CONT INUED
BatteryCharging System ...........................
Indicator . 56, 365
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Jump Starting . 360
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Maintenance . 347
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Specif ications . 381, 383
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Bef ore Driving . 255
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Belts,Seat .8,18
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Beverage Holders . 111
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HandsFreeLink. 230
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Booster Seats . 48
Brakes
...........
Anti-lock System (ABS) . 287
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Break-in, New Linings . 256
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Bulb Replacement . 330
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Fluid . 322
.......................................
Parking . 109 .................
System Indicator . 57, 367
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Wear Indicators . 286
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Braking System . 286
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Break-in, New Vehicle . 256
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Brightness Control, Instruments . 72
Bulb Replacement
..........................
Back-up Lights . 330
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Brake Lights . 330
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Fog Lights . 332
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Front Parking Lights . 328
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Headlights . 325
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High-mount Brake Light . 331
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Rear Lights . 330
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Specif ications . 381, 383
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Turn Signal Lights . 328, 330
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Bulbs, Halogen . 325, 332
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Accessories . 267
ACCESSORY
...............
(Ignition Key Position) . 78
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Accessory Power Sockets . 111
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Active Head Restraints . 96
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Additives, Engine Oil . 313
...........................
Advanced Airbags . 25
...............................
Airbag (SRS) . 9, 21
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Airbag System Components . 21
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Air Conditioning System . 120, 125
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Usage . 123, 126
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Air Pressure, Tires . 339, 340
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Antif reeze . 316
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
...............................
Indicator . 58, 287
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Operation . 287
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Anti-thef t, Audio System . 213
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Anti-thef t Steering Column Lock . 78
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Audio System . 133
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 80
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Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners . 19
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Automatic Speed Control . 223
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Automatic Transmission . 280
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Capacity, Fluid . 380, 382 .......................................
Shif ting . 280
Shif t Lever Position
...............................
Indicators . 280
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Shif t Lever Positions . 280
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Shif t Lock Release . 283
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 212
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Capacities Chart . 380, 382
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying Cargo . 269
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care . 206Bluetooth
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard . 3, 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 61, 71
Daytime Running Lights
.......................................
Indicator . 61
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Dead Battery . 360
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 398
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 74
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Def rosting the Windows . 123, 129
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Dimensions . 380, 382
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Dimming the Headlights . 69
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission . 319
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Engine Oil . 262
..........................
Directional Signals . 69
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 286
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Disposal of Used Oil . 315
Doors
..........................
Auto Door Lock . 80
.......................
Auto Door Unlock . 83
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
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Locking and Unlocking . 79
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 384
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CD Changer . 163, 194
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CD Player . 141
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Certif ication Label . 378
............................................
Chains . 345
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Changing a Flat Tire . 353
Changing Oil
........................................
How to . 314
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When to . 303
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Charging System Indicator . 56, 365
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 258
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 276
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Child Saf ety . 33
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Booster Seats . 48
.............................
Child Seats . 40, 41
Important Saf ety
..........................
Reminders . 33-50
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Inf ants . 38
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Larger Children . 47
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LATCH . 42
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Risks with Airbags . 34
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Small Children . 39
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Tether . 46
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Warning Labels . 52
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Where Should a Child Sit . 34
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Child Seats . 33
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LATCH . 42 ..........
Tether Anchorage Points . 46
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 334
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Climate Control System . 125
..........................
On/Off Button . 127
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Clock . 214
...................................
Clutch Fluid . 323
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CO in the Exhaust . 51, 392
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 277
..............................
Compact Spare . 352
.........................................
Compass . 219
.................
Console Compartment . 112
.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 396
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant
........................................
Adding . 316
....................................
Checking . 263
.........................
Proper Solution . 316
...................
Temperature Gauge . 66
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 390
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Cruise Control Indicator . 62
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Cruise Control Operation . 223
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Customer Service . 396
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Fuel . 256
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 258
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Fill Door and Cap . 257
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Gauge . 66
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Low Fuel Indicator . 61
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Octane Requirement . 256
...............................
Oxygenated . 257
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Tank, Ref ueling . 257
...............................
Fuel Economy . 264
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Fuel Economy (ECO) Indicator . 59
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Fuses, Checking the . 368
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Gas Mileage, Improving . 264, 265
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Gasoline . 256
...........................................
Gauge . 66
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Low Fuel Indicator . 61
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Octane Requirement . 256
........................
Tank, Ref ueling . 257
................
Gas Station Procedures . 257
Gauges
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Engine Coolant Temperature . 66
...............................................
Fuel . 66
Gearshif t Lever Positions ..........
Automatic Transmission . 280 ..............
Manual Transmission . 278
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Glove Box . 113
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
.............................
(GVWR) . 271, 295
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Halogen Headlight Bulbs . 325
...........................
HandsFreeLink
. 230
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Hazard Warning Flashers . 73
........................................
Headlights . 69
........................................
Aiming . 325
..............
Automatic Lighting Off . 71
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Automatic Lighting On . 70
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Daytime Running Lights . 71
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High Beam Indicator . 61
.........................
Reminder Chime . 69
Replacing Halogen
..............................
Bulbs . 325, 332
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Turning on . 69
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Head Restraints . 13, 94
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Heating and Cooling . 120
.............................
Heated Mirrors . 102
...................................
Heater, Seat . 100
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 226 ........
Hood, Opening and Closing . 260
...........................
Hydraulic Clutch . 323
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Identif ication Number, Vehicle . 378
Ignition
..............................................
Keys . 76
...........................................
Switch . 78
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Timing Control System . 391
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Immobilizer System . 77
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Important Safety Precautions . 6
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Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system. Ref er to the navigati on system manual.
If equipped
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Your Vehicle at a Glance
4
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS
(P.72)
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENTS (P.75)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.30)
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
(P.68)
(P.174)
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
(P.73)INTERFACE DIAL
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES (P.100)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
(P.74, 102)
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS (P.223)
HORN
HEADLIGHTS/
TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
(P.69, 72)
REMOTE AUDIO
CONTROLS (P.211)
(P.290)
(P.230)
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
OFF SWITCH
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
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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 . 54............................
Instrument Panel . 55
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 56
.............................................
Gauges . 63
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Inf ormation Display . 64 .....................................
Odometer . 64
Outside Temperature
...................................
Indicator . 65
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Trip Meter . 65
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 66
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Maintenance Minder . 66
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Fuel Gauge . 66
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 67
.
Windshield Wipers and Washers . 68
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 69
........................................
Fog Lights . 72
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 72
.................
Hazard Warning Button . 73
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Rear Window Def ogger . 74
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 75
...............................
Keys and Locks . 76
........................
Immobilizer System . 77
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Ignition Switch . 78
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Door Locks . 79
.
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 80
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Childproof Door Locks . 86
.......................
Remote Transmitter . 86
................................................
Trunk . 90
........
Emergency Trunk Opener . 91 .................................................
Seats . 92
.
Front Seat Power Adjustments . 92
FrontSeatManual
............................
Adjustments . 93
Driver’s Seat Manual Height
..............................
Adjustment . 94
..........................
Head Restraints . 94
.......................
Folding Rear Seat . 97
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Armrests . 98
..................................
Seat Heaters . 100
...........................................
Mirrors . 101
............................
Power Windows . 103
.......................................
Moonroof . 107
...............................
Parking Brake . 109
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Interior Convenience Items . 110
.....................
Beverage Holders . 111
........
Accessory Power Sockets . 111
.............
Console Compartment . 112
..................................
Glove Box . 113
....................
Sunglasses Holder . 113
..................................
Sun Visors . 114
............................
Vanity Mirror . 115
..................................
Coat Hook . 115
..........................
Center Pockets . 115
...............................
Interior Lights . 116
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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This indicator comes on with the
high beam headlights. For more
inf ormation, see page .
This indicator also comes on with
reduced brightness when the
daytime running lights (DRL) are on
(see page ).
If this indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position and release the parking
brake, it means there is a problem
with the DRL. There may also be a
problem with the high beam
headlights. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer.
This indicator comes on when the
security system is set. See page
f or more inf ormation on the
security system.
This indicator comes on as a
reminder that you must ref uel soon.
When the indicator comes on, there
are about 2.8 U.S. gal (10.5
)of fuel
remaining in the tank.
When the needle reaches E, there is
a very small amount of f uel in the
tank. 69
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If equipped
High Beam Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Security System Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Î Turn signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
AUTO
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams
Fog lights of f
Fog lights on Push down on the
lef t lever to signal a lef t turn and up
to signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever and
hold it. The lever will return to the
center when you release it or
complete a turn. When the light switch is in either of
these positions, the lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
This indicator stays on if you leave
the lights on and turn the ignition
switch to the ACCESSORY (I) or
LOCK (0) position.
To switch f rom low
beams to high beams, push the lef t
lever f orward until you hear a click.
The blue high beam indicator will
come on (see page ). Pull it back
to return to low beams. To flash the
high beams, pull the lever back
lightly, then release it. The high
beamsstayonaslongasyouhold
the lever back.
If equipped Turning the switch to
the ‘‘ ’’ position turns on the
parking lights, taillights, instrument
panel lights, side-marker lights, and
rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights.
If you leave the lights on with the
key removed f rom the ignition
switch, you will hear a reminder
chime when you open the driver’s
door.
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Turn Signals and Headlights
Turn Signal
High Beams
Headlights
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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µEven with the automatic lighting
f eature turned on, we recommend
thatyouturnonthelightsmanually
when driving at night or in a dense
f og, or when you enter dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking
f acilities.
Do not leave the light switch in
AUTO if you will not be driving the
vehicle f or an extended period (a
weekormore).Youshouldalsoturn
of f the lights if you plan to leave the
engine idling or of f f or a long time.
The automatic lighting
f eature turns on the headlights and
all other exterior lights, when it
senses low ambient light.
The lights will remain on when you
turn of f the ignition switch. They will
turn of f automatically when you
remove the key and open the driver’s
door. To turn them on again, either
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position or turn the light switch
to the position.
To turn on automatic lighting, turn
the light switch to AUTO. The lights
will come on automatically when the
outside light level becomes low (at
dusk, f or example). The lights on
indicator comes on as a reminder.
The lights and indicator will turn of f
automatically when the system
senses high ambient light.
The automatic lighting f eature is
controlledbyasensorlocatedontop
of the dashboard. Do not cover this
sensor or spill liquids on it.
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AUTO
Turn Signals and Headlights
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