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Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets
in a vehicle with the windows closed is
dangerous. They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer permanent
injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.
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Power Windows
The switches on the
driver’s door armrest
control the front
windows when the
ignition is in RUN,
ACCESSORY or when
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active.
SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 152.
The driver’s power window switch has two down
positions. The rst position lowers the window
normally.
To raise the window, pull up the front of the
switch.
Express-Down Window
To activate the express-down feature, push the
AUTO switch all the way down to the second
position, then release it. The window will lower
completely. To stop the window from lowering all
the way, pull up on the front of the switch.
Manual Rear Quarter Windows
Your vehicle may have manual rear quarter
windows.
To open, pull the latch
forward to release it,
then swing the window
outward. Press the
center of the latch to
secure the window
in the open position.
To close, pull the center of the latch forward and
then close the latch. Press the center of the
latch to secure the window in the closed position.
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Power Rear Quarter Windows
Your vehicle may have power rear quarter
windows.
This switch, located in
the overhead console
switchbank, is used
for opening and closing
the power rear
quarter windows.
Press the top of the switch to open the windows;
both windows will open. The windows will
continue to open as long as the switch is pressed,
until they are fully opened.
Press the bottom of the switch to close both
windows. The windows can be closed fully or
partially, depending on how long the switch
is pressed.
The ignition must be in RUN, ACCESSORY, or
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active,
to use the power rear quarter windows. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 152.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, swing down the sun visors.
You can also remove them from the center mount
and swing them to the side. The sun visors can
also slide along the rod to cover different areas of
the front window.
Visor Vanity Mirror
Your vehicle may have a visor vanity mirror. Pull
down the sun visor to access the vanity mirror.
Lighted Vanity Mirror
Your vehicle may have a lighted vanity mirror. Pull
down the sun visor and ip up the cover to
expose the vanity mirror. The lamps will come on
when you ip up the cover.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some
cities. Although your vehicle has a number of
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on it can make it impossible to steal.
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Key In the Ignition
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it
is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you
leave the key in the ignition and park your
vehicle,a chime will sound, when you open the
driver’s door. Always remember to remove
your key from the ignition and take it with you.
This will lock your ignition and transaxle.
Also, always remember to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if you leave the key
in the ignition while your vehicle is parked.
You may not be able to start your vehicle after it
has been parked for an extended period of time.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
With RAP, your power windows and the audio
system will continue to work for up to 10 minutes
after the engine is turned off or until either
door is opened. If a door is opened, the power
windows and audio system will shut off.
Starting the Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in
any other position — that is a safety feature.
To restart when you are already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle
moving could damage the transaxle. Shift
into PARK (P) only when your vehicle is
stopped.
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn
your ignition key to START. When the engine
starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will
go down as your engine warms up. Do
not race the engine immediately after starting
it. Operate the engine and transaxle gently
until the oil warms up and lubricates all
moving parts.
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DRIVE (D):This position is for normal driving. It
provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If
you need more power for passing, and you are:
Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push
your accelerator pedal about halfway down.
Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push
the accelerator all the way down.
The vehicle will shift down to the next gear
and have more power.
Downshifting the transaxle in slippery road
conditions could result in skidding, see Skidding
underLoss of Control on page 387
Notice:If your vehicle seems to start up
rather slowly or not shift gears when you go
faster, and you continue to drive your vehicle
that way, you could damage the transaxle.
Have your vehicle serviced right away. You can
drive in SECOND (2) when you are driving
less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and DRIVE (D) for
higher speeds until then.
Warm-Up Shift
Your vehicle has a computer controlled transaxle
designed to warm up the engine faster when
the outside temperature is 35°F (2°C) or colder.
You may notice that the transaxle will shift at
a higher vehicle speed until the engine is warmed
up. This is a normal condition designed to
provide heat to the passenger compartment and
defrost the windows more quickly. SeeClimate
Control System on page 217andDual Climate
Control System on page 220for more information.
THIRD (3):This position is also used for normal
driving. It reduces vehicle speed more than
DRIVE (D) without using your brakes. You might
choose THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D) when
driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing
a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears
and when going down a steep hill.
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Engine Exhaust
{CAUTION:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the
gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you
cannot see or smell. It can cause
unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:
Your exhaust system sounds strange
or different.
Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
Your vehicle was damaged in a
collision.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
Your vehicle was damaged when
driving over high points on the road
or over road debris.
Repairs were not done correctly.
Your vehicle or exhaust system has
been modi ed improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:
Drive it only with all the windows
down to blow out any CO; and
Have your vehicle xed immediately.
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Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like
other vehicles) look farther away than
they really are. If you cut too sharply into
the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on
your right. Check your inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so more can be
seen from the driver’s seat. It also makes things
appear farther away than they really are.Outside Heated Mirrors
If the vehicle has outside heated rearview mirrors,
they are activated when the rear window
defogger is turned on. See “Rear Window
Defogger” inClimate Control System on page 217
orDual Climate Control System on page 220.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 192
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 194
Other Warning Devices............................. 194
Horn.......................................................... 194
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 195
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 195
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 196
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 197
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 197
Windshield Wipers..................................... 197
Windshield Washer.................................... 198
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 199
Cruise Control........................................... 200
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 204
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 205
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 205
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)/Automatic
Headlamp System.................................. 205
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 206
Interior Lamps Control............................... 207
Dome Lamp.............................................. 207
Entry Lighting............................................ 208
Delayed Lighting........................................ 208
Exit Lighting.............................................. 209
Front Reading Lamps................................ 209Rear Reading Lamps................................ 209
Cargo Lamp.............................................. 210
Electric Power Management...................... 210
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 211
Overhead Console Switchbank.................. 211
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...... 212
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 214
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating
Current.................................................. 215
Cigarette Lighter........................................ 216
Climate Controls......................................... 217
Climate Control System............................. 217
Dual Climate Control System..................... 220
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 223
Rear Climate Control System
(Option A, Uplevel)................................ 224
Rear Climate Control System
(Option B, Uplevel)................................ 226
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 228
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 230
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 231
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 232
Trip Odometer........................................... 232
Tachometer............................................... 232
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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