Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the headlamps on with a reduced intensity output (halogen
headlamps) or turns the front fog lamps on (HID headlamp).
To activate:
•the ignition must be in the on position,
•the headlamp control is in the off, autolamps or parking lamp position
and
•the transmission must be out of the P (Park) position.
WARNING:Always remember to turn on your headlamps at
dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp
(DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may not
provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision.
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
Use to adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel and all applicable
lit components in the vehicle during
headlamp and parking lamp
operation.
•Tapthetoporbottomofthe
control to brighten/dim all interior
lit components incrementally, or
•Press and hold the top or bottom of the control until the desired
lighting level is reached.
•Press and hold the top of the control to the full on position to activate
the “dome on” feature. This will turn on the interior courtesy lights.
The lights will remain on until the bottom of the control is pressed.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
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•To close the moon roof from the vent position, press and hold the rear
portion of the control until the glass panel stops moving.
The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be opened or closed when
the glass panel is shut. To close the shade, pull it toward the front of the
vehicle
Accessory delay:
With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system, and moon roof
(if equipped) may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch
is turned off or until any door is opened
Note:You can open the vehicle’s front windows and moon roof (if
equipped) by using the control on the remote transmitter. Refer to
Global open windowsearlier in this chapter.
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a universal garage door opener which
can be used to replace the common hand-held transmitter.
Car2UHome Automation System (if equipped)
The Car2UHome Automation
System is a universal transmitter
located in the driver’s visor that
includes two primary features – a
garage door opener and a platform
for remote activation of devices
within the home. The Car2U
system’s garage door opener
function replaces the common
hand-held garage door opener with a three-button transmitter that is
integrated into the interior of your vehicle. After being programmed for
garage doors, the Car2Usystem transmitter can be programmed to
operate security devices and home lighting systems.
WARNING:Make sure that people and objects are clear of the
garage door or security device you are programming. Do not
program the Car2Usystem with the vehicle in the garage.
Do not use the Car2Usystem with any garage door opener that lacks
safety stop and reverse features as required by U.S. Federal Safety
Standards (this includes any garage door opener manufactured before
April 1, 1982).
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must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have
to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, wait a minimum
of 30 seconds before beginning again.
1. Place the key in the ignition and
turn the ignition to the 3 (on)
position.
2. Press the power door unlock
control on the door panel three
times.
3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (on)
position to the 1 (off) position.
4. Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times.
5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (on) position. The horn will chirp one
time to confirm programming mode has been entered and is active.
6. Press the power door unlock control twice within five seconds.
Note:The horn will chirp once to indicate the perimeter lighting feature
has been deactivated. The horn will chirp once and honk once (one short
and one long) to indicate the perimeter lighting feature has been
activated.
7. Turn the ignition to the 1 (off) position to exit the procedure.Note:
The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete.
Illuminated exit
•When all vehicle doors are closed and the key is removed from the
ignition, the interior lamps and the puddle lamps (if equipped) will
illuminate.
The lamps will turn off if all the doors remain closed and
•25 seconds elapse, or
•the key is inserted in the ignition.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the lamps 30 minutes after the ignition
has been turned to the 1 (off) position.
•If the dome lamps were turned on using the panel dimmer control, the
battery saver will shut them off 30 minutes after the ignition has been
turned to the off position.
•If the courtesy lamps were turned on because one of the vehicle doors
or the trunk was opened, the battery saver will shut off them off
10 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the off position.
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Engine block heater .................221
Engine oil ..................................288
checking and adding ..............288
dipstick ....................................288
filter, specifications ........289, 312
recommendations ...................289
refill capacities ........................313
specifications ..........................313
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................221
F
Fleet MyKey programming ......109
Floor mats .................................107
Fluid capacities .........................313
Fog lamps ....................................77
Fuel ............................................298
calculating fuel
economy ............................38, 303
cap ...........................................300
capacity ...................................313
choosing the right fuel ...........301
detergent in fuel .....................302
filler funnel .............................302
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................298, 300, 304
filter, specifications ........297, 312
fuel pump shut-off ..................248
improving fuel economy ........303
octane rating ...................301, 315
quality ......................................301
running out of fuel .........262, 302
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................298
Fuses ..................................248–249G
Garage door opener ..................101
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............300
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................303
Gauges .........................................25
H
Hazard flashers .........................247
Headlamps ...................................75
aiming ..................................78–79
autolamp system .......................76
bulb specifications ....................82
daytime running lights .............78
flash to pass ..............................77
high beam .................................77
replacing bulbs .........................83
turning on and off ....................75
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................67, 70
Hood ..........................................285
I
Ignition ...............................218, 315
Illuminated visor mirror .............89
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................178
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................308
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................279
cluster ........................................18
lighting up panel
and interior ...............................78
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