AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
• Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position.
• Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
Air Conditioning (A/C)
• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flashthree times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the air recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000 50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000 90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000 130,000
140,000 150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000 224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot
seals and replace if necessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function.
XXX X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. XXX X X XX
Replace spark plugs (2.4L Engine). ** XX X X X
Replace spark plugs (2.4L PZEV Engine Only). **
X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L Engine). ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Airbag...................10
Air Conditioning..............24
Alarm, Panic ................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . .9
Automatic Headlights ...........19
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .24
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ...............95
Axle Fluid .................95
Belts, Seat .................11
Brake Fluid .................95
Brake System Master Cylinder ............96
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............19
Bulb Replacement ............104
Bulbs,Light................104
Calibration, Compass ...........69
Change Oil Indicator ...........79
Changing A Flat Tire ............81
Child Restraint ...............11
Climate Control ..............23
Compass Calibration ...........69
Convertible Top .............8,25
Convertible Top Manual Override .....26
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........95
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......22
Cruise Light ................22
Customer Assistance ...........105
Defects, Reporting ............106
Dimmer Control ..............20
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........20
Disarming, Theft System ..........9
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System .....28
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............22
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....76
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .............69
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light ..........78 Jacking
................81
Jump Starting .............86
Engine Break-In Recommendations ......19
Compartment .............93
Coolant (Antifreeze) .........95
Jump Starting .............86
Oil ..................95
Oil Filter ...............95
Oil Selection .............95
Overheating .............80
EventDataRecorder............91
Flash-To-Pass ...............20
Fluid, Brake ................96
Fluid Capacities ..............95
Fluids ...................95
F
ogLights...............19, 20
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........90
Front Heated Seats .............17
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .........79
Gasoline ................95
Specifications .............95
Fuse ...................101
Fuses .................. .101
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....71
Headlights Automatic ...............19
Dimmer Switch ............20
HighBeam ..............20
Heated Mirrors ............ .23, 24
Heated Seats ................17
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ............20
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....71
Hood Release ...............92
Instrument Cluster Indicators ................7
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) .....101
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....21
Introduction .................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control ..........61
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ......68
INDEX
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