Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12
Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 17
Entertainment Systems 20
How to get going 20
AM/FM stereo with CD 24
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD 32
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) 40
USB port 42
Satellite radio information 45
Family entertainment system 49
Navigation system 76
Climate Controls 77
Manual heating and air conditioning 77
Automatic temperature control 79
Auxiliary passenger climate control 82
Rear window defroster 83
Lights 85
Driver Controls 96
Windshield wiper/washer control 96
Steering wheel adjustment 97
Power windows 101
Mirrors 102
Speed control 105
Moon roof 110
Message center 115
Locks and Security 135
Keys 135
Locks 135
Anti-theft system 141
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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
Windshield wiper:Rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to decrease the
speed of the wipers.
Windshield washer:Push the end
of the stalk:
•briefly: causes a single swipe of
the wipers without washer fluid.
•a quick push and hold: the wipers
will swipe three times with
washer fluid.
•a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for
up to ten seconds.
Note:Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluid
level frequently. Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry.
This may scratch the glass, damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield,
always use the windshield washer. In freezing weather, be sure the wiper
blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers.
Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)
The exterior lamps will turn on with the ignition on, headlamp control in
the Autolamp position and the windshield wipers are turned on (for a
fixed period of time).
Rear window wiper/washer controls
For rear wiper operation, rotate the
rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired position.
Select:
INT 1 — 8–10 second interval rear
wiper.
INT 2 — 3–4 second interval rear
wiper.
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Driver Controls
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Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................359
Speed control ............................105
Starting your vehicle .......247–248,
250
jump starting ..........................300
Steering wheel
controls ....................................107
tilting .........................................97
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................97
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Roadside Emergencies ...........290
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....228
Warning Displays ..............12, 126
Tires ...........................213–215, 290
alignment ................................221
care ..........................................218
changing ..........................290, 295
checking the pressure ............218
inflating ...................................216
label .........................................227
replacing ..........................219, 295
rotating ....................................222
safety practices .......................221
sidewall information ...............223
snow tires and chains ............233
spare tire .................290, 293–294
terminology .............................215
tire grades ...............................214
treadwear ........................214, 218
Towing .......................................240
recreational towing .................245
trailer towing ..........................240wrecker ....................................305
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................355
Transmission .............................260
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....260
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................354
fluid, refill capacities ..............359
lubricant specifications ..........359
Turn signal ..................................89
U
USB port ......................................42
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................364
Vehicle loading ..........................233
Ventilating your vehicle ...........250
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................327
Water, Driving through .............277
Windows ....................................142
power .......................................101
rear wiper/washer .....................97
Windshield
defrosting ..................................83
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................96
checking and adding fluid .....327
liftgate reservoir .....................327
replacing wiper blades ...........328
Wrecker towing .........................305
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