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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Af ter both doors are closed tightly,
the light dims slightly, then f ades out
in about 30 seconds.
The ceiling light (with the switch in
the center position) comes on when
you remove the key f rom the ignition
switch. If you do not open a door, the
light stays on, then f ades out in
about 30 seconds.
If you leave either door open without
the key in the ignition switch, the
ceiling light goes of f af ter 3 minutes.
The ceiling light has a three-position
switch: ON, Door Activated, and
OFF. In the Door Activated (center)
position, the light comes on when
you:
Open either door.
Unlock the doors with the key or
the remote transmitter. Turn on a spotlight by pushing the
lens. Push the lens again to turn it
of f . You can use the spotlights at all
times.
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If equipped
Spotlights
Ceiling L ight
Interior Lights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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DOOR ACTIVATED
ON
OFF
On models without moonroof
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The spotlights have a two-position
switch. In the DOOR position, the
lights come on when you open either
door. In the OFF position, the lights
do not come on.
The spotlights (with the switch in
the DOOR position) also come on
when you unlock the door with the
key or the remote transmitter, and
when you remove the key f rom the
ignition switch.The courtesy light between the
spotlights comes on when you turn
the parking lights on. To adjust its
brightness, push the instrument
panel brightness control buttons
under the driver’s side vent with the
ignition switch in the ON (II)
position.
On models with moonroof
On models with moonroofCourtesy L ight
Interior Lights
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DOOR ACTIVATEDOFF POSITION
SPOTLIGHT
COURTESY LIGHT
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Check each of the large f uses in
the under-hood f use box by
looking through the top at the wire
inside. Removing these f uses
requires a Phillips-head screw-
driver.
Turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK (0) position. Make sure the
headlights and all other
accessories are of f .
Remove the cover f rom the f use
box. Check the smaller f uses in the
under-hood f use box and all the
fuses in the interior fuse box by
pulling out each one with the f use
pullerprovidedonthebackof the
under-hood f use box cover.
4.
3.
1.
2.
Fuses
T aking Care of t he Unexpect ed
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FUSE BLOWN
FUSE PULLER
FUSE BLOWN
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No. Amps. No. Amps. Circuits Protected No. Circuits Protected
Amps.
Circuits Protected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8 7.5 A
15 A
10 A
7.5 A
(15 A)
(20 A) 7.5 A 9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 7.5 A
7.5 A
10 A
10 A
10 A
7.5 A
7.5 A 10 A ODS (Occupant Detection
System)
Meter
SRS
Right Headlight High Beam
Left Headlight High Beam
Small Lights (Interior)
Small Lights (Exterior)
Right Headlight Low Beam 17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
If equipped Left Headlight Low Beam
Headlight High Beam Main
Small Lights Main
Not Used
Headlight Low Beam Main
Not Used
Not Used
Moonroof
Door Lock
Driver’s Power Window
HAC Option
Rear Accessory Socket
Accessory
Front Passenger’s Power
Window
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Accessory, Radio
IG2 HAC
Daytime Running Lights
Front Wiper
10 A
20 A
15 A
20 A
(20 A) 20 A
20 A
(20 A)
(15 A) 15 A
20 A
7.5 A 10 A
7.5 A 30 A
Power Window
Fuel Pump
IG1 ACG
ABS/VSA
Heated Seats
Front Fog Lights
TPMS
Not Used
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Fuse Locations
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INTERIOR FUSE BOX
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Jacking up the Vehicle .352
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Jack, Tire .351
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Jump Starting .357
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Keys .77
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Label, Certif ication .374
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Lane Change, Signaling .72
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Lap/Shoulder Belts .14,19
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LATCH System .41
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle .374
Ignition
..............................................
Keys .77
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Switch .79
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Timing Control System .386
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Immobilizer System .78
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Important Safety Precautions .6
Indicators
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) .59
Brake (Parking and Brake
............................
System) .58,363
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Charging System .57,361
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Cruise Control .62
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Door Open .63
DRL (Daytime Running
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Lights) .63
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EPS (Electric Power Steering) .60
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Fog Light .63
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High Beam .63
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Key (Immobilizer System) .59
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Lights On .63
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Low Fuel .64
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Low Oil Pressure .57,361
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Low Tire Pressure .61,296 ..........
Maintenance Minder .60,303
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Malf unction Indicator Lamp .362
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REV Limit .61
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Security System .64
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Seat Belt .57
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Side Airbag Of f .58
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SRS .58
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TPMS .61,297
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Trunk Open .63
Turn Signal and Hazard
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Warning .59
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VSA Activation .62
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VSA System .62
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Washer Level .63
Indicators, Instrument .......................................
Panel .55,57
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Inf ant Restraint .37
Inf ant Seats
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Installing .40
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Tether Anchor Points .45
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Inf lation, Proper Tire .335
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Inf ormation Display .65
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Inside Mirror .106
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Inspection, Tire .338
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Installing a Child Seat .40
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Tether Anchorage Points .45 .............................
Using LATCH .41
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Instrument Panel .3,54
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Instrument Panel Brightness .74
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Instrument and Controls .53
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Interior Lights .113
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Introduction .i
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