The main components of your instrument panel are listed here:
A. Air Vent. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 168.
B. Remote Trunk Release Button. See “Remote
Trunk Release” underTrunk on page 101.
C. Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 149.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 171.
E. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 148.
F. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 186.
G. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 210.
H. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 156.
I. Instrument Panel Brightness. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 159.
J. Traction Control On/Off Button (If Equipped).
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 254.K. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on
page 148.
L. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control
on page 153.
M. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 307.
N. Horn. SeeHorn on page 148.
O. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 240.
P. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on
page 109.
Q. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 164.
R. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 162.
S. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic
Transaxle Operation on page 113.
T. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 140.
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Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of
experience. Before setting out for the open road,
you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint
yourself with the feel of handling and braking with
the added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is
now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and
platform (and attachments), safety chains,
electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror
adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start
your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply
the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the
brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure
that the load is secure, and that the lamps and
any trailer brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead
as you would when driving your vehicle without
a trailer. This can help you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a
good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther
beyond the passed vehicle before you can
return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with
one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just
move that hand to the left. To move the trailer
to the right, move your hand to the right. Always
back up slowly and, if possible, have someone
guide you.
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