WARNING!
Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your instru-
ment panel could mean you won’t have the air bags
to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come
on as a bulb check when the ignition is first turned
on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes
on as you drive, have an authorized dealer service the
air bag system immediately.
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
Inflator Units
The Driver and Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag
Inflator Units are located in the center of the steering
wheel and on the right side of the instrument panel.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the Ad-
vanced Front Air Bags, it signals the inflator units. A large
quantity of non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the
Advanced Front Air Bags. Different air bag inflation ratesare possible, based on the collision type and severity. The
steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of
the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as
the air bags inflate to their full size. The air bags fully
inflate in about 50 to 70 milliseconds. This is about half of
the time it takes to blink your eyes. The air bags then
quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and
front passenger.
The Advanced Front Air Bag gas is vented through the
vent holes in the sides of the air bag. In this way, the air
bags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle.Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB)
Inflator Units
The Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags are de-
signed to activate only in certain side collisions.
The ORC determines if a side collision requires the side
air bags to inflate, based on several factors, including the
severity and type of collision.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75
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.
Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
partially pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will cause the high beam headlights to
turn on until the lever is released.
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever toward the instrument
panel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pulling the
multifunction back toward the steering wheel will turn
the low beams back on, or shut the high beams off.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197
brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have
the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
7. Front Fog Light Indicator — If EquippedThis indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
8. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the park
lights or headlights are turned on.
9. Turn Signal Indicator The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals
when the turn signal lever is operated. A tone will
chime, and an EVIC message will appear if the turn
signals are left on for more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
NOTE: If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check
for a defective outside light bulb. 10. 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.
11. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Red
Telltale Area
This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable red tell-
tales. For further information, refer to “Electronic vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)”.
12. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Display/Odometer Display
The odometer display shows the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your
odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair
technician should leave the odometer reading the same
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303
▫Brake System ....................... 607
▫ Front/Rear Axle Fluid ................. 609
▫ Transfer Case ....................... 610
▫ Automatic Transmission ............... 611
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... 614
Fuses .............................. 620
▫ Totally Integrated Power Module ......... 620
Vehicle Storage ....................... 625
Replacement Bulbs .................... 626
Bulb Replacement ..................... 627
▫ High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) –
If Equipped ........................ 627 ▫
Halogen Headlamps – If Equipped ........ 627
▫ Front Turn Signal .................... 628
▫ Front Fog Lamps .................... 628
▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup
Lamps ............................ 630
▫ Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp ......... 630
▫ Center High-Mounted Stop
Lamp (CHMSL) ..................... 631
▫ Rear License Lamp ................... 631
Fluid Capacities ...................... 632
Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ....... 634
▫ Engine ............................ 634
▫ Chassis ........................... 635
580 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the
bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Front Turn Signal
1. Open the hood.
2. Turn the turn signal bulb one–quarter turn counter-
clockwise to remove from housing.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the
bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Front Fog Lamps
1. Reach through the cutout in the splash shield and
disconnect the wiring harness from the fog lamp connec-
tor.
2. Firmly grasp the bulb by the two latches and squeeze
them together to unlock the bulb from the back of the
front fog lamp housing.
3. Pull the bulb straight out from the keyed opening in
the housing.
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Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, And Backup Lamps
1. Raise the liftgate.
2. Remove the two push-pins from the tail lamp housing.
3. Grasp the tail lamp and pull firmly rearward to
disengage the lamp from the aperture panel.4. Twist socket counter clockwise and remove from
lamp.
5. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket.
6. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and reattach the
lamp assembly.
Rear Liftgate Mounted Tail Lamp
1. Raise the liftgate.
2. Use a fiber stick or flat blade screw driver to pry the
lower trim from the liftgate.
3. Disconnect the two trim panel lights.
4. Tail lamps are now visible. Rotate socket(s) counter
clockwise.
5. Remove/replace bulb(s).
6. Reinstall the socket(s)
7. Reverse process to reinstall the liftgate trim.
630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Bulb Replacement.................... 627
Cargo ............................. 280
Center Mounted Stop .................. 631
Daytime Running .................... 191
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 188
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator. . 477
Exterior ........................... 101
Fog ............................ 303,628
Fuses ............................. 620
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 551
Headlights ......................... 627
Headlights On With Wipers ............. 189
High Beam Indicator .................. 303
Illuminated Entry ..................... 23
Low Fuel .......................... 319
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 300
Map Reading ....................... 194
Reading ........................ 194,248
Rear Servicing ....................... 630 Rear Tail
........................... 630
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 307
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 305
Service ............................ 627
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 300
Side Marker ........................ 630
SmartBeams ........................ 190
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 299
Traction Control ..................... 477
Turn Signal ................ 101,188,628,630
Vanity Mirror ....................... 114
Loading Vehicle ......................... 523
Tires .............................. 484
Locks ................................. 34
Automatic Door ...................... 36
Child Protection ...................... 36
Door .............................. 34
Power Door ......................... 35
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