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Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it
checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brake
fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and
corrected immediately.
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NDaytime Running Lights (DRL) Ð
If Equipped.........................183
NLights-On Reminder...................183
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped...............183
NTurn Signals.........................184
NHighbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........185
NPassing Light........................185
mWindshield Wipers And Washers...........186
NWindshield Washers...................186
NMist Feature.........................187
NWindshield Wiper Operation.............187
NIntermittent Wiper System...............188
mTilt Steering Column....................189mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped......190
NTo Activate..........................190
NTo Set At A Desired Speed...............191
NTo Deactivate........................191
NTo Resume Speed.....................191
NTo Vary The Speed Setting...............191
NManual Transaxle.....................192
NTo Accelerate For Passing...............192
mGarage Door Opener Ð If Equipped.........193
NProgramming The Universal Transceiver.....195
NªRolling Codeº Programming............197
NCanadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 198
NOperation...........................199
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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Ð If Equipped
The high beam lights will come on as Daytime Running
Lights (DRL) at DRL intensity (lower), whenever the
ignition is on, the engine is running, the headlight switch
is off, the parking brake is off, the turn signal is off, and
the gear shift is in any position except park.
NOTE:On this vehicle, the daytime running light will
automatically turn off when the turn signal is in opera-
tion and automatically turn back on when the turn signal
is not operating.
Lights-on Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
when the driver's door is opened.
Fog Lights Ð If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the Multi-Function
Control Lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull
out the end of the control lever.
Fog Lamp Control
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NOTE:The fog lights will only operate with the head-
lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will
turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the Multi-Function Control Lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is
defective.
Turn Signal Control
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Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Push the Multi-Function Control Lever away from you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the Lever
toward you, to switch the headlights back to Low beam.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the Multi-Function Control Lever toward
you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high
beam and remain on until the lever is released.
NOTE:If the Multi-Function Control Lever is held in
the flash to pass position for more than 15 seconds, the
high beams will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds
for the next flash to pass operation.
Highbeam, Lowbeam, and Passing Lights
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turned from the OFF to the ON position, and the light
will turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does
not come on during starting, have the system checked by
an authorized dealer.
If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop
the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO NOT OPERATE
THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED.
The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine.
This can be determined using the procedure shown in
Section 7. (See page 368 for more information.)
22. High Beam Indicator
This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer-
ing wheel to switch the headlights from high or low
beam.23. Electronic Vehicle Information Center DisplayÐIf
Equipped
When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
messages. (See page 231 for more information.)
24. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Knob
Press this button to change the display from odometer to
either of the two trip odometer settings. Trip A or Trip B
will appear when in the trip odometer mode. Push in and
hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer
to 0 miles or kilometers. The odometer must be in trip
mode to reset.
25. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
ButtonÐIf Equipped
Pushing this button will switch between the different
EVIC functions. (See page 231 for more information.)
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REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS Ð Inside Bulb No.
Center Console Floor Lamp................. T37
Climate Controls......................6233137
Console Gear Selector...................PC194
Dome Light (sedan)......................T579
Dome Light / Sport Bar Lights (convertible)....T904
Instrument Cluster Illumination.............. 74
Overhead Reading Light (Overhead Console). . . T1037
Overhead Reading Light (Rearview Mirror).....T192
Rear Cargo............................T906
Visor Vanity.........................6501966
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.LIGHTS BULBS Ð Outside Bulb No.
Low Beam Headlight...................9006XS
High Beam Headlight...................9005XS
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker
Light............................4157NAKX
Front Fog Light.........................9145
Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
(Sedan)..........................921±W16W
Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
(Convertible)........................... LED
Rear Tail/Stop..........................3157
Rear Turn Signal.......................3757A
Backup Light.....................3157-P27/7W
License Light........................... 168
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Gasoline (Fuel).......................321,410
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 323
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 224
Fuel................................ 224
Odometer........................... 225
Tachometer.......................... 225
Gearshift.............................. 285
General Information....................17,159
General Maintenance..................... 367
Glass Cleaning.......................... 397
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 329
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 329
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ)............. 134
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 342
Head Restraints......................... 165
Headlights
Bulb Replacement...................... 406Cleaning............................ 397
High Beam........................185,230
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 185
Passing............................. 185
Switch.............................. 182
Heated Seats........................... 166
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 331
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 193
Hood Release.......................... 178
Hoses................................ 386
Ignition............................... 13
Key ................................. 13
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 372
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................15,36
Infant Restraint.......................72,105
Information Center, Vehicle................. 231
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