headlight control switch up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the headlight control switch does not latch.
FOG LIGHT OPERATION (if so equipped)
Note: The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to operate.
Turn the switch to theposition to turn on the fog lights.
Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn off the fog lights.
CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)
To activate the cruise control, push the
(ON/OFF) switch on. The indicator light
in the instrument panel comes on.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the
vehicle to desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it. The
SET indicator light in the instrument
panel will illuminate.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch.
When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release the switch.
To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST/SET switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
To resume a preset speed, push and release the ACCEL/RES switch. The
vehicle returns to the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 30
MPH (48 km/h).
To cancel cruise control, push the CANCEL switch. The SET indicator light in
the instrument panel will go out.
To turn off cruise control, push the (ON/OFF) switch. Both the CRUISE
indicator light and the SET light in the instrument panel will go out.
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TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped)
The trip computer readout is in the speedometer display. It can show the following items:
TRIP “A” – Measures the distance of one specific trip.
TRIP “B” – Measures the distance of a second specific trip.
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE – The temperature is displayed in °F or °C. The word “ICY” will display if temperatures are below 37°F (3°C).
DISTANCE TO EMPTY (dte) – Estimates the distance that can be driven before refueling.
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION – (mpg or l/100km) Shows the average fuel consumption since the last reset.
AVERAGE SPEED – (mph or km/h) Shows the average speed since the last reset.
JOURNEY TIME – Shows the time since the last reset.
RESET – Press the CHANGE button on the instrument panel for more than 1 second to reset the trip odometer to zero.
With the ignition key in the ON position or the vehicle running, you can select an
item by pressing the CHANGE button on the instrument panel.
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
CONTROL (BEHIND STEERING WHEEL)
AUDIO S ySTEM
OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH (BEHIND STEERING WHEEL)
03
01CLIMATE CONTROLS
02 TRIP COMPUTER
CRUISE CONTROL
WINDSHIELD WIPER/
WASHER SWITCH
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TRUN k LID OPENER
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FAN SPEED CONTROL DIAL
Turn the fan speed control dial to the left (slow) or right (fast) to control fan
speed.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
Turn the temperature control dial for the desired temperature. Turn the control dial
to the left for cold air or right for hot air.
AIR FLOW CONTROL DIAL
Turn the dial to select the following air flow outlets:
Air flows from the center and side vents.
Air flows from the center, side, and foot vents.
Air flows mainly from the foot vents.
Air flows from the defroster and foot vents.
Air flows mainly from the defroster vents.
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS
Turn the air flow control dial to the front window defroster mode . The A/C
automatically turns on when the defroster mode is selected.
Turn the temperature control dial left or right to set the desired temperature.
To set the defroster on high, turn the fan speed dial all the way to the right.
R EAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
Push the rear window defroster switchon. Push the switch again to manually
turn the defroster off. This function automatically turns off in approximately 15
minutes.
A/C ON/OFF BUTTON (if so equipped)
Press the A/C button to turn the A/C on or off.
A IR R ECIRCULATION BUTTON
Press the air recirculation buttonto recirculate air inside the vehicle.
Press the air recirculation buttonagain to turn air recirculation off.
The air recirculation mode cannot be selected if the air flow control dial is in the
defrost position .
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL (if so equipped)05
010203
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R ADIO BUT TONPressing the RADIO button will change the band to either FM, AM or SAT* radio stations. When the radio select button is pressed while the ignition switch is in ACC or ON, the radio will come on at the station last played.
SCAN BUT TONPress the SCAN button. When listening to the radio it will stop at each station that has significant signal strength for 5 seconds. If listening to a CD, it will select the previous/ next selections.
A UDIO
BUT TONPress the AUDIO button until the desired mode appears in the display, then use the < or < buttons to adjust the tone quality and speaker balance (for example, Bass, Treble, Fader, Balance) to the desired level.
R ADIO MANUAL TUNING BUT TON /CLOC k BUT TONS /SEE k
Press < or < for less than 0.5 seconds to manually change radio stations. Press for more than 0.5 seconds to find the next broadcasting station with a strong signal.
STATION AND CD SELECT BUT TONSTo store a station in a preset you must first select A, B, or C memory bank by pressing the PRESET A·B·C button and tune to the desired AM, FM or SAT* station. Then press the desired station select button for at least 2 seconds. When the preset indicator illuminates, a beep will sound, indicating memorization is complete. To retrieve a previously set station, select the memory bank where the preset was set, then press the corresponding station select button.
CD - C/AUX BUT TONActivates and displays CD play functions and audio for devices plugged into the AUX IN jack.
PRESET A · B · C BUT TONPress the PRESET A · B · C button until you reach the desired setting. The radio is equipped with three separate banks, each with six station presets. You may store any combination of AM, FM, or SAT* radio presets on each bank.
RPT BUT TONPress to change the play pattern as follows: 1 – The current selection is repeated. NORMAL (no symbol will appear) – All selections are played in sequence.
MIX (R ANDOM PL A y) BUT TONSelections are played at random, not following the sequence on the compact disc. The same program may be repeated twice.
CAT BUT TON (if so equipped)Category button for satellite radio (if activated).
AUX INPlug in and play a compatible device, such as an MP3 player.
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0708100906
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09
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FM/AM/SAT* RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (if so equipped)
* SAT presets are only available on SAT equipped vehicles.
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04WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to activate the windshield
wipers.
Push the lever down to operate the
windshield wipers.
Switch operation includes:
LCN0044
Intermittent (if so equipped) – Wipers
operate intermittently and can be
adjusted by turning the time control.
LCN0045
Low speed – Wipers operate at a continuous low speed.
LCN0046
High speed – Wipers operate at a continuous high speed.
LCN0042
Wash – Pull the lever toward you. Wipers automatically wipe several times.
03HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Turn the headlight switch to the position to turn on the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.
Turn the headlight switch to the position to turn on the headlights. All other lights remain on.
HIGH BEAM
Push the headlight switch forward to select the high beam function. The blue indicator light illuminates. Pull the headlight switch back to the original position to select the low beam. The blue indicator light goes off.
Pull and release the headlight switch to flash the headlight high beams on and off.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Move the headlight control switch up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically.
To signal a lane change, move the headlight control switch up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the headlight control switch does not latch.
FOG LIGHT OPERATION (if so equipped)
Note: The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to operate.
Turn the switch to theposition to turn on the fog lights.
Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn off the fog lights.
CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)
To activate the cruise control, push the
(ON/OFF) switch on. The indicator light
in the instrument panel comes on.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the
vehicle to desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it. The
SET indicator light in the instrument
panel will illuminate.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch.
When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release the switch.
To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST/SET switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
To resume a preset speed, push and release the ACCEL/RES switch. The
vehicle returns to the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 30
MPH (48 km/h).
To cancel cruise control, push the CANCEL switch. The SET indicator light in
the instrument panel will go out.
To turn off cruise control, push the (ON/OFF) switch. Both the CRUISE
indicator light and the SET light in the instrument panel will go out.
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TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped)
The trip computer readout is in the speedometer display. It can show the following items:
TRIP “A” – Measures the distance of one specific trip.
TRIP “B” – Measures the distance of a second specific trip.
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE – The temperature is displayed in °F or °C. The word “ICY” will display if temperatures are below 37°F (3°C).
DISTANCE TO EMPTY (dte) – Estimates the distance that can be driven before refueling.
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION – (mpg or l/100km) Shows the average fuel consumption since the last reset.
AVERAGE SPEED – (mph or km/h) Shows the average speed since the last reset.
JOURNEY TIME – Shows the time since the last reset.
RESET – Press the CHANGE button on the instrument panel for more than 1 second to reset the trip odometer to zero.
With the ignition key in the ON position or the vehicle running, you can select an
item by pressing the CHANGE button on the instrument panel.
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
CONTROL (BEHIND STEERING WHEEL)
AUDIO S ySTEM
OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH (BEHIND STEERING WHEEL)
03
01CLIMATE CONTROLS
02 TRIP COMPUTER
CRUISE CONTROL
WINDSHIELD WIPER/
WASHER SWITCH
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TRUN k LID OPENER
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FAN SPEED CONTROL DIAL
Turn the fan speed control dial to the left (slow) or right (fast) to control fan
speed.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
Turn the temperature control dial for the desired temperature. Turn the control dial
to the left for cold air or right for hot air.
AIR FLOW CONTROL DIAL
Turn the dial to select the following air flow outlets:
Air flows from the center and side vents.
Air flows from the center, side, and foot vents.
Air flows mainly from the foot vents.
Air flows from the defroster and foot vents.
Air flows mainly from the defroster vents.
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS
Turn the air flow control dial to the front window defroster mode . The A/C
automatically turns on when the defroster mode is selected.
Turn the temperature control dial left or right to set the desired temperature.
To set the defroster on high, turn the fan speed dial all the way to the right.
R EAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
Push the rear window defroster switchon. Push the switch again to manually
turn the defroster off. This function automatically turns off in approximately 15
minutes.
A/C ON/OFF BUTTON (if so equipped)
Press the A/C button to turn the A/C on or off.
A IR R ECIRCULATION BUTTON
Press the air recirculation buttonto recirculate air inside the vehicle.
Press the air recirculation buttonagain to turn air recirculation off.
The air recirculation mode cannot be selected if the air flow control dial is in the
defrost position .
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL (if so equipped)05
010203
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R ADIO BUT TONPressing the RADIO button will change the band to either FM, AM or SAT* radio stations. When the radio select button is pressed while the ignition switch is in ACC or ON, the radio will come on at the station last played.
SCAN BUT TONPress the SCAN button. When listening to the radio it will stop at each station that has significant signal strength for 5 seconds. If listening to a CD, it will select the previous/ next selections.
A UDIO
BUT TONPress the AUDIO button until the desired mode appears in the display, then use the < or < buttons to adjust the tone quality and speaker balance (for example, Bass, Treble, Fader, Balance) to the desired level.
R ADIO MANUAL TUNING BUT TON /CLOC k BUT TONS /SEE k
Press < or < for less than 0.5 seconds to manually change radio stations. Press for more than 0.5 seconds to find the next broadcasting station with a strong signal.
STATION AND CD SELECT BUT TONSTo store a station in a preset you must first select A, B, or C memory bank by pressing the PRESET A·B·C button and tune to the desired AM, FM or SAT* station. Then press the desired station select button for at least 2 seconds. When the preset indicator illuminates, a beep will sound, indicating memorization is complete. To retrieve a previously set station, select the memory bank where the preset was set, then press the corresponding station select button.
CD - C/AUX BUT TONActivates and displays CD play functions and audio for devices plugged into the AUX IN jack.
PRESET A · B · C BUT TONPress the PRESET A · B · C button until you reach the desired setting. The radio is equipped with three separate banks, each with six station presets. You may store any combination of AM, FM, or SAT* radio presets on each bank.
RPT BUT TONPress to change the play pattern as follows: 1 – The current selection is repeated. NORMAL (no symbol will appear) – All selections are played in sequence.
MIX (R ANDOM PL A y) BUT TONSelections are played at random, not following the sequence on the compact disc. The same program may be repeated twice.
CAT BUT TON (if so equipped)Category button for satellite radio (if activated).
AUX INPlug in and play a compatible device, such as an MP3 player.
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05
04
03
02
01
06
02
04
03
05
0708100906
07
08
09
10
FM/AM/SAT* RADIO WITH COMPACT DISC (CD) CHANGER (if so equipped)
* SAT presets are only available on SAT equipped vehicles.
01
04WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to activate the windshield
wipers.
Push the lever down to operate the
windshield wipers.
Switch operation includes:
LCN0044
Intermittent (if so equipped) – Wipers
operate intermittently and can be
adjusted by turning the time control.
LCN0045
Low speed – Wipers operate at a continuous low speed.
LCN0046
High speed – Wipers operate at a continuous high speed.
LCN0042
Wash – Pull the lever toward you. Wipers automatically wipe several times.
03HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Turn the headlight switch to the position to turn on the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.
Turn the headlight switch to the position to turn on the headlights. All other lights remain on.
HIGH BEAM
Push the headlight switch forward to select the high beam function. The blue indicator light illuminates. Pull the headlight switch back to the original position to select the low beam. The blue indicator light goes off.
Pull and release the headlight switch to flash the headlight high beams on and off.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Move the headlight control switch up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically.
To signal a lane change, move the headlight control switch up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the headlight control switch does not latch.
FOG LIGHT OPERATION (if so equipped)
Note: The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to operate.
Turn the switch to theposition to turn on the fog lights.
Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn off the fog lights.
CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)
To activate the cruise control, push the
(ON/OFF) switch on. The indicator light
in the instrument panel comes on.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the
vehicle to desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it. The
SET indicator light in the instrument
panel will illuminate.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch.
When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release the switch.
To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST/SET switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
To resume a preset speed, push and release the ACCEL/RES switch. The
vehicle returns to the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 30
MPH (48 km/h).
To cancel cruise control, push the CANCEL switch. The SET indicator light in
the instrument panel will go out.
To turn off cruise control, push the (ON/OFF) switch. Both the CRUISE
indicator light and the SET light in the instrument panel will go out.
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04
TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped)
The trip computer readout is in the speedometer display. It can show the following items:
TRIP “A” – Measures the distance of one specific trip.
TRIP “B” – Measures the distance of a second specific trip.
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE – The temperature is displayed in °F or °C. The word “ICY” will display if temperatures are below 37°F (3°C).
DISTANCE TO EMPTY (dte) – Estimates the distance that can be driven before refueling.
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION – (mpg or l/100km) Shows the average fuel consumption since the last reset.
AVERAGE SPEED – (mph or km/h) Shows the average speed since the last reset.
JOURNEY TIME – Shows the time since the last reset.
RESET – Press the CHANGE button on the instrument panel for more than 1 second to reset the trip odometer to zero.
With the ignition key in the ON position or the vehicle running, you can select an
item by pressing the CHANGE button on the instrument panel.
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
CONTROL (BEHIND STEERING WHEEL)
AUDIO S ySTEM
OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH (BEHIND STEERING WHEEL)
03
01CLIMATE CONTROLS
02 TRIP COMPUTER
CRUISE CONTROL
WINDSHIELD WIPER/
WASHER SWITCH
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06
04
TRUN k LID OPENER
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FAN SPEED CONTROL DIAL
Turn the fan speed control dial to the left (slow) or right (fast) to control fan
speed.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
Turn the temperature control dial for the desired temperature. Turn the control dial
to the left for cold air or right for hot air.
AIR FLOW CONTROL DIAL
Turn the dial to select the following air flow outlets:
Air flows from the center and side vents.
Air flows from the center, side, and foot vents.
Air flows mainly from the foot vents.
Air flows from the defroster and foot vents.
Air flows mainly from the defroster vents.
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS
Turn the air flow control dial to the front window defroster mode . The A/C
automatically turns on when the defroster mode is selected.
Turn the temperature control dial left or right to set the desired temperature.
To set the defroster on high, turn the fan speed dial all the way to the right.
R EAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
Push the rear window defroster switchon. Push the switch again to manually
turn the defroster off. This function automatically turns off in approximately 15
minutes.
A/C ON/OFF BUTTON (if so equipped)
Press the A/C button to turn the A/C on or off.
A IR R ECIRCULATION BUTTON
Press the air recirculation buttonto recirculate air inside the vehicle.
Press the air recirculation buttonagain to turn air recirculation off.
The air recirculation mode cannot be selected if the air flow control dial is in the
defrost position .
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R ADIO BUT TONPressing the RADIO button will change the band to either FM, AM or SAT* radio stations. When the radio select button is pressed while the ignition switch is in ACC or ON, the radio will come on at the station last played.
SCAN BUT TONPress the SCAN button. When listening to the radio it will stop at each station that has significant signal strength for 5 seconds. If listening to a CD, it will select the previous/ next selections.
A UDIO
BUT TONPress the AUDIO button until the desired mode appears in the display, then use the < or < buttons to adjust the tone quality and speaker balance (for example, Bass, Treble, Fader, Balance) to the desired level.
R ADIO MANUAL TUNING BUT TON /CLOC k BUT TONS /SEE k
Press < or < for less than 0.5 seconds to manually change radio stations. Press for more than 0.5 seconds to find the next broadcasting station with a strong signal.
STATION AND CD SELECT BUT TONSTo store a station in a preset you must first select A, B, or C memory bank by pressing the PRESET A·B·C button and tune to the desired AM, FM or SAT* station. Then press the desired station select button for at least 2 seconds. When the preset indicator illuminates, a beep will sound, indicating memorization is complete. To retrieve a previously set station, select the memory bank where the preset was set, then press the corresponding station select button.
CD - C/AUX BUT TONActivates and displays CD play functions and audio for devices plugged into the AUX IN jack.
PRESET A · B · C BUT TONPress the PRESET A · B · C button until you reach the desired setting. The radio is equipped with three separate banks, each with six station presets. You may store any combination of AM, FM, or SAT* radio presets on each bank.
RPT BUT TONPress to change the play pattern as follows: 1 – The current selection is repeated. NORMAL (no symbol will appear) – All selections are played in sequence.
MIX (R ANDOM PL A y) BUT TONSelections are played at random, not following the sequence on the compact disc. The same program may be repeated twice.
CAT BUT TON (if so equipped)Category button for satellite radio (if activated).
AUX INPlug in and play a compatible device, such as an MP3 player.
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The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to activate the windshield
wipers.
Push the lever down to operate the
windshield wipers.
Switch operation includes:
LCN0044
Intermittent (if so equipped) – Wipers
operate intermittently and can be
adjusted by turning the time control.
LCN0045
Low speed – Wipers operate at a continuous low speed.
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High speed – Wipers operate at a continuous high speed.
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Wash – Pull the lever toward you. Wipers automatically wipe several times.
03HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Turn the headlight switch to the position to turn on the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.
Turn the headlight switch to the position to turn on the headlights. All other lights remain on.
HIGH BEAM
Push the headlight switch forward to select the high beam function. The blue indicator light illuminates. Pull the headlight switch back to the original position to select the low beam. The blue indicator light goes off.
Pull and release the headlight switch to flash the headlight high beams on and off.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Move the headlight control switch up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically.
To signal a lane change, move the headlight control switch up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the headlight control switch does not latch.
FOG LIGHT OPERATION (if so equipped)
Note: The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to operate.
Turn the switch to theposition to turn on the fog lights.
Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn off the fog lights.
CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)
To activate the cruise control, push the
(ON/OFF) switch on. The indicator light
in the instrument panel comes on.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the
vehicle to desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it. The
SET indicator light in the instrument
panel will illuminate.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch.
When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release the switch.
To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST/SET switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
To resume a preset speed, push and release the ACCEL/RES switch. The
vehicle returns to the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 30
MPH (48 km/h).
To cancel cruise control, push the CANCEL switch. The SET indicator light in
the instrument panel will go out.
To turn off cruise control, push the (ON/OFF) switch. Both the CRUISE
indicator light and the SET light in the instrument panel will go out.
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TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped)
The trip computer readout is in the speedometer display. It can show the following items:
TRIP “A” – Measures the distance of one specific trip.
TRIP “B” – Measures the distance of a second specific trip.
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE – The temperature is displayed in °F or °C. The word “ICY” will display if temperatures are below 37°F (3°C).
DISTANCE TO EMPTY (dte) – Estimates the distance that can be driven before refueling.
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION – (mpg or l/100km) Shows the average fuel consumption since the last reset.
AVERAGE SPEED – (mph or km/h) Shows the average speed since the last reset.
JOURNEY TIME – Shows the time since the last reset.
RESET – Press the CHANGE button on the instrument panel for more than 1 second to reset the trip odometer to zero.
With the ignition key in the ON position or the vehicle running, you can select an
item by pressing the CHANGE button on the instrument panel.
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
CONTROL (BEHIND STEERING WHEEL)
AUDIO S ySTEM
OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH (BEHIND STEERING WHEEL)
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FAN SPEED CONTROL DIAL
Turn the fan speed control dial to the left (slow) or right (fast) to control fan
speed.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
Turn the temperature control dial for the desired temperature. Turn the control dial
to the left for cold air or right for hot air.
AIR FLOW CONTROL DIAL
Turn the dial to select the following air flow outlets:
Air flows from the center and side vents.
Air flows from the center, side, and foot vents.
Air flows mainly from the foot vents.
Air flows from the defroster and foot vents.
Air flows mainly from the defroster vents.
DEFROSTING/DEFOGGING FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS
Turn the air flow control dial to the front window defroster mode . The A/C
automatically turns on when the defroster mode is selected.
Turn the temperature control dial left or right to set the desired temperature.
To set the defroster on high, turn the fan speed dial all the way to the right.
R EAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
Push the rear window defroster switchon. Push the switch again to manually
turn the defroster off. This function automatically turns off in approximately 15
minutes.
A/C ON/OFF BUTTON (if so equipped)
Press the A/C button to turn the A/C on or off.
A IR R ECIRCULATION BUTTON
Press the air recirculation buttonto recirculate air inside the vehicle.
Press the air recirculation buttonagain to turn air recirculation off.
The air recirculation mode cannot be selected if the air flow control dial is in the
defrost position .
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R ADIO BUT TONPressing the RADIO button will change the band to either FM, AM or SAT* radio stations. When the radio select button is pressed while the ignition switch is in ACC or ON, the radio will come on at the station last played.
SCAN BUT TONPress the SCAN button. When listening to the radio it will stop at each station that has significant signal strength for 5 seconds. If listening to a CD, it will select the previous/ next selections.
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BUT TONPress the AUDIO button until the desired mode appears in the display, then use the < or < buttons to adjust the tone quality and speaker balance (for example, Bass, Treble, Fader, Balance) to the desired level.
R ADIO MANUAL TUNING BUT TON /CLOC k BUT TONS /SEE k
Press < or < for less than 0.5 seconds to manually change radio stations. Press for more than 0.5 seconds to find the next broadcasting station with a strong signal.
STATION AND CD SELECT BUT TONSTo store a station in a preset you must first select A, B, or C memory bank by pressing the PRESET A·B·C button and tune to the desired AM, FM or SAT* station. Then press the desired station select button for at least 2 seconds. When the preset indicator illuminates, a beep will sound, indicating memorization is complete. To retrieve a previously set station, select the memory bank where the preset was set, then press the corresponding station select button.
CD - C/AUX BUT TONActivates and displays CD play functions and audio for devices plugged into the AUX IN jack.
PRESET A · B · C BUT TONPress the PRESET A · B · C button until you reach the desired setting. The radio is equipped with three separate banks, each with six station presets. You may store any combination of AM, FM, or SAT* radio presets on each bank.
RPT BUT TONPress to change the play pattern as follows: 1 – The current selection is repeated. NORMAL (no symbol will appear) – All selections are played in sequence.
MIX (R ANDOM PL A y) BUT TONSelections are played at random, not following the sequence on the compact disc. The same program may be repeated twice.
CAT BUT TON (if so equipped)Category button for satellite radio (if activated).
AUX INPlug in and play a compatible device, such as an MP3 player.
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The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to activate the windshield
wipers.
Push the lever down to operate the
windshield wipers.
Switch operation includes:
LCN0044
Intermittent (if so equipped) – Wipers
operate intermittently and can be
adjusted by turning the time control.
LCN0045
Low speed – Wipers operate at a continuous low speed.
LCN0046
High speed – Wipers operate at a continuous high speed.
LCN0042
Wash – Pull the lever toward you. Wipers automatically wipe several times.
03HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Turn the headlight switch to the position to turn on the front parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights.
Turn the headlight switch to the position to turn on the headlights. All other lights remain on.
HIGH BEAM
Push the headlight switch forward to select the high beam function. The blue indicator light illuminates. Pull the headlight switch back to the original position to select the low beam. The blue indicator light goes off.
Pull and release the headlight switch to flash the headlight high beams on and off.
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Move the headlight control switch up or down to signal the turning direction. When the turn is completed, the turn signals cancel automatically.
To signal a lane change, move the headlight control switch up or down to the point where the indicator light begins to flash, but the headlight control switch does not latch.
FOG LIGHT OPERATION (if so equipped)
Note: The headlights must be on and the low beams selected for the fog lights to operate.
Turn the switch to theposition to turn on the fog lights.
Turn the switch to the OFF position to turn off the fog lights.
CRUISE CONTROL (if so equipped)
To activate the cruise control, push the
(ON/OFF) switch on. The indicator light
in the instrument panel comes on.
To set cruising speed, accelerate the
vehicle to desired speed, push the
COAST/SET switch and release it. The
SET indicator light in the instrument
panel will illuminate.
To reset at a faster cruising speed, push and hold the ACCEL/RES switch.
When the vehicle attains the speed you desire, release the switch.
To reset at a slower cruising speed, push and hold the COAST/SET switch.
Release the switch when the vehicle slows to the desired speed.
To resume a preset speed, push and release the ACCEL/RES switch. The
vehicle returns to the last set cruising speed when the vehicle speed is over 30
MPH (48 km/h).
To cancel cruise control, push the CANCEL switch. The SET indicator light in
the instrument panel will go out.
To turn off cruise control, push the (ON/OFF) switch. Both the CRUISE
indicator light and the SET light in the instrument panel will go out.
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TRIP COMPUTER (if so equipped)
The trip computer readout is in the speedometer display. It can show the following items:
TRIP “A” – Measures the distance of one specific trip.
TRIP “B” – Measures the distance of a second specific trip.
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE – The temperature is displayed in °F or °C. The word “ICY” will display if temperatures are below 37°F (3°C).
DISTANCE TO EMPTY (dte) – Estimates the distance that can be driven before refueling.
AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION – (mpg or l/100km) Shows the average fuel consumption since the last reset.
AVERAGE SPEED – (mph or km/h) Shows the average speed since the last reset.
JOURNEY TIME – Shows the time since the last reset.
RESET – Press the CHANGE button on the instrument panel for more than 1 second to reset the trip odometer to zero.
With the ignition key in the ON position or the vehicle running, you can select an
item by pressing the CHANGE button on the instrument panel.
HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
CONTROL (BEHIND STEERING WHEEL)
AUDIO S ySTEM
OUTSIDE MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH (BEHIND STEERING WHEEL)
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(if so equipped)
LOCk DOORS
Press the LOC k button to lock all doors.
UNLOC k DOORS
Press the UNLOCk button once to unlock
the driver’s door only. Press the button again
within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
RELEASING TRUN k LID
Press and hold the TRUNk RELEASE
button for longer than 0.5 seconds to open
the trunk lid.
USING THE P ANIC A LARM
Press and hold the PANIC button for longer than 0.5 seconds. The panic
alarm will sound and the headlights will stay on for 25 seconds. The panic
alarm stops when it has run for 25 seconds or when any button is pressed on
the keyfob.
SILENCING THE HORN BEEP FEATURE
To deactivate: Press and hold the LOC k and UNLOCk buttons for at least 2
seconds.
To activate: Press and hold the LOC k and UNLOCk buttons for at least 2 seconds
once more.
FOLDING DOWN THE REAR SEATS
(if so equipped)
The rear seats can be folded forward to
load larger objects.
Pull the seatback release knob located
on the side wall of the trunk to release
the seatback.
Fold down the rear seatback.
ADDITIONAL FEATU R E S
CHILD SAFET y REAR DOOR LOC k
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle. The child safety
lock levers are located on the edge of the rear
doors. When the lever is in the LOCk position,
the door can be opened only from the outside.
SUNROOF CONTROLS (if so equipped)
The ignition switch must be in the ON position
to operate the sunroof.
TILTING THE SUNROOF
To tilt the sunroof up, push the switch toward
UP/CLOSE. 01
To tilt the sunroof down, push the switch
toward DOWN/OPEN. 02
SLIDING THE SUNROOF
To close the sunroof, push the switch toward
UP/CLOSE. 01
To open the sunroof, push the switch toward
DOWN/OPEN. 02
CUP HOLDERS
The front cup holder has
an adapter that can be
removed to accommodate
larger cups. Twist the adapter
counterclockwise and pull up
to remove it.
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INTERIOR TRUN k LID RELEASE
The interior trunk lid release mechanism provides a
means of escape for children and adults in the event
they become locked inside the trunk.
Rotate the illuminated lever until the lock releases
and push up on the trunk lid.
The release lever glows in the dark after a brief
exposure to ambient light.
CLOC k SET/ADJUSTMENT
Press and hold the CLOCk button for more than 1.5 seconds
to enter the clock set mode.
Press the CLOCk button to set hours, then use the >or <
buttons to adjust.
Press the CLOCk button again to set minutes, then use the >or < buttons to adjust.
Press the CLOCk button again to exit clock set mode.
FUEL FILLER LID OPENER
The fuel filler lid opener lever is located on
the outside of the driver’s seat.
To open the fuel filler lid, pull the opener
lever up.
To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.
MANUAL FRONT SEAT
ADJUSTMENTS
FORWARD AND BACkWARD
Pull up on the lever under the front
of the seat and slide backward or
forward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat
in position.
R ECLINING
Lift the lever on the side of the
seat to adjust your seatback
backward or forward; release
the lever when you have found a
comfortable angle and the seat
belt fits properly. 01
S EAT LIFTER (if so equipped for
driver’s seat)
Turn either dial to adjust the angle
and height of the seat cushion to
the desired postion. 02
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REMOTE kEyLESS ENTR y SySTEM
(if so equipped)
LOCk DOORS
Press the LOC k button to lock all doors.
UNLOC k DOORS
Press the UNLOCk button once to unlock
the driver’s door only. Press the button again
within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
RELEASING TRUN k LID
Press and hold the TRUNk RELEASE
button for longer than 0.5 seconds to open
the trunk lid.
USING THE P ANIC A LARM
Press and hold the PANIC button for longer than 0.5 seconds. The panic
alarm will sound and the headlights will stay on for 25 seconds. The panic
alarm stops when it has run for 25 seconds or when any button is pressed on
the keyfob.
SILENCING THE HORN BEEP FEATURE
To deactivate: Press and hold the LOC k and UNLOCk buttons for at least 2
seconds.
To activate: Press and hold the LOC k and UNLOCk buttons for at least 2 seconds
once more.
FOLDING DOWN THE REAR SEATS
(if so equipped)
The rear seats can be folded forward to
load larger objects.
Pull the seatback release knob located
on the side wall of the trunk to release
the seatback.
Fold down the rear seatback.
ADDITIONAL FEATU R E S
CHILD SAFET y REAR DOOR LOC k
Child safety locks help prevent the rear doors
from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle. The child safety
lock levers are located on the edge of the rear
doors. When the lever is in the LOCk position,
the door can be opened only from the outside.
SUNROOF CONTROLS (if so equipped)
The ignition switch must be in the ON position
to operate the sunroof.
TILTING THE SUNROOF
To tilt the sunroof up, push the switch toward
UP/CLOSE. 01
To tilt the sunroof down, push the switch
toward DOWN/OPEN. 02
SLIDING THE SUNROOF
To close the sunroof, push the switch toward
UP/CLOSE. 01
To open the sunroof, push the switch toward
DOWN/OPEN. 02
CUP HOLDERS
The front cup holder has
an adapter that can be
removed to accommodate
larger cups. Twist the adapter
counterclockwise and pull up
to remove it.
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INTERIOR TRUN k LID RELEASE
The interior trunk lid release mechanism provides a
means of escape for children and adults in the event
they become locked inside the trunk.
Rotate the illuminated lever until the lock releases
and push up on the trunk lid.
The release lever glows in the dark after a brief
exposure to ambient light.
CLOC k SET/ADJUSTMENT
Press and hold the CLOCk button for more than 1.5 seconds
to enter the clock set mode.
Press the CLOCk button to set hours, then use the >or <
buttons to adjust.
Press the CLOCk button again to set minutes, then use the >or < buttons to adjust.
Press the CLOCk button again to exit clock set mode.
FUEL FILLER LID OPENER
The fuel filler lid opener lever is located on
the outside of the driver’s seat.
To open the fuel filler lid, pull the opener
lever up.
To lock, close the fuel filler lid securely.
MANUAL FRONT SEAT
ADJUSTMENTS
FORWARD AND BACkWARD
Pull up on the lever under the front
of the seat and slide backward or
forward to the desired position.
Release the lever to lock the seat
in position.
R ECLINING
Lift the lever on the side of the
seat to adjust your seatback
backward or forward; release
the lever when you have found a
comfortable angle and the seat
belt fits properly. 01
S EAT LIFTER (if so equipped for
driver’s seat)
Turn either dial to adjust the angle
and height of the seat cushion to
the desired postion. 02
This easy-to-use Quick Reference Guide is intended to help you more fully appreciate some of the unique features and functions of your new vehicle. However, it is not intended to replace your Owner’s Manual. The Owner’s Manual contains more detailed information to help you better understand the important safety warnings, features, operation, and maintenance of your vehicle.
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