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Ignition Positions
With the ignition key in the ignition, the key can be
turned to four different positions:
Notice:Using a tool to force the key from
the ignition switch could cause damage
or break the key. Use the correct key and turn
the key only with your hand. Make sure the
key is in all the way. If none of this works,
then your vehicle needs service.A (OFF):This is the only position in which the
ignition key can be inserted or removed. This
position locks the ignition and transaxle. It is a
theft-deterrent feature.
B (ACCESSORY):This position lets the radio
and windshield wipers operate while the engine is
off. To use ACCESSORY, turn the key clockwise.
C (RUN):This position is where the key returns
to after the vehicle is started. This position displays
some of the warning and indicator lights.
The battery could be drained if you leave the
key in the ACCESSORY or RUN position with
the engine off. You may not be able to start your
vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an
extended period of time.
D (START):This position starts the engine.
A warning chime will sound and the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display DRIVER
DOOR OPEN when the driver’s door is opened
if the ignition is in OFF, ACCESSORY and the
key is in the ignition. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 195for more information.
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To turn the fog lamps on, press exterior lamps
button. A light will come on in the instrument panel
cluster to show that the fog lamps are on. Press
the exterior lamps button again to turn the fog
lamps off.
The ignition must be in RUN and the parking
lamps must be on for the fog lamps to work. The
parking lamps will turn on automatically when
the fog lamps are turned on.
The fog lamps will go off while you change to
high-beam headlamps.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
D(Instrument Panel Brightness):The knob
with this symbol on it is located next to the exterior
lamps control. Press the knob until it pops out
and then turn the knob clockwise to brighten
or counterclockwise to dim the lights.
Courtesy Lamps
When a door is opened, the courtesy lamps
automatically come on. They make it easy for you
to enter and leave your vehicle. You can also
manually turn these lamps on by turning the
instrument panel brightness control clockwise all
the way.
The reading lamps, located on the rearview
mirror, can be turned on or off independent of
the automatic courtesy lamps, when the doors
are closed.
Dome Lamp
The dome lamp will come on when you open a
door. You can also turn this lamp on by turning the
instrument panel brightness control clockwise.
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Manual Operation
Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to direct the airow inside of the vehicle.
To change the current mode, select one of the
following:
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs half of the air to
the instrument panel outlets and the other half
to the oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor outlets, with some of the air directed
to the windshield and side window outlets. In this
mode, the system will automatically select
Outside Air.
The right knob can also be used to select defog or
defrost mode. For more information, see
“Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section.
By positioning the right knob between two modes,
a combination of those two modes is selected.
The air conditioning compressor will operate
unless the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C)
or below.
9(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan
speed. If the airow seems low when the fan
is at the highest setting, the passenger
compartment air lter may need to be replaced.
For more information, seePassenger
Compartment Air Filter on page 169and
Scheduled Maintenance on page 406.
Single Zone
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:(Outside Air):Press this button to turn on
outside air. When this mode is on, outside air
will circulate throughout your vehicle. When the
button is pressed, an indicator light will come on to
show that it is on.
?(Recirculation):Press this button to turn on
the recirculation mode. When the button is
pressed, an indicator light will come on to show
that it is on.
This mode keeps outside air from entering the
vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and
odors from entering your vehicle. Recirculation
may also help heat or cool the air inside your
vehicle more quickly once the temperature inside
the vehicle is equal to or better than the outside
temperature. The recirculation mode cannot
be used with outside air, oor, defrost, or
defogging modes.
Temperature Control:Turn the thumbwheels up
or down to increase or decrease the temperature
on the driver’s side or the passenger side of
the vehicle for the dual zone system. Turn the
center knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the temperature for the
single zone system.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn
the air conditioning system on or off. When
A/C is pressed, an indicator light will come on to
let you know that the air conditioning is on.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside
air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce
the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down.
It also helps the system to operate more efficiently.
For quick cool down on hot days, do the following:
1. Select the vent mode.
2. Select A/C.
3. Select the coolest temperature for both zones.
4. Select the highest fan speeds.
5. When the coolest temperature is selected in
the A/C mode, the system will automatically
go into the recirculation mode to improve
cooling. Press the Outside Air or Recirculation
button to turn off the automatic recirculation.
This feature will stay off until the climate
control system is powered on again or the
vehicle has been turned off and on again.
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Using these settings together for long periods of
time may cause the air inside of your vehicle
to become too dry. To prevent this from
happening, after the air inside of your vehicle has
cooled, turn the recirculation mode off.
The air conditioning system removes moisture
from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small
amount of water dripping underneath your
vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine.
This is normal.
Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of
high humidity (moisture) condensing on the
cool window glass. This can be minimized if the
climate control system is used properly. There are
two modes to clear fog or frost from your
windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the
windows of fog or moisture and warm the
passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove
fog or frost from the windshield more quickly.Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows
are clear.
Turn the right knob clockwise to select the defog
or defrost mode.
-(Defog):This mode directs air equally to the
windshield and the oor outlets. When defog
is selected, the system turns off recirculation and
runs the air conditioning compressor unless
the outside temperature is below 40°F (4°C).
0(Defrost):This mode directs most of the air to
the windshield with some air to the side window
vents and the oor vents. When defrost is selected,
the system will automatically force outside air into
the vehicle. The air conditioning compressor will run
automatically in this setting, unless the outside
temperature is below 40°F (4°C).
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While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment to
your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD
player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way
radio, make sure that it can be added by
checking with your dealer. Also, check federal
rules covering mobile radio and telephone
units. If sound equipment can be added, it is
very important to do it properly. Added sound
equipment may interfere with the operation of
your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems,
and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems
may interfere with the operation of sound
equipment that has been added.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition
is turned off. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 110for more information.
Setting the Time
(Without Date Display)
If your vehicle has an AM/FM base radio with a
single CD player and preset buttons numbered
one through six, the radio will have a clock button
for setting the time. You can set the time by
following these steps:
1. Press the clock button until the hour numbers
begin ashing on the display. Press the clock
button a second time and the minute
numbers will begin ashing on the display.
2. While either the hour or the minute numbers
are ashing, turn the tune knob, located on
the upper right side of the radio, clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease
the time. Instead of using the tune knob, you
can also press the SEEK, FWD (forward),
or REV (reverse) buttons to adjust the time.
3. Press the clock button again until the clock
display stops ashing to set the currently
displayed time; otherwise, the ashing will stop
after ve seconds and the current time
displayed will be automatically set.
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To change the time default setting from 12 hour to
24 hour, press the clock button and then the
pushbutton located under the forward arrow label.
Once the time 12H and 24H are displayed,
press the pushbutton located under the desired
option to select the default. Press the clock button
again to apply the selected default, or let the
screen time out.
Setting the Time (With Date Display)
If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD
player, the radio has a clock button for setting the
time and date.
To set the time and date, follow these instructions:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press the clock button and the HR, MIN, MM,
DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and
year) displays.3. Press the pushbutton located under any
one of the labels that you want to change.
Every time the pushbutton is pressed again,
the time or the date if selected, increases
by one.
Another way to increase the time or date, is
to press the right SEEK arrow or FWD
(forward) button.
To decrease, press the left SEEK arrow or
REV (reverse) button. You can also turn
the tune knob, located on the upper
right side of the radio, to adjust the
selected setting.
The date does not automatically display. The only
way to see the date is by pressing the clock
button when the radio is on. The date with display
times out after a few seconds and goes back to
the normal radio and time display.
If your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD
player, the radio has a MENU button instead of
the clock button to set the time and date.
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To set the time and date, follow these instructions:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press the MENU button. Once the clock
option is displayed.
3. Press the pushbutton located under that label.
The HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY displays.
4. Press the pushbutton located under any
one of the labels that you want to change.
Every time the pushbutton is pressed again,
the time or the date if selected, increases
by one.
Another way to increase the time or date, is
to press the right SEEK arrow or FWD
(forward) button.
To decrease, press the left SEEK arrow or
REV (reverse) button. You can also turn
the tune knob, located on the upper
right side of the radio, to adjust the
selected setting.The date does not automatically display. The only
way to see the date is by pressing the MENU
button and then the clock button when the radio is
on. The date with display times out after a few
seconds and goes back to the normal radio
and time display.
To change the time default setting from 12 hour to
24 hour or to change the date default setting
from month/day/year to day/month/year, follow
these instructions:
1. Press the clock button and then the
pushbutton located under the forward arrow
label. Once the time 12H and 24H, and
the date MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, and year)
and DD/MM/YYYY (day, month, and year)
displays.
2. Press the pushbutton located under the
desired option.
3. Press the clock or MENU button again to
apply the selected default, or let the screen
time out.
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