▫Lumbar Support — If Equipped............92
▫Head Restraints.......................92
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped..............92
▫Folding Rear Seat......................94
To Open And Close The Hood.............95
Lights...............................96
▫Headlight Switch......................96
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped........96
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only)..................97
▫Headlight Time Delay...................97
▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)......98
▫Lights-On Reminder....................98
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped................98
▫Multi-Function Lever....................99
▫Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights.....100▫Interior Lights.......................100
Windshield Wipers And Washers..........101
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............102
▫Mist Feature.........................102
▫Windshield Washers...................102
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only).................103
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................103
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column..........104
Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped..........105
Electronic Speed Control.................106
▫Electronic Speed Control Operation........106
▫ToActivate ..........................107
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............107
▫To Deactivate........................107
▫To Resume Speed.....................107
64 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side of
the instrument panel. This switch controls the
operation of the headlights, parking lights, instru-
ment panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, inte-
rior lights, and fog lights.Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent
for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Turn it to the second detent for headlight, park light, and
instrument panel light operation.
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns the headlights ON or
OFF according to ambient light levels. To turn the system
ON, rotate the headlight switch counter-clockwise to the
AUTO (A) position. When the system is ON, the Head-
light Time Delay feature is also ON. This means the
Headlight Switch
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
If you turn the headlights, park lights, or ignition switch
on again, the system will cancel the delay.
If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds
of turning the ignition off to activate this feature
The Headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to “Delay Turning Headlights
Off,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime
Running Lights, whenever the ignition switch is on, the
headlights are off, and the parking brake is off. The
headlight switch must be used for normal nighttime
driving.
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 — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the headlight
switch below the dimmer control. To activate the
front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the
low beam headlights and press the fog light switch.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates
when the fog lights are turned on.
NOTE:The fog lights will operate with the low beam
headlights, or parking lights on. However, selecting the
high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
18. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
This light will turn on when the front fog lights
are ON. (See page 98 for more information.)
19. Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display —
If Equipped
This display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) messages when the appropriate conditions
exist. (See page 148 for more information.) (only on
vehicles equipped with steering wheel mounted
switches).
NOTE:On non-EVIC equipped vehicles, the odometer
is located here.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“Check Gascap” message will display in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — if equipped.
Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the odom-
eter reset button to turn off the message. If the problem
continues, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started.A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
(See page 306 for more information.)
20. Brake System Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions,
including brake fluid level and parking
brake application. If the brake light turns on,
it may indicate that the parking brake is
applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that there
is a problem with the anti-lock brake system (if
equipped).
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac-
ity to a portion of the hydraulic system in the event of a
failure. Failure of either half of the dual brake system is
indicated by the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on
when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder drops
below a specified level.
The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
144 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS)
Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center)
A power distribution center is located in the engine
compartment. This center contains fuses and relays.
Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
1———
2———
3 — 15 Amp
BlueAdjustable Pedals - if
equipped
4 — 20 Amp
YellowAC Clutch/Horn
5———
6 — 15 Amp
BlueFront Control Module
(FCM)
7 — 20 Amp
YellowFog Lights - if equipped
8 — 15 Amp
BlueLights – License, Park,
Side Marker, Stop, Turn
9 — 15 Amp
BlueFront Control Module
(FCM)
10 — 5 Amp
OrangePowertrain Control
Module (PCM)/Starter
Front Power Distribution Center
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 337
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LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb Number
Low Beam Headlight.....................9006
High Beam Headlight.....................9005
Front Park/Turn Light...................3457A
Front Fog Light—If Equipped. . . 9145/H10 (Serviced at
Dealer)
Front Sidemarker........194NA (Serviced at Dealer)
Tail/Stop/Turn Light...............3157KP27/7W
Rear Sidemarker.................3757APY27/7W
Backup Light......................921/W16W
Center High Mount Stop Light (CHMSL)....... LED
License.............................. W5W
BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and
Park/Turn Light
1. Open the hood.
NOTE:Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlight assem-
bly on the driver side of the vehicle.2. Twist the appropriate bulb and socket assembly
counter-clockwise and then pull it out of the headlight
assembly.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.
4. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head-
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
1 — Low Beam Headlight Bulb
2 — High Beam Headlight BulbMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345
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Flooded, Starting..................... 209
Fuel Requirements.................261,350
Oil ..........................309,350,351
Oil Change Interval................... 311
Oil Filler Cap........................ 312
OilSelection ...................... 311,350
Oil Synthetic......................... 313
Overheating......................... 284
Temperature Gauge................... 141
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 48
Ethanol.............................. 262
Event Data Recorder..................... 49
Exhaust Gas Caution............. 32,60,264,321
Exhaust System...................... 60,321
ExteriorFoldingMirrors .................. 68
ExteriorLighting ........................ 96
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 314
Air Conditioning..................199,319
Engine Fuel......................... 315
Engine Oil.......................314,351
Engine Oil Disposal................... 313Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 284
Turn Signal........................ 99,142
Flash-To-Pass........................... 99
Flat Tire Changing...................... 286
Flooded Engine Starting.................. 209
Floor Console.......................... 122
Fluid Capacities........................ 350
Fluid Leaks............................ 62
Fluid Level Checks
Brake .............................. 329
Cooling System....................... 322
Engine Oil.......................309,310
Power Steering....................... 319
Fluids ............................... 351
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 351
FogLights .......................... 98,144
Folding Rear Seat....................... 94
FreeingAStuckVehicle .................. 297
Front Suspension Ball Joints............... 320
Front Wheel Bearings.................... 332
Fuel................................. 261
Adding............................. 265
386 INDEX
Hood............................... 95
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 261
LifeofTires ........................... 250
Liftgate ............................... 31
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............ 201
Lights .............................. 61,96
Airbag....................... 46,49,61,142
Anti-Lock........................147,228
Automatic Headlights................... 96
Brake Assist Warning.................. 235
Brake Warning....................144,226
Bulb Replacement..................... 344
Courtesy/Reading.................100,109
Cruise ............................. 140
Daytime Running...................... 98
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 99
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator ..........................233,235
Electronic Throttle Control Warning....... 141
Engine Temperature Warning............ 142
Fog ............................. 98,144
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 284
Headlight Switch...................... 96Headlights........................... 96
Headlights On With Wipers........... 97,103
High Beam........................ 99,143
High Beam Indicator................... 143
IlluminatedEntry ...................... 17
Instrument Cluster.................. 96,140
Interior ..........................100,109
License............................. 349
Lights On Reminder.................... 98
Low Fuel........................... 147
LowTire ............................ 145
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 147
Oil Pressure......................... 143
Passing............................. 99
Reading............................ 109
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 143
Service..........................344,345
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . 147
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......145,254
Traction Control...................... 235
Turn Signal........................ 99,142
Voltage ............................. 140
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 140
INDEX 389
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