Because air bag sensors measure vehicle deceleration
over time, vehicle speed and damage by themselves are
not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should
have deployed.
Seat belts are necessary for your protection in all
collisions, and also are needed to help keep you in
position, away from an inflating air bag.
When the ORC detects a collision requiring the front air
bags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of
non-toxic gas is generated to inflate the front air bags.
The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right
side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the
way as the air bags inflate to their full size. The front air
bags fully inflate in less time than it takes to blink your
eyes. The front air bags then quickly deflate while
helping to restrain the driver and front passenger.
Knee Impact Bolsters
The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the
driver and front passenger, and position the front
occupants for improved interaction with the front air
bags.
WARNING!
•Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee impact
bolsters in any way.
• Do not mount any accessories to the knee impact
bolsters such as alarm lights, stereos, citizen band
radios, etc.
Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver
Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument panel below
the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air
Bag provides enhanced protection during a frontal
impact by working together with the seat belts, preten-
sioners, and front air bags.
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Your vehicle is equipped with two types of supplemen-
tal Side Air Bags:
1. Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SABs):
Located in the outboard side of the front seats. The
SABs are marked with a “SRS AIRBAG” or AIR-
BAG label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP — IF EQUIPPED . .68
▫Lowering The Power Top ................68
▫ Raising The Power Top .................69
▫ Power Convertible Top Relearn Procedure ....70
▫ Wind Stop ..........................71
MIRRORS ...........................71
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ................71
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . .71
▫ Power Mirrors .......................72
▫ Folding Mirrors .......................73
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ...........73
▫ Sun Visors ..........................74
SEATS ..............................74
▫ Forward/Rearward Adjustment ...........75▫
Recline Adjustment ....................75
▫ Seat Height Adjustment .................76
▫ EZ Entry Feature ......................77
▫ Memory Feature ......................77
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............78
▫ Head Restraints ......................78
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD ........81
LIGHTS .............................82
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................82
▫ Headlights ..........................83
▫ High Beams .........................83
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................83
▫ Parking Lights .......................83
▫ Daytime Running Lights ................83
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located in
the center of the instrument panel, below the
radio. Push this button to turn on the rear window
defroster. An indicator in the Instrument Cluster Dis-
play will illuminate when the rear window defroster is
on. The rear window defroster automatically turns off
after approximately 20 minutes. To manually shut the
defroster off, push the button a second time. NOTE:
To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage
to the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft
cloth and a mild washing solution, wiping paral-
lel to the heating elements. Labels can be peeled
off after soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of
the window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
Folded Rear Seats
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