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NChild Protection Door Lock...............23
mWindows.............................25
NPower Windows.......................25
NWind Buffeting........................28
mLiftgate..............................28
mOccupant Restraints.....................30
NLap/Shoulder Belts.....................31
NLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.....36
NSeat Belt Pretensioners...................36
NEnhanced Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlert)...........................36
NAutomatic Locking Mode Ð If Equipped.....38
NSeat Belts And Pregnant Women............38
NSeat Belt Extender......................38NDriver And Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag............39
NEvent Data Recorder (EDR)...............47
NChild Restraint........................48
mBreak-In Recommendations................56
mSafety Tips............................57
NTransporting Passengers.................57
NLock Your Vehicle......................57
NExhaust Gas..........................57
NSafety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle..........................58
NPeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle..........................59
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WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain
(engine, transmission, and rear axle) in your new vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 500 miles (800 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can
be detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil, transmission fluid, and axle lubricant
installed at the factory is high quality and energy con-
serving. Oil, fluid, and lubricant changes should be
consistent with anticipated climate and conditions under
which vehicle operations will occur. The recommended
viscosity and quality grades is shown in Section 7 of this
manual.
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AM/FM Button (Radio Mode)
Press the button to select AM or FM Modes.
Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade
Press the rotary TUNE control and BASS will display.
Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or
decrease the Bass tones.
Press the rotary TUNE control a second time and MID
will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to
increase or decrease the Mid Range tones.
Press the rotary TUNE control a third time and TREBLE
will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to
increase or decrease the Treble tones.
Press the rotary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will
display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to
adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers.
Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE will
display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to
adjust the sound level between the front and rear speak-
ers.Press the rotary TUNE control again to exit setting tone,
balance, and fade.
RND/PTY Button (Radio Mode)
Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for
5 seconds. If no action is taken during the 5-second time
out, the PTY icon will turn off. Turning the tune knob
within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to
be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broad-
cast PTY information.
Turn the tune knob to select the following format types:
Program Type16 Digit-Character Dis-
play
No program type or un-
definedNone
News News
Information Information
Sports Sports
Talk Talk
Rock Rock
Classic Rock Classic_Rock
Adult Hits Adult_Hits
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Kicker Mobile Surround (KMS1)
The VES for this vehicle comes equipped with Kicker
Mobile Surround (KMS1). This feature offers the ultimate
movie experience by providing surround sound uniquely
equalized for the interior space of your vehicle.
The KMS1 activates whenever a DVD is in the VES
player, and the radio mode is set to VES, and the video
screen is powered up. The system will go back to stereo
sound automatically if the VES is powered down, or the
video screen is stowed away, or the radio is set to a mode
other than VES, or if you are using the Aux jacks on the
VES.
Your vehicle is equipped with a state of the art digital
audio amplifier that decodes stereo sound inputs into 5.1
formatted surround sound. When in surround sound
mode, the KMS1 automatically sets balance and fade to
provide the optimal surround experience.
SATELLITE RADIO Ð IF EQUIPPED
Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast-
ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to
coast. The subscription service provider is SiriusŸ Satel-
lite Radio. This service offers over 100 channels of music,
sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil-
dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios.
System Activation
NOTE:
Your vehicle's radio must be on and in satellite
mode when the activation process takes place.
To activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service, call the
toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site
at www.sirius.com. Please have the following informa-
tion available when activating your system:
1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID).
2. Credit card information.
3. Your Vehicle Identification Number.
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