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This indicator normally comes on f or
a f ew seconds when you turn the
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position, and when the ignition
switch is turned to the START (III)
position. If it comes on at any other
time, there is a problem with the
ABS. If this happens, have your
vehicle checked at a dealer. With the
indicator on, your vehicle still has
normal braking ability but no anti-
lock brakes. For more inf ormation,
see page .This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It will
go of f if you have inserted a properly
coded ignition key. If it is not a
properly coded key, the indicator will
blink and the engine will not start
(see page ).
This indicator also blinks several
times when you turn the ignition
switch f rom the ON (II) position to
the ACCESSORY (I) or LOCK (0)
position.
You will also see a ‘‘CHECK ABS
SYSTEM’’ message on the multi-
inf ormation display (see page ). The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If an indicator does not blink
or blinks rapidly, it usually means
one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see pages and ).
Replace the bulb as soon as possible,
since other drivers cannot see that
you are signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
and all turn signals on the outside of
the vehicle f lash.
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Anti-lock Brake System
(A BS) IndicatorImmobilizer System
Indicator Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Instrument Panel Indicators
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With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the inf ormation display
changesasshownonthenextpage
each time you press the SELECT
button or TRIP/RESET button.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, your last
selection display.
The inf ormation display shows the
odometer, trip meter, engine oil lif e,
outside temperature (if equipped),
instant f uel economy, average f uel
economy, range (estimated distance),
and maintenance item code(s).
For inf ormation about the multi-
inf ormation display, see page .
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Inf ormation Display
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TRIP/RESET BUTTONSELECT BUTTON
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With the ignition switch in the ON
(II) position, the multi-inf ormation
display changes as shown on the
next page each time you press the
INFO ( / ) button or the SEL/
RESET button.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, your last
selection is displayed.
The multi-inf ormation display in the
instrument panel displays various
inf ormation and messages when the
ignition switch is in the ON (II)
position. Some of the messages help
you operate your vehicle more
comf ortably. Others help to keep
you aware of the periodic
maintenance your vehicle needs f or
continued trouble-f ree driving.
To change the display, press the
INFO( / )buttononthe
dashboard repeatedly until the main
menu appears (see page ).
When you open the driver’s door, a
‘‘Welcome’’ message is shown on the
multi-inf ormation display.
In the multi-information display, the
system message is also displayed
(see page ).
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Multi-Inf ormation Display
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SEL/
RESET
BUTTON
INFO ( ) BUTTON INFO ( ) BUTTON
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The odometer shows the total
distance your vehicle has been
driven. It measures miles in U.S.
models and kilometers in Canadian
models. It is illegal under U.S.
federal law and Canadian provincial/
territorial regulations to disconnect,
reset, or alter the odometer with the
intent to change the number of miles
or kilometers indicated.This meter shows the number of
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada)
driven since you last reset it. There
are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip
B. Each trip meter works
independently, so you can keep track
of two dif f erent distances.
To reset a trip meter, display it, and
then press and hold the SEL/RESET
button until the number resets to‘‘0.0.’’When you reset Trip A, AVERAGE
FUEL A, AVERAGE SPEED A, and
ELAPSED TIME A are reset at the
same time. When you reset Trip B,
AVERAGE FUEL B, AVERAGE
SPEED B, and ELAPSED TIME B
are reset.
Multi-Inf ormation Display
Odometer T rip Meter
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TRIP METER
ODOMETER
U.S. model is shown.
U.S. model is shown.
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This shows the accumulated
traveling time since you last reset it.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, ELAPSED
TIME is reset.
This shows your vehicle’s average
f uel economy in mpg (U.S. models)
or liter/100 km (Canadian models)
since you last reset Trip A or Trip B.
This shows the estimated distance
you can travel on the fuel remaining
in the f uel tank. This distance is
estimated f rom the f uel economy
you received over the last several
miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada),
so it will vary with changes in speed,
traf f ic, etc.
This shows the average speed you
are traveling in miles per hour (mph)
forU.S.modelsorkilometersper
hour (km/h) f or Canadian models.
Along with the trip meter, the trip
computer calculates these values:
Average Fuel Economy
Range
Average Vehicle Speed
Elapsed Time
Instantaneous f uel economy
This shows your instant f uel
economy.
EL A PSED T IME A /B
AVERAGE FUEL A/B
RANGE
AVERAGE SPEED A/B INST A NT FUEL MPG (U.S.
models)/INST A NT FUEL L /100 km
(Canadian models)
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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INT: Intermittent
INT TIME ring
LO: Low speed
HI: High speedMIST
Windshield washers
Turn signal
High beams
Flashhighbeams The multi-control lever has many
f unctions, including windshield
wipers and washers, turn signals,
headlight high beams, and headlight
high beam f lashing.
To select a position, turn the rotary
switch,pushthebuttonontheendof
the lever, or push the lever up, down,
f orward, or backward.
The wipers are not activated. The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. The wipers run at high speed
until you release the lever.
The length of the wiper
interval is varied automatically
according to the vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the
INT TIME ring. If you turn it to
the shortest delay, the wipers
change to low speed when the
vehicle speed exceeds 12 mph
(20 km/h). Push the
buttonontheendof the
multi-control lever. The
washers spray until you
release the button. The
wipers run at low speed, then
complete one more sweep
after you release the button.
1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.
10. OFF:LO HI
MIST :
INT : Windshield Washer:
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The childproof door locks are
designed to prevent children seated
in the rear f rom accidentally opening
the rear doors. Each rear door has a
lock lever near the edge. With the
lever in the LOCK position, the door
cannot be opened f rom inside
regardless of the position of the lock
tab. To open the door, pull the lock
tab up, and use the outside door
handle.The auto door locking f eature has
three possible settings:
The auto door locking is
deactivated all the time.
The doors lock whenever you
move the shift lever out of the
Park (P) position.
The doors lock when the vehicle
speed reaches 9 mph (15 km/h).
This is the def ault setting.
Your vehicle has customizable
settings f or the doors to
automatically lock and unlock. There
are default settings for each of these
f eatures. You can turn of f or change
the settings for these features as
described on the f ollowing pages.
When you customize the setting,
make sure your vehicle is parked
saf ely, the engine is of f , and the
parking brake is applied. Make all
settings bef ore you start driving.
With the auto door locking and
unlocking, the In-Bed Trunk also
locks and unlocks.
A uto Door L ocking/Unlocking
Childproof Door L ocks A uto Door L ocking
Door L ocks
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µOn the audio display, you will see the
selected CHANNEL (number),
CATEGORY, NAME (artist name),
and TITLE (music title).
You may experience periods when
XM Radio does not transmit the
artist’s name and song title
inf ormation. If this happens, there is
nothing wrong with your system.
XM Radio receives signals f rom two
satellites to produce clear, high-
quality digital reception. It of f ers
many channels in several categories.
Along with a large selection of
dif f erent types of music, XM Radio
allows you to view channel and
category selections in the display.
The navigation system screen also
shows all XM inf ormation when the
AUDIO button is pressed.
To listen to XM radio, turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position. Push the
PWR button to turn on the audio system, and press the XM button.
Adjust the volume by turning the
volume knob. The last channel you
listened to will show in the display.
Each time you press and release the
DISP/MODE button, the display
changes in the f ollowing sequence:
Channel name, channel number,
category, artist name, and music title.
In channel mode, you can select all
of the available channels. In category
mode, such as Jazz, Rock, Classical,
etc., you can select all of the
channels within that category.
To switch between
channel mode and category mode,
press and hold the DISP/MODE
button until the mode changes.
You can also change to the XM
Radio while you are listening to an
FM station, AM station, CD, etc. by
touching the XM1 or XM2 icon on
the audio display (navigation system
screen).
Your vehicle is capable of receivingXM
Radio anywhere in the United
States and Canada, except Hawaii,
Alaska,andPuertoRico.XMisa
registered trademark of Sirius XM
Radio
,Inc.andXMCANADAis a
registered business name of
Canadian Satellite Radio Inc.
On RTL and Canadian EX-L models
Playing t he XMRadio
Operating the XM Radio MODE
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