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Canadian model only
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS BUTTONS
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
(P.31)
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
Vehicle with navigation system is shown DISPLAY CHANGE
BUTTON
(P.65)
SEL/RESET
BUTTON HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
(P.75)
(P.65)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA
) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P.286)
(P.210)
(P.219)
(P.256) (P.219)(P.77)
(P.74)
(P.73)
(P.76)
(P.76)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P.98)(P.214)
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
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2 3
4
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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 .56
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Instrument Panel .57
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Instrument Panel Indicators .58
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Gauges .65
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Odometer .65
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Display Change Button .66
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Current Fuel Mileage .66
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Trip Meter .67
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Average Fuel Mileage .67
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Fuel Gauge .67
Outside Temperature ...................................
Indicator .68
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Check Fuel Cap Message .69
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Maintenance Minder .69
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IMA Battery Level Gauge .70
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Charge/Assist Gauge .71
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .72
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .73
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Turn Signals and Headlights .74
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Daytime Running Lights .75
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Instrument Panel Brightness .75
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Hazard Warning Button .76
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Rear Window Def ogger .76
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .77 ...............................
Keys and Locks .78
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Immobilizer System .79
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Ignition Switch .80
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Door Locks .81
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Power Door Locks .81
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Childproof Door Locks .82
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .82
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Auto Door Locking .82
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Auto Door Unlocking .85
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Trunk .88
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Emergency Trunk Opener .88
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Remote Transmitter .89
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Seats .91
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Seat Heaters .96
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Power Windows .97
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Mirrors .98
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Parking Brake .99
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Interior Convenience Items .100
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Beverage Holder .101
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Accessory Power Socket .101
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Glove Box .101
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Console Compartment .101
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Interior Lights .102
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
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REAR WINDOW
DEFOGGER (P.31) PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR
(P.96) HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
SEL/RESET BUTTON DISPLAY CHANGE BUTTON
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
(P.176) HORN
Vehicle with navigation system is shown. CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNAL
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS (P.75)
(P.66)
(P.65)
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA
) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
(P.286)
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTONS
(P.210)
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINKSYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.219) (P.74)
(P.73)
(P.76)
(P.77)
HEATED MIRRORS
(P.214)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS (P.219)STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P.77)
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Push the lever up to lock the
steering wheel in that position.
Make sure you have securely
locked the steering wheel in place
by trying to move it up, down, in,
and out.
Push the lever under the steering
column all the way down.
Make any steering wheel adjustment
bef ore you start driving.
Move the steering wheel up or
down, and in or out, so it points
toward your chest, not toward
your f ace. Make sure you can see
the instrument panel gauges and
indicators.
1. 4.
2. 3.
Steering Wheel A djustment
Inst rument s and Cont rols
77
Adjusting the steering wheel
position while driving may
cause you to lose control of the
vehicle and be seriously injured
inacrash.
Adjust the steering wheel only
when the vehicle is stopped.
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Make sure all windows, mirrors,
and outside lights are clean and
unobstructed. Remove f rost, snow,
or ice.Check that any items you may be
carrying are stored properly or
f astened down securely.
Check the seat adjustment (see
page ).
Check the adjustment of the
inside and outside mirrors (see
page ).
Check the steering wheel
adjustment (see page ).
Make sure the doors are securely
closed and locked.Fasten your seat belt. Check that
your passengers have f astened
their seat belts (see page ).
Youshoulddothefollowingchecks
and adjustments bef ore you drive
your vehicle.
When you start the engine, check
the gauges and indicators in the
instrument panel (see page ).
Check that the hood and trunk are
f ully closed.
Visually check the tires. If a tire
looks low, use a gauge to check its
pressure (see page ).
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9.
4.
5.
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CONT INUED
Speed-Sensitive Volume.......
Compensation (SVC) .115,158
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Spotlights .102
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .21
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Additional Safety Precautions .32
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Airbag Service .32
How the Passenger Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .31
How the Side Airbag Of f ......................
Indicator Works .30
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How the SRS Indicator Works .30
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .24
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How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How Your Side Curtain
..........................
Airbags Work .29
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SRS Components .21
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SRS Indicator .30,59
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START (Ignition Key Position) .80
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Starting the Engine .271
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .271
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With a Dead Battery .331
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .333
Steering Wheel
..................................
Adjustment .77 .............
Anti-theft Column Lock .80
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Storing Your Vehicle .322
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,21
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Servicing .32
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SRS Indicator .30,59
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System Components .21
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SVC .115,158
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Synthetic Oil .298
Taillights, Changing ..................................
Bulbs .308,309
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .323
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .352
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Emissions Control Systems .357
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Oxygenated Fuels .254
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State Emissions Testing .360
Three Way Catalytic
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Converter .359
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Tire Labeling .354
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Temperature Gauge .66
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Tether Anchorage Points .46
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Thef t Protection .209 ..
Three Way Catalytic Converter .359
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Time, Setting the .212
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Tire Chains .320
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .325
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Tire Inf ormation .352
...............................................
Tires .315
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Air Pressure .316
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Checking Wear .317
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Compact Spare .324
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .352
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Inf lation .315
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Inspection .317
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Maintenance .318
...................................
Replacing .318
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Rotating .318
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Service Lif e .317
...........................................
Snow .319
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Specif ications .351
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Tire Chains .320
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Tools, Tire Changing .325
Towing
.....................................
A Trailer .281
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Emergency Towing .345
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Traction Devices .320
Index
INDEX
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