The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C .126
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Climate Control System .131
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Dual Temperature Control .136
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Climate Control Sensors .138
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Audio System .139 ..........
Playing the AM/FM Radio .141
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Playing a Disc .145
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Disc Player Error Messages.152
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Playing the AM/FM Radio.153
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Playing the XM
Radio .157
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Playing Discs .162
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Disc Player Error Messages.169
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Playing the AM/FM Radio.170
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Playing the XM
Radio .176
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Playing a Disc .182
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Disc Player Error Messages .190
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CD Changer .191
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CD Changer Error Messages .197
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Playing a PC card .198
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PC card Error Messages .210 ............
AM/FM Radio Reception .211
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Protecting Your Discs .213
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Remote Audio Controls .216
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Radio Thef t Protection .218
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Setting the Clock .219
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Security System .220
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Rearview Camera and Monitor .221
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Cruise Control .222
LX model
EX and EX-L models without navigationsystem
EX-L Models with navigation system
Features
Features
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Turn this dial to increase or decrease
the fan speed and airflow.
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.When the recirculation indicator is
on, air f rom the vehicle’s interior is
sent throughout the system again.
When the indicator is off, air is
brought in f rom the outside of the
vehicle (fresh air mode).
The outside air intakes f or the
heating and cooling system are at
the base of the windshield. Keep this
area clear of leaves and other debris.
Thesystemshouldbeleftinfresh
air mode under almost all conditions.
Keeping the system in recirculation
mode, particularly with the A/C of f ,
can cause the windows to fog up.
Switch to recirculation mode when
driving through dusty or smoky
conditions, then return to fresh air
mode.
This button turns the air
conditioning on and of f . The
indicatorinthebuttonisonwhen
the A/C is on.
The system automatically
turns on the A/C and switches to
recirculation mode (see page to
use this setting). Air f lows f rom the
center and side vents in the
dashboard. Pressing the , A/C,
or any of the mode buttons cancels
MAX A/C, but the A/C stays on. Airf low is divided between
the vents in the dashboard and the
f loor vents. Air flows from the center
and corner vents in the dashboard.
Use the mode control buttons to
select the vents air flows from. Some
air will f low f rom the dashboard
corner vents in all modes.
This button turns the rear window
def ogger of f and on (see page ).
Pushing this button also turns the
power mirror heaters on and of f . 77
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Vents, Heating, and A/C
Fan Control Dial
T emperature Control Dial
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button Recirculation Button
MAX A/C Button Mode Control
Rear Window Def ogger
Button
Features
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On models with navigation system
On models without navigation system
The navigation system receives
signals f rom the global positioning
system (GPS), and the displayed
time is updated automatically by the
GPS. Ref er to the navigation system
manual f or how to adjust the time.
Change the hours by pressing the H
(hour) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time. Change
the minutes by pressing the M
(minute) button until the numbers
advance to the desired time.
Press the CLOCK button again to
enter the set time.
For example: 1:06 will reset to 1:001:52 will reset to 2:00
You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, press and hold
the CLOCK button, then press the R
(reset) button to set the time back to
the previous hour. If the displayed
time is af ter the half hour, the same
procedure sets the time f orward to
the beginning of the next hour.
To set the time, press the CLOCK
button until you hear a beep. The
displayed time begins to blink.
Setting the Clock
Features
219
EX and EX-L models without
navigation system
CLOCK BUTTON
(A.SEL side of the A.SEL/SCAN bar)
HOUR BUTTON
(PRESET 4) HOUR BUTTON
(PRESET 1)RESET BUTTON
(PRESET 3)
MINUTE BUTTON
(PRESET 2)
RESET BUTTON
(PRESET 6) CLOCK BUTTON (AM)
LX model
MINUTE BUTTON
(PRESET 5)
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Setting the Clock .219
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Shif t Lever Position Indicators .247
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Shif t Lock Release .251
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Side Airbags .9,28
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How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .31
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Side Curtain Airbags .9,30
How Your Side Curtain Airbags .........................................
Work .30
Side Marker Lights, Bulb ..............................
Replacement .294
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Signaling Turns .74
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Snow Tires .307
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Sound System .139
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Spare Tire .312
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Spark Plugs .336
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Specif ications .336,337
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Speed Control .222
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Speed Limiter .250
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SRS, Additional Inf ormation .22
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Additional Safety Precautions .33
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Airbag Service .33
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Airbag System Components .22
How the Side Airbag Of f
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Indicator Works .31 ..
How the SRS Indicator Works .31
How Your Front Airbags
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Work .25
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How Your Side Airbags Work .28
How Your Side Curtain Airbags
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Work .30
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SRS Indicator .31,61
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START (Ignition Key Position) .81
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Starting the Engine .246
In Cold Weather at High ..................................
Altitude .246
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With a Dead Battery .318
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Steam Coming f rom Engine .322
Steering Wheel
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Adjustment .78
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Anti-theft Column Lock .81
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Steering Wheel Buttons .216,222
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Stereo Sound System .139
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Storing Your Vehicle .310
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Sun Visor .119
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Sunglasses Holder .119
Supplemental Restraint ..................................
System .9,22
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Servicing .33
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SRS Indicator .31,61
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System Components .22 ..................................
Synthetic Oil .282
Table ........................................
Center .117
Tailgate ............................
Open Indicator .63
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Opening the .92
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Taillights, Changing Bulbs .295
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Taking Care of the Unexpected .311
Technical Descriptions
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .338
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Emissions Control Systems .344
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Oxygenated Fuels .226
Three Way Catalytic ...............................
Converter .346
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Required Federal ............................
Explanation .343
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Temperature Gauge .69
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Temperature, Outside .69
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Tether Anchorage Points .48
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Thef t Protection, Radio .218
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .346
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Tilt the Steering Wheel .78
Index
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