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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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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON INTERFACE DIAL
HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS SEAT HEATER SWITCHES
HORN PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
(P.74)
(P.242)
(P.322)
(P.262)
(P.77)(P.255) (P.102)
(P.76, 107) (P.186)
(P.75)
(P.32)
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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 . 56
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Instrument Panel . 57
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Instrument Panel Indicators . 58
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Gauges . 65
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Inf ormation Display . 66
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Odometer . 66
Outside Temperature
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Indicator . 67 ...................................
Trip Meter . 67
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Check Fuel Cap Message . 68
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Maintenance Minder . 68
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Temperature Gauge . 68
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Fuel Gauge . 68
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel . 69
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Windshield Wipers and Washers . 70
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Turn Signals and Headlights . 71
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Fog Lights . 74
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Instrument Panel Brightness . 74
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Hazard Warning Button . 75
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Rear Window Def ogger . 76
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Steering Wheel Adjustments . 77
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Keys and Locks . 78
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Immobilizer System . 79
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Ignition Switch . 80
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Door Locks . 81
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Auto Door Locking/Unlocking . 82
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Childproof Door Locks . 88
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Remote Transmitter . 88
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Trunk . 92
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Emergency Trunk Opener . 93
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Seats . 94
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Front Seat Power Adjustments . 94 FrontSeatManual
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Adjustments . 95
Driver’s Seat Manual Height ..............................
Adjustment . 96
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Head Restraints . 96
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Folding Rear Seat . 99
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Armrests . 100
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Seat Heaters . 102
Driving Position Memory
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System . 103
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Mirrors . 106
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Power Windows . 108
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Moonroof . 112
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Parking Brake . 114
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Interior Convenience Items . 115
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Beverage Holders . 116
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Accessory Power Sockets . 116
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Console Compartment . 117
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Glove Box . 118
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Sunglasses Holder . 118
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Sun Visors . 119
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Vanity Mirror . 120
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Coat Hook . 120
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Center Pockets . 120
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Interior Lights . 121
Instruments and Controls
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the tex
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Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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: If equippedLOW FUEL INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
(ABS) INDICATOR
HIGH BEAM INDICATOR DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR CRUISE CONTROL
INDICATOR
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM INDICATOR
PARKING BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR
CRUISE CONTROL
MAIN INDICATOR
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR
FOG LIGHT INDICATOR
FUEL ECONOMY INDICATOR
CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR LAMP
LOW OIL PRESSURE
INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
INDICATOR
SIDE AIRBAG OFF
INDICATOR
LOW TIRE
PRESSURE
INDICATOR
VSA OFF INDICATORDOOR AND TRUNK OPEN INDICATOR
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM (TPMS) INDICATOR (P.62)
(P.64)
(P.63) (P.58, 397)
(P.58, 397)
(P.58, 398)
(P.61) (P.61)
(P.60) (P.60)
(P.61) (P.59)
(P.58) (P.63) (P.59)(P.60)
(P.63) (P.64)(P.64) (P.64)
LIGHTS ON INDICATOR
(P.62)(P.59)
(P.63)
(P.64)
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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.This indicator reminds you that the
exterior lights are on. It comes on
when the light switch is in either the
or position. If you turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position without
turning of f the light switch, this
indicator will remain on. A reminder
chime will also sound when you open
the driver’s door.
This indicator will also come on
when the light switch is in AUTO
and the lights turn on automatically. The appropriate indicator comes on
if the trunk or any door is not closed
tightly.
All the indicators come on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position.
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If equipped
Instrument Panel Indicators
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning
Indicators
Lights On Indicator Door and Trunk Open Indicator
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DRIVER’S
DOOR OPEN
INDICATOR
TRUNK
OPEN
INDICATOR
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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.
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High Beam Indicator
Daytime Running L ights
Indicator
Security System Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
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SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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This indicator comes on f or a f ew
seconds when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. It
remindsyouthatitistimetotake
your vehicle in f or scheduled
maintenance. The maintenance main
items and sub items will be displayed
in the inf ormation display. See pagef or more inf ormation on the
Maintenance Minder .
This indicator goes of f when your
dealer resets it after completing the
required maintenance service.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the cruise control system by
pressing the CRUISE button (see
page ).
This indicator comes on when you
set the cruise control. See page
f or inf ormation on operating the
cruise control.
This indicator comes on when you
turn on the f og lights. For more
inf ormation, see page . This indicator comes on brief ly when
you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position. It will then 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’s f uel system will be
disabled (see page ).
This indicator comes on when the
washer f luid level is low. Add washer
fluidwhenyouseethisindicator
(see page ).
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Immobilizer System
Indicator
Maintenance Minder
Indicator
Cruise Control Indicator Washer Level Indicator
Cruise Control Main
Indicator
Fog L ight Indicator
Instrument Panel Indicators
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If equipped
Only on vehicles equipped with navigation system, ref er to the navigati on system manual.
To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
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Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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HAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
INTERFACE DIAL
HORN
HEADLIGHT/TURN SIGNALS/
FOG LIGHTS
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS
NAVIGATION SYSTEM VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
BLUETOOTH
HANDSFREELINK VOICE
CONTROL BUTTONS
VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST
(VSA) SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/
HEATED MIRROR BUTTON
STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
SEAT HEATER SWITCHES PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR
WINDSHIELD WIPERS/WASHERS
INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.74)
(P.71, 74)
(P.242)
(P.322)
(P.262) (P.70)
(P.32)
(P.75)
(P.186)
(P.76, 107) (P.102)
(P.255)
(P.77)
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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
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