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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .54
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Instrument Panel .55
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Instrument Panel Indicators .57
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Gauges .65
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Display Change Button .66
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Odometer .66
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Trip Meter .66
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .67
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Fuel Gauge .68
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Maintenance Minder .69
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .70
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .71
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Turn Signals and Headlights .72
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Fog Lights .73
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Hazard Warning Button .75
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Rear Window Def ogger .75
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Steering Wheel Adjustments .76
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Keys and Locks .77
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Immobilizer System .78
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Ignition Switch .79 ......................................
Door Locks .80
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Power Door Locks .81
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .82
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Remote Transmitter .87
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Trunk .91
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Emergency Trunk Opener .92
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Seats .93
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Seat Heaters .101
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Power Windows .102
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Moonroof .104
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Mirrors .106
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Parking Brake .107
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Interior Convenience Items .108
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Beverage Holders .109
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Console Compartment .109
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Glove Box .109
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Coat Hook .110
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Accessory Power Sockets .110
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Vanity Mirror .111
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Sun Visor .112
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Interior Lights .113
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Ceiling Light .113
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Spotlights .113
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Courtesy Light .114
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Interior Convenience Items
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VANITY MIRROR
GLOVE BOX
ACCESSORY
POWER SOCKET
COAT HOOK CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
:If equipped BEVERAGE HOLDER
SUN VISOR
CENTER POCKET
SIDE POCKET
USB ADAPTER CABLE AUXILIARY INPUT JACK ACCESSORY POWER SOCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKET BEVERAGE HOLDER
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Be caref ul when you are using the
beverage holders. A spilled liquid
that is very hot can scald you or your
passengers. Spilled liquids can
damage the upholstery, carpeting,
and electrical components in the
interior.
Open the f ront beverage holder by
sliding the lid.To open the console compartment,
pull up on the lever, and lif t the lid.
To close, lower the lid, and push it
down until it latches.
Open the glove box by pulling the
handle to the lef t. Close it with a f irm
push.
If equipped
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Beverage Holders Console Compartment Glove Box
Interior Convenience Items
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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LEVER
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
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Make sure the coat hook is closed
when you are not using it. This hook
is not designed f or large or heavy
items.To use an accessory power socket,
pull up the cover.
This socket is intended to supply
power f or 12 volt DC accessories
that are rated 120 watts or less (10
amps).
To use a coat hook, pull it down.
Close it with a f irm push.
To use an accessory power socket,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Coat Hook A ccessory Power Sockets
Interior Convenience Items
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COAT HOOK
FRONT
An open glove box can cause
serious injury to your passenger
inacrash,evenifthe
passenger is wearing the seat
belt.
Always keep the glove box
closed while driving.
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Your vehicle has several convenient
storage areas:Door and seat-back pockets Glove box
However, carrying too much cargo,
or improperly storing it, can af f ect
your vehicle’s handling, stability,
stopping distance, tires, and make it
unsaf e. Bef ore carrying any type of
cargo, be sure to read the f ollowing
pages. Trunk, including the rear seats
when f olded down Center pocket Console compartment
Carrying Cargo
Bef ore Driving
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TRUNK
GLOVE BOX
CONSOLE COMPARTMENT
DOOR POCKET
SEAT-BACK POCKET
: If equipped CENTER POCKET
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Store or secure all items that could
be thrown around and hurt
someone during a crash.
Do not put any items on top of the
rear shelf . They can block your
view and be thrown around the
vehicle during a crash.The cargo net can be used to help
hold down items stored in the trunk.
Be sure items placed on the f loor
behind the f ront seats cannot roll
under the seats and interf ere with
the driver’s ability to operate the
pedals, the proper operation of the
seats, or the proper operation of
the sensors under the seats. If you carry large items that
prevent you f rom closing the trunk
lid, exhaust gas can enter the
passenger area. To avoid the
possibility of
, f ollow the instructions
on page .
If youfolddownthebackseat,tie
down items that could be thrown
about the vehicle during a crash or
sudden stop.
Distribute cargo evenly on the
f loor of the trunk, placing the
heaviest items on the bottom and
as f ar f orward as possible.
Keep the glove box closed while
driving. If it is open, a passenger
could injure their knees during a
crash or sudden stop.
Also, keep all cargo below the
bottom of the windows. If it is
higher, it could interf ere with the
proper operation of the side
curtain airbags. 50
Optional
Carrying Cargo
Carrying Items in the Passenger
Compartment
Cargo Net
carbon monoxide
poisoning
Carrying Cargo in the Trunk
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Fluids..........
Automatic Transmission .320
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Brake .322
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Clutch .323
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Manual Transmission .321
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Power Steering .323
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Windshield Washer .319
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Fog Lights .73
FM Stereo Radio
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Reception .214
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Folding Rear Seat .99
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Four-way Flashers .75
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Front Airbags .9,23
Front Seat
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Adjusting .93
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Airbags .9,23
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Fuel .264
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Check Fuel Cap Message .68
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Economy .270
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Fill Door and Cap .265
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Gauge .68
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Low Fuel Indicator .64
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Octane Requirement .264
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Oxygenated .265
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Tank, Ref ueling .265
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Fuel Economy .270 ..............................
Fuse Locations .368
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Fuses, Checking the .364
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Gas Mileage, Improving .270
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Gasoline .264
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Gauge .68
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Low Fuel Indicator .64
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Octane Requirement .264
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Tank, Ref ueling .265
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Gas Station Procedures .265
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature .68
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Fuel .68
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission .286
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Manual Transmission .284
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Glove Box .109
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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(GAWR) .277
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .....................................
(GVWR) .277 .............
Halogen Headlight Bulbs .324
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HandsFreeLink
.227
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Hazard Warning Flashers .75
Headlights
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Aiming .324
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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High Beam Indicator .63
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Lights On Indicator .63
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Reminder Chime .72
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Replacing Halogen Bulbs .324
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Turning on .72
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Head Restraints .96
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Heated Mirrors .107
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Heaters, Seat .101
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Heating and Cooling .116
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High Altitude, Starting at .282
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High Beam .72
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High-mount Brake Light .331
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Hood, Opening and Closing the .266
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Horn.4,70
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Hydraulic Clutch .323
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