INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Press it repeatedly or press it and hold it
until the desired level is reached.
Note:
If you disconnect the battery or it
loses charge the instrument lighting will
return to its brightest setting.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You
will hear a short tone. The headlamps will
switch off automatically after three
minutes with any door open or 30 seconds
after the last door has been closed. You
can cancel this feature by pulling the
direction indicator toward you again or
switching the ignition on. DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If
Equipped) WARNING
The daytime running lamps system
does not activate the tail lamps and
may not provide adequate lighting
during low visibility driving conditions. Also,
the autolamps switch position may not
activate the headlamps in all low visibility
conditions, such as daytime fog. Always
ensure that your headlamps are switched
to auto or on, as appropriate, during all low
visibility conditions. Failure to do so may
result in a collision. Type 1 - Conventional (Non-
Configurable)
When you switch the ignition to the on
position and the lighting control is in the
off, autolamps or parking lamp position,
the daytime running lamps will turn on
whenever the headlamps are off. They turn
off only when the headlamps are on.
Type 2 - Configurable
Note:
If this type is equipped, you are able
to switch the daytime running lamps on or
off using the information display controls.
See
Information Displays (page 84).
When the daytime running lamps are
switched on in the information display and
you switch the ignition to the on position
with the lighting control in the autolamps
position, the daytime running lamps turn
on whenever the headlamps are off.
The other lighting control switch positions
do not activate the daytime running lamps
and can be used to temporarily override
autolamp control.
When switched off in the information
display, the daytime running lamps are off
in all lighting control switch positions.
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FRONT FOG LAMPS Press the button to switch the fog lamps
on or off.
You can switch the fog lamps on when the
lighting control is in any position except off
and the high beams are not turned on.
CORNERING LAMPS Headlamp beam
A
Cornering lamp beam
B
The cornering lamps illuminate the inside
of a corner when you are turning.
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B
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Push the lever up or down to use the
direction indicators.
Note:
Tap the lever up or down to make the
direction indicators flash three times to
indicate a lane change.
INTERIOR LAMPS - VEHICLES
WITHOUT: PANORAMIC ROOF
PANEL
Courtesy Lamp OffA
Door contact
B
OnC If you set the switch to position B, the
courtesy lamp will switch on when you
unlock your vehicle, open a door or the
liftgate. If you leave a door open with the
ignition switched off, the courtesy lamp
will switch off automatically after a short
period of time to prevent your vehicle
battery from losing charge. To switch it
back on, switch the ignition on for a short
period of time.
The courtesy lamp will also switch on
when you switch the ignition off. It will
switch off automatically after a short
period of time or when you start the engine.
If you set the switch to position C with the
ignition switched off, the courtesy lamp
will switch on. It will switch off
automatically after a short period of time
to prevent your vehicle battery from losing
charge. To switch it back on, switch the
ignition on for a short period of time.
Reading Lamps
If you switch the ignition off, the reading
lamps will switch off automatically after
a short period of time to prevent your
vehicle battery from losing charge. To
switch them back on, switch the ignition
on for a short period of time.
Luggage Compartment Lamp
The luggage compartment lamp will
switch on and off automatically when you
open and close the doors. If you unlock the
doors with the remote control, they will
switch on. They will switch off
automatically after a short period of time.
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INTERIOR LAMPS - VEHICLES
WITH: PANORAMIC ROOF
PANEL
Side Mounted Lamp
Reading lamp on and off switch
A
Door function switch
B
All lamps on and off switch
C
Press switch B to turn all lamps off when
a door is open. Press the switch again to
turn all lamps on.
You can control all lamps using switch C. Center Mounted Lamp Right-hand side reading lamp on
and off switch
A
Left-hand side reading lamp on
and off switch
B
Door function switch
C
All lamps on and off switch
D
Press switch C to turn all lamps off when
a door is open. Press the switch again to
turn all lamps on.
You can control all lamps using switch D.
Luggage Compartment Lamp
The luggage compartment lamp will
switch on and off automatically when you
open and close the doors. If you unlock the
doors with the remote control, they will
switch on. They will switch off
automatically after a short period of time.
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POWER WINDOWS - VEHICLES
WITH: ONE-TOUCH DOWN
DRIVER WINDOW
WARNINGS
Do not leave children unattended in
your vehicle and do not let them play
with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves. 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. Note:
You may hear a pulsing noise when
just one of the windows is open. Lower the
opposite window slightly to reduce this
noise.
Press the switch to open the window.
Lift the switch to close the window.
One-Touch Down (If Equipped)
Press the switch fully and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window. Accessory Delay
(If Equipped)
You can use the window switches for
several minutes when you switch the
ignition off or until you open either front
door.
POWER WINDOWS - VEHICLES
WITH: REAR POWER
WINDOWS WARNINGS
Do not leave children unattended in
your vehicle and do not let them play
with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves. 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 the control to open the window.
Lift the control to close the window.
Note:
You may hear a pulsing noise when
just one of the windows is open. Lower the
opposite window slightly to reduce this
noise.
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One-Touch Down (If Equipped)
Press the control fully and release it. Press
again or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up
(If Equipped)
Lift the control fully and release it. Press
or lift it again to stop the window.
Window Lock Press the control to lock or unlock the rear
window controls. It lights when the rear
window controls lock.
Bounce-Back
(If Equipped)
The window stops automatically while
closing. It reverses 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. Proceed as follows to override this
protection feature when there is a
resistance, for example in winter:
1.
Close the window twice until it reaches
the point of resistance and let it
reverse.
2. Close the window a third time to the point of resistance. You disabled the
bounce-back feature and you can now
close the window manually. The
window travels past the point of
resistance and you can close it fully.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible if the window does not close after
the third attempt.
Resetting the Bounce-Back Feature WARNING
The bounce-back feature remains
turned off until you reset the
memory.
If you have disconnected the battery, you
must reset the bounce-back memory
separately for each window.
1. Lift and hold the control until the
window is fully closed.
2. Release the control.
3. Lift and hold the control again for a few
seconds.
4. Release the control.
5. Lift and hold the control again for a few
seconds.
6. Release the control.
7. Press and hold the control until the window is fully open.
8. Lift and hold the control until the window is fully closed.
9. Release the control.
10. Open the window and then try to close it automatically.
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INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when your
vehicle is moving.
Note:
Do not clean the housing or glass of
any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning
products.
You can adjust the interior mirror to your
preference. Some mirrors also have a
second pivot point. This lets you move the
mirror head up or down and from side to
side.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward you
to reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note: Do not block the sensors on the front
and back of the mirror. Mirror performance
may be affected. A rear center passenger or
raised rear center head restraint may also
block light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduce
glare when bright lights are detected from
behind your vehicle. It will automatically
return to normal reflection when you select
reverse gear to make sure you have a clear
view when backing up.
SUN SHADES - VEHICLES
WITH: PANORAMIC ROOF
PANEL WARNINGS
Do not let children play with the sun
shade or leave them unattended in
the vehicle. They may seriously hurt
themselves. WARNINGS
When closing the sun shade, you
should verify that it is free of
obstructions and make sure that
children and pets are not in the proximity
of the sunshade. The control is located in the overhead
console.
The sun shade has a one-touch open and
close feature. To stop motion during
one-touch operation, press the control a
second time.
Opening and Closing the Sun
Shade
Fully press and release the front of the
control to open the sun shade.
Fully press and release the rear of the
control to close the sun shade.
Bounce-Back
The sun shade will stop automatically
while closing. It will reverse some distance
if there is an obstacle in the way.
Sun Shade Relearning
WARNING
The bounce-back function is not
active during this procedure. Make
sure that there are no obstacles in
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If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off and determine the
cause once the engine has cooled down.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 190).
Note: Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been resolved.
Fuel Gauge
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much remains
in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may vary
slightly when your vehicle is moving or on
a gradient. The arrow adjacent to the fuel
pump symbol indicates on which side of
the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some
lamps will illuminate when you start your
vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.
Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not display
when you start your vehicle.
Airbag - Front If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer. Anti-Lock Braking System If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue
to have the normal braking system
(without ABS) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by your authorized dealer.
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
Brake System It will illuminate when you
engage the parking brake with
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your authorized
dealer. WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury. Cruise Control
(If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch
this feature on. See
Using
Cruise Control (page 139).
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