Instrument Panel Overview........................ 168
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 170
Other Warning Devices............................. 170
Horn.......................................................... 170
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel............ 170
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 171
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 172
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 172
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 173
Windshield Wipers..................................... 173
Windshield Washer.................................... 174
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
(MAXX Model)....................................... 175
Cruise Control........................................... 176
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 179
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 181
Headlamps Off in PARK (P)...................... 181
Delayed Headlamps.................................. 182
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 182
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 183
Fog Lamps................................................ 184
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 184
Dome Lamp.............................................. 184
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 185Parade Dimming........................................ 185
Front Reading Lamps................................ 185
Rear Reading Lamps................................ 185
Trunk Lamp............................................... 185
Cargo Lamp.............................................. 186
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 186
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 186
Cigarette Lighter........................................ 187
Climate Controls......................................... 188
Climate Control System............................. 188
Automatic Climate Control System............. 192
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 197
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 198
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 198
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 200
Trip Odometer........................................... 200
Tachometer............................................... 201
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 201
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 202
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 202
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 203
Charging System Light.............................. 206
Brake System Warning Light..................... 206
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 208
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W. Shift Lever. SeeShifting Into Park (P)
on page 132.
X. Center Console Storage Compartment. See
Center Console Storage Area on page 160.
Y. Traction Control Button or Enhanced Traction
System Button (If Equipped). SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 295 Enhanced
Traction System (ETS) on page 297.
Z. Rear Wiper/Washer Controls (If Equipped).
SeeWindshield Washer on page 174.
Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers let you warn the police
and others that you have a problem. The front and
rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
in the center of the
instrument panel.Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
While the hazard warning ashers are on, the turn
signals do not work.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position the key is in, and even if the key is not
in the ignition switch.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry re ective triangles, you can set them
up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
A tilt and telescope wheel lets you adjust the
steering wheel before you drive. The steering wheel
can be raised to the highest level to give your legs
more room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
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