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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.74)
(P.73)
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS (P.72)
DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
(P.65)
SEL/RESET
BUTTON
(P.64)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
HOOD RELEASE
HANDLE
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.31)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
(P.75)
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL
(P.167)
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES
(P.176) (P.76) (P.96)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P.75)
HORN
Vehicle with navigation system is shown (P.170)
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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 .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators .58
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Gauges .64
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Odometer .64
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Display Change Button .65
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Current Fuel Mileage .65
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Temperature Gauge .65
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Trip Meter .66
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Average Fuel Mileage .66
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Fuel Gauge .66
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .67
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Maintenance Minder .68
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IMA Battery Level Gauge .69
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Charge/Assist Gauge .70
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .71
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .72
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Turn Signal and Headlights .73
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Daytime Running Lights .74
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Hazard Warning Button .75
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Rear Window Def ogger .75
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .76 ...............................
Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79
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Door Locks .80
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Power Door Locks .80
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Childproof Door Locks .81
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .81
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Auto Door Locking .81
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Auto Door Unlocking .84
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Trunk .87
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Emergency Trunk Opener .87
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Remote Transmitter .88
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Seats .90
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Power Windows .94
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Mirrors .95
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Parking Brake .97
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Interior Convenience Items .98
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Beverage Holder .99
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Accessory Power Socket .99
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Glove Box .99
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Console Compartment .99
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Interior Lights .100
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigation system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
Canadian model only
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.31)
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.75)
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS (P.96)
HEATED MIRRORS
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
SEL/RESET BUTTON
DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON
(P.65)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS (P.74)
(P.64) (P.73)
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.72)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
HEADLIGHTS/TURN
SIGNAL
(P.167)
(P.176)
VOICE CONTROL
SWITCHES HORN
(P.76)
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Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel.
The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button, hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it. The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
disc (if a disc is loaded), or a PC card
(if it is loaded). On models with
satellite radio system, you can also
select XM radio.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
station.If youpressandholdtheCH
button ( ) or ( ) until you hear a
beep, the system goes into the seek
mode. It finds a station with a strong
signal.
If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you press the top
( ) of the CH button. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to thebeginning of the current track. Press
it again to return to the previous
track. You will see the disc and track
numbers in the display. If you press
andholdtheCHbutton( )or( )
until you hear a beep, you can select
a different folder.
Tousethevoicecontrolsystem,
ref er to the navigation system
manual.
When a compatible audio unit is
connected to the jack, press the AUX
button to select it.
The auxiliary input jack is under the
accessory power socket. The system
will accept auxiliary input from
standard audio accessories.
On models with navigation system
Remote Audio Controls
Auxiliary Input Jack
Features
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CH BUTTON
VOL BUTTON
MODE BUTTON
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Your vehicle is not designed to tow a
trailer. Attempting to do so can void
your warranties.
If the ABS indicator and the brake
system indicator come on together,
and the parking brake is f ully
released, the EBD system may also
be shut down.
It only helps with steering
control during braking.
such as trying to take a
corner too f ast or making a sudden
lane change. Always drive at a safe
speed f or the road and weather
conditions.
Always steer moderately
when you are braking hard. Severe
or sharp steering wheel movement
can still cause your vehicle to veer
into oncoming traffic or off the road.
on loose or
uneven surf aces, such as gravel or
snow, than a vehicle without anti-
lock.
Test your brakes as instructed on
page . If the brakes f eel normal,
drive slowly and have your vehicle
repaired by your dealer as soon as
possible. Avoid sudden hard braking
which could cause the rear wheels to
lock up and possibly lead to a loss of
control.
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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer
Important Saf ety Reminders
A BS does not reduce the time or
distance it takes to stop the
vehicle.
A BS will not prevent a skid that
results f rom changing direction
abruptly,
A BS cannot prevent a loss of
stability.
A vehicle with A BS may require a
longer distance to stop
Driving
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As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
If you have a f lat tire, the low tire
pressure indicator will come on.
Replace the flat tire with the
compact spare tire (see page ).
Each wheel (except the compact
sparetirewheel)isequippedwitha
tire pressure sensor mounted inside
the tire behind the valve stem. You
must use TPMS specif ic wheels. It is
recommended that you always have
your tires serviced by your dealer or
qualif ied technician.
After you replace the flat tire with
thecompactsparetire,thelowtire
pressure indicator stays on. This is
normal; the system is not monitoring
the spare tire pressure. Manually
check the spare tire pressure to be
sure it is correct. Af ter several miles
(kilometers) driving with the
compact spare tire, the TPMS
indicator comes on and the low tire
pressure indicator goes of f . The low tire pressure indicator or
the TPMS indicator will go off, after
several miles (kilometers) driving,
when you replace the spare tire with
the specif ied regular tire equipped
with the tire pressure monitor sensor.
Never use a puncture-repairing agent
in a f lat tire. If used, you will have to
replace the tire pressure sensor.
Havetheflattirerepairedbyyour
dealer as soon as possible.
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Changing a T ire with T PMS
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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If youreplacedaheadlightbulbon
the driver’s side, reinstall the
engine coolant reserve tank.To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Use a f lat-tipped screwdriver to
remove the two holding clips f rom
the inner f ender, and pull the inner
f ender cover back.
Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down.
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L ow Beam Headlight
Lights
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TAB HOLDING CLIP
CONNECTOR BULB
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To change the bulb on the driver’s
side, start the engine, turn the
steering wheel all the way to the
right, then turn of f the engine. To
change the bulb on the passenger’s
side, turn the steering wheel to the
lef t.
Remove the bulb f rom the
headlight assembly by turning it
one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Install the new bulb, and turn it
one-quarter turn clockwise to lock
it in place.
Push the electrical connector back
onto the bulb. Make sure it is on
all the way.
Turn on the headlights to test the
new bulb.
Reinstall the inner f ender cover.
Then reinstall the holding clips,
andlocktheminplacebypushing
on their centers.
Remove the electrical connector
f rom the bulb by pushing on the
tab and pulling the connector
down. 5.
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Lights
Replacing the Front Side Marker/
Turn Signal Light Bulb
Maint enance
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TAB HOLDING CLIP
BULB
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