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2. Press the UPor DOWNbutton to select
Trip B data. Press the UP
or DOWNbuttons
to turn ON or OFF
3. Briefly press the MENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen, or press and hold the MENUbutton (approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing the settings.
Set Time (Clock)
This function may be used to set the clock through two
submenu items: “Time” and “Mode.”
Proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press the MENUbutton. Press the UP
or
DOWN
buttons to highlight Set Time — Press
MENU button.
2. Press the UPor DOWNbutton to navigate
the two sub-menu items.
3. Select the required option and then press the MENU
button.
4. When accessing the “Time” sub-menu item, briefly press the MENUbutton and “hours” will flash on the
display.
5. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton for setting.
6. Briefly press the MENUbutton and “minutes” will
flash on the display.
7. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton for setting.
NOTE: •
The setting will increase or decrease by one unit each
time the UP
or DOWNbutton is pressed.
Press and hold the button to increase/decrease the
setting rapidly. Save the setting by briefly pressing
the button when you approach the required set-
ting.
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2. Press the UPor DOWNbutton to select
display deactivation “Off”, “MPH” or “km/h”.
3. Briefly press the MENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen, or press and hold the MENUbutton (approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen.
Autoclose
With this function active, the doors will automatically
lock at when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph
(24 km/h).
To change the setting proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press the MENUbutton. Press the UP
or
DOWN
button to highlight Autoclose. Press the
MENU button to enter Autoclose MENU
.
2. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton for setting.
3. Briefly press the MENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen, or press and hold the MENUbutton (approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing the settings.
Units (Set Units)
This function may be used to set the measurement unit in
three submenus: “Distance,” “Temperature” and “Fuel
Economy, and Tire Pressure.”
To set the required unit, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press the MENUbutton. Press the UP
or
DOWN
button to highlight Units. Press the
MENU
button to enter Units MENU.
2. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton to navigate
the three sub-menus.
3. Select the required sub-menu and then briefly press the MENU button.
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Hill Start Assist
This function is used when starting a vehicle from a stop
on a hill. Hill Start Assist maintains the same level of
brake pressure the driver applied for a short period of
time after the foot has been removed from the brake
pedal.
Proceed as follows to switch this function on or off:
1. Briefly press theMENUbutton. Press the UP
or
DOWN
button to highlight the Hill Start Assist.
Press the MENU
button to enter the Hill Start Assist
MENU.
2. Press the UP
or DOWNbutton for setting.
3. Briefly press the MENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen, or press and hold the button (approximately
one second) to go back to the main screen without
storing the settings.
Tire Pressure
This function will be used to display the tire pressures
individually for all four tires by location.
Proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press the MENUbutton. Press the UP
or
DOWN
button to highlight the Tire Pressure.
Press the MENU
button to enter the Tire Pressure
MENU.
2. Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through all four tire pressure value locations.
3. Briefly press the MENUbutton to go back to the menu
screen, or press and hold the button (approximately
one second) to go back to the main screen.
Lock
When Unlock Driver Door is selected, only the driver’s
door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless
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Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When Unlock
Drivers Door is selected, you must press the RKE trans-
mitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passenger
door. WhenAll Doorsis selected, both of the doors will
unlock on the first press of the RKE transmitter UNLOCK
button. To make your selection, press and release the
SELECT button until “Unlock Driver Door” or “All
Doors” appears.
Exit Menu
This function closes the initial menu screen.
Briefly press the MENUbutton to go back to the main
screen.
Press the
button to return to the first menu option
(Speed Beep).
Press thebutton to return to the last menu option
(Daylights). SALES CODE (RAB) RADIO
RAB Radio
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................223
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .......223
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .....223
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .223
▫ Cold Weather Operation ................224
▫ Extended Park Starting ..................224
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................225
▫ After Starting ....................... .225
▫ Turbocharger “Cool Down” ..............226
MANUAL TRANSMISSION — IF EQUIPPED . .226 ▫
Five-Speed Manual Transmission ...........226
▫ Recommended Shift Speeds ..............228
▫ Downshifting ....................... .229
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .229
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............231
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .231
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission .........231
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ .233
AUTOSTICK® ........................ .238
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▫Operation .......................... .238
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........240
▫ Acceleration ........................ .240
▫ Traction ........................... .240
DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............241
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................241
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................241
POWER STEERING .....................243
PARKING BRAKE ..................... .244
SPORT MODE ........................ .246
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........246
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ......247
BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .248
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .249
▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . .249
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............250
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............251
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................251
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........253
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light ................256
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............257
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .257
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........261
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........263
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........264
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children). A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU-
TRAL, and press the clutch pedal before starting the
vehicle. This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlock-
ing ignition system. It will not start unless the clutch
pedal is pressed to the floor.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Depress the
brake pedal before shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE: You must press the brake pedal before shifting
out of PARK.
Normal Starting
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
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Turn the ignition switch to the AVV/ACC (START)
position and release it when the engine starts. If the
engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition
switch to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait 10 to 15
seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Cold Weather Operation
To prevent possible engine damage while starting at low
temperatures, this vehicle will inhibit engine cranking
when the ambient temperature is less than –22° F (–30° C)
and the oil temperature sensor reading indicates an
engine block heater has not been used. An externally-
powered electric engine block heater is available as
optional equipment or from your authorized dealer.
The message “plug in engine heater” will be displayed in
the instrument cluster when the ambient temperature is
below 5° F (–15° C) at the time the engine is shut off as a
reminder to avoid possible crank delays at the next cold
start.
CAUTION!
Use of the recommended oil and adhering to the
prescribed oil change intervals is important to pre-
vent engine damage and ensure satisfactory starting
in cold conditions.
Extended Park Starting
NOTE:Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle
has not been started or driven for at least 35 days.
1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery to ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle.
2. Cycle the ignition in the START position and release it when the engine starts.
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