The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-24.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-91.
D. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-27.
F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 3-9.
G. Hazard Warning Flashers Button and Driver
Information Center Buttons. SeeHazard Warning
Flashers on page 3-6orDriver Information
Center (DIC) on page 3-45.
H. Rear Window Washer/Wiper. SeeWindshield
Washer on page 3-10.
I. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-17.J. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-10.
K. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 3-18.
L. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-60.
M. Climate Controls. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-20.
N. Gear Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 2-25.
O. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-20.
P. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-28.
Q. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-19.
R. Cupholder. SeeCupholder(s) on page 2-45.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-44.
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Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connection, lamps,
tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then
apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that
the load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer
brakes are still working.Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good
deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
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