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Climate Controls
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System
With this system you can control the heating,
cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. When your
vehicle is rst started and the climate control
system is on, or if the climate control system has
been turned on, the display will show the
driver’s temperature setting for ve seconds.
Then it will show the outside temperature.
9(Off):Press this button to turn off the entire
climate control system. Outside air will still
enter the vehicle, and will be directed to the oor.
Press the AUTO button, the mode button, the
fan arrows, or either temperature knob to turn the
system on.
C(Mode):Press this button to manually select
the air delivery mode to the oor, instrument panel,
or windshield outlets. The system will stay in the
selected mode until the mode button is pressed
again or the AUTO button is pressed.
Driver’s Side Temperature Knob:Turn this knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower
the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
The display will show the temperature setting
decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing
toward the driver. This knob can also adjust
the passenger’s side temperature setting if the
two are linked.
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Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob:Turn this
knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually
raise or lower the temperature on the passenger’s
side of the vehicle. The display will show the
temperature setting decreasing or increasing and
an arrow pointing toward the passenger. The
passenger’s temperature setting can be set
to match and link to the driver’s temperature
setting by pressing and holding the AUTO button
for three seconds. When adjusting the driver’s
side temperature setting, the passenger’s
side temperature setting will follow and both
arrows will appear on the display. The passenger’s
side temperature setting also resets and relinks
to the driver’s side temperature setting if the
vehicle has been off for more than three hours.Outside Air Temperature Display
A new outside temperature reading will be
displayed if the vehicle has been off for more than
three hours. If the vehicle has been off for less
than three hours, the old temperature reading may
be displayed because underhood heat is
affecting the true outside temperature. Underhood
heat can also affect the outside temperature
while the engine is running. It may also take
several minutes of driving before the display
updates to the actual outside temperature.
Automatic Operation
AUTO (Automatic):When automatic operation
is active, the system will control the inside
temperature, the air delivery mode, and the
fan speed.
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Use the steps below to place the entire system in
automatic mode:
1. Press the AUTO button.
When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning
operation and air outlet mode will be
automatically controlled. The air conditioning
compressor will run continuously when
the outside temperature is over approximately
40°F (4°C). The air inlet will normally be
set to outside air. If it’s hot outside, the air inlet
will automatically switch to recirculate inside
air to help quickly cool down your vehicle.
2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature.
To nd your comfort setting, start with a 72°F
(22°C) temperature setting and allow about
20 minutes for the system to adjust. 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 may
not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any
faster.Manual Operation
To change the current setting, select one of the
following:
w9x(Fan):This button allows you to manually
adjust the fan speed. Press the up arrow to
increase fan speed and the down arrow to
decrease fan speed. The display will change to
show you the selected fan speed and the driver’s
side temperature setting for ve seconds.
C(Mode):Press this button to manually change
the direction of the airow in your vehicle. Keep
pressing the button until the desired mode appears
on the display. The display will change to show
you the selected air delivery mode and the driver’s
temperature setting for ve seconds.
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs approximately
half of the air to the instrument panel outlets, then
directs the remaining air to the oor outlets. A little
air is directed toward the windshield and the side
window outlets. Cooler air is directed to the upper
outlets and warmer air to the oor outlets.
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This light should come on briey when you turn
the ignition key to RUN. If it does not come
on then, have it xed so it will be ready to warn
you if there is a problem.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off
the road and stop carefully. You may notice
that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may
go closer to the oor. It may take longer to
stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed
for service. SeeTowing Your Vehicle on
page 302.
{CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working
properly if the brake system warning light
is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to an accident.
If the light is still on after you have pulled
off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
With the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS),
this light will come
on when you start your
engine and may
stay on for several
seconds, that is normal.
A chime may also sound when the light comes on.
If the light stays on, or comes on when you are
driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular
brake system warning light is not on, you still have
brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes. If the
regular brake system warning light is also on, you
do not have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem
with your regular brakes. SeeBrake System
Warning Light on page 183earlier in this section.
The ABS warning light should come on briey
when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the light
does not come on then, have it xed so it will
be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
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This light should come on, as a check to show
you it is working, when the ignition is on and the
engine is not running. If the light does not
come on, have it repaired. This light will also
come on during a malfunction in one of two ways:
Light Flashing— A misre condition has
been detected. A misre increases vehicle
emissions and may damage the emission
control system on your vehicle. Diagnosis and
service may be required.
Light On Steady— An emission control
system malfunction has been detected on your
vehicle. Diagnosis and service may be
required.
If the Light is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage
to your vehicle:
Reducing vehicle speed
Avoiding hard accelerations
Avoiding steep uphill grades
If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled as soon as it is possibleIf the light stops ashing and remains on steady,
see “If the Light Is On Steady” following.
If the light continues to ash, when it is safe to do
so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park
your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least
10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light
remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”
following. If the light is still ashing, follow the
previous steps, and see your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
If the Light Is On Steady
You may be able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully
install the cap. SeeFilling the Tank on page 326.
The diagnostic system can determine if the
fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to
evaporate into the atmosphere. A few driving trips
with the cap properly installed should turn the
light off.
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Security Light
This light will come on
briey when you turn
the key toward START.
SeePASS-Key
®III Operation on page 104for
additional information regarding the security light.
Cruise Control Light
This light will come on
when the cruise control
is set.
SeeCruise Control on page 156for more
information.
Reduced Engine Power Light
This light comes on
when a noticeable
reduction in the
vehicle’s performance
occurs.
The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speed
when the reduced engine power light is on,
but acceleration and speed may be reduced.
The performance may be reduced until the next
time you drive your vehicle. If this light stays
on, see your dealer as soon as possible for
diagnosis and repair.
This light may also come on if there is a problem
with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
system. If this happens, take the vehicle in for
service as soon as possible.
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
e
(Bass/Treble):Push and release this knob
until BASS or TREB (treble) displays. Turn
this knob to increase or to decrease the tone. The
display shows the bass or the treble level. If a
station is weak or has static, decrease the treble.
To adjust the bass and the treble to the middle
position, while in bass or treble, push and hold the
tone knob. One beep sounds.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the
middle position, push and hold the tone knob when
no tone or speaker control displays. ALL
CENTERED displays and a beep sounds.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press this
button to select customized equalization settings
designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop,
rock and classical.
The equalization one through seven options are
included only if your vehicle has the Bose
®system.
Press the AUTO EQ button to select equalization
settings designed for equalization one through
seven.
To return the bass and treble to the manual mode,
push and release the tone knob until BASS and
TREB displays.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
e
(Balance/Fade):To adjust the balance
between the right and the left speakers, push and
release this knob until BAL (balance) displays.
Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right
or the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and the rear
speakers, push and release the speaker knob
until FADE displays. Turn the knob to move the
sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
To adjust the balance and the fade to the middle
position, while in fade or balance, push the
tone knob, then push it again and hold it until
one beep sounds.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the
middle position, push and hold the tone knob when
no tone or speaker control is displayed. ALL
CENTERED displays and a beep sounds.
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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(Balance/Fade):To adjust the balance
between the right and the left speakers, push and
release this knob until BAL (balance) displays.
Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right
or the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and the rear
speakers, push and release the tone knob until
FADE displays. Turn the knob to move the sound
toward the front or the rear speakers.
To adjust the balance and the fade to the middle
position, push the tone knob, then push it
again and hold it until one beep sounds.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the
middle position, while in fade or balance, push and
hold the tone knob when no tone or speaker
control is displayed. ALL CENTERED displays and
a beep sounds.
Finding a Category (CAT) Station
(XM™ Satellite Radio Service Only)
To select and nd a desired category perform the
following:
1. Press the CAT button to activate category
select mode. The current category displays.
2. Turn the tune knob to select a category.
3. Once the desired category displays, press
either SEEK arrow to go to that category’s
rst station.
4. To go to another station within that category
and the category is displayed, press either
SEEK arrow again. If CAT times out and
no longer displays, go back to Step 1.
5. Press CAT to exit category select mode or
wait for CAT to time out.
If the radio cannot nd the desired category, NOT
FOUND displays and the radio returns to the
last station you were listening to.
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