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Because air bag sensors estimate deceleration over time,
vehicle speed and damage are not good indicators of
whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
Front And Side Impact Sensors
In front and side impacts, impact sensors can aid the
ORC in determining appropriate response to impact
events.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact causing air bag deployment, if
the communication network remains intact, and the
power remains intact, depending on the nature of the
event the ORC will determine whether to have the
Enhanced Accident Response System perform the follow-
ing functions:
•Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power or
until the ignition key is turned off. •
Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.
• Unlock the doors automatically.
In order to reset the Enhanced Accident Response System
functions after an event, the ignition switch must be
changed from IGN ON to IGN OFF.
If A Deployment Occurs
The Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to deflate
immediately after deployment.
NOTE: Front and/or side air bags will not deploy in all
collisions. This does not mean something is wrong with
the air bag system.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
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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SEATS ............................. .146
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ..............147
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............150
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustment ............151
▫ Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If
Equipped .......................... .152
▫ Reclining Seats ...................... .153
▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped ...........153
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .154
▫ Fold-Flat Passenger Seatback .............158
▫ Folding Rear Seat .....................159
▫ Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest .........160
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........160
LIGHTS ............................ .162
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................162
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ............163
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......163
▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............164
▫ Headlight Time Delay ..................164
▫ Lights On Reminder ...................164
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .165
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................165
▫ High/Low Beam Switch .................165
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .166
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............166
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▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped ........................ .167
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer ...............167
▫ Map/Reading/Interior Lights ............168
▫ Battery Saver Feature ..................169
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......169
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............170
▫ Windshield Washers ...................171
▫ Mist Feature ........................ .172
▫ Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available
With Automatic Headlights Only) .........172
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .173
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .174▫
To Activate ......................... .175
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................175
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .176
▫ To Resume Speed .....................176
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............176
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................177
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .178
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .179
▫ Programming A Rolling Code .............180
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........182
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......183
▫ Using HomeLink® ....................185
▫ Security ........................... .185
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WARNING!(Continued)
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
Some vehicles will not have a convex passenger side
mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions: full forward, full rearward and
normal.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature can be activated whenever you turn on the
rear window defroster (if equipped). Refer to “Rear
Window Features” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” for further information.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
the mirror, lower the sun visor and rotate the mirror
cover upward. The lights will turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
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CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or
impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to
the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if
movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s
path.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver
and passenger to operate the seats independently. The
controls for each heater are located on the center of the
instrument panel (above the climate controls).You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings.
Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of
heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for
HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.
Press the switch once to select HIGH-level
heating. Press the switch a second time to select
LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third
time to shut the heating elements OFF.
NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.
When the HIGH-level setting is selected, the heater will
provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes of
operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the normal
HIGH-level. If the HIGH-level setting is selected, the sys-
tem will automatically switch to LOW-level after approxi-
mately 30 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the
number of illuminated LEDs changes from two to one,
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of
the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
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.
Multifunction Lever
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Headlights And Parking Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for
headlight operation.
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
Turning the end of the multifunction lever to the third
detent (AUTO), will activate the automatic headlight
system.
Headlight SwitchHeadlight Switch
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