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Dome Lamp
The dome lamp switch has three positions.
*(Off):The lamp will not come on as long as
the switch is in this position.
1(Automatic):The lamp will come on when a
door is opened. SeeEntry Lighting on page 153.
+(On):The lamp will stay on as long as
the switch is in this position.
Entry Lighting
If the dome lamp is in the automatic position,
the lamps inside your vehicle will come on when
any door is opened. In addition, the lights will
come on when the remote keyless entry unlock
button is pressed. It will stay on for 20 seconds or
until a door is opened. After the door is opened
the lights will remain on and stay on for
20 seconds after the doors are closed, or until
you put the key in the ignition and turn the key
to RUN. The lights will then gradually dim until
it is no longer lit.
Map Lamps
The lamps are located on the headliner above the
rearview mirror. To turn the lamps on, press
the lens. Press the lens again to turn them off.
Footwell Lamps
Your vehicle may have two footwell lamps.
These lights are located under the driver and
passenger seats. The switches are located on
the instrument panel under the climate controls.
There are two different colors of light that can
be selected. Press the upper part of the button
for blue light and press the bottom part of
the button for amber light. Each light will
illuminate the front and rear area of the seat.
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Battery Run-Down Protection
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver
feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp is left on and the
ignition is turned off, the battery rundown
protection system will automatically turn the lamp
off after 20 minutes. This will avoid draining
the battery.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
The accessory power outlets can be used to
connect electrical equipment such as a cellular
phone or CB radio.
The accessory power outlets are located on the
instrument panel near the climate controls, on the
rear of the center console, and also inside the
console under the cupholders.
To use the outlets, remove the cover. When not in
use, always cover the outlet with the protective cap.
Notice:Leaving electrical equipment on for
extended periods will drain the battery. Always
turn off electrical equipment when not in use
and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the
maximum 20 ampere rating.Certain electrical accessories may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet and
could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses.
If you experience a problem, see your retailer for
additional information on the accessory
power outlet.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to
your vehicle may damage it or keep other
components from working as they should.
The repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Check with your retailer before
adding electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to
follow the installation instructions included with
the equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet can
cause damage not covered by your warranty.
Do not hang any type of accessory or
accessory bracket from the plug because the
power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only.
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Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle may have a cigarette lighter. To use
the lighter, located on the instrument panel below
the climate controls, push it in all the way and let
go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating does not let the lighter back
away from the heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating can occur to the
lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be
blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while
it is heating.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle.
Never put ammable items in the ashtray.
Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating,
cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.
Operation
To change the current mode, use the right knob to
select one of the following:
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
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)(Bi-Level):This mode directs air to the
instrument panel outlets and to the oor outlets.
Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and
warmer air to the oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor outlets with some air directed to the
windshield.
When you select this mode, the system will turn
recirculation mode off and run the air conditioning
compressor unless the outside air is at or below
freezing. Recirculation mode cannot be selected
while in oor mode. This helps prevent window
fogging and moisture building up within the cabin.
The right knob can also be used to select defog or
defrost mode. See “Defogging and Defrosting”
later in this section.
A(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise to increase
the fan speed or counterclockwise to decrease
the fan speed. To turn the fan off, turn the left knob
all the way counterclockwise. In any setting
other than off, the fan will run continuously with
the ignition on. The fan must be turned on to run
the air conditioning compressor. There will besome air ow noticeable from the various outlets
when driving, even with the fan in the off position.
This is to ensure some fresh air is always
available in the vehicle.
Temperature Control:Turn the center knob
clockwise to increase or counterclockwise
to decrease the temperature inside your vehicle.
@(Recirculate):Press this button to toggle
between recirculate and outside air modes. The
indicator light turns on when recirculate mode is
selected. This mode can be used to prevent
outside air and odors from entering your vehicle
or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle
more quickly. Avoid using the recirculate mode on
during high periods of humidity or cool outside
temperatures since this may result in increased
window fogging. If window fogging is experienced,
select the defrost mode.
Recirculation mode is not available in oor, defog,
or defrost modes and will shut off automatically and
change to outside air until a mode other than oor,
defog, or defrost is selected. This helps prevent
window fogging and moisture building up within
the cabin.
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Instrument Panel Cluster
The instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You will know
how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have used, and many other things you will need to
know to drive safely and economically.
United States version shown, Canada similar
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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 odometer shows how far your vehicle has
been driven, in either miles or kilometers.
Your vehicle has a tamper-resistant odometer.
If ERROR is displayed, this indicates someone
has probably tampered with the odometer and the
reading may not be accurate. You may wonder
what happens if your vehicle needs a new
odometer installed. The new one can be set to the
mileage total of the old odometer, then that will be
done. If not, it will be set at zero and a label must
be put on the driver’s door to show the old mileage
reading when the new odometer was installed.
If the mileage is unknown, the label should then
indicate “previous mileage unknown”.
Trip Odometer
Your trip odometer is located on the instrument
panel and shows how far your vehicle has been
driven since the trip odometer was last reset.
To reset the trip odometer to zero, press and hold
the trip/reset button on the speedometer for about
two seconds. Press the trip/reset button to switch
between the trip odometer and odometer.
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Passenger Safety Belt
Reminder Light
Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or
START, a chime will sound for several seconds to
remind the front passenger to buckle their safety
belt. This would only occur if the passenger airbag
is enabled. SeePassenger Sensing System on
page 82for more information. The passenger
safety belt light will also come on and stay on for
several seconds, then it will ash for several more.
This chime and light
will be repeated if the
passenger remains
unbuckled and
the vehicle is in motion.
If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither
the chime nor the light will come on.
Airbag Readiness Light
There is an airbag readiness light on the
instrument panel cluster, which shows the
airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s
electrical system for malfunctions. The light
tells you if there is an electrical problem.
The system check includes the airbag sensor,
the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash
sensing and diagnostic module. For more
information on the airbag system, seeAirbag
System on page 71.
This light will come on
when you start your
vehicle, and it will ash
for a few seconds.
Then the light should go
out. This means the
system is ready.
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If the airbag readiness light stays on after you
start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving,
your airbag system may not work properly.
Have your vehicle serviced right away.
{CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light stays on after
you start your vehicle, it means the airbag
system may not be working properly. The
airbags in your vehicle may not in ate in
a crash, or they could even in ate without
a crash. To help avoid injury to yourself
or others, have your vehicle serviced right
away if the airbag readiness light stays on
after you start your vehicle.
The airbag readiness light should ash for a
few seconds 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.
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.
Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag
status indicator.
When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START,
the passenger airbag status indicator will light
ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off,
for several seconds as a system check. Then,
after several more seconds, the status indicator
will light either ON or OFF, or either the on
or off symbol to let you know the status of the
right front passenger’s frontal airbag.
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