Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for six to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objectslodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights and
Headlights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
for parking lights and instrument panel lights. Turn to
the second detent for headlight operation.To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or
down.
NOTE:
•Lens fogging can occur under certain atmospheric
conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric
conditions change to allow the condensation to change
back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually
accelerate the clearing process.
•If the driver’s door is left open, and the headlights or
parking lights are left on, the high Beam Indicator
Light will remain illuminated and a chime will sound.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF, a chime will sound when the driver’s door
is opened.
Headlight Switch
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95
Headlight Dimmer Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to
switch the headlights back to low beam.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will turn on the high beam headlights
until the lever is released.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is located on the multi-
function lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking or low beam headlights and pull
out the end of the lever.
NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the parking
lights or the headlights on low beam. Selecting high
beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down, and the
arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash, to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights.
If either light has a very fast flash rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light
when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse
or indicator is defective or there may be a circuit failure.
NOTE: A tone will chime if the turn signals are left on
for more than 1 mile (2 km).
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once without moving beyond
the detent and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times the automatically turn off.
96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
6. Front Axle Lock Indicator — If EquippedIndicates when the front axle lock has been
activated.
7. Seat Belt Reminder Light A warning chime and an indicator light will alert
you to buckle the seat belts. When the belt is
buckled, the chime will stop, but the light will stay
on for about six seconds, until it times out.
8. Turn Signal Indicators The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals
when the turn signal lever is operated. A tone will
chime if the turn signals are left on for more than 1 mile
(1.6 km).
9. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
light should turn on momentarily when the engine is started, if the bulb does not come on, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer. If the light turns on
while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as
soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light
turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
10. High Beam Indicator
This indicator shows that the high beam head-
lights are on. Push the multifunction control lever
away from you to switch the headlights to high beam.
Pull the lever towards you to switch the headlights back
to low beam. If the driver’s door is open, and the
headlights or park lights are left on, the high beam
indicator light will remain illuminated and a chime will
sound.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 201
Hard Top, Modular...................... 115
Hard Top Removal ....................... 119
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 388
Head Restraints .......................... 87
Head Rests ............................. 87
Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... 444
Dimmer Switch ........................ 96
Replacing ........................... 444
Switch ............................... 95
Heater ............................... 264
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 281
High Beam Indicator ..................... 201
Hill Start Assist ......................... 321
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 368
Holder, Cup ........................... 108
Hood Release ........................... 93
Hydraulic Clutch Fluid .................... 426 Ignition
............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint .......................... 61
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 343
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 81
Instrument Cluster ....................... 199
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 198
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 433
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 436
Interior Appearance Care .................. 432
Interior Lights ........................... 97
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 100
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 390
Jack Operation .................... 389,391,392
488 INDEX
Exterior.............................. 76
Fog .............................. 96,445
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 388
Headlight Switch ....................... 95
Headlights ........................... 444
High Beam .......................... 201
High Beam Indicator .................... 201
Instrument Cluster ...................... 95
Interior .............................. 97
Lights On Reminder ..................... 95
Low Fuel ............................ 200
Oil Pressure .......................... 201
Passing .............................. 96
Rear Servicing ........................ 446
Rear Tail ............................ 446
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 201
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 204
Service ............................. 444
Side Marker .......................... 446 Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)
.............. 204
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 206
Traction Control ....................... 211
Turn Signal ................. 76,96,201,445,446
Voltage ............................. 200
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 200
Loading Vehicle ......................... 363
Tires ............................... 338
Locking Axle ........................ 296,297
Locks Door ................................ 30
Power Door ........................... 32
Steering Wheel ......................... 13
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 66,68
Lubrication, Body ....................... 411
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 409
Maintenance Procedures ................... 405
490 INDEX