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To open the moonroof f ully, pull
back the moonroof switch f irmly.
The moonroof opens all the way. To
stop the moonroof f rom opening
f ully, push the switch brief ly.To tilt up the moonroof , push on the
center of the moonroof switch. To
stop the moonroof f rom tilting up
f ully, push the switch brief ly.
To close the moonroof f ully, f irmly
push the moonroof switch f orward,
then release it. The moonroof
automatically closes all the way. To
stop the moonroof f rom closing,
push the switch briefly.
To open or close the moonroof
partially, pull back or push f orward
the moonroof switch lightly and hold
it. The moonroof will stop when you
release the switch.
To close the windows and the
moonroof f urther, turn and hold
the key again (within 10 seconds
of step 2).
Auto reverse does not work when
closing the windows and moonroof
with the key.
NOTE: If the windows and the
moonroof stop bef ore the desired
position, repeat steps 2 and 3.
4. Moonroof
Power Windows, Moonroof
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You can open and close the
moonroof f or up to 10 minutes af ter
you turn of f the ignition switch.
Opening either f ront door cancels
this function.To apply the parking brake, push the
pedal down with your f oot. To
release it, pull the release handle
f ully. The parking brake indicator on
the instrument panel should go out
when the parking brake is f ully
released (see page ).
If the moonroof runs into any
obstacle while it is closing
automatically, it will reverse
direction, and then stop. To close the
moonroof , remove the obstacle, then
use the moonroof switch again.
Auto reverse stops sensing when the
moonroof is almost closed. You
should always check that all
passengers and objects are away
f rom the moonroof bef ore closing it.
You will also see a ‘‘RELEASE
PARKING BRAKE’’ message on the
multi-inf ormation display (see page). 65
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Parking Brake
Auto Reverse
Moonroof , Parking Brake
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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RELEASE HANDLE
PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
Opening or closing the
moonroof on someone’s hands
or fingers can cause serious
injury.
Make sure all hands and fingers
are clear of the moonroof
before opening or closing it. If you try to open the moonroof in
below-f reezing temperatures, or when
it is covered with snow or ice, you can
damage the moonroof panel or its
motor.
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The XM satellites are in orbit over
the equator; therefore, objects south
of the vehicle may cause satellite
reception interruptions. To help
compensate f or this, ground-based
repeaters are placed in major
metropolitan areas. Satellite signals are more likely to be
blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the f arther north you
travel f rom the equator. Carrying
large items on a roof rack can also
block the signal.
The signal is
currently too weak. Move the vehicle
to an area away from tall buildings,
and with an unobstructed view of the
southern horizon.
The selected channel
number does not exist, or is not part
of your subscription, or this channel
has no artist or title inf ormation at
this time.
There is a problem
with the XM antenna. Please consult
your dealer.
Playing the XMSatellite Radio (Models without navigation system)
‘‘NOSIGNA L ’’
‘‘----’’
‘‘ANT ENNA ’’
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Signal may be blocked by
mountains or large obstacles to
the south. Signal weaker in
these areas.
SATELLITE GROUND REPEATER
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Depending on where you drive, you
may experience reception problems.
Interf erence can be caused by any of
these conditions:Driving on the north side of a
large commercial truck on an
east/west road.
Driving in tunnels.
Driving on a road beside a vertical
wall, steep clif f , or hill to the south
of you.
Driving on the lower level of a
multi-tiered road.
Driving on a single lane road
alongside dense trees taller than
50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you.
Large items carried on a roof rack.
There may be other geographic
situations that could af f ect XM radio
reception. If your XM Radio service has expired
or you purchased your vehicle f rom
a previous owner, you can listen to a
sampling of the broadcasts available
on XM Satellite Radio. With the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(I) or the ON (II) position, push the
power/volume knob to turn on the
audio system, and press the
button. A variety of music
types and styles will play.
Driving on the north side of an
east/west mountain road.
If you decide to purchase XM
satellite radio service, contact XM
Radio at , or at
1-800-852-9696. In Canada, contact
XM Canada at , or at
1-877-438-9677. You will need to give
them your radio I.D. number and your credit card number. To get your
radio I.D. number, turn the TUNE
knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display.
Your I.D. will appear in the display.
After you’ve registered with XM
Radio, keep your audio system in the
Satellite Radio mode while you wait
f or activation. This should take about
30 minutes.
While waiting f or activation, make
sure your vehicle remains in an open
area with good reception. Once your
audio system is activated,
‘‘CATEGORY’’ or ‘‘CH’’ will appear in
the display, and you’ll be able to
listen to XM Radio broadcasts. XM
Radio will continue to send an
activation signal to your vehicle f or
at least 12 hours from the activation
request. If the service has not been
activated after 36 hours, contact XM
Radio.As required by the FCC:
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
www.xmradio.comwww.xmradio.ca
Receiving Satellite Radio Service
Playing the XMSatellite Radio (Models without navigation system)
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Press and hold the SET button for
f ive seconds until the Clock
display changes to ‘‘ZON ? N.’’
(Clock adjustment mode will be
started after the first two seconds.)
The compass may need to be
manually calibrated af ter exposure to
a strong magnetic field. If the
compassseemstobecontinually
showing the wrong direction and is
not self -calibrating, do the f ollowing.
If you see ‘‘ ’’ in the compass
display and ‘‘CAL’’ and ‘‘ ’’ are
showninthecalendardisplay,the
compassisself-calibrating.
Compass operation can be af f ected
by driving near power lines or
stations, across bridges, through
tunnels, over railroad crossings, past
large vehicles, or driving near large
objects that can cause a magnetic
disturbance. It can also be af f ected
by accessories such as antennas and
roof racks that are mounted by
magnets.
Press the button. ‘‘CAL ? Y’’ will
be displayed.
Press the SET button. The
compass display will change to
‘‘ ’’ and ‘‘CAL’’ and ‘‘ ’’ are
shown.
Drive the vehicle slowly in two
complete circles.
Press the SET button. ‘‘CAL ? N’’
will be displayed. At this point,
pressing SET button will exit
calibration mode.
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Compass
Compass Calibration
Compass Operation
Features
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COMPASS DISPLAY
Press and
hold SET
Press SET
Press
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Here are some guidelines f or using
voice control:
TheHFLisoperatedbytheHFL
Talk and Back buttons on the left
side of the steering wheel. The next
f ew pages provide instructions f or all
basic f eatures of the HFL. To enter a command, press and
release the Talk button. Then,
af ter the beep, say your command
in a clear, natural tone.
Close the windows and the
moonroof .
When voice commands are used,
the fan speed will be automatically
adjusted to low. However, for
better voice recognition, lowering
the f an speed may be necessary.
Adjust the airflow from both the
dashboard and side vents so they
do not blow against the
microphone on the ceiling.
After pressing the Talk button,
wait f or the beep, then give a voice
command.Give a voice command in a clear
natural speaking voice without
pausing between words or
numbers. If the system cannot
recognize your command because
of the background noise, speak
louder.
If the microphone picks up voices
other than yours, the system may
not interpret your voice
commands correctly.
If the HFL does not recognize a
command, its response is, ‘‘Pardon.’’
If it doesn’t recognize the
command a second time, its
response is, ‘‘Please repeat.’’ If it
doesn’t recognize the command a
third time, it plays the Help
prompt.
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Using Voice Control
How to Use the HFL
A ll phones may not
operate identically, and some
may cause inconsistent
operation of the HFL .
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink
Features
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NOTE:
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Aggressive driving (hard
acceleration and braking)
Excessive idling, accelerating and
braking in stop-and-go traf f ic
Cold engine operation (engines
aremoreefficientwhenwarmed
up)
Driving with a heavy load or the
air conditioner running
Improperly inf lated tires
The f ollowing f actors can lower your
vehicle’s f uel economy:
A properly maintained vehicle
maximizes f uel economy. Poor
maintenance can signif icantly reduce
f uel economy. Always maintain your
vehicle according to the maintenance
messages displayed on the
inf ormation display (see
on page ).
For example: An under-inf lated tire increases
‘‘rolling resistance,’’ which reduces
f uel economy.
It puts a heavier
load on the engine, increasing f uel
consumption. In
particular, a build-up of snow or
mud on your vehicle’s underside
adds weight and rolling resistance.
Frequent cleaning helps your f uel
economy.
Rapid
acceleration, abrupt cornering,
and hard braking increase fuel
consumption. Aerodynamic drag has a big ef f ect
on f uel mileage at speeds above 45
mph (75 km/h). Reduce your
speed and you reduce the drag.
Trailers, car top carriers, roof
racks and bike racks are also big
contributors to increased drag.
If your vehicle has a
manual transmission, you can
boost your f uel economy by up
shif ting as early as possible. Idling
results in 0 miles per gallon.
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Fuel Economy Factors Use the recommended viscosity
motor oil, displaying the A PI
Certif ication Seal (see page).
Improving Fuel Economy Owner’s
Maintenance Checks Maintain proper tire inf lation
A void carrying excess weight in
your vehicle
K eep your vehicle clean
Drive moderatelyObserve the speed limit
Always drive in the highest gear
possible
Avoid excessive idling
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Drive Ef f icient ly
Fuel Economy
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Glove box
Rear cargo area, including the
second and third row seats when
folded flat
Console compartment
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, and tires, and
make it unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any
type of cargo, be sure to read the
f ollowing pages. Rear compartment
Roof -rack (if equipped)
Storage compartment
Door and seat-back pockets
Carrying Cargo
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SEAT-BACK POCKETS
GLOVE BOX DOOR POCKETS
REAR COMPARTMENT
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
STORAGE COMPARTMENT CARGO AREA
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