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Disarming
To completely disable the alarm (e.g. during a lengthy
period of vehicle inactivity), lock the vehicle by turning
the metal insert of the key in the door lock.
NOTE:If the batteries of the key fob run out or there is
a fault in the system, the alarm can be switched off by
inserting the key in the ignition switch and turning it to
MAR (ON/RUN).
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
The interior lights will turn on whenever a door is
opened and the dimmer switch is not in the defeat
position.
The interior lights will turn on, remain on for approxi-
mately 30 seconds, and then fade to off if a door is
opened using the outside door handle and then closed
or a door is unlocked using the vehicles key.
The interior lights will turn on and remain on for about
four seconds and then fade to off if a door is opened
using the inside door handle. NOTE:
The interior light is located in the headliner in
between the sun visors. The interior light can be set to
three different positions (Off/Left Position, Center Po-
sition, On/Right Position).
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) —
IF EQUIPPED
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors from
distances up to approximately 66 ft (20 m) using a
hand-held Key Fob. The Key Fob does not need to be
pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.
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caused by contact with chemicals. They are not
permanent and normally heal quickly. However, if
you haven’t healed significantly within a few days,
or if you have any blistering, see your doctor imme-
diately.
• As the air bags deflate, you may see some smoke-like
particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the
process that generates the non-toxic gas used for air
bag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate
the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye
irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or
throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation
continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on
your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer ’s
instructions for cleaning.
Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have
deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the
air bags will not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners can-
not protect you in another collision. Have the air
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WARNING! (Continued)
bags, seat belt pretensioners, and the seat belt
retractor assemblies replaced by an authorized
dealer immediately. Also, have the Occupant Re-
straint Controller System serviced as well.
NOTE:
• Air bag covers may not be obvious in the interior
trim, but they will open during air bag deployment.
• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact, if the communication net-
work remains intact, and the power remains intact,
depending on the nature of the event, the ORC will
determine whether to have the Enhanced Accident
Response System perform the following functions:
• Cut off fuel to the engine.
• Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power
or until the hazard light button is pressed. The
hazard lights can be deactivated by pressing the
hazard light button.
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•Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long
as the battery has power or for 15 minutes from the
intervention of the Enhanced Accident Response
System.
• Unlock the power door locks.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset
Procedure
After the event occurs, when the system is active, a
message regarding fuel cutoff is displayed. Turn the
ignition switch from ignition AVV/START or MAR/
ACC/ON/RUN to ignition STOP/OFF/LOCK. Care-
fully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in the engine
compartment and on the ground near the engine com-
partment and fuel tank before resetting the system and
starting the engine.
Depending on the nature of the event the left and right
turn signal lights, located in the instrument panel, may
both be blinking and will continue to blink. In order to
move your vehicle to the side of the road, you must
follow the system reset procedure.
Customer Action Customer Will See
NOTE: Each step MUST BE held for at least 2 sec-
onds
1. Turn ignition STOP/
OFF/LOCK. (Turn Sig-
nal Must be placed in
Neutral State).
2. Turn ignition MAR/
ACC/ON/RUN. Right turn light BLINKS.
Left turn light is OFF.
3. Turn right turn signal
switch ON. Right turn light is ON
SOLID.
Left turn light BLINKS.
4. Place turn signal in
neutral state. Right turn light is OFF.
Left turn light BLINKS.
5. Turn left turn signal
switch ON. Right turn light BLINKS.
Left turn light is ON
SOLID.
6. Place turn signal in
neutral state. Right turn light BLINKS.
Left turn light is OFF.
7. Turn right turn signal
switch ON. Right turn light is ON
SOLID.
Left turn light BLINKS.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ...........................63
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ...............63
▫ Outside Mirrors ......................64
▫ Power Mirrors .......................64
▫ Folding Mirrors .......................65
▫ Heated Mirrors ......................65
SEATS ..............................65
▫ Manual Seats ........................66
▫ Non-Adjustable Head Restraints ..........67
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DECKLID ......68
LIGHTS .............................71
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................71
▫ Headlights ..........................71
▫ Daytime Running Lights ................72 ▫
High Beams .........................72
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................72
▫ Parking Lights .......................72
▫ Turn Signals .........................72
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................72
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay —
If Equipped .........................73
▫ Dimmer Controls .....................73
▫ Interior Light ........................73
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .....74
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ..............75
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............75
▫ Mist ...............................75
▫ Windshield Washers ...................753
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Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay — If Equipped
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for a preset period of
time.
Activation
Remove the key or turn the ignition to the STOP
(OFF/LOCK) position, and pull the multifunction lever
toward the steering wheel, within two minutes. Each
time the lever is pulled, the activation of the lights will
be extended by 30 seconds. The activation of the lights
can be extended to a maximum of 210 seconds.
Deactivation
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel
and hold it for more than two seconds.
Dimmer Controls
The dimmer controls are located on the left side of the
instrument panel below the instrument cluster.Pushing the up or down arrow will increase or decrease
the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Interior Light
The interior light is located in the headliner in between
the sun visors. The interior light can be set to three
different positions (off/left position, center position,
on/right position).
Dimmer Controls
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Using the interior light lens, push the lens to the right
from its center position and the lights are always on.
Push the lens to the left from its center position and the
lights are always off. Leave the lens in the center
position, and the light is turned on and off when the
doors are opened or closed.
CAUTION!
Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the
Overhead Dome Lamp is in the center position or
that the lights are off to avoid draining the battery.
Interior Light Timing (Center Position)
There are four different modes of operation that can be
activated in this position:
•When one door is opened a three minute timer is
activated.
• When the key is removed from the ignition (within
two minutes of the ignition being turned off), a
10 second timer is activated.
• When the doors are unlocked with the key fob a
10 second timer is activated.
• When the doors are locked with the key fob the lights
will turn off.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The windshield wiper/washer controls are located on
the windshield wiper/washer lever on the right side of
the steering column. The front wipers are operated by
rotating a switch, located on the end of the lever.
Interior Light (Off Position Shown)
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REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Overhead Lamp C10W
Luggage Compartment W5W
Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Parking Lights/Daytime
Running Lights (DRL) LED (See Authorized
Dealer)
Rear Tail Lights LED (See Authorized
Dealer)
Font and Rear Side
Lights W3W
Dipped/Main Beam
Headlights (Versions
With Bi-Halogen Head-
lights) — If Equipped HIR2
Dipped/Main Beam
Headlights (Versions
With Bi-Xenon Head-
lights) — If Equipped D5S (See Authorized
Dealer)
Bulb Number
Dipped/Main Beam
Headlights (Versions
With Bi-Led Headlights)
— If Equipped LED (See Authorized
Dealer)
Front Direction Indica-
tors PY24W
Rear Direction Indicators P21W
Side Direction Indicators WY5W
Brake Lights LED (See Authorized
Dealer)
Third Brake Light LED (See Authorized
Dealer)
License Plate Lamps W5W
Reversing light W16W
NOTE: Numbers refer to commercial bulb types
that can be purchased from your authorized dealer.
If a bulb needs to be replaced, visit your authorized
dealer or refer to the applicable Service Manual.
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•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for un-
usual wear or damage.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and
brake master cylinder reservoir, and add as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
• Check screen wash/wipe system and positioning/
wear of windshield.
Every 2,000 miles (3,000 km) check and, if necessary, top
up: engine oil level.Maintenance Chart
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
Change oil and filter.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses. Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses. Check and adjust hand brake.Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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