
Introduction 4
Instrument Cluster 12Warning lights and chimes 12
Gauges 17
Entertainment Systems 20How 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
Rear seat controls 42
Satellite radio information 48
Family entertainment system 51
Navigation system 82
SYNC 82
Climate Controls 83Manual heating and air conditioning 83
Dual automatic temperature control 86
Rear window defroster 93
Lights 94Headlamps 94
Turn signal control 98
Bulb replacement 99
Driver Controls 106Windshield wiper/washer control 106
Steering wheel adjustment 107
Power windows 112
Mirrors 114
Speed control 120
Moon roof 125
Message center 130Table of Contents
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WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may
become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may
illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the
bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the
respective system warning light for additional information.
Note: Some Warning Lights are reconfigurable telltale (RTT) indicator
lights and will illuminate in the Message Center Display and function the
same as the warning light.
Service engine soon: The Service
engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first
turned to the on position to check
the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the “Service engine
soon” light will stay on until the engine is cranked, then turn itself off if
no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the “Service
engine soon” light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not
ready for I/M testing. See the Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance
(I/M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.
Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the On Board
Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On
board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications
chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could
damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid
heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced
immediately by your authorized dealer.
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Temperature extremes
When the vehicle is parked under direct sunlight or in an extremely cold
place for a long period of time, wait until the cabin temperature of the
vehicle is at normal temperature before operating the system.
Humidity and moisture condensation
Moisture in the air will condense in the DVD player under extremely
humid conditions or when moving from a cold place to a warm one.
Moisture condensation may cause damage to the DVD and/or player. If
moisture condensation occurs, do not insert a CD or DVD into the
player. If one is already in the player, remove it. Turn the DVD player ON
to dry the moisture before inserting a DVD. This could take an hour or
more.
Foreign substances
Exercise care to prevent dirt and foreign objects from entering the DVD
player compartment. Be especially careful not to spill liquids of any kind
onto the media controls or into the system. If liquid is accidentally
spilled onto the system, immediately turn the system OFF and consult a
qualified service technician.
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen
Clean the display screen by applying a small amount of water or any
ammonia-based household glass cleaner directly to a soft cloth. Rub the
screen gently until the dust, dirt or fingerprints are removed. Do not
spray the screen directly with water or glass cleaning solvents. Overspray
from these fluids could drip down into the internal electronics of the
screen and cause damage. Do not apply excessive pressure while
cleaning the screen.
Cleaning DVD and CD discs
Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, clean
discs only with an approved DVD and CD cleaner and wipe from the
center out to the edge. Do not use circular motion.
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MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
1. Temperature selection:
Controls the temperature of the
airflow in the vehicle.
2. Air flow selections: Controls
the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief
description on each control.
MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated
air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient. Recirculated air may also help reduce
undesirable odors from entering the vehicle.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor
vents.
O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.
: Distributes air through the floor vents. You may notice a small
amount of air flowing from the defroster vents and demister vents.
: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents and floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield.
3. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation
in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation engages
automatically with selection of MAX A/C or can be engaged manually in
any other airflow selection except defrost. Recirculation may turn off
automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C.
4. R
Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more
information.
5. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost).
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6. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
Manual heating and air conditioning system with rear passenger
compartment climate control (if equipped)
1. Air flow selections: Controls
the direction of the airflow in the
vehicle. See the following for a brief
description on each control.
MAX A/C: Distributes recirculated
air through the instrument panel
vents to cool the vehicle. This
re-cooling of the interior air is more
economical and efficient.
Recirculated air may also help
reduce undesirable odors from
entering the vehicle.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor
vents.
O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.
: Distributes air through the floor vents. You may notice a small
amount of air flowing from the defroster vents and demister vents
: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents and floor vents.
: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and
demister vents. Can be used to clear thin ice or fog from the windshield.
Auxiliary climate control operation: Turn the front air flow control
(1) to any position except O (OFF).
2. R Rear fan speed control: Press to enable the auxiliary system
or to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. Press to increase
or decrease the fan speed.
3. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear of the floor
console (if equipped), or to activate the auxiliary A/C system per the
settings on the front control. Press again to turn the auxiliary system off.
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4. REAR Rear temperature control: Press to enable the
auxiliary system and to set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature
with the front control. The rear cabin airflow temperature will match the
driver airflow temperature setting when only the center rear temperature
light ( REAR ) is illuminated. The rear cabin airflow temperature
will be warmer or cooler than the driver airflow temperature setting
when more than one rear temperature light ( REAR )is
illuminated.
5. R
Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate rear window
defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more
information.
6. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation
in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculation engages
automatically with selection of MAX A/C or can be engaged manually in
any other airflow selection except . Recirculation may turn off
automatically in all airflow selections except MAX A/C.
7. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost).
8. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in the
vehicle.
9. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow to
the driver in the front of the vehicle.
Operating tips
• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the position.
• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
air flow selector in the O (off) or (in cold weather) MAX A/C position.
• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in
MAX A/C or O (off) when the vehicle is parked. This allows the
vehicle to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents.
• To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out”.
• During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C in
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2. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and
set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. The
rear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperature
setting when only the center rear temperature bar is illuminated. The
rear cabin airflow temperature will be warmer or cooler than the driver
airflow temperature setting when more than one rear temperature bar is
illuminated. When the rear temperature button is pressed, the display
will show only the rear cabin settings. After the rear setting changes are
completed on the front control, the display will automatically show all
climate settings.
3. Passenger temperature control: Press to increase/decrease the
temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle.
4. R
Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more
information.
5. R Rear fan speed control: Press to enable the auxiliary system
or to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. Press to manually
increase or decrease the fan speed. When the rear fan button is pressed,
the display will show only the rear cabin settings. After the rear setting
changes are completed on the front control, the display will
automatically show all climate settings.
6. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in
the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air can be
engaged manually in any airflow selection except . Recirculated air
may turn off automatically in all airflow selections.
7. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO, (defrost), and (floor/defrost).
8. : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents and floor vents.
9. : Distributes air through the floor vents.
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12. F Front fan speed control: Press to manually increase or
decrease the fan speed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
13. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.
14. Driver temperature control: Press to increase or decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side
temperature also when DUAL is disengaged. Note: The recommended
vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).
15. AUTO: Press to engage full automatic operation, and select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and
outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.
16. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO, (defrost), and (floor/defrost).
17. EXT: Press to display the outside temperature. Press again to display
cabin temperature settings. Note: Exterior readings are more accurate
when the vehicle is moving.
18. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation
in the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air can be
engaged manually in any airflow selection except . Recirculated air
may turn off automatically in all airflow selections.
Operating tips
• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place
the air flow selector in the position.
• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the
system off or with recirculated air engaged.
• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in
A/C and recirculated air or with the system off when the
vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” using the
outside air inlet vents.
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