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lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
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 (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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▫Headlights And Parking Lights ............178
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......178
▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............179
▫ Headlight Time Delay ..................179
▫ Lights On Reminder ...................179
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .180
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................180
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................180
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .181
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............181
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped ........................ .182
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer ...............182 ▫
Interior Lights ...................... .183
▫ Battery Saver Feature ..................184
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......184
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............185
▫ Windshield Washers ...................186
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .187
▫ Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............187
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .188
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .189
▫ To Activate ......................... .190
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................190
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .190
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Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows
on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show
proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.NOTE:
If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside
light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is
defective.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times then automatically turn off.
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction lever
toward you to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Turn Signal Control
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Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will turn on the high beam headlights until the lever is
released.
NOTE:If the multifunction lever is held in the flash-to-
pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high beams
will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the next
flash-to-pass operation.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the multifunction
lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the
parking lights or the low beam headlights and pull out
the end of the multifunction lever. NOTE:
The front fog lights will only operate with the
headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights
will turn off the front fog lights.
Front Fog Light Operation
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NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the
light turns off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the
Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi-
nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in
contact with hot engine or exhaust components and
cause a fire.28. High Beam Indicator
This light indicates that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer-
ing wheel to switch the headlights to low beam.
29. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Dis-
play — If Equipped
This display shows the EVIC messages when the appro-
priate conditions exist. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” for further information.
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Bulb Replacement...................... .471
Cleaning ............................ .456
High Beam ........................... .232
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........180
On With Wipers ....................... .179
Passing ............................. .181
Replacing ............................ .471
Switch .............................. .178
Head Restraints ......................... .171
Heated Mirrors .......................... .127
Heated Seats ............................ .167
Heater ................................ .283
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .302
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .180
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .386
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ............192
Hood Prop ............................. .176Hood Release
........................... .175
Ignition .................................12
Key..................................12
Lock .................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................12
Illuminated Entry ..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................15
Infant Restraint ...........................70
Information Center, Vehicle ..................235
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................124
Instrument Cluster ....................... .217
Instrument Panel and Controls ................216
Instrument Panel Cover .....................457
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............459
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............464
Interior Appearance Care ....................457
Interior Lighting ......................... .183
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............185
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Fog .................................181
Headlights ........................... .178
Headlights On With Wipers ................179
Headlight Switch ...................... .178
High Beam ........................... .180
High Beam Indicator .....................232
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............180
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .178
Interior ............................. .183
License ............................. .477
Lights On Reminder .....................179
Low Fuel ............................ .219
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........230
Map Reading ......................... .183
Oil Pressure .......................... .220
Passing ............................. .181
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .219
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................19Service
.............................. .471
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............227
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............229
Traction Control ....................... .336
Turn Signal ............................96
Voltage ............................. .219
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......218
Loading Vehicle ......................... .382
Capacities ........................... .383
Tires ............................... .344
Locks ..................................32
Automatic Door .........................33
Auto Unlock ...........................34
Door .................................32
Power Door ............................33
Low Tire Pressure System ...................362
Lubrication, Body ........................ .437
Lumbar Support ......................... .170
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