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If you have any questions about this, you
should contact Customer Assistance before
you modify your vehicle. The phone numbers
and addresses for Customer Assistance
are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction
Procedure in this manual. SeeCustomer
Satisfaction Procedure on page 644.
Q:What if I added a snow plow? Will it keep
the airbags from working properly?
A:We have designed our airbag systems to work
properly under a wide range of conditions,
including snow plowing with vehicles that have
the optional Snow Plow Prep Package
(RPO VYU). But do not change or defeat the
snow plow’s “tripping mechanism.” If you
do, it can damage your snow plow and your
vehicle, and it may cause an airbag in ation.
Q:Because I have a disability, I have to get
my vehicle modi ed. How can I nd out
whether this will affect my airbag system?
A:Changing or moving any parts of the
front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing
and diagnostic module, rollover sensor
module, steering wheel, instrument panel,
overhead console, ceiling headliner, ceiling
and pillar garnish trim, roof-mounted rollover
airbag modules, or airbag wiring can affect the
operation of the airbag system. If you have
questions, call Customer Assistance. The
phone numbers and addresses for Customer
Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.
SeeCustomer Satisfaction Procedure on
page 644.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 206
Instrument Panel Overview
(Base/Uplevel version)............................ 206
Instrument Panel Overview
(Premium version).................................. 209
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 211
Other Warning Devices............................. 211
Horn.......................................................... 211
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 212
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 212
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 213
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 214
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 214
Windshield Wipers..................................... 215
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................... 216
Windshield Washer.................................... 217
Cruise Control........................................... 218
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 221
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 222
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 222
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 223Puddle Lamps........................................... 224
Fog Lamps................................................ 224
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp.................... 225
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 225
Dome Lamps............................................. 226
Dome Lamp Override................................ 226
Entry Lighting............................................ 226
Exit Lighting.............................................. 226
Reading Lamps......................................... 226
Cargo Lamp.............................................. 227
Electric Power Management...................... 227
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 228
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)........ 228
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 232
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 233
Climate Controls......................................... 234
Climate Control System
(With Air Conditioning)........................... 234
Climate Control System (Heater Only)....... 237
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 238
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 245
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Tilt Wheel
The tilt wheel will allow you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive. Raise it to the highest
level to give your legs more room when you exit
and enter your vehicle.
The tilt steering wheel lever is located on the
lower left side of the column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull
the lever. Then move the steering wheel to a
comfortable position and release the lever to lock
the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 213.
53Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 214.
Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on page 214.
NWindshield Wipers. SeeWindshield Wipers
on page 215.
LWindshield Washer. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 217.
For information on the exterior lamps, seeExterior
Lamps on page 221.
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Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of
about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips. Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, cruise control
is turned off.If your vehicle has an Allison
®automatic
transmission, see “Grade Braking and Cruise
Grade Braking (Allison Transmission
®) under
Tow/Haul Mode on page 144for an explanation of
how cruise control interacts with the range selection
mode, tow/haul and grade braking systems.
If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak
®™ system and
begins to limit wheel spin while you are using
cruise control, the cruise control will automatically
disengage. SeeStabiliTrak
®System on
page 381. When road conditions allow you to
safely use it again, you may turn the cruise
control back on.
The cruise control
buttons are located on
left side of the
steering wheel.
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Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
the cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Exterior Lamps
The exterior lamps
control is located on the
instrument panel to the
left of the steering wheel.
It controls the following systems:
Headlamps
Taillamps
Parking Lamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
The exterior lamps control has four positions:
O(Off):Turn the control to this position to turn
off the automatic headlamps and daytime
running lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control
to the off position again to turn the automatic
headlamps or DRL back on.For vehicles rst sold in Canada, the off position
will only work when the vehicle is shifted into
PARK (P).
AUTO (Automatic):Turn the control to this
position to automatically turn on the headlamps at
normal brightness, together with the following:
Parking Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
When the vehicle is turned off and the headlamps
are in AUTO, the headlamps may automatically
remain on for a set time. The time of the delay can
be changed using the DIC. SeeDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 267.
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the control to this
position to turn on the parking lamps together with
the following:
Instrument Panel Lights
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
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Fog Lamp Light
The fog lamp light will
come on when the fog
lamps are in use.
The light will go out when the fog lamps are
turned off. SeeFog Lamps on page 224for more
information.
Cruise Control Light
This light comes on
whenever you set the
cruise control.
The light goes out when the cruise control is
turned off. SeeCruise Control on page 218for
more information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on
when the high-beam
headlamps are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 214for more information.
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
The four-wheel-drive
light comes on when
you shift a manual
transfer case into
four-wheel drive and the
front axle engages.
Some delay between the shifting and the light
coming on is normal.
SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 147for more
information.
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PROG (Program):Press this button to go to the
next preset radio station or channel set on the
main radio. This function is inactive, with
some radios, if the front seat passengers are
listening to the radio.
When a CD or DVD audio is playing, press this
button to go to the beginning of the CD or
DVD audio. This function is inactive, with some
radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to
the CD or DVD audio.
When a CD is playing in the CD changer, press
this button to select the next disc, if multiple discs
are loaded. This function is inactive, with some
radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to
the CD.
When a DVD video menu is being displayed,
press the PROG button to perform the menu
function, then press Enter.Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of
your vehicle’s radio. The feature works
automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identi cation Number (VIN). If the radio is
moved to a different vehicle, it does not operate
and LOCKED displays.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has audio
steering wheel controls,
they could differ
depending on your
vehicle’s options. Some
audio controls can
be adjusted at
the steering wheel.
They include the
following:
xw(Next/Previous):Press the up or the down
arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio
station stored as a favorite.
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Let us say the road is wet and you are driving
safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of
you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking.
Here is what happens with ABS:
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.
If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the
computer will separately work the brakes at each
front wheel and at both rear wheels.ABS can change the brake pressure faster than
any driver could. The computer is programmed to
make the most of available tire and road
conditions. This can help you steer around the
obstacle while braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving
updates on wheel speed and controls braking
pressure accordingly.
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