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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. 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.
Close the windows and the
moonroof .
To enter a command, press and
release the Talk button. Then,
af ter the beep, say your command
in a clear, natural tone.
Lower the A/C f an speed during
voice recognition operation.
Using Voice Control
How to Use the HFL
A ll phones may not
operate identically, and some
may cause inconsistent
operation of the HFL .
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Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower lef t corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.Reach in between the hood and
the f ront grille with your f ingers.
The hood latch handle is above
the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push this handle up
until it releases the hood. Lif t the
hood.If the hood latch handle moves stif f ly,
or if you can open the hood without
lifting the handle, the mechanism
should be cleaned and lubricated.
1. 2.
Opening and Closing the Hood
Service Station Procedures
264
LATCH
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
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The vehicle’s f uses are contained in
threefuseboxes.
Thedriver’ssideinteriorfuseboxis
under the dashboard on the driver’s
side. The f use label is attached on
thesidepanel.The passenger’s side interior f use
box is on the lower right side panel.
To remove the f use box lid, put your
f inger in the notch on the lid, and
pull it upward slightly, then pull it
toward you and take it out of its
hinges.The under-hood f use box is on the
driver’s side. To open it, push the
tabs as shown.
Fuses
372
UNDER-HOOD
INTERIOR (Driver’s side)
INTERIOR (Passenger’s side)
FUSE BOX FUSE LABEL TAB
NOTCH
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Your vehicle has several identif ying
numbers in various places.
The vehicle identif ication number
(VIN) is the 17-digit number your
dealer uses to register your vehicle
f or warranty purposes. It is also
necessary f or licensing and insuring
your vehicle. The easiest place to
find the VIN is on a plate fastened to
the top of the dashboard. You can
seeitbylookingthroughthe
windshield on the driver’s side. It is
also on the certification label
attached to the driver’s doorjamb,
and is stamped on the engine
compartment bulkhead. The VIN is
also provided in bar code on the
certif ication label.
Identif ication Numbers
382
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERCERTIFICATION LABEL
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,54
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Daytime Running Lights .61,71
Daytime Running Lights
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Indicator .61
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Dead Battery .364
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .402
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Def ogger, Rear Window .74
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Def rosting the Windows .124,129
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Dimensions .384,386
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Dimming the Headlights .69
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .323
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Engine Oil .266
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Directional Signals .69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .290
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Disposal of Used Oil .319
Doors
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Auto Door Lock .80
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Auto Door Unlock .83
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Childproof Door Locks .86
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Locking and Unlocking .79
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .388
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CD Care .206
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CD Changer .163,194
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CD Player .141
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Certif ication Label .382
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Chains .349
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Changing a Flat Tire .357
Changing Oil
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How to .318
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When to .307
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Charging System Indicator .56,369
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Check Fuel Cap Message .262
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .280
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Child Saf ety .33
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Booster Seats .48
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Child Seats .40,41
Important Saf ety
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Reminders .30-50
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Inf ants .38
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Larger Children .47
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LATCH .42
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Risks with Airbags .34
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Small Children .39
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Tether .46
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Warning Labels .52
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Where Should a Child Sit .34 .......................................
Child Seats .33
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LATCH .42
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Tether Anchorage Points .46
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Childproof Door Locks .86
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Cleaning the Seat Belts .338
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Climate Control System .125
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Clock .214
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Clutch Fluid .327
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CO in the Exhaust .51,396
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Cold Weather, Starting in .281
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Compact Spare .356
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Compass .219
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Console Compartment .112
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Consumer Inf ormation .400
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Controls, Instruments and .53
Coolant
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Adding .320
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Checking .267
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Proper Solution .320
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Temperature Gauge .66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .394
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Cruise Control Indicator .62
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Cruise Control Operation .223
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Customer Service Of f ice .400
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