
The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 238.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 207.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 240.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 206.
E. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 128.
F. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped).
SeeTow/Haul Mode on page 131.
G. Driver Information Center Controls. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 257.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 286.
I. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 215.
J. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 220.
K. Automatic Transfer Case Control. (If Equipped).
SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 132.
L. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control
on page 212.M. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 207.
N. Horn. SeeHorn on page 206.
O. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 347.
P. Dual Climate Controls or Dual Automatic
Climate Controls (If Equipped). SeeDual
Climate Control System on page 227orDual
Automatic Climate Control System on
page 230.
Q. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 226. Cigarette Lighter
(If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 226.
R. StabiliTrak
®Button. SeeStabiliTrak®System
on page 359. Pedal Adjust Button (If Equipped).
SeeAdjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
on page 126. Rear Park Assist Disable
Button (If Equipped). SeeUltrasonic Rear
Parking Assist (URPA) on page 222. Heated
Windshield Washer Fluid Button (If Equipped).
SeeWindshield Washer on page 211. Power
Running Boards Disable Button (If Equipped).
SeePower Running Boards on page 115.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 170.
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The DRL system will come on when the following
conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps control is in AUTO.
The transmission is not in PARK (P).
The light sensor determines it is daytime.
When the DRL are on, only your DRL lamps will
be on. The taillamps, sidemarker, and other lamps
will not be on. The instrument panel will not be
lit up either.
When it begins to get dark, the automatic
headlamp system will switch from DRL to the
headlamps.
To turn off the DRL lamps, turn the exterior lamps
control to the OFF position and then release.
For vehicles rst sold in Canada, the transaxle
must be in the PARK (P) position, before the
DRL lamps can be turned off.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when you need it.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside and the headlamp
switch is in AUTO, your automatic headlamp
system will turn on your headlamps at the normal
brightness along with other lamps such as the
taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, roof marker
lamps, and the instrument panel lights. The
radio lights will also be dim.
To turn off the automatic headlamp system,
turn the exterior lamps switch to the off position
and then release. For vehicles rst sold in Canada,
the transaxle must be in the PARK (P) position,
before the automatic headlamp system can
be turned off.
Your vehicle has a light sensor located on the
top of the instrument panel. Be sure it is not
covered, or the system will be on whenever the
ignition is on.
The system may also turn on your headlamps
when driving through a parking garage, heavy
overcast weather, or a tunnel. This is normal.
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This may prevent more serious damage to your
vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your
service technician in correctly diagnosing any
malfunction.
Notice:If you keep driving your vehicle with
this light on, after awhile, the emission controls
might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel
economy might not be as good, and the engine
might not run as smoothly. This could lead
to costly repairs that might not be covered
by your warranty.
Notice:Modi cations made to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system
of your vehicle or the replacement of the
original tires with other than those of the same
Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect
your vehicle’s emission controls and can cause
this light to come on. Modi cations to these
systems could lead to costly repairs not
covered by your warranty. This could also
result in a failure to pass a required Emission
Inspection/Maintenance test. SeeAccessories
and Modifications on page 433.This light should come on, as a check to show
you it is working, when the ignition is on and
the engine is not running. If the light does
not come on, have it repaired. This light will also
come on during a malfunction in one of two ways:
Light Flashing— A mis re condition has
been detected. A mis re increases vehicle
emissions and may damage the emission
control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis
and service may be required.
Light On Steady— An emission control
system malfunction has been detected on
your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be
required.
If the Light is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage
to your vehicle:
Reducing vehicle speed
Avoiding hard accelerations
Avoiding steep uphill grades
If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount
of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible
If the light stops ashing and remains on steady,
see “If the Light Is On Steady” following.
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DIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons)
If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the information
below explains the operation of this system.
The DIC has different displays which can be
accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located
on the instrument panel, next to the steering
wheel.
The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system
information, and warning messages if a system
problem is detected.
The DIC also allows some features to be
customized. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons) on page 278for more
information.
If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you can also
use the trip odometer reset stem to view some
of the DIC displays. See “DIC Operation and
Displays (Without DIC Buttons)” later in this
section.
DIC Buttons
The buttons are
the trip/fuel,
vehicle information,
customization,
and set/reset buttons.
The button functions
are detailed in the
following pages.
3(Trip/Fuel):Press this button to display
the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average
economy, fuel used, timer, and transmission
temperature. Some vehicles also display
instantaneous economy and an Active Fuel
Management™ indicator.
T(Vehicle Information):Press this button to
display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings
for vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
system, engine hours, Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
system programming for vehicles with a TPM
system, and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter programming.
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Timer
Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays.
This display can be used as a timer.
To start the timer, press the set/reset button
while TIMER is displayed. The display will show
the amount of time that has passed since the timer
was last reset, not including time the ignition is
off. Time will continue to be counted as long as
the ignition is on, even if another display is being
shown on the DIC. The timer will record up to
99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds (99:59:59)
after which the display will return to zero.
To stop the timer, press the set/reset button brie y
while TIMER is displayed.
To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the
set/reset button while TIMER is displayed.
Transmission Temperature
Press the trip/fuel button until TRANS TEMP
displays. This display shows the temperature
of the automatic transmission uid in either
degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C).
Instantaneous Economy and Active Fuel
Management™ Indicator
If your vehicle has this display, press the
trip/fuel button until INST ECONOMY V8 MODE
displays. This display shows the current fuel
economy at a particular moment and will
change frequently as driving conditions change.
This display shows the instantaneous fuel
economy in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters
per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). Unlike average
economy, this screen cannot be reset.
An Active Fuel Management™ indicator will
display on the right side of the DIC, while
INST ECONOMY displays on the left side.
Active Fuel Management™ allows the engine to
operate on either four or eight cylinders, depending
on your driving demands. When Active Fuel
Management™ is active, V4 MODE will display
on the DIC. When Active Fuel Management™
is inactive, V8 MODE will display. SeeActive Fuel
Management™ on page 127for more information.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
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