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, trans-
mission fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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To Open And Close The Hood.............149
Lights...............................150
▫Interior Lights.......................150
▫Park Lights..........................151
▫Headlights..........................151
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped.......152
▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet
VehiclesOnly) .......................153
▫Lights-On Reminder...................153
▫Battery Protection.....................153
▫Headlamp Delay — If Equipped..........153
▫Front Fog Lights — If Equipped...........154
Multifunction Lever.....................154▫Turn Signals.........................154
▫Headlight Low/High Beam Selector Switch . . . 155
▫Passing Light........................155
▫Windshield Wipers And Washers..........155
Tilt Steering Column — If Equipped.........157
Traction Control Switch — If Equipped.......158
Rear Park Assist System — If Equipped.......159
Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped...........162
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped......163
▫ToActivate ..........................164
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............164
▫To Deactivate........................164
▫To Resume Speed.....................164
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remain on. refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) “Customer Programmable Features” for more
information.
If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they
will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:The headlights must be turned off within 45
seconds of turning the ignition off to activate this feature.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the park
lights or the low beam headlights and pull out on
the headlight switch control knob. An indicator in
the headlight switch shows that the front fog lights are
on. Pressing the headlight switch control knob in will
turn the front fog lights off.
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER
Turn Signals
Move the Multifunction Lever up or down and the
arrows on each side of the base instrument cluster or
Information Center flash to indicate proper operation of
the front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane
change by moving the lever partially up or down.
If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a
defective outside turn signal light bulb. If one of the
indicators fails to light when the lever is moved, it would
suggest that the indicator light is defective.
154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Turn Signal Warning
If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has
traveled at over 18 mph (29 km/h) for about one mile
with the turn signals on, a chime will sound to alert the
driver.
Headlight Low/High Beam Selector Switch
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel to
switch the headlights between HIGH and LOW beam.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn on at
high beam and remain on until the lever is released.
Windshield Wipers and Washers
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the
multifunction lever. Rotate the end of the lever to select
the desired wiper speed.
NOTE:Always remove any build-up of snow that
prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to
the OFF position. If the windshield wiper switch is
turned OFF and the blades cannot return to the OFF
position, damage to the wiper motor may occur.
Turn Signal Switch
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7 of this manual. Follow
the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure
Cap paragraph.
17. Washer Fluid Light
This light turns on when the washer fluid level
falls below approximately 1/4 filled. The light will
remain on until fluid is added.
18. Transmission Range Indicator
This display indicator shows the automatic transaxle gear
selection.NOTE:You must apply the brakes before shifting from
Park.
19. Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light shows low engine oil pressure. The light
should turn on momentarily when the engine is
started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for 4 minutes when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
20. High Beam Light
This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever towards the
steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low
beam.
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Head Phones........................... 266
Head Restraints......................... 122
Headlights............................ 151
Bulb Replacement...................... 452
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 155
Lights On Reminder.................... 153
Replacing............................ 452
TimeDelay .......................... 153
Heated Seats........................... 122
Heater............................... 276
Heater, Engine Block..................... 310
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 367
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 175
Hood Release.......................... 149
Hook, Coat............................ 196
Hoses.............................434,438
Ignition............................... 12Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Indicator, Traction Control................. 217
Infant Restraint........................ 74,75
Information Center...................... 171
Information Center, Vehicle................. 171
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 94
Instrument Cluster..............207,208,209,210
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 206
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 446
Integrated Child Seat...................... 73
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 448
Interior Appearance Care.................. 444
Interior Lights.......................150,151
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).....157,298,300
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Headlights On Reminder................. 153
High Beam Indicator.................... 216
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 155
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Interior..........................150,151
License............................. 457
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 211
Lights On Reminder.................... 153
Low Fuel............................ 211
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 217
Oil Pressure.......................... 216
Park.............................151,454
Passing............................. 155
Reading............................. 166
Rear Servicing........................ 455
Rear Tail............................ 455
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 214
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 215
Service...........................451,452Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 217
Side Marker.......................... 455
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 215
Turn Signal.....................154,454,455
Voltage............................. 214
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 210
Washer Fluid......................... 216
Load Leveling System.................... 199
Loading Vehicle...................197,358,361
Capacities........................... 361
Tires ............................... 328
Locks
Door................................ 27
Steering Wheel......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 78
Lubrication, Body....................... 426
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 197
Lumbar Support........................ 125
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