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 recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flashthree 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 therear 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, replace as necessary. X X X X X X X
Adjust parking brake as necessary X X X X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs (2.4L Engine). ** X X 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) which-
ever comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
if using your vehicle for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Airbag...................11
Air Conditioning..............26
Alarm, Panic ................8
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........10
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . .10
Automatic Headlights ...........22
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .26
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ...............96
Axle Fluid .................96
Belts, Seat .................16
Brake Fluid .................96
Brake System Master Cylinder ............97
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............21
Bulb Replacement ............106
Bulbs,Light............... .106
Calibration, Compass ...........70
Change Oil Indicator ...........80
Changing A Flat Tire ...........82
Child Restraint ...............12
Climate Control ..............25
Clock ...................62
Compass Calibration ...........70
Convertible Top .............8,27
Convertible Top Manual Override .....28
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........96
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......24
Cruise Light ................24
Customer Assistance ...........107
Defects, Reporting ............108
Dimmer Control ..............22
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........22
Disarming, Theft System ..........10
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . . .30, 31
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....77
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).................70 Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light ..........79
Jacking ................82
Jump Starting .............87
Engine Break-In Recommendations ......21
Compartment .............94
Coolant (Antifreeze) .........96
Jump Starting .............87
Oil ..................96
Oil Filter ................96
Oil Selection .............96
Overheating ..............81
EventDataRecorder............92
Flash-To-Pass ...............22
Fluid, Brake ................
97
Fluid Capacities ..............96
Fluids ...................96
FogLights...............22, 23
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........91
Front Heated Seats .............19
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .........80
Gasoline ................96
Specifications .............96
Fuse .................. .103
Fuses ...................103
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....71
Headlights Automatic ...............22
Dimmer Switch ............22
HighBeam ..............22
Heated Mirrors .............25, 26
Heated Seats ................19
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .................22
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....71
Hood Release ...............93
Instrument Cluster Indicators ................7
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) .....103
Interior and Instrument Lights .......4,5
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....23
Introduction .................2
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