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1:
2 : If equipped
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
5
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
A/T model is shown. AUDIO SYSTEM
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.74)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
HORNDIGITAL CLOCK
(P.107)
REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
(P.73)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
(P.73)
(P.70)
(P.71)
(P.134)
(P.135) WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.34) (P.132)
ACCESSORY POWER
SOCKET
(P.98)
(P.135)
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST(VSA) SYSTEM
ON/OFF SWITCH
(P.172)
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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 .58 ............................
Instrument Panel .59
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Instrument Panel Indicators .60
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Gauges .66
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Trip Meter .66
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Odometer .66
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Fuel Gauge .67
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Check Fuel Cap Message .67
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Maintenance Minder .68
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .69
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers .70
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Turn Signal and Headlights .71
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Instrument Panel Brightness .72
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Hazard Warning Button .73
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Rear Window Def ogger .73
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .74
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Keys and Locks .75
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Immobilizer System .76
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Remote Transmitter .77
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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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Rear Doors .81
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Hatch .81
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Tailgate .82 .................................................
Seats .83
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Seat Adjustments .83
Driver’s Seat Height
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Adjustment .84
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FrontSeatArmrests.84
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Head Restraints .85
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Reclining the Front Seats .86
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Folding the Rear Seats .87
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Removing the Rear Seats .89
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Power Windows .91
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Mirrors .92
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Adjusting the Power Mirrors .92
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Rear Windows .93
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Parking Brake .93
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Skylight .93
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Interior Lights .96
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Ceiling Light .96
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Spotlights .96
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Cargo Area Light .96
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Ignition Switch Light .96
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Interior Convenience Items .97
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Beverage Holders .98
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Accessory Power Sockets .98
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Glove Box .98
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Sun Visor .99
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Vanity Mirror .99
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
57
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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
1:
2 : If equipped
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
69
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
SHIFT LEVER (A/T)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
A/T model is shown. CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.71)
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.70)
(P.73)
(P.73)
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
(P.74) REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER
HORN
VSA OFF SWITCH
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER BUTTON
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS
(P.134)
(P.135)
(P.172) (P.161)
(P.135)
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Push the right lever up or down to
select a position.
The wipers are not activated.
The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON.
OFF
MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield washers The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever.
The wipers operate every
f ew seconds.
Pull the
wiper control lever toward you, and
hold it. The washers spray until you
release the lever. The wipers run at
low speed, then complete one more
sweep after you release the lever. Hold past ON to turn the window
wiper on and the window washer
on.
Rotate the switch
counterclockwise and hold to
spray the window washer and
operate the wiper.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Windshield Wiper
OFF
LO
HIRear Window Wiper and Washer
MIST
INT
Windshield Washer
Windshield Wipers and Washers
70
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XM Radio .113
Unexpected, Taking Care
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of the .221
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .251
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Unleaded Gasoline .140
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .195
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Vanity Mirror .99
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Vehicle Capacity Load .150
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Vehicle Dimensions .248
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .246
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Vehicle Storage .219
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Ventilation .104
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VIN .246
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Viscosity, Oil .193
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
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System .171
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VSA Of f Switch .172
VSA System and Activation
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Indicators .64 ............
WARNING, Explanation of .iii
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Warning Labels, Location of .55
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Warranty Coverages .263
Washers, Windshield
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Checking the Fluid Level .197
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Operation .70
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Wheels .212
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Adjusting the Steering .74
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Alignment and Balance .215
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Replacement .215
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Specif ications .216
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Nut Wrench .224
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .91
..............................................
Rear .93
...........................
Rear, Def ogger .73
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .70
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Def roster .105
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Washers .197
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .210
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Operation .70
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Worn Tires .214 .....
Wrecker, Emergency Towing .243
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