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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview2
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Steering switches overview 7
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Overhead console overview 7
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Instrument cluster overview 8
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 9
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SECTION 1 1
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1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Auxiliary box
6. Power door lock switches
7. Power window switches
8. Glove box
9. Automatic transmission selector lever
10. Rear console box
11. A/V input adapter
12. Power outlet (115 VAC)
13. Power outlet (12 VDC)
14. AUX adapter
15. Power rear view mirror control switches
16. Parking brake lever
17. Cup holders
18. Hood lock release lever
19. Window lock switch
Instrument panel overview
View A
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1. Instrument panel light control dial
2. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Four −wheel drive lock switch
(four −wheel drive models) or “AUTO
LSD” switch (two −wheel drive models)
5. Audio system
6. Emergency flasher switch
7. Front passenger occupant classification indicator light
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Clock display
10. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
11. Power outlet
12. Windshield wiper de −icer switch
13. Seat heater switch
14. Downhill assist control switch
15. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
16. Engine immobilizer system indicator light
View B (with manual air conditioning system)
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17. Engine switch
18. Tilt and telescopic steering lock releaselever
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1. Instrument panel light control dial
2. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Four −wheel drive lock switch
(four −wheel drive models) or “AUTO
LSD” switch (two −wheel drive models)
5. Audio system
6. Emergency flasher switch
7. Front passenger occupant classification indicator light
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
10. Clock and air conditioning display 11. Power outlet
12. Windshield wiper de −icer switch
13. Seat heater switch
14. Downhill assist control switch
15. Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
16. Engine immobilizer system indicator light
View B (with automatic air conditioning system)
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17. Engine switch
18. Tilt and telescopic steering lock releaselever
19. Power outlet main switch
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1. Audio remote control switches
2. Telephone switch
3. Speech command switch
4. Cruise control switchWithout electric moon roof
With electric moon roof
1. Front personal lights
2. Microphone
3. Auxiliary box
4. Electric moon roof switch
Steering switches overview Overhead console overview
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1. Tachometer
2. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights
3. Speedometer 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Fuel gauge
6. Odometer, two trip meters and outside
temperature display 7. Trip meter reset knob
Instrument cluster overview