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Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
Your vehicle may have
a traction control system
warning light. The
traction control system
warning light may
come on for the
following reasons:
For vehicles equipped with the 2.2L L4
engine, turn the system off by pressing
the traction control button located on the
instrument panel above the audio system.
The warning light will come on and stay on.
To turn the system back on, press the
button again. The warning light should go off.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 238for more information.
For vehicles equipped with the
3.5L V6 engine, the traction control system
will be turned off when the shift lever is
in REVERSE (R) or LOW (L). The traction
control system warning light will be displayed
on the instrument panel. The traction
control system can be activated again by
selecting DRIVE (D) or INTERMEDIATE (I).
If there is an engine-related and brake system
problem that is specically related to traction
control, the traction control system will
turn off and the warning light will come on.
If the traction control system warning light comes on
and stays on for an extended period of time when
the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage displays the
temperature of the
vehicle’s engine.
If the indicator needle moves into the shaded
area, the engine is too hot. The engine coolant
temperature warning light will also come on when
the engine has overheated. SeeEngine Coolant
Temperature Warning Light on page 173for more
information.
If you have been operating your vehicle under
normal driving conditions, and the engine coolant
temperature warning light comes on, you should
pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the
engine as soon as possible.
Low Coolant Warning Light
This light comes on
briey when you turn
your ignition on.
If this light comes on and stays on, the coolant level
in your vehicle is low. If the light is on along with
an overheat warning, you may have a serious
overheating problem. SeeEngine Coolant
Temperature Gage on page 174.
Notice:Driving with the low coolant warning
light on could cause your vehicle to overheat.
See “Engine Overheating” underEngine
Coolant on page 331. Your vehicle could be
damaged and the damages might not be
covered by your warranty.
SeeEngine Coolant on page 331for information
on what to do. Your vehicle should be serviced as
soon as possible.
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Change Engine Oil Light
If this light comes on, it
means that service is
required for your vehicle.
SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 420and
Engine Oil on page 318for more information.
After having the oil changed you will need to
reset the light. SeeEngine Oil Life System
on page 323for more information.
Security Light
Your vehicle has
a Passlock®
theft-deterrent
system.
With this system, the security light will ash as
you open the door if your ignition is off.This light will come on briey when the vehicle is
turned on.
For more information, seePasslock
®on page 108.
Reduced Engine Power Light
This light will come on
briey when you start
the engine.
This light, along with the service engine soon light
will be displayed when a noticeable reduction in
the vehicle’s performance may occur. Stop
the vehicle and turn off the ignition. Wait for
10 seconds and restart your vehicle. This may
correct the condition.
The vehicle may 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 retailer as soon as possible
for diagnosis and repair.
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While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD
player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way
radio, make sure that it can be added by
checking with your dealer/retailer. Also, check
federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone units. If sound equipment can be
added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment may interfere with
the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio,
or other systems, and even damage them.
Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the
operation of sound equipment that has
been added.
Setting the Time
(Without Date Display)
If your vehicle has an AM/FM base radio with a
single CD player and preset buttons numbered
one through six, the radio has a clock button
for setting the time. You can set the time
by following these steps:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC (accessory) or
RUN. Press the power knob, located in the
center of the radio, to turn the radio on.
2. Press the clock button until the hour numbers
begin ashing on the display. Press the
clock button a second time and the minute
numbers begin ashing on the display.
3. While either the hour or the minute numbers
are ashing, turn the tune knob, located on
the upper right side of the radio, clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease
the time.
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4. Press the clock button again until the clock
display stops ashing to set the currently
displayed time; otherwise, the ashing stops
after ve seconds and the current time
displayed will be automatically set.
To change the time default setting from 12 hour
to 24 hour, press the clock button and then
the pushbutton located under the forward arrow
label. Once the time 12H and 24H are displayed,
press the pushbutton located under the desired
option to select the default. Press the clock button
again to apply the selected default, or let the
screen time out.
Setting the Time (With Date Display)
If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD
player, the radio has a clock button for setting
the time and date.
To set the time and date, follow these instructions:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC (accessory) or
RUN. Press the power knob, located in the
center of the radio, to turn the radio on.
2. Press the clock button and the HR, MIN, MM,
DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and
year) displays.3. Press the pushbutton located under any
one of the labels that you want to change.
Every time the pushbutton is pressed again,
the time or the date if selected, increases
by one.
Another way to increase the time or date,
is to press the right SEEK arrow or FWD
(forward) button.
To decrease the time or date, press the
left SEEK arrow or REV (reverse) button,
or turn the tune knob, located on the upper
right side of the radio.
The date does not automatically display. To see
the date press the clock button while the radio
is on. The date with display times out after a few
seconds and goes back to the normal radio
and time display.
If your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD
player, the radio has a MENU button instead of
the clock button to set the time and date.
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To set the time and date, follow these instructions:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC (accessory) or
RUN. Press the power knob, located in the
center of the radio, to turn the radio on.
2. Press the MENU button. Once the clock
option is displayed.
3. Press the pushbutton located under that label.
The HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY displays.
4. Press the pushbutton located under any
one of the labels that you want to change.
Every time the pushbutton is pressed again,
the time or the date if selected, increases
by one.
Another way to increase the time or date,
is to press the right SEEK arrow or FWD
(forward) button.
To decrease the time or date, press the left
SEEK arrow or REV (reverse) button, or
turn the tune knob, located on the
upper right side of the radio.The date does not automatically display. To see
the date press the MENU button and then the
clock button while the radio is on. The date with
display times out after a few seconds and
goes back to the normal radio and time display.
To change the time default setting from 12 hour to
24 hour or to change the date default setting
from month/day/year to day/month/year, follow
these instructions:
1. Press the clock button and then the
pushbutton located under the forward arrow
label. Once the time 12H and 24H, and
the date MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, and year)
and DD/MM/YYYY (day, month, and year)
displays.
2. Press the pushbutton located under the
desired option.
3. Press the clock or MENU button again to
apply the selected default, or let the screen
time out.
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Radio with CD (Base)
Playing the Radio
O
(Power/Volume):Press this knob to turn the
system on and off.
Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the volume.
The radio plays at the previous volume setting
whenever the radio is turned on. The volume
can still be manually adjusted by using the
volume knob.
Finding a Station
BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1,
FM2 or AM. The display shows the selection.
f(Tune):Turn this knob to select radio stations.
©SEEK¨:Press the right or left SEEK
arrow to go to the next or to the previous station
and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK
arrow for a few seconds until a beep sounds. The
radio goes to a station, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next station. Press either
SEEK arrow again to stop scanning.
The radio only seeks and scans stations with a
strong signal that are in the selected band.
4(Information):Press this button to switch the
display between the radio station frequency
and the time. While the ignition is off, press this
button to display the time.
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Setting Preset Stations
Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM),
can be programmed on the six numbered
pushbuttons, by performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons for three seconds until a beep
sounds. When that pushbutton is pressed and
released, the station that was set, returns.
5. Repeat the Steps 2 through 4 for each
pushbutton.
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
BASS/TREB (Bass/Treble):To adjust the bass
or treble, press the tune knob or bass/treble
pushbutton until the desired tone control label
displays. Turn the tune knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
setting. The setting can also be adjusted by
pressing either the SEEK, FWD (forward), or REV
(reverse) buttons. The display shows the current
bass or treble level. If a station’s frequency is weak
or has static, decrease the treble.EQ (Equalization):Press this button to select
preset equalization settings.
To return to the manual mode, press the
EQ button until Manual displays or start to
manually adjust the bass or treble by pressing
the tune knob.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade):To adjust the
balance or fade, press this button or the tune knob
until the desired speaker control label displays.
Turn the tune knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to adjust the setting. The setting can also be
adjusted by pressing either the SEEK, FWD,
or REV buttons.
Radio Messages
Calibration Error:The audio system has been
calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If
Calibration Error displays, the radio has not been
congured properly and your vehicle must be
returned to your retailer for service.
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