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Lighting 98
Lighting control.......................................98
Autolamps...........................................99
Instrument lighting dimmer..............................100
Headlamp exit delay...................................100
Daytime running lamps.................................101
Automatic high beam control.............................101
Front fog lamps......................................103
Directionindicators ...................................103
Interior lamps........................................104
Windows and Mirrors 107
Power windows......................................107
Exteriormirrors......................................109
Interior mirrors......................................112
Sun visors..........................................112
Moonroof...........................................113
Instrument Cluster 115
Gauges.............................................115
Warning lamps and indicators............................117
Audible warnings and indicators..........................122
Information Displays 123
Controls............................................123
Trip computer.......................................127
Information messages..................................133
Climate Control 144
Manual heating and air conditioning........................144
Dual automatic temperature control........................146
Rear window defroster.................................153
Cabin air filter.......................................153
Remote Start........................................154
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3. Remove the old battery.
4. Insert a new battery with the+facing
downward. Press the battery down to make
sure it is fully in the housing.
5. Snap the battery cover back onto the
transmitter and install the backup key.
Memory Feature (If Equipped)
The memory feature allows you to recall the driver seat, power mirrors,
power adjustable pedal and power steering column (if equipped) memory
positions.
Press the unlock button on the remote control or activate intelligent
access to recall memory. The mirrors and pedals will move to the
memory position and the seat and steering column will move to the easy
entry position (if you have switched on the easy entry feature). The seat
and column will move to the final position when you switch on the
ignition.
Programming Memory to the Remote Control
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Move the memory features to the
desired positions using the
associated controls.
3. Press and hold memory button1,
located on the driver seat side, for
five seconds. A tone will sound in
about two seconds. Continue to hold
until you hear a second tone.
4. Press the lock button on the remote control within three seconds.
5. Repeat this procedure for another memory button and transmitter if
desired.
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Keep the outside of the windshield clean, especially the area around the
interior mirror where the sensor is located, or sensor performance may
be affected.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note:Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This may scratch
the glass, damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper motor to burn out.
Always use the windshield washer before wiping a dry windshield.
Note:Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat.
Press the end of the stalk to
activate the washer.
•A brief press causes the wipers to swipe three times with washer fluid.
•A long press and hold will activate the wipers and washer fluid for up
to 10 seconds.
A wipe will occur a few seconds after washing to clear any remaining
washer fluid. This feature can be turned on and off in the information
display.
REAR-WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS
Rotate the control to select:
2— Intermittent operation
(shortest pause between wipes).
1— Intermittent operation (longest
pause between wipes).
0— Off.
Rotate and hold the control to either the top or bottom position to
activate the rear washer. The control will return to the2or0position
when you release it.
When you select reverse gear, the rear wiper will switch on to
intermittent if the front wipers are on.
2
1
0
2
1
0
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in your vehicle
and do not let children play with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
WARNING:When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and make sure that children and
pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
Press or lift the switches to operate
the windows.
•Press the switch to the first
detent and hold to open the
window.
•Lift the switch to the first detent
and hold to close the window.
Rear Window Buffeting
You may hear a pulsing noise when one or both of the rear windows are
open. This noise can be reduced by lowering a front window
approximately 2–3 inches (5–8 centimeters).
One-Touch Down
This feature automatically opens the window.
Press the switch completely down and release. The window will open
fully. Press or lift it again to stop the window.
One-Touch Up or Down (Front Windows) (If Equipped)
This feature automatically opens or closes the window.
Press or lift the switch completely and release. The window will fully
open or close. Press or lift it again to stop the window.
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Window Lock
Press the control to lock or unlock
the rear window controls.
Bounce-Back
The window will stop automatically while closing and reverse some
distance if there is an obstacle in the way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING:When you override the bounce-back feature the
window will not reverse if it detects an obstacle. Take care when
closing the windows to avoid personal injury or damage to your vehicle.
Pull up the window switch and hold within two seconds of the window
reaching the bounce-back position. The window will travel up with no
bounce-back protection. The window will stop if you release the switch
before the window is fully closed.
Accessory Delay
You can use the window switches for several minutes after you switch
the ignition off, or until you open either front door.
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EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING:Do not adjust the mirror while your vehicle is in
motion.
A. Left mirror
B. Adjustment control
C. Right mirror
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Press the button to select the mirror you want to adjust. An indicator
light on the button will illuminate.
2. Use the adjustment control to adjust the position of the mirror.
3. Press the mirror button again to deselect the mirror. The indicator
light will turn off.
Foldaway Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door window glass. Make sure that you fully
engage the mirror in its support when returning it to its original position.
Power-Folding Mirrors (If Equipped)
Note:Activating the button 10 or more times within one minute, or
repeated folding and unfolding of the mirrors while holding the button
down during full travel, may disable the system to protect motors from
overheating. Wait approximately three minutes with the vehicle running,
and up to 10 minutes with the vehicle off, for the system to reset and for
function to return to normal.
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Press the button to fold the mirrors
in or out.
A mirror may also be manually folded by pulling it toward the door
window glass. This may cause the mirror to appear loose and it will need
to be re-synchronized. Press the button to fold the mirrors in. A click
will be heard indicating re-synchronization. If the click is not heard, use
the button to fold the mirrors out, then in again. Once the click is heard
the mirrors will operate normally until they are again manually folded.
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)
The heated exterior mirrors switch on with the heated rear window. See
Heated Windows and Mirrorsin theClimate Controlchapter.
Memory Mirrors (If Equipped)
You can save and recall the mirror positions through the memory
function. SeeMemory functionin theSeatschapter.
Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)
The outer portion of the appropriate mirror housing blinks when you
activate the turn signal.
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Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)
WARNING:Objects in the blind spot mirror are closer than they
appear.
Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex mirror built into the upper
outboard corner of the exterior mirrors. They are designed to assist you
by increasing visibility along the side of your vehicle.
Check the main mirror first before a lane change, then check the blind
spot mirror. If no vehicles are present in the blind spot mirror and the
traffic in the adjacent lane is at a safe distance, signal that you are going
to change lanes. Glance over your shoulder to verify traffic is clear, and
carefully change lanes.
The image of the approaching
vehicle is small and near the inboard
edge of the main mirror when it is at
a distance. The image becomes
larger and begins to move outboard
across the main mirror as the vehicle
approaches (A). The image will
transition from the main mirror and
begin to appear in the blind spot
mirror as the vehicle approaches
(B). The vehicle will transition to
your peripheral field of view as it
leaves the blind spot mirror (C).
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic Alert
(CTA) (If Equipped)
Refer toBlind Spot Information System (BLIS®) with Cross Traffic
Alert (CTA)in theDriving Aidschapter.
A
B
C
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