▫Daytime Running Lights ................31
▫ High Beams .........................31
▫ Flash-To-Pass ........................31
▫ Parking Lights .......................31
▫ Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay .........31
▫ Turn Signals .........................32
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................32
INTERIOR LIGHTS .....................32
▫ Interior Light ........................32
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .....34
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............34
CLIMATE CONTROLS ..................35
▫ Climate Controls Overview ..............35
▫ Climate Control Functions ...............39
WINDOWS ..........................42
▫ Power Windows ......................42
DECKLID ............................43
▫ To Open The Decklid ..................43
▫ To Close The Decklid ...................46
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT .................47
▫ Storage .............................47
▫ Cupholder ..........................50
▫ Power Outlets .......................50
14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the
arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights.
NOTE:If either light remains on and does not flash, or
there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective
outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the
lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb
is defective.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
five times then automatically turn off.
INTERIOR 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).
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 (Off Position Shown)
32 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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.
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.
Dimmer Controls
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 33
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
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.
• 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
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SAFETY 111
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
center console.Push the switch to turn on the Hazard Warn-
ing flasher. When the switch is activated, all
directional turn signals will flash on and off to
warn oncoming traffic of an emergency. Push
the switch a second time to turn off the Hazard Warning
flasher.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flasher
may wear down your battery.
BULB REPLACEMENT
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
156 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
•Check cleanliness of tailgate locks.
• Check cleanliness and lubrication of chassis and
steering linkage.
• Visually inspect condition of: engine, gearbox, trans-
mission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes) and rubber elements (gaiters - sleeves -
bushes - etc.).
• Check battery charge and battery fluid level (electro-
lyte).
• Visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive belts.
• Check and, if necessary, change engine oil and re-
place oil filter.
• Check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner filter.
Using the vehicle on a track should be regarded as an
exception. The vehicle has been designed and manufac-
tured for road use.
Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the
vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment.
This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty. If the vehicle is operated in a dusty or dirty environ-
ment the engine air filter has to be changed every 6,500
miles (10,000 km).
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip/Periodic
Checks
Every 600 miles (1,000 km) or before long trips, check
and, if necessary, top off the following:
•
Check engine oil level.
• Check brake fluid level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• 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.
Every 2,000 miles (3,000 km) check and, if necessary, top
up: engine oil level.
188 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Head Restraints..........................26
Heated Mirrors ...........................29
Heater .................................39
Holder, Cup .............................50
Ignition ................................17
Key ............................. .15, 17
Ignition Key Removal ......................17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ...................19
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................27
Instrument Cluster ........................76
Instrument Cluster ......................54
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ..............243
Interior And Instrument Lights ...............32
Interior Appearance Care ...................242
Interior Lights ...........................32
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ............34
Introduction .............................4
Jack Operation ......................... .216
Jump Starting .......................... .176
Key Fob Unlock The Doors ......................15
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .16 Key-In Reminder
.........................19
Key, Replacement .........................19
Keys ..................................15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ...................19
Lane Change Assist .......................32
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................95
Latches .............................. .126
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... .248
Leaks, Fluid ........................... .126
Life Of Tires ........................... .230
Light Bulbs ........................ .126, 156
Lights ............................. .30, 126
AirBag .......................71, 103, 124
Brake Warning .........................69
Bulb Replacement ..................... .156
Cruise ...............................76
Engine Temperature Warning ..............72
Exterior ............................ .126
Hazard Warning Flasher .................156
Interior ..............................32
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........75
Park ............................. .31, 76
Passing ..............................31
Seat
Belt Reminder ......................71
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