The exterior lamp control has four positions:
O(Off):Turn the knob to this position to turn off
all exterior lamps including the DRL. This
control will spring back to AUTO when released.
AUTO (Automatic):Turn the control to this
position to put the system into automatic headlamp
mode. AUTO mode, if enabled, will turn the
exterior lamps, including your DRL, on and off
automatically depending on how much light
is available outside the vehicle.
Your automatic lights may be disabled even if the
control is in the AUTO position.
To enable automatic lighting, do any of the
following:
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to off
and release the control. It will return back to
the AUTO position by itself.
Turn the headlamp control from the parking
lamp position to AUTO.
Turn the headlamp control from the headlamp
position to AUTO.
Turn your engine off and then on again with
the headlamp control in AUTO.To disable automatic lighting, do any of the
following:
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to off
and release the control. It will return back to
the AUTO position by itself.
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to the
parking lamp position.
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to the
headlamp position.
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the control to this
position to turn on the parking lamps, together with
the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Roof Marker Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
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Off-Road Lamps
Notice:If you drive your vehicle through an
automatic car wash that does not have enough
clearance for any roof-mounted accessories
(such as off-road lamps or a roof basket)
on your vehicle, you can damage your vehicle.
To avoid damaging your vehicle in a car
wash, remove any roof-mounted accessories if
you can, and do not use an automatic car
wash while roof-mounted accessories are on
your vehicle. SeeWashing Your Vehicle
on page 495for more information.
The off-road lamps, if equipped, provide auxiliary
lighting when your vehicle is used off road.
These lamps are not intended to be used in
conjunction with, or in place of, existing vehicle
lighting. The lamps are not to be used on
any public street or highway and are to be covered
when not in use. Check your state and local
laws before installing or using any auxiliary
lighting. In some states it may be necessary to
remove the roof lamps when operating the vehicle
on the highway.The button for the off-road lamps is located in the
overhead console.
To use the lamps, be sure the engine is running.
Remove the covers from the lamps and press
the button to turn them on. Press the button again
to turn them off. An indicator light will glow near
the button when the lamps are on.
Notice:Turning on the off-road lamps before
removing the lamp covers could damage
the off-road lamps and the covers. Always
return the lamps to the upright position
and remove the covers before turning on the
off-road lamps.
The off-road lamps will remain on even after the
ignition is turned off. The off-road lamps button
must be pressed to turn them off.
Loading objects onto the off-road light bar may
cause damage to the light bar or off road lamps.
Repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not load objects on the off-road light bar.
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Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):When automatic operation is
active the system will control the inside
temperature, the air delivery, and the fan speed.
Use the steps below to place the entire system in
automatic mode:
1. Press the AUTO button.
When AUTO is selected, the display will
change to show the current driver’s set
temperature, delivery mode and fan speed.
Press the AUTO button again within
ve seconds to display the passenger’s set
temperature.
If the driver and passenger’s temperature
settings are not the same, the opposite side
temperature setting will be displayed for
an additional ve seconds. To make the
passenger’s temperature the same as
the driver’s press and hold the AUTO button
for about four seconds.
When auto is selected, the air conditioning
operation and air inlet will be automatically
controlled. The air conditioning compressor will
run when the outside temperature is over about
40°F (4°C). The air inlet will normally be set to
outside air. If it’s hot outside, the air inlet mayautomatically switch to recirculate inside air to
help quickly cool down your vehicle. The light
on the button will illuminate in recirculation.
2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature.
To nd your comfort setting, start with a 74°F
(23°C) temperature setting and allow about
20 minutes for the system to regulate. Turn the
driver’s or passenger’s side temperature knob
to adjust the temperature setting as necessary.
If you choose the temperature setting of 60°F
(15°C) the system will remain at the maximum
cooling setting. If you choose the temperature
setting of 90°F (32°C) the system will remain at
the maximum heat setting. Choosing either
maximum setting will not cause the vehicle to
heat or cool any faster.
Be careful not to cover the sensor located on
the top of the instrument panel near the
windshield. This sensor regulates air
temperature based on sun load, and also
turns on your headlamps.
To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the
system will delay turning on the fan until
warm air is available. The length of delay
depends on the engine coolant temperature.
Pressing the fan switch will override this delay
and change the fan to a selected speed.
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Operation Tips
Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice,
snow, or any other obstruction (such as
leaves). The heater and defroster will work far
better, reducing the chance of fogging the
inside of your windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear
of objects. This helps air to circulate
throughout your vehicle.
Adding outside equipment to the front of your
vehicle, such as hood-air de ectors, etc.,
may affect the performance of the heating and
air conditioning system. Check with your
dealer before adding equipment to the outside
of your vehicle.
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
This part describes the warning lights and gages
on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes serious
enough to cause an expensive repair orreplacement. Paying attention to your warning
lights and gages could also save you or others
from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or
is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
As you will see in the details on the next few
pages, some warning lights come on brie y when
you start the engine just to let you know they
are working. If you are familiar with this section,
you should not be alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often
gages and warning lights work together to let you
know when there is a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and
stays on when you are driving, or when one of the
gages shows there may be a problem, check
the section that tells you what to do about
it. Please follow this manual’s advice. Waiting to
do repairs can be costly – and even dangerous. So
please get to know your warning lights and
gages. They are a big help.
Your vehicle also has a Driver Information
Center (DIC) that works along with warning lights
and gages. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 226.
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Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in
both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers
per hour (km/h).
Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the
driver information center. You can set a Trip A and
Trip B odometer. See “Trip Information” under
DIC Operation and Displays on page 222.
The odometer mileage can be checked without the
vehicle running. Simply press the trip stem on
the instrument panel cluster.
If your vehicle ever needs a new odometer
installed, the new one will be set to the correct
mileage total of the old odometer.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can tell you how far your
vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip
odometer to zero.
Press the reset button, located on the instrument
panel cluster next to the trip odometer display,
to toggle between the trip odometer and the
regular odometer. Holding the reset button for
approximately one second while the trip odometer
is displayed will reset it.To display the odometer reading with the ignition
off, press the reset button.
Tachometer
Your tachometer displays the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime
will be provided for several seconds to remind
people to buckle their safety belts. The driver safety
belt light will also be provided and stay on for
several seconds, then it will ash for several more.
You should buckle your seat belt.
This chime and light will
be repeated if the driver
remains unbuckled
and the vehicle
is in motion.
If the driver’s belt is buckled, neither the chime nor
the light will be provided.
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