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Remove the head restraints by
pushing the release buttons and
pulling the restraints out.
Store the head restraints under
the cargo area floor. Insert the
legs into the holes in the sides of
the storage compartment.
Pull on the handle on the back of the
seat-back, move the seat-back to the
desired position, and release the
handle. Let the seat-back latch in the
new position.
To get into the third row seats, pull
uptheleveronthesideof the
passenger’s side second row seat-
back. The seat-back will tilt f orward,
and then can be slid forward.
Push the whole seat backwards until
it f ully latches. Make sure the seat is
locked and secured bef ore driving. 1.
2.
Seats
Folding the T hird Row Seat
A djusting the T hird Row Seat
T hird Seat A ccess
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THIRD ROW
SEAT
HANDLE
RELEASE LEVER
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Use the ignition key to release the
seat belt from the detachable
anchor (see page ).
Unlock the seat-back by pulling
the handle. Push the seat-back
forward.
Make sure you clip the small latch
plate of each outer shoulder belt to
the seat belt webbing whenever the
third seat is f olded.
Reverse this procedure to return the
seat to its upright position.
Reinstall the head restraints,
reconnect the seat belts, and make
sure the seats are secured bef ore
driving.
Make sure all items in the cargo area
are secured. Loose items can f ly
f orward and cause injury if you have
to brake hard (See
on page ). Your vehicle is equipped with head
restraints in all seating positions to
help protect you and your
passengers f rom whiplash and other
injuries.
They are most ef f ective when you
adjust them so the center of the back
of the occupant’s head rests against
the center of the restraint.
3.
4.
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Seats
Head Restraints
Carrying Cargo
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .106
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Automatic Climate Control .112
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Using the Rear A/C Unit .113
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Audio System .115
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Playing the Radio .117
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Radio Reception .122
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Playing the XM
Satellite Radio .124
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Playing a Disc .130
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Disc Changer .131,134
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Protecting Your Discs .135
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Disc Player Error Messages .138
Disc Changer Error
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Messages .139
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Remote Audio Controls .140
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Radio Thef t Protection .141
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Setting the Clock .142
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Rear Entertainment System .144
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Security System .176
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Cruise Control .177
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Compass .179
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Rear View Camera and Monitor .182
HomeLink Universal
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Transceiver .183
Except f or LX models
Features
Features
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The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights, and taillights f lash if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicle. This alarm continues for 2
minutes, then the system resets. To
reset an alarm system bef ore the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s f ront door with the key or
the remote transmitter.The security system will not set if
the hood, the tailgate, or any door is
not f ully closed. If the system will not
set, check the Door and Tailgate
Open Monitor on the instrument
panel (see page ) to see if the
doors and the tailgate are f ully
closed. Since it is not part of the
monitor display, manually check the
hood.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it.
The security system automatically
sets 15 seconds after you lock the
doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the
system to activate, you must lock the
doors f rom the outside with the key,
lock tab, door lock switch, or remote
transmitter. The security system
indicator next to the driver’s door
lock starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself . Once the security system is set,
opening any door, the tailgate, or the
hood without using the key or the
remote transmitter, will cause it to
alarm. It also alarms if the radio is
removed f rom the dashboard or the
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On EX, EX-L and EX-SE models
Security System
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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The HomeLink
canbeprogrammedtooperateupto
around your home, such as garage
doors, lighting, or home security
systems.
If equipped
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Features
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Homelink® Universal Transceiver
General Safety Inf ormation
Before programming your HomeLink
to operate a garage door opener,
confirm that the opener has an
external entrapment protection

If your garage door was manufactured
before April 1, 1982, you may not be
able to program HomeLink to operate
it. These units do not have safety
features that cause the motor to stop
and reverse it if an obstacle is detected
during closing, increasing the risk of
injury. Do not use HomeLink with any garage door opener that lacks
Important Saf ety Precautions
safety stop and reverse features.
Units manufactured between April 1,
1982 and January 1, 1993 may be
equipped with safety stop and reverse
features. If your unit does not have an
external entrapment protection
system, an easy test to confirm the
function and performance of the safety
stop and reverse feature is to lay a
2x4 under the closing door. The door
other safety and reverse stop features.
contacting the piece of wood.
As an additional safety feature, garage
door openers manufactured after
should stop and reverse upon
January 1, 1993 are required to have
external entrapment protection
systems, such as an electronic eye,
which detect an object obstructing the


door.
Refer to the safety information that
came with your garage door opener
to test that the safety features are
functioning properly. If you do not
have this information, contact the
manufacturer of the equipment.
Before programming Home Link
to a garage door or gate opener,
make sure that people and objects
are out of the way of the device to
prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door
opener, park just outside the
garage.
Universal
Transceiver built into your vehicle
threeremote controlled devices
system, such as an "electronic eye," or
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Make sure you have properly
completed the ‘‘Training
HomeLink’’ procedure.
location will vary, depending on
the manufacturer.Press and hold the button on
HomeLink f or 3 to 4 seconds.
f or about 1 second. It should
operate the garage door.
The ‘‘Training HomeLink’’
procedure trains HomeLink to the
proper garage door opener code.
The f ollowing procedure
synchronizes HomeLink to the
garage door opener so it sends and
receives the correct codes.
For security purposes, newer garage
door opening systems use a ‘‘rolling’’
or variable code. Information from
the remote control and the garage
door opener is needed bef ore
HomeLink can operate the garage
door opener.
garage door opener unit until the
indicator next to the button comes
on. The indicator may blink, or
comeonandstayon.Youthen
have approximately 30 seconds to
complete the f ollowing steps.
2. 4.
1.
T raining With a Rolling Code
System
Features
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TRAINING BUTTON
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garage door opener unit. The
Find the ‘‘l earn’’ button on your 3. Press the “learn” button on the
5. Press the HomeLink button again
If the button works,
programming is complete.
If the button does not work go
operate any other compatible
remotely controlled device around
your home (lighting, automatic
gate, security system, etc.).
pushing it for about 1 second.
to step 5.
5. PushandholdtheHomeLink
f or 2 seconds then stays on, you
Code System’’ (see page 185).
button and watch the red indicator
on Homelink.
If the indicator stays on, press
If the indicator f lashes rapidly
the Homelink button again; the
have a rolling code transmitter:should operate.
remotely controlled device
other two HomeLink buttons to go to ‘‘Training with a Rolling
6. Repeat these steps to train the
4.
Test the Homelink button by
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Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see on page .
Wait a f ew minutes af ter turning the
engine of f bef ore you check the oil.
Remove the dipstick (orange loop).
Wipe of f the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
Insert the dipstick all the way back
into its hole.
Holding the grip, pull the support
rod out of its clip. Insert the end
into the designated hole in the
hood.
To close the hood, lif t it up slightly to
remove the support rod f rom the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a f oot (30 cm) above the
f ender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched. 1.
2.
3.
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Service Station Procedures
A dding Engine Oil
Oil Check
Bef ore Driving
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DIPSTICK
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
SUPPORT ROD CLIP GRIP
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
underneath and interf ere with the
proper operation of the seats, the
sensors under the seats, or the
driver’s ability to operate the
pedals.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the
tailgate, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If you carry any items on a roof
rack,besurethetotalweightof
the rack and the items does not
exceed 165 lbs (75 kg).
If you use an accessory roof rack,
the roof rack weight limit may be
lower. Ref er to the inf ormation that
came with your roof rack.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the cargo area, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as far forward as possible. Tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
If youfolddownthesecondor
third row seats, tie down items
that could be thrown about the
vehicle during a crash or sudden
stop.
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Carrying Cargo
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Passenger
Compartment
Carrying Cargo in the Cargo A rea
or on a Roof Rack
Bef ore Driving
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