•OUT: the running boards will remain deployed regardless of the doors
being open/closed. This setting can be used when washing the vehicle, or
accessing the roof rack. The running boards will stow and enter AUTO
mode when the vehicle speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h),
•OFF: the running boards will remain IN regardless of the doors being
open/closed.
POWER LIFTGATE
This feature allows users to open/close the rear liftgate at the touch of a
button.
Press the RESET button to turn the power liftgate on or off. If disabled,
the outside release handle and the rear cargo area control button are off.
The instrument panel button will continue to function the liftgate in
power mode.
EASY ENTRY
This feature automatically moves the driver’s seat backwards for easy
exit/entry from the vehicle.
Press the RESET button to turn the easy entry/exit seat on or off.
AIR SUSPENSION
Before disabling the air suspension, make sure the liftgate and liftgate
glass are in the closed position.
With the vehicle in P (Park), press RESET to turn the air suspension off
or on.
REAR PARK AID
This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near
the rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected.
To disable/enable rear park aid, press RESET when reaching this menu from
the setup sequence or put the vehicle in R (Reverse) and press RESET.
FRONT PARK AID
This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near
the front bumper.
To disable/enable front park aid, press RESET when reaching this menu
from the setup sequence or put the vehicle in D (DRIVE) and press RESET.
TRAILER SWAY (if equipped)
This feature uses the electronic stability control to mitigate trailer sway,
Press the RESET button to turn trailer sway on or off.
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changes are completed on the front control, the display will
automatically show all climate settings.
6.
Recirculated air:Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in
the vehicle cabin. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time to
cool down the interior of the vehicle and may also help reduce undesired
odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle. Recirculated air can be
engaged manually in any airflow selection except
. Recirculated air
may turn off automatically in all airflow selections.
7.A/C:Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with
recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages
automatically in AUTO,
(defrost), and(floor/defrost).
8.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents and floor vents.
9.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.
10.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor
vents.
11.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
12.Manual override controls:Allows you to manually select where
airflow is distributed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
13. F
Front fan speed control:Press to manually increase or
decrease the fan speed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO.
14.OFF:Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off.
15.Driver temperature control:Press to increase or decrease the
temperature on the driver side of the cabin. Sets the passenger side
temperature also when DUAL is disengaged.Note:The recommended
vehicle cabin setting is between 72°F (22°C) and 75°F (24°C).
•Dual temperature control:Press and hold AUTO to
engage/disengage separate passenger side temperature control.
16.AUTO:Press to engage full automatic operation, and select the
desired temperature using the temperature control. The system will
automatically determine fan speed, airflow location, A/C on or off, and
outside or recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the
desired temperature.
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3.Passenger temperature control:Press to increase/decrease the
temperature for the passenger in the front of the vehicle.
4.
RRear defroster:Press to activate/deactivate the rear window
defroster. Refer toRear window defrosterlater in this chapter for more
information.
5. R
Rear fan speed control:Press to enable the auxiliary system
or to adjust the rear fan speed from the front control. Press to manually
increase or decrease the fan speed. When the rear fan button is pressed,
the display will show only the rear cabin settings. After the rear setting
changes are completed on the front control, the display will
automatically show all climate settings.
6.
Passenger heated seat control (if equipped):Press to
activate/deactivate the passenger heated seat. SeeClimate controlled
seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter.
7.
Passenger cooled seat control (if equipped):Press to
activate/deactivate the passenger cooled seat. SeeClimate controlled
seatsin theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter.
8.REAR:Press to enable the control located in the rear floor console (if
equipped). Press again to turn the auxiliary system off. When the REAR
button is pressed, the display will show only the rear cabin settings.
After the rear setting changes are completed on the front control, the
display will automatically show all climate settings.
9.
Airflow direction control:Press to toggle through the air
distribution modes listed below. The selected mode will be shown in the
display.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
:Distributes air through the instrument panel and the floor vents.
:Distributes air through the floor vents.
:Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, demister
vents and the floor vents.
10.
Driver heated seat control (if equipped):Press to
activate/deactivate the driver heated seat. SeeClimate controlled seats
in theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter.
11.
Driver cooled seat control (if equipped):Press to
activate/deactivate the driver cooled seat. SeeClimate controlled seats
in theSeating and Safety Restraintschapter.
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•To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open
for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.”
•A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the
air distribution setting that is selected.
During extreme high ambient temperatures when idling stationary for
extended periods of time in gear, it is recommended to run the A/C with
recirculation mode.
selected, turn off the rear A/C unit, reduce blower
fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle’s transmission into
the P (Park) position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C
system.
For maximum cooling performance, (MAX A/C):
•In AUTO: Press AUTO control and set to desired temperature.
•In manual override: Press the
(panel), A/C, and recirculated
air
, set the temperature to 60°F (16°C) and the fan to the highest
blower setting.
To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:
1. Select
.
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort.
4. Set the fan speed to the highest setting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows.
To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents
located in the middle of the instrument panel.
AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL
1.Fan speed:Turn to select the
desired fan speed.
2.Temperature/mode selection:
The distribution of air from the
overhead and floor registers is based
on the temperature selected. Turn
to select for comfort.
To use the rear climate controls,
ensure that REAR is pressed on the main climate control face.
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High beams
•Push the lever toward the
instrument panel to activate.
•Pull the lever toward you to
deactivate.
Flash-to-pass
Pull toward you slightly to activate
and release to deactivate.
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
Turns the fog lamps on at full intensity output. To activate:
•the ignition must be in the on position and
•the headlamp control must be in the off, parking lamps or autolamp
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 when exterior
lights are on.
•Rotate the thumbwheel from left
to right to brighten the instrument panel.
•Rotate the thumbwheel from right to left to dim the instrument panel.
•Rotate fully to the right (past detent) to turn on interior lamps.
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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp, then use a Phillips
#2 screwdriver to turn the adjuster
either counterclockwise (to adjust
down) or clockwise (to adjust up)
aligning the upper edge of the light
pattern up to the horizontal line.
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT
REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE
AND IS NON-ADJUSTABLE.
7. Repeat Steps 3–5 for the other headlamp.
8. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
•Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
•Push up to activate the right turn
signal.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Front row map lamps
To turn on the map lamps, press the
outer edge of the clear lens. The
front row map lamp lights when:
•any door is opened.
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated until the
courtesy lamps come on.
•the remote entry controls are
pressed and the ignition is off.
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Second row map lamps
The second row map lamps are
located in the headliner above the
second row seats.
The second row map lamp lights
when:
•any door is opened,
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated up until the courtesy lamps come on, and
•any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is off.
Press the controls to activate the lamps.
Rear cargo lamp
The dome lamp lights when:
•any door is opened, and the
switch is in the middle position.
•the instrument panel dimmer
switch is rotated until the
courtesy lamps come on.
•any of the remote entry controls
are pressed and ignition is off
(and switch is in the middle
position).
With the ignition key in the accessory or on position, the rear dome lamp
can be turned on or off by sliding the control.
Battery saver
The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps and interior lamps,
except the hazard warning lamps if activated, 10 minutes after the
ignition control has been turned off. The system will not turn off the
parking lamps if they are on.
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Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Rear cargo lamp 1 211–2XB
Rear turn/tail/brake
lamps4 3057K or 4057K
Backup lamps 2 921
Supplemental tail
lamps4 906
Approach lamps 2 906
Mirror turn signal
lamps2 906 (amber)
License lamp 2 168
High-mount brake
lamp5 W5W
Visor vanity lamp -
Slide on rail system
(SOR)2 A6224PF
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
* For vehicles with HID (high intensity discharge) lamps, see your
authorized dealer for service.
Replacing interior bulbs
Check the operation of all bulbs frequently.
Replacing HID headlamp bulbs
The low/high beam headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity
discharge” source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. The bulb is
NOT customer replaceable. When the bulb is burned out, the bulb must
be replaced by your authorized dealer.
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs
The front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs are located in the
headlamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb.
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
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