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WARNING! (Continued)
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
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 objectslodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation 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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▫50/50 Split Third-Row Passenger Seats With
Fold-Flat Feature —
Seven Passenger Models ............... 197
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 200
 Lights ............................. 202
▫ Headlight Switch .................... 202
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 202
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 203
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 203
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If
Equipped .......................... 204
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 204
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 204 ▫
Multifunction Lever .................. 205
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 205
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 206
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 206
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 206
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 206
▫ Map/Reading Lights .................. 208
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 208
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 209
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 210
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 211
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 212
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To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or the low beam headlights and press the
headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights,
either press the headlight switch a second time or turn off
the headlight switch.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates
when the fog lights are turned on.
NOTE: The fog lights will operate when the low beam
headlights or parking lights are on. However, selecting
the high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn
signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. The
multifunction lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.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.
Multifunction Lever
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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.
•A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the EVIC
(if equipped) and a continuous chime will sound if the
vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either
turn signal on.
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 multifunction 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 beams headlights until the lever is
released.
Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door is opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open. This includes the glove box light,
but not the trunk light. To restore interior light operation,
either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light
switch.
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5. Turn Signal IndicatorsThe arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle is driven
more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on, a
continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the
signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check
for a defective outside light bulb.
6. High Beam Indicator This indicator shows that the high beam head-
lights are on. Push the multifunction lever forward
to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward
yourself (normal position) to return to low beam.
7. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on. 8. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Display / Odometer 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
as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so,
then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must
be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was
before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to
make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/
service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or
that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer
must be reset at zero.
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The main display area will normally display the main
menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main
menu. The main display area also displayspop up
messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn-
ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall
into several categories:
•Five Second Stored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Most of
the messages of this type are then stored (as long as the
condition that activated it remains active) and can be
reviewed from the Messagesmain menu item. As long
as there is a stored message, an iwill be displayed in the
EVIC’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this
message type are Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out
and Low Tire Pressure.
•Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are Turn Signal On(if a turn signal
is left on) and Lights On(if driver leaves the vehicle).
•Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition
is in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are
Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar andPress Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start.
•Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Ex-
amples of this message type are Memory System Un-
available - Not in Park andAutomatic High Beams On.
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▫Adding Washer Fluid ................. 515
▫ Exhaust System ..................... 515
▫ Cooling System ..................... 518
▫ Brake System ....................... 523
▫ Automatic Transmission ............... 525
▫ Rear Drive Assembly (RDA) – AWD Models
Only ............................. 528
▫ Power Transfer Unit (PTU) – AWD Models
Only ............................. 529
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... 529
▫ Cleaning The Cupholders .............. 534
 Fuses .............................. 535
▫ Interior Fuses ....................... 535 ▫
Underhood Fuses
(Power Distribution Center) ............. 537
 Replacement Bulbs .................... 541
 Bulb Replacement ..................... 542
▫ Front Low/High Beam Headlamp, Turn
Signal/Park Lamp, And Side Marker Lamp . . 542
▫ Front Fog Lamp ..................... 543
▫ Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp ....... 544
▫ License Plate Lamp ................... 546
 Fluid Capacities ...................... 548
 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ....... 549
▫ Engine ............................ 549
▫ Chassis ........................... 550
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REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb Number
Courtesy/Reading Lamps (Incandescent)........ 578
Courtesy/Reading Lamps (Optional LED) ...... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Glove Box Lamp ......................... 194
Cargo Lamp ............................ 579
Optional Door Map Pocket/Cupholder ........ LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement instructions. LIGHTS BULBS – Exterior
Bulb No.
Low Beam Headlamp ..................... 9006
High Beam Headlamp .................... 9005
Front Park/Turn Signal .................3757AK
Side Marker Lamp ........................ 168
Front Fog Lamp ...................... PSX24W
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) ..... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
License Lamp ........................... 168
LIGHTS BULBS – Rear (LED Version) Bulb No.
Rear Tail/Stop Lamp ..................... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Tail (Liftgate) Lamp .................. LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Turn Signal Lamp .................WY21W
Backup Lamp ......................... W21W
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