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stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the
upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not
modify the front bumper or vehicle body structure,
or add aftermarket side steps or running boards.
• You need proper knee impact protection in a colli-
sion. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
equipment on or behind the knee bolsters.
•
It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air bag
system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on
your vehicle that it has an air bag system.
Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the air bags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with air bag system electrical components. While the air
bag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service
the air bag system immediately.
• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition switch is
first turned to the ON/RUN position.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving.
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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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▫Replacing The Rear Seat — Two-Door
Models ........................... .165
▫ 60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat — Four-Door
Models ........................... .165
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........167
 LIGHTS ............................ .168
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................168
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ............169
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......170
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .171
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................171
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................171
▫ High/Low Beam Switch .................172
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .172▫
Front Fog Lights ..................... .172
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer ...............172
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .....173
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .173
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......176
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............177
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............177
▫ Windshield Washers ....................178
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .179
 TILT STEERING COLUMN ...............179
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .180
▫ To Activate ......................... .181
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Uconnect® Phone Button
The radio or steering wheel controls (if equipped)
will contain the two control buttons (Uconnect®
Phone
button and Voice Command
button) that will enable you to access the
system. When you press the button you will hear the
word Uconnect® followed by a BEEP. The beep is your
signal to give a command.
NOTE: The driver side upper windshield trim contains
the microphone for the Uconnect® Phone.
Voice Command Button
Actual button location may vary with the ra-
dio. The individual buttons are described in the
“Operation” section. The Uconnect® Phone can be used with any Hands-Free
Profile certified Bluetooth® mobile phone. See the
Uconnect® website for supported phones. Refer to your
mobile service provider or the phone manufacturer for
details.
The Uconnect® Phone is fully integrated with the vehi-
cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect® Phone
can be adjusted either from the radio volume control
knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right
switch), if so equipped.
The radio display will be used for visual prompts from
the Uconnect® Phone such as “CELL” or caller ID on
certain radios.3
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to push down slightly on the hood before pushing the
safety latch. Insert the support rod into the slot on the
hood.
To close the hood, remove the support rod from the hood
panel and place it in the retaining clip. Lower the hood
slowly. Secure both of the hood latches.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming
and turn signals. The multifunction lever is located on
the left side of the steering column.
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When a door is open and the interior lights are on,
rotating the dimmer control to the extreme bottom posi-
tion will cause all the interior lights to turn off. This is
also known as the “Party” mode because it allows the
doors to stay open for extended periods of time without
discharging the vehicle’s battery.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer control lever is located on the
right side of the steering column. The front wipers are
operated by rotating a switch, located at the end of the lever.
For information on using the rear window wiper/washer,
refer to “Rear Window Features” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle”.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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Mist Feature
Push down on the wiper lever to activate a single wipe to
clear off road mist or spray from a passing vehicle. As
long as the lever is held down, the wipers will continue
to operate.
NOTE:The mist feature does not activate the washer
pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on the
windshield. The wash function must be used in order to
spray the windshield with washer fluid.
TILT STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. The tilt lever is located on the
steering column, below the turn signal lever.
Mist Control
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Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column.
With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the
steering column up or down, as desired. Pull upwards on
the lever to lock the column firmly in place.WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering column while driving.
Adjusting the steering column while driving or driv-
ing with the steering column unlocked, could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the
right side of the steering wheel.
Tilt Steering Column Lever
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