FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE
The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehicle’s overall fuel economy during normal
driving conditions.
• Press the ECON switch in the center stack
of the instrument panel and a green light will
indicate the ECON mode is engaged.
When the ECON Mode is engaged, the ve-
hicle control systems will be able to change the
following:
• The transmission will upshift sooner and
downshift later.
• The transmission will skip select gears dur-
ing shifts to allow the engine to operate at
lower speeds.
•Thetorqueconverterclutchmayengage
sooner (lower engine rpm’s) and remain on
longer.
• The engine idle speed will be lower.
•Theoveralldrivingperformancewillbemoreconservative.
ECON Switch Location
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . .132Adding Washer Fluid...........132Air BagAdvanced Front Air Bag........18Advance Front Air Bag........18Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Air Bag Warning Light.........18Driver Knee Air Bag . . . . . . . . . .19Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Passenger Knee Air Bag........19Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Side Impacts..............18Air bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Air bag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Air Cleaner, Engine(Engine Air Cleaner Filter).......132Air Conditioner Maintenance.......132Air Conditioning Refrigerant.......132Air Conditioning System.........132AlarmVehicle Security Alarm.........16Alarm (Security Alarm)........16, 102Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).....130, 132Disposal...............132Anti-Lock Warning Light.........98Appearance Care.............132Arming System (Security Alarm)......16Assistance Towing.............98Audio Jack . . . . . . . . . . . ..59, 62, 67Audio Settings.............59, 61Audio Systems (Radio)..........58Automatic Headlights...........40Automatic High Beams..........40Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). . .48Automatic TransmissionFluid Type...............131Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks.....86
Back-Up Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Battery..................132Blind Spot Monitoring...........51Body Mechanism Lubrication.......132Brake Fluid................131Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..132Brake System...............132Master Cylinder............132Warning Light............100
Break-In Recommendations,New Vehicle..............37Bulbs, Light................145
Calibration, Compass...........87Capacities, Fluid.............130Caps, FillerOil (Engine).............132Cargo CompartmentLuggage Carrier............95Car Washes................132CD (Compact Disc) Player......59, 62Change Oil Indicator...........102Changing A Flat Tire...........110Charging System Light..........98Child Restraint...............21Child RestraintsLower Anchors And TethersFor Children..............21CleaningWheels..............132, 144Windshield Wiper Blades.......132Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Clock Setting............58, 61, 64Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light.....98Brake Warning Light.........100Charging System Light........98Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator...............102Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator...............102Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light.............98Front Fog Light Indicator.......102High Beam Indicator.........102Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) . . .101Oil Pressure Warning Light......98Ti re Pre s s u re M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m(TPMS) Light.............99Turn Signal Indicator.........102Vehicle Security Light.........102Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..132Clutch Fluid................132Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . .142Compass Calibration............87
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