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Door ajar
Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely
closed.
Engine oil pressure
Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range.
Engine coolant temperature
Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high. Stop
the vehicle as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let
cool.
High beams
Illuminates when the high-beam headlamps are on.
Low fuel
Illuminates when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty.
Low tire pressure warning
Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains
on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be
checked. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will
illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does
not turn on or begins to flash, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Powertrain malfunction/reduced power
Illuminates when a powertrain fault has been detected. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash
faster, check for a burned out bulb.
Upshift (if equipped)
To maximize fuel economy, this light illuminates when the
manual transmission should be shifted to the next highest gear.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Key In Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory
position and the driver’s door is opened.
Sounds when the keyless vehicle is in RUN and the driver’s door is
opened (if equipped).
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle.
If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking
brake, have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.
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•COMFORT–Slightly less effort required for steering with less road
force felt through the steering wheel.
Note:When AdvanceTracsport mode is on or when AdvanceTracand
traction control are off, the steering feel will be locked in sport mode.
The display will show STEERING FEEL LOCKED and the
steering feel will not be selectable.
HALO LIGHT
Turns the halo lighting around the gauges on or off.
Press and hold RESET to turn the feature on or off.
AMBIENT LIGHT
Turns the ambient lighting on or off. Ambient lighting provides accent
lighting in various locations such as footwell areas, cup holders and the
center console bin. The parking lamps/headlamps must be on to use
ambient lighting.
Press and hold RESET to turn the feature on or off.
AMBIENT DIM
Use this to adjust the brightness of the ambient lighting.
Press RESET to choose the various settings.
GAUGE COLOR, AMBIENT COLOR, HALO COLOR
GAUGE COLOR:The instrument cluster gauges are backlit with white
backlighting when the headlamps are off. When the headlamps are on,
you can select one of the preset colors for the nighttime gauge
backlighting or create up to three custom colors using the MyColor
feature.
Note:A gauge in a warning condition will be lit red when the headlamps
are on.
AMBIENT COLOR:You can select one of the preset colors for ambient
lighting or create up to three custom colors using the MyColorfeature.
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HALO COLOR:You can select one of the preset colors for halo lighting
or create up to three custom colors using the MyColorfeature.
Note:Headlamps or parking lamps must be on to set up colors.
To choose colors for the gauges, halo color or ambient lighting do the
following:
1. Press SETUP to reach the GAUGE COLOR, AMBIENT COLOR, or
HALO COLOR menu.
2. Press RESET to scroll through the following color options:
•ICE BLUE•BLUE
•WHITE•ORANGE
•GREEN•RED
•PURPLE•MYCOLOR 1, 2, 3 (SeeHOLD
RESET TO SET MY COLOR 1, 2,
3following, to save personalized
color combinations)
HOLD RESET TO SET MYCOLOR 1, 2, 3 (Saving your own colors)
Apart from the preset colors, you can create your own color by adjusting
the levels of the three primary colors (red, green, and blue) through the
MyColorfeature to achieve any of 125 different combinations. You can
save up to three custom colors in MyColor.
To enter the MyColoradjust mode, do the following (vehicle must be
stationary):
1. Press and hold RESET for three seconds at the MyColor 1, 2 or 3
menu option to reach the MyColoradjust mode.
2. Press SETUP to scroll through the R (red), G (green), B (blue) and
Exit options.
3. Press RESET to blend in more of the color being adjusted.
4. To save and exit, hold RESET for three seconds when prompted.
Pressing RESET for less than three seconds will cycle back through the
colors.
UNITS
Displays the current units English or Metric.
Press RESET to change from English to Metric.
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Settings
Units English or Metric
System Reset Hold OK to Reset System to Factory Default
†The instrument cluster gauges are backlit white when the headlamps
are off. When the headlamps are on, you can select one of the preset
colors or MyColor 1, 2, 3 for the nighttime gauge backlighting. A gauge
in a warning condition will be backlit red when the headlamps are on.
*Track Application features and messages in the information display are
only available in English.
Information
MyKey Admin Keys (Number of admin keys)
MyKeys (Number of MyKeys programmed)
MyKey Miles (km) (Distance traveled using a
programmed MyKey)
System Check Some items will only display during a system check
if a problem has been detected. If an issue exists on
one of the monitored systems, the number of
warnings that need immediate attention will display
in red and the number of informational warnings will
display in amber. Use the up/down arrow buttons to
scroll through the list; press the right arrow button
to display specific information on the highlighted
warning
TRIP COMPUTER (Trip A and B)
Resetting or pausing the trip computer
•Press OK to pause the Trip A or B screen/press again to un-pause.
•Press and hold OK to reset the currently displayed trip information.
Trip time
Registers the time of individual journeys.
Trip distance
Registers the mileage of individual journeys.
Fuel used
Shows the amount of fuel used for a given trip.
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IGNITION SWITCH
A. Off – the ignition is off.Note:In
order to switch off the engine while
the vehicle is in motion, shift to
neutral and use the brakes to bring
the vehicle to a safe stop. After the
vehicle has stopped, shift into park
and turn the engine off. Then, turn
the key to the accessory or off
position.
B. Accessory – allows the electrical accessories such as the radio to
operate while the engine is not running.
C. On – all electrical circuits operational. Warning lights illuminated. Key
position when driving.
D. Start – cranks the engine. The engine may continue cranking for up to
10 seconds or until the vehicle starts. Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Note:Do not store the key in the ignition after the vehicle is turned off
and you have left the vehicle. This could cause a drain on the battery.
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE
When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine. If
the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle
checked.
Before starting the vehicle:
•Make sure all occupants buckle their safety belts.
•Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off.
•If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission, make sure the
gearshift is in P (Park) and the parking brake is set.
•If starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, make sure the parking
brake is set, then push the clutch pedal to the floor.
•Turn the key to on without turning the key to start.
Some warning lights will briefly illuminate.
Note:Do not touch the accelerator pedal.
1. Select park or neutral.
2. Fully press the brake pedal.
C
D
B
A
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Fuse/Relay
NumberFuse Amp
RatingProtected Components
5 20A* Power point (body)
6 40A* Rear defroster relay
7 40A* Cooling fan relay
8 40A* Anti-lock brake system pump
9 30A* Wipers
10 30A* Anti-lock brake system valve
11 — Not used
12 20A* Differential fluid pump (Shelby only)
13 20A** Fuel pump relay (non-Shelby)
25A** Fuel pump relay (Shelby only)
14 20A** Fuel pump relay #2 (Shelby only)
15 10A** Intercooler pump relay (Shelby only)
16 20A** Heated seats
17 10A** Alternator sense
18 20A* Auxiliary body module
19 30A* Starter relay
20 30A* Rear amplifier (Shaker Pro radio)
21 30A* Powertrain relay
22 20A* Power point (instrument panel)
23 10A** Powertrain control module keep-alive
power
24 10A** Brake on/off power
25 10A** A/C compressor relay
26 20A** Left high intensity discharge headlamp
relay
27 20A** Right high intensity discharge headlamp
relay
28 — Not used
29 30A* Passenger front window
30 — Not used
31 30A* Passenger power seat
32 30A* Driver power seat
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Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
The fuse panel is located in the lower passenger side area behind the
kick panel. Open the trim panel door and remove the fuse cover to
access the fuses.
Use the fuse puller tool provided, located inside the fuse cover, to
remove a fuse.
The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
NumberFuse Amp
RatingProtected Components
1 30A Driver rear window (convertible only)
2 15A Not used (spare)
3 15A SYNC
4 30A Passenger rear window (convertible only)
5 10A Brake transmission shift interlock
6 20A Turn signals, Hazard flashers
7 10A Left low beam headlamp
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