
Instrument Panel Overview........................ 146
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 148
Other Warning Devices............................. 148
Horn.......................................................... 148
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 148
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 149
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 150
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 151
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 151
Windshield Wipers..................................... 151
Windshield Washer.................................... 152
Cruise Control........................................... 153
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 156
Delayed Headlamps.................................. 157
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/
Automatic Headlamp System.................. 158
Fog Lamps................................................ 158
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 159
Courtesy Lamps........................................ 159
Dome Lamp.............................................. 159
Entry Lighting............................................ 160
Delayed Entry Lighting.............................. 160
Delayed Exit Lighting................................. 160
Parade Dimming........................................ 161Reading Lamps......................................... 161
Electric Power Management...................... 161
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 162
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 162
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 164
Climate Controls......................................... 164
Climate Control System............................. 164
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 168
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 169
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 170
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 171
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 172
Tachometer............................................... 172
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 173
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 173
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 174
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 175
Charging System Light.............................. 177
Brake System Warning Light..................... 177
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 178
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 179
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 179
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 180
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 180
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 181
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 184
Security Light............................................ 184
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 185
Cruise Control Light.................................. 185
Highbeam On Light................................... 185
Fuel Gage................................................. 185
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 186
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 187
DIC Compass............................................ 193
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 195
DIC Vehicle Customization........................ 203Audio System(s)......................................... 210
Setting the Time (Without Date Display).... 211
Setting the Time (With Date Display)......... 212
Radio with CD (Base)............................... 214
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 220
Using an MP3........................................... 231
XM Radio Messages................................. 238
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 240
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 240
Radio Reception........................................ 241
Care of Your CDs..................................... 242
Care of the CD Player.............................. 242
Backglass Antenna.................................... 242
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 243
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change your headlamps from low beams to high
beams, or from high to low, pull the multifunction
lever all the way toward you. Then release it.
While the high beams
are on, this light will
appear on the
instrument panel cluster.
This light works only while the key is in RUN. The
fog lamps (if equipped) are not illuminated
when the high beams are on.
Flash-to-Pass
With the turn signal lever in the low-beam position,
pull the lever toward you brie y to switch to
high-beam, (to signal you are going to pass).
If the headlamps are on, they will return to
low-beam when the lever is released.
This feature operates even if the headlamps are off.
Windshield Wipers
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they are frozen to the
windshield, gently loosen or thaw them. Damaged
wiper blades may not clear the windshield well,
making it harder to see and drive safely. If
the blades do become damaged, install new
blades or blade inserts. For more information, see
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on
page 347.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
You control the windshield wipers by turning the
band with the wiper symbol on it.
8(Mist):For a single wiping cycle, turn the
band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers
start. Then let go. The wipers will stop after
one wipe. If you want more wipe cycles, hold
the band on mist longer.
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Exterior Lamps
The exterior lamps
control is located on
the instrument panel
to the left of the
steering wheel.
It controls the following systems:
Headlamps
Taillamps
Parking Lamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Fog Lamps (if equipped)The exterior lamps control has four positions:
O(Off):Brie y turn the control to this position to
turn off the automatic light control. Brie y turn
to this position again to turn automatic light control
on again.
AUTO (Automatic):Turn the control to this
position to automatically turn on the headlamps at
normal brightness, together with the following:
Parking Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the control to this
position to turn on the parking lamps together with
the following:
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
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2(Headlamps):Turn the control to this position
to turn on the headlamps together with the
following lamps listed below. A warning chime will
sound if you open the driver’s door when the
ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on.
Parking Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
-(Fog Lamps, If your vehicle has them):Push
the fog lamps control in to turn on the fog lamps.
SeeFog Lamps on page 158.
Delayed Headlamps
The delayed headlamps feature provides a period
of exterior lighting as you leave the area around
your vehicle. The feature is activated when
the headlamps are on due to the automatic
headlamps control feature later described in this
section, and when the ignition is turned off.
Your headlamps will then remain on until the
exterior lamps control is moved to the parking
lamps position or until either a 30 second or
60 second lighting period has ended.
If you turn off the ignition with the headlamps
switch in the parking lamps or headlamps position,
the delayed headlamps cycle will not occur.
To disable the delayed headlamps feature or
change the time of delay, see “Exit Lighting” under
DIC Vehicle Customization on page 203.
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Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it
easier for others to see the front of your vehicle
during the day. DRL can be helpful in many
different driving conditions, but they can be
especially helpful in the short periods after
dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime
running lamps are required on all vehicles rst
sold in Canada.
A light sensor on top of the instrument panel
makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered.
The DRL system’s automatic headlamp control
will make the low-beam headlamps come on at a
reduced brightness when the following conditions
are met:
The ignition is in RUN.
The exterior lamps control is in AUTO.
The engine is running.When the DRL are on, only the low-beam
headlamps, at a reduced level of brightness, will
be on. The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, and
other lamps will not be on. The instrument
panel and cluster will also not be lit.
When it is dark enough outside, your low-beam
headlamps will turn off and the headlamps
and parking lamps will turn on. The other lamps
that come on with the headlamps will also
come on.
When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps
will go off and the DRL will come on.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when you need it.
Fog Lamps
-(Fog Lamps):If your vehicle has fog lamps,
the button is located on the exterior lamps control.
The exterior lamps control is located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering column.
The ignition must be in RUN for the fog lamps
to illuminate.
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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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