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These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Safety Alert
See Owner’s Guide
Fasten Safety BeltAirbag - Front
Airbag - SideChild Seat
Child Seat Installation
WarningChild Seat Lower
Anchor
Child Seat Tether
AnchorBrake System
Anti-Lock Brake SystemBrake Fluid -
Non-Petroleum Based
Powertrain MalfunctionSpeed Control
Master Lighting SwitchHazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-FrontFuse Compartment
Fuel Pump ResetWindshield Wash/Wipe
Windshield
Defrost/DemistRear Window
Defrost/Demist
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13.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,
(defrost) and(floor/defrost).
14.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.
15.Driver side temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the vehicle in dual zone or the
temperature of both the driver and passenger sides in single zone.
16.AUTO:To engage automatic temperature control, press AUTO and
select the desired temperature using the temperature control. The
system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution, A/C
on or off, and outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to
reach the desired temperature.
Operating tips
•To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather,
select
(defrost) or(floor/defrost).
•To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with the
system OFF or with
(recirculated air) engaged and A/C off.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”
For maximum cooling performance in MAX A/C mode:
•Automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO for full automatic operation.
2. Do not override A/C or
(recirculated air).
3. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).
•Manual operation:
1. Select
or.
2. Select A/C and
(recirculated air). Use(recirculated air)
with A/C to provide colder airflow.
3. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C).
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4. Set highest fan setting initially, then adjust to maintain comfort.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these
objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
R
The rear defroster control is located on the climate control panel and
works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice.
The ignition must be in the 3 (RUN) position to operate the rear window
defroster.
Press the control to turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator light
on the button will illuminate when active. The rear window defroster
turns off automatically after 10 minutes or when the ignition is turned to
the 1 (LOCK) or 2 (ACC) position. To manually turn off the rear window
defroster at any time, press the control again.
If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors,
the same button will activate both.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the inside
of the rear window or to remove decals from the inside of the
rear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines and
will not be covered by your warranty.
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Foglamp control
The headlamp control also operates
the foglamps. The foglamps can be
turned on when the headlamp
control is in the
,or
positions and the high beams are
not turned on.
Pull headlamp control towards you
to turn foglamps on. The foglamp
indicator light
will illuminate.
High beams
Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate. Pull
the lever towards you to deactivate.
Flash to pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on at reduced intensity output. To activate:
•the ignition must be in the ON position and
•the headlamp control must be in the OFF or Parking lamps position.
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Function Number of bulbsTrade
number
Foglamp (if equipped) 2 H11
Map lamp 2 12V6W
Second row dome/reading
lamp3 578
Rear courtesy lamp 1 1600XB
Visor vanity lamp - Slide
on Rail system (SOR) (if
equipped)237
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer.
*To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
Replacing the interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.
Replacing headlamp bulbs
1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Reach over the front bolster.
Highbeam bulb
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3. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out from the lamp assembly.
Install new bulb(s) in reverse order.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Make sure the foglamp switch is
in the OFF position.
2. From underneath the vehicle,
remove the splash shield and rotate
the harness/bulb assembly
counterclockwise, to remove from
the fog lamp.
3. Carefully disconnect the bulb
from the harness assembly via the two snap clips.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
10 15A Backlighting, Puddle lamps
11 10A All wheel drive
12 7.5A Power mirror switch, Driver side
power seat memory, Driver seat
module – Keep alive power (KA)
13 7.5A Not used
14 10A Power liftgate module
15 10A Climate control
16 15A Not used (Spare)
17 20A All power lock motor feeds,
Liftgate release, Moon roof
18 20A THX system
19 25A Rear wiper
20 15A Datalink
21 15A Fog lamps
22 15A Park lamps
23 15A High beam headlamps
24 20A Horn relay
25 10A Demand lamps/Interior lamps
26 10A Instrument panel cluster
27 20A Ignition switch
28 5A Radio
29 5A Instrument panel cluster
30 5A Overdrive cancel switch
31 10A Compass, Automatic dimming rear
view mirror
32 10A Not used (Spare)
33 10A Not used (Spare)
34 5A Steering angle sensor
35 10A Rear park assist, AWD, Heated
seat module
36 5A PATS transceiver
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filter, specifications ........280, 303
recommendations ...................280
refill capacities ........................304
specifications ..........................304
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................217
F
Fail safe cooling ........................287
Family entertainment system ....27
Floor mats .................................102
Fluid capacities .........................304
Foglamps .....................................64
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
driving off road .......................229
Fuel ............................................288
calculating fuel
economy ............................94, 293
cap ...........................................291
capacity ...................................304
choosing the right fuel ...........291
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................296
detergent in fuel .....................293
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................288, 291, 293
filter, specifications ........288, 303
fuel pump shut-off switch .....237
improving fuel economy ........293
octane rating ...................292, 307
quality ......................................292
running out of fuel .................293
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................288
Fuses ..................................237–238
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............291Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................293
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................236
Head restraints .................129, 137
Headlamps ...................................63
aiming ........................................65
autolamp system .......................63
bulb specifications ....................68
daytime running lights .............64
flash to pass ..............................64
high beam .................................64
replacing bulbs .........................69
turning on and off ....................63
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................54, 56, 58
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................88
Hood ..........................................274
I
Ignition ...............................214, 307
Illuminated visor mirror .............77
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................174
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................298
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................270
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................65
J
Jack ............................................245
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