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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 objects
lodged 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.
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▫Fold-Flat Passenger Seatback ............ 102
▫ Folding Rear Seat .................... 102
▫ Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest ........ 103
To Open And Close The Hood ............ 104
Lights ............................. 105
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 105
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 106
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 107
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 107
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 108
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 108
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 108
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 108 ▫
Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 109
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 109
▫ Lights On Reminder .................. 110
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer .............. 110
▫ Map/Reading/Interior Lights ............111
Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 112
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 113
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 114
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 114
▫ Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available
With Automatic Headlights Only) ......... 115
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 116
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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.NOTE:
If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is 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 indicator bulb is
defective.
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 then automatically turn off.
High/Low Beam 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 you. This
will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is
released.Turn Signal Control
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NOTE:If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to-
pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams
will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the next
flash-to-pass operation.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the multifunction
lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the
parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull
out the end of the multifunction lever.
NOTE:The front fog lights will only operate with the
headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights
will turn off the front fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The high beam headlights will turn on as Daytime
Running Lights (DRL) and operate at lower intensity
Front Fog Light Control
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CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
Continued operation with the Transmission Tem-
perature Warning Light illuminated could cause the
fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or
exhaust components causing a fire that may result in
personal injury.
28. High Beam Indicator This light indicates that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer-
ing wheel to switch the headlights to low beam. 29. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Display — If Equipped
This display shows the EVIC messages when the appro-
priate conditions exist. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” for further information.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) – IF EQUIPPED
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.
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LIGHT BULBS – ExteriorBulb No.
Low Beam Headlamp ..................... H11
High Beam Headlamp .................... 9005
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lamp ....3757A
Front Fog Lamp ...................... PSX24W
Center High Mounted Stop
(CHMSL) Lamp ................... W16W (921)
Rear Tail/Stop Lamp ..................... 3157
Rear Turn Signal Lamp .................... 3157
Backup Lamp .......................... 3157
License Lamp .......................... W5W
Front Position Lamp ..................... W5W
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp
1. Raise and prop open the hood. Locate the connector
behind the headlamp. NOTE:
It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner
filter housing and position the totally integrated power
module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlamp
on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
2. Reach into engine compartment and from behind the
lamp assembly and grasp the connector.
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GaugesCoolant Temperature ................... 145
Fuel ............................... 145
Odometer ........................... 149
Tachometer .......................... 149
Gear Ranges ........................... 244
Gearshift .............................. 244
General Information .................... 17,293
General Maintenance ..................... 347
Glass Cleaning .......................... 375
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............306,308
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............306,308
GVWR ............................... 306
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 93
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 251
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 321 Head Restraints
.......................... 98
Headlights ............................ 383
Bulb Replacement ...................... 383
Cleaning ............................ 373
High Beam ........................ 108,158
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 108
On With Wipers ....................... 115
Passing ............................. 108
Replacing ........................... 383
Switch .............................. 106
Heated Seats ........................... 101
Heater ............................... 219
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 241
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 310
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 120
Hood Prop ............................ 104
Hood Release .......................... 104
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LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)....... 75
Latches ................................ 84
Hood .............................. 104
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 294
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 84
Life of Tires ............................ 282
Light Bulbs .......................... 84,382
Lights .............................. 84,105
Airbag ........................ 62,67,82,146
Back-Up ............................ 387
Brake Warning ........................ 147
Bulb Replacement ...................... 383
Center Mounted Stop ................... 391
Daytime Running ...................... 109
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 263
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 147
Exterior .............................. 84
Fog .......................... 109,153,385Headlight Switch
...................... 106
Headlights ........................... 106
Headlights On With Wipers ............... 115
High Beam Indicator .................... 158
Illuminated Entry ....................... 20
Instrument Cluster ..................... 106
Interior ............................. 111
License ............................. 390
Lights On Reminder .................... 110
Low Fuel ............................ 146
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 156
Map Reading ......................... 111
Oil Pressure .......................... 147
Passing ............................. 108
Rear Tail ............................ 387
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 146
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 18
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 153
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........155,285
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