
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.
After the event occurs, when the system is active, the
message#Fuel Cutoff See Handbook#is displayed.
Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment and on the ground near the engine com-
partment and fuel tank before resetting the system and
starting the engine.
System Reset Procedure
After an impact causing air bag deployment, the left and
right turn signal lights, located in the instrument panel
cluster, will both be blinking, until the ignition is turned
off. In order to move your vehicle to the side of the road
you must follow the system reset procedure.
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▫EZ Entry Feature......................106
▫Memory Feature......................106
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............107
▫Head Restraints.......................108
!TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD.........108
!LIGHTS.............................111
▫Multifunction Lever....................111
▫Headlights..........................111
▫High Beams.........................112
▫Flash-To-Pass........................112
▫Parking Lights.......................112
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.....112
▫Turn Signals.........................112
▫Lane Change Assist....................113
▫Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay.........113
▫Interior Lights.......................114
▫Front Fog Lights — If Equipped...........115
!WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS......116
▫Front Windshield Wiper Operation.........116
▫Rear Windshield Wiper.................118
!TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED . . .119
!ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL...........120
▫To Activate..........................121
▫To Set A Desired Speed.................121
▫To Deactivate........................122
▫To Resume Speed.....................122
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Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel
and hold it for more than two seconds.
Interior Lights
The interior light switches are located in the overhead
console. The interior lights can be set to three different
positions (Off/Left Position, Center Position, On/Right
Position).
Using the switch on the left overhead, press the switch to
the right from its center position and the lights are always
on. Press the switch to the left from its center position and
the lights are always off. Leave the switch in the center
position, and the lights are turned on and off when the
doors are opened or closed. The switch on the right side
of the overhead console controls the map or reading
function of the lights. Press the switch to the right to turn
on the right light and press the switch to the left to turn
on the left light.
CAUTION!
Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the
switch is in the center position or that the lights are
off to avoid draining the battery.
Interior Light Timing (Center Position)
There are four different modes of operation that can be
activated in this position:
•When one door is opened a three minute timer is
activated.
•When the key is removed from the ignition (within
two minutes of the ignition being turned off), a 10
second timer is activated.
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•When the doors are unlocked with the Key Fob a 10
second timer is activated.
•When the doors are locked with the Key Fob the lights
will turn off.
Interior Light Timing (On/Right Position)
•When all doors are closed a 15 minute timer is
activated.
NOTE:The timer is deactivated when the key is moved
into the ON/RUN position.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
The fog light switch is located on the center stack of the
instrument panel, just below the radio.
Press the switch once to turn the front fog lights on. Press
the switch a second time to turn the front fog lights off.
Fog Light Switch
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
•Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
3. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
4. Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level reaches approximately 1.0
gallon (3.8L) this light will turn on, and remain on
until fuel is added.
5. 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.
6. Park/Headlight ON Indicator / Follow Me Home
(Headlight Delay) Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the park
lights or headlights are turned on. If the Follow
Me Home feature is activated this indicator
will illuminate and the EVIC will show how
long the function remains active. For further information,
refer to “Follow Me Home” in “Understanding The
Features of Your Vehicle”.
7. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrows will flash in unison with the exte-
rior turn signal, when using the turn signal
lever.
8. Generic Warning Light
The Generic Warning Light will illuminate if
any of the following conditions occur: Oil
Change Request, Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” message is displayed.
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil
message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km)
since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
•Check windshield washer fluid level
•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission as needed
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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Headlights..............................111
Cleaning.............................343
High Beam............................145
Switch...............................112
Heated Mirrors............................95
Heated Seats.............................107
Heater.................................203
Hill Start Assist...........................238
Holder, Cup.............................135
Hood Release............................108
Ignition.................................11
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Ignition Key Removal.......................11
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................13
Infant Restraint...........................57
Information Center, Vehicle..................156
Instrument Cluster........................144
Instrument Panel and Controls................141
Instrument Panel Cover.....................343
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............344
Interior Appearance Care....................342
Interior Lighting..........................114
Introduction..............................4
Jacking Instructions........................296
Jack Location............................294
Jack Operation...........................293
Jump Starting............................300
Key-In Reminder..........................13
Key, Replacement..........................14
Keys...................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)....................13
Lane Change and Turn Signals................145
Lane Change Assist........................113
Lap/Shoulder Belts.........................29
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