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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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Menu
You can access the menus using the information display control.
Note:Some options may appear slightly different or not at all if the
items are optional.
†Trip 1 & 2
Distance to E
Trip Odometer
Trip Timer
Inst Fuel Econ
Average Fuel
Fuel Used
Total Odometer (located in lower right of display).Note:this will also
display in other menus.
†SeeTrip computerlater in this section for more information.
Information
Driver Alert — Displays the alertness level status.
Intelligent 4WD — Displays power distribution between the front and
rear wheels. More power to either front or rear wheels will be
displayed by more area filled in. Also indicates currently selected
terrain management mode.
MyKey® Distance (if key is programmed) — Distance traveled when a
programmed key is in use.
MyKey® Information — Number of MyKeys and admin keys
programmed)
Coolant Temp. — The engine coolant indicator will change colors
indicating: blue for cool, gray for normal and red for hot. If the engine
coolant temperature exceeds the normal range, stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
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Settings
MyKey Create MyKey Hold OK to Create MyKey
911 Assist Always On / User Selectable
Traction Control Always On or User Selectable
Max Speed 80 MPH (130 km/h) or Off
Speed Warning 45 mph (75 km/h), 55 mph
(90 km/h), 65 mph (105 km/h) or Off
Volume Limiter
Do Not Disturb Always On / User Selectable
Clear MyKeys Hold OK to Clear MyKeys
Trip Computer
Resetting the Trip Computer
Press and hold OK on the current screen to reset the respective trip,
distance, time and fuel information.
Trip Odometer
Registers the mileage of individual journeys.
Distance to E
Indicates the approximate distance the vehicle will travel on the fuel
remaining in the tank. Changes in driving pattern may cause the value to
vary.
Average fuel
Indicates the average fuel consumption since the function was last reset.
Total Odometer
Registers the total mileage of the vehicle.
Information Messages
SeeInformation Messageslater in this chapter for more information.
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Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................322
engine oil .................................315
Display settings .........................519
Driver alert ................................248
Driving under special
conditions ..................211, 214, 216
sand .........................................215
snow and ice ...........................217
through water .................216, 284
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .................146, 148
E
Electronic message center .......123
Electronic stability control ......224
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................289
running out of fuel .................197
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) ..................220
Emission control system ..........202
End user license agreement ....552
Engine ........................................384
cleaning ...................................343
coolant .....................................316
fail-safe cooling .......................320
idle speed control ...................327
lubrication specifications .......386
refill capacities ........................386
service points ..................312–314
Engine block heater .................192
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............315
dipstick ....................................315
filter, specifications ................391refill capacities ........................386
specifications ..........................386
Event data recording ..................13
Exhaust fumes ..........................192
F
Fail safe cooling ........................320
Fleet MyKey programming ........69
Floor mats .................................284
Fluid capacities .........................386
Fuel
cap ...........................................199
capacity ...................................386
choosing the right fuel ...195–196
filler funnel .............................197
filling your vehicle with fuel ..199
filter, specifications ........327, 391
fuel pump shut-off ..................288
octane rating ...........................384
quality ......................................195
running out of fuel .................197
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................194
Fuel and distance computer ....127
outside temperature
indicator ..................................127
to empty indicator ..................127
trip distance ............................127
trip/reset button .....................127
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................................196
Fuses ..................................300, 306
G
Garage door opener ..................177
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............199
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