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Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
3
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
GAUGES INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
HEADPHONE CONNECTORS
AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEMMIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE
(P.63)
(P.72)
(P.130)
(P.132) PASSENGER’S
FRONT AIRBAG
DRIVER’S FRONT
AIRBAG
(P.9,27) HomeLink
BUTTONS
(P.157)
(P.153)
(P.149)
(P.323)
(P.325) (P.153)(P.267) (P.268)
(P.276)
(P.152)
(P.154)
(P.9,27) (P.170)
(P.180)
(P.341)
(P.175)
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1:
If equipped
2:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
MIRROR CONTROLS PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTSHORN
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
(P.117)
(P.130) (P.132) (P.124) (P.122)
(P.122)
(P.34)
(P.123)
(P.116)
(P.118)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
HEADLIGHT WASHER
SWITCH
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON ACTIVE DAMPER
SYSTEM SWITCH
(P.360)
(P.155)
(P.157)
(P.153) (P.149)(P.323) (P.233)
(P.325) (P.166)
(P.148)
(P.361)
(P.270)
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .62
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Instrument Panel .63
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Instrument Panel Indicators .64
.............................................
Gauges .72
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Multi-Inf ormation Display .73
Controls Near the Steering
.........................................
Wheel .115
Windshield Wipers and
.................................
Washers .116
Rear Window Wiper and ...................................
Washer .117
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Turn Signal and Headlights .118
...............
Hazard Warning Button .122
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Rear Window Def ogger .122
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Instrument Panel Brightness .123
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .124
.............................
Keys and Locks .126
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Immobilizer System .128
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Ignition Switch .129
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Door Locks .130
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Childproof Door Locks .131
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Tailgate .131
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Power Tailgate .132
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Remote Transmitter .135
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Seats .140
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Detachable Anchor .146 ..................................
Seat Heaters .148
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Power Windows .149
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Moonroof .152
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Parking Brake .153
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Mirrors .154
Driving Position Memory
........................................
System .157
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Interior Lights .159
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Interior Convenience Items .162
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Beverage Holders .163
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Console Compartment .164
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Storage Compartment .164
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Glove Box .164
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Sunglasses Holder .165
.............................
Cargo Hooks .165
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Sun Visor .166
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Vanity Mirror .166
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Accessory Power Sockets .166
.......................
AC Power Outlet .167
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
62
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE AUDIO SYSTEM
GAUGES INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDICATORS
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
HEADPHONE CONNECTORS
AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON
POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEMMIRROR CONTROL
AUTO BUTTON
PARKING BRAKE
PEDAL REAR CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
MOONROOF SWITCH
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH
PARKING BRAKE
RELEASE HANDLE (P.130)
(P.132) (P.63)
(P.72) HomeLink
BUTTONS
(P.157)
(P.153) (P.149)
(P.323)
(P.325) (P.153)(P.267) (P.268)
(P.276)
(P.152)
(P.154)(P.170)
(P.180)
(P.341)
(P.175)
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MIN
OFF
ENGLISH
FRENCH
SPANISH
5°F 0°F 5°F
(U.S.) 3°C 0°C 3°C
(Canada)
ON
OFF
HIGH
MID
LOW
MANUAL ONLY
IGN OFF
TRIP A
MAX
HIGH
MID
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
MET ER SET UP
(P.89)
POSITION SETUP
(P.97)
90
91
92
93
94
95
98
99
LANGUAGE SELECT ION
ADJUST OUTSIDE
TEMP. DISPLAY
TRIP A & AVG. FUEL
RESET with REFUEL
ADJUST
ALARM VOLUME
ELAPSED TIME RESET
AUTO INTERIOR
ILLUMINATION
MEMORY POSIT ION LINK
AUTO TILT & TELESCOPE
STEERING WHEEL Changes the language used in the display.
Changes the outside temperature reading above or
below its current reading.
Causes trip meter A and the average fuel economy
to reset when you refuel.
Changes the indicator alarm volumes into three
levels.
Resets the elapsed time of your current trip.
Changes the interior light sensitivity to your liking.
Changes the driver’s seat, the steering wheel, and
the outside mirror positions to a stored setting.
Moves the steering wheel fully in and up when the
key is removed.
: Default setting
Setting Option
Group Setup Page
Menu Item Description
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Memory Position Link
If ‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ is
set to ‘‘ON,’’ the driver’s seat, the
steering wheel, and outside mirror
positions move to the position stored
in the memory when you open the
driver’s door, using the remote
transmitter.
You can choose this customize item
f rom ‘‘POSITION SETUP’’ by
pressing the INFO ( / ) button
repeatedly. Press the SEL/RESET button to see
the selections.
Select ON or OFF by pressing the
INFO ( / ) button, then enter
your selection by pressing the SEL/
RESET button.
When your selection is successf ully
completed, the display changes as
shown above, and then goes back to
the customize item screen.
If the ‘‘SETTING INCOMPLETE’’
message appears, go back to
‘‘MEMORY POSITION LINK’’ and
repeat the procedure again.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
115
DRIVING POSITION
MEMORY SYSTEM VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
MIRROR CONTROLS PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
STEERING WHEEL
AUDIO CONTROLS
FUEL FILL DOOR
RELEASE BUTTON HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNAL/
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
POWER DOOR LOCK
MASTER SWITCH POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES SEAT HEATER
SWITCHES
(P.117)
(P.122)
(P.122) (P.34) (P.123)
(P.116)
(P.118)
(P.130) ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKETS
HORN
HEADLIGHT WASHER
SWITCH
ACTIVE DAMPER
SYSTEM SWITCH
(P.233)
(P.360)
(P.155)
(P.157)
(P.149)
(P.323) (P.166)
(P.148)
(P.361)
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS
(P.124)
POWER TAILGATE
BUTTON (P.132)
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
(P.325) (P.270)
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Make sure the rear window is clear
and you have good visibility bef ore
starting to drive.
The rear window def ogger will clear
fog, frost, and thin ice from the
window. Push the def ogger button to
turn it on and off. The indicator in
the button lights to show the
def ogger is on. If you do not turn it
of f , the def ogger will shut itself of f
af ter about 15 minutes. It also shuts
of f when you turn of f the ignition.
You have to turn it on again when
you restart the vehicle.
Push the button between the center
vents to turn on the hazard warning
lights (f our-way f lashers). This
causes all f our outside turn signals
and both indicators in the instrument
panel to f lash. Use the hazard
warning lights if you need to park in
a dangerous area near heavy traffic,
or if your vehicle is disabled. The def ogger wires on the inside of
the rear window can be accidentally
damaged. When cleaning the glass,
always wipe side-to-side.
Pushing this button also turns the
mirror heaters on or of f . For more
inf ormation, see page .
156
Rear Window Def ogger
Hazard Warning Button
Hazard Warning Button, Rear Window Def ogger
122
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