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but no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Trunk button. 3. Release both buttons. Panic Alarm The panic mode unlocks the driver’s door, turns on the interior lights, flashes the headlights, and sounds the horn for about 3 minutes or until the alarm is turned off. To use the Panic Alarm: Press and hold the Panic Button for at least 1 second to activate the panic alarm. Press and hold the panic button a second time or unlock the door with the key (if equipped with central locking) to deactivate the alarm. The alarm will also shut itself off after 3 minutes, or when the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24 km/h). To Program Additional Transmitters: Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle. To program a transmitter, perform the following proce- dure: 1. With the vehicle in Park, turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
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2. Using a currently programmed transmitter, press the Unlock button on the transmitter. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4 but no longer than 10
seconds, then press and hold the Panic button for at least one second. Release both buttons simultaneously. You will hear a chime to signal that you can proceed with programming the new transmitter. 3. Press and release the Lock and Unlock buttons simul- taneously, followed by a press and release of ANY button on each new transmitter to be programmed as well as the original transmitter. You will hear a chime when a transmitter has been successfully programmed. You will have 30 seconds to finish programming all new transmit- ters. A chime will sound when the 30 seconds is over or the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. General Information This transmitter complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
2. This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation If your Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a normal distance, check for these two conditions: 1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of batteries is from one to two years 2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios. Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement batteries are CR2016. 1. Pry the transmitter halves apart with a dime or similar object. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket material during removal.
Separating Transmitter Halves
2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch the battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol. 3. Reassemble the transmitter case. Snap the halves together and test transmitter operation.
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armed, but there is a problem in the trunk circuit. After 15
seconds the light will continue to flash slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed. To disarm the system: Unlock a front door using either the key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter. Tamper Alert If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock a front door using either a key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter, the alarm had been triggered. Check the vehicle for tamper- ing. Security System Manual Override The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the manual lock control.VEHICLE THEFT ALARM The system monitors the doors, trunk, and ignition for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for up to 18 minutes. For the first three minutes the horn will sound and the headlights and interior lights will flash. Then the horn will stop and if the source of the trigger is still present, the lights will continue to flash for another 15 minutes. NOTE: The engine will not start until you disarm the system. To set the alarm: 1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle. 2. Lock the door using either the power door lock switch, the key, or the Keyless Entry Transmitter and close all doors. 3. The light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for 15 seconds. This shows that the system is arming. If the light comes on but does not flash, the system is still
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TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
Trunk Release Button
Use the key or the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to open the trunk from outside the vehicle. From inside the car the trunk lid can be released by depressing the Trunk Release Button located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The transmission must be in Park before the switch will operate. Vehicles with manual transmissions must be at zero mph for the switch to work.
With the ignition ON, the word “deck” will be displayed in place of the odometer display indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display will reappear once the trunk is closed or if the trip button is depressed. With the key in lock position or key out, the “deck” will be displayed until the trunk is closed.
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk, either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in the trunk, young children may not be able to escape, even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or heat stroke.
Trunk Internal Emergency Release
WINDOWS
POWER WINDOWS
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Emergency Release
NOTE: As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emer- gency Release lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism. See picture.
Power Window Switches
WARNING!
Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power win- dows while operating the power window switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death.
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The window controls on the driver’s door operate all windows. The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature. Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To open the window part way, pull the window switch part way and release it when you want the window to stop. Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and can be mini- mized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, front airbags for both the driver and front passenger and, if so equipped, left and right window bags for the driver and passengers seated next to a window. If you will be carrying children too small for adult-size belts, your seat belts also can be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. Please pay close attention to the information in this section. It tells you how to use your restraint system properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as possible.
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Lap/Shoulder Belts All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with Lap/Shoulder Belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or impacts. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or being thrown out.
WARNING!
In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- led up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly.
Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver and cause a collision which includes you. This can happen far away from home or on your own street. Research has shown that seat belts save lives, and they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown from the vehicle. Seat belts reduce the possibility of ejection and the risk of injury caused by striking the inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle should be belted at all times.
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WARNING!
• Wearing a seat belt incorrectly is dangerous. Seat belts are designed to go around the large bones of your body. These are the strongest parts of your body and can take the forces of a collision the best. Wearing your belt in the wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instruc- tions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too. • Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt. People belted together can crash into one another in an accident, hurting one another badly. Never use a lap/shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person, no matter what their size.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the front seat.
2. The seat belt latch plate is above the back of your seat. Grasp the latch plate and pull out the belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as far as necessary to make the belt go around your lap.
Latch Plate To Buckle
3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
WARNING!
• A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too loose will not protect you as well. In a sudden stop you could move too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly. • A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger- ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces of the vehicle in a collision, increasing head and neck injury. A belt worn under the arm can cause internal injuries. Ribs aren’t as strong as shoulder bones. Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision. • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
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4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.
Removing Slack From Belt
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WARNING!
• A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of internal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’t be at the strong hip and pelvic bones, but across your abdomen. Always wear the lap belt as low as pos- sible and keep it snug. • A twisted belt can’t do its job as well. In a collision it could even cut into you. Be sure the belt is straight. If you can’t straighten a belt in your vehicle, take it to your dealer and have it fixed.
5. Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.
6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow the belt to retract fully.
WARNING!
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage In the driver and front passenger seats, the shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to position the belt away from your neck. Push the lever above the webbing upward to release the anchorage, and then move it up or down to the position that serves you best.
Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt
As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,
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you’ll prefer a higher position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. In the rear seat, move toward the center of the seat to position the belt away from your neck. Seat Belt Pretensioners The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove any slack from the seat belts in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt system by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly. The pretensioners are triggered by the front airbag con- trol module (see Airbag Section). Like the front airbags, the pretensioners are single use items. After a collision that is severe enough to deploy the airbags and preten- sioners, both must be replaced.
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Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) If the driver’s seat belt has not been buckled within 60
seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will alert the driver to buckle their seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will continue to chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96
seconds or until the driver’s seat belt is buckled or the vehicle speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h). The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will be reactivated if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h). The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be en- abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by following these steps: NOTE: The following steps must occur within the first 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ONor START position. DaimlerChrysler does not recom- mend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert). 1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and buckle the driver’s seat belt. 2. Start the engine and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off. 3. Within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle, unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver’s seat belt at least three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn on while unbuckling and off while re-buckling the seat belt. It may be necessary to retract the seat belt. 4. Turn off the engine. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the pro- gramming. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) can be reacti- vated by repeating this procedure.
NOTE: Although the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision.
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Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if so equipped) is in its lowest position, your dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should be used only if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the extender and store it.
WARNING!
Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the seat belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when not needed.
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Driver and Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag
This vehicle may also be equipped with left and right window bags to protect the driver and passengers sitting next to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with window bags, they are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG.
Front Airbag Components
This vehicle has front airbags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver’s airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger’s front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove com- partment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers.
Window Airbag
NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deploy- ment.
WARNING!
• Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. These protec- tive covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags are inflating. • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right window bags, do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the location of the window bag. The area where the window bag is located should remain free from any obstructions. • If your vehicle is equipped with left and right window bags, do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the vehicle for any reason. • Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee bolster in any • Do not mount any accessories to the knee bolster such
way.
as alarm lights, stereos, citizens band radios etc.
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Airbags inflate in moderate to high speed impacts. Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the instru- ment panel knee bolsters to provide improved protection for the driver and front passenger. Left and right window airbags also work with seat belts to improve occupant protection. The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types of collisions. The front airbags deploy only in moderate to severe frontal collisions. If your vehicle is so equipped, the window bag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side collisions. In certain types of collisions where the airbags deploy, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags to protect you properly. Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag. 1. Children 12 years old and under should ride buckled up in the rear seat. Infants in rear-facing child restraints should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger front airbag. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in that position.
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Children that are not big enough to properly wear the vehicle seat belt (see section on “Child Restraint”) should be secured in the rear seat in child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats. Older children who do not use child restraints or belt- positioning booster seats should ride properly buckled up in the rear seat. Never allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them or under their arm. If a child from 1 to 12 years old must ride in the front passenger seat because the vehicle is crowded, move the seat as far back as possible, and use the proper child restraint. See the section on “Child Restraint”. 2. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 3. All occupants should use their seat belts properly. 4. The driver and front passenger seats should be moved back as far as practical to allow the airbags time to inflate. 5. If your vehicle has left and right window bags, do not lean against the door, airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the door.
WARNING!
• Relying on the airbags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The airbags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions the airbags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have airbags. • Being too close to the steering wheel or instru- ment panel during airbag deployment could cause serious injury. Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • If the vehicle has left and right window bags, they also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat.
Airbag System Components The front airbag system consists of the following: • Airbag Control Module • AIRBAG Readiness Light • Driver Airbag • Passenger Airbag • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Interconnecting Wiring • Knee Impact Bolsters • Left and Right Window Bags Above Side Windows — • Left and Right Side Impact Sensors — If Equipped • Driver and Front Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioners
If Equipped
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How The Airbag System Works • The airbag control module determines if a frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags to inflate. The control module receives the level of colli- sion severity, determines the proper level of airbag to be deployed. The frontal airbag inflators are designed to provide three different rates of air bag inflation. • The airbag control module will not detect rollover or • The airbag control module also monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or RUN positions. These include all of the items listed above except the knee bolster, the instrument panel, and the steering wheel and column. If the key is in the “off” position, in the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are not on and will not inflate.
rear collisions.
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The airbag control module also turns on the AIRBAG light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8
seconds when the ignition is first turned on, then turns the light off. If it detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the light either momentarily or continuously.WARNING!
Ignoring the AIRBAG light in your instrument panel could mean you won’t have the airbags to protect you in a collision. If the light does not come on, stays on after you start the vehicle, or if it comes on as you drive, have the airbag system checked right away. • When the airbag control module detects a collision requiring the airbags, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the airbags. Three levels of airbag inflation rates are possible. These rates are determined by the airbag control module based on collision severity. The airbag covers separate and fold out of the way as the airbags inflate to their full size. The airbags fully inflate in
about 60 milliseconds. This is only about half of the time it takes you to blink your eyes. The airbags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger. The driver’s front airbag gas is vented through a vent hole in the rear of the airbag. The passenger’s front airbag gas is vented through vent holes in the sides of the airbag. In this way the airbags do not interfere with your control of the vehicle. • The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees and position you for the best interaction with the front airbag.
If A Deployment Occurs The airbag system is designed to deploy when the airbag control module detects a moderate-to-severe collision, to help restrain the driver and front passenger, and then to immediately deflate. NOTE: A collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system. This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system.
If you do have a collision which deploys the airbags, any or all of the following may occur: • The nylon airbag material may sometimes cause abra- sions and/or skin reddening to the driver and right front passenger as the airbags deploy and unfold. The abrasions are similar to friction rope burns or those you might get sliding along a carpet or gymnasium floor. They are not 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 immediately. • As the airbags deflate you may see some smoke-like particles. The particles are a normal by-product of the process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin, eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,
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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 instruc- tions for cleaning. • It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the airbags have been deployed. If you are involved in another collision, the airbags will not be in place to protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed airbags can’t protect you in another colli- sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Side Airbag System The airbag control module determines if a side collision is severe enough to require the airbag to inflate. The control module receives the level of collision severity from the side impact sensors. The airbag control module will not detect rollover or rear impacts. The side impact SRS Airbags are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. When the airbag control module detects a collision requiring the window bags to inflate, it signals the inflators on the crash side of the vehicle. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the window bag. The inflating window bag pushes the outside edge of the headliner out of the way and inflates (in about the same time it takes to blink your eyes) with enough force to injure you if you are not belted and seated properly, or if items are positioned in the area where the window bag inflates. This especially applies to children. The window bag is only about 3 1⁄2 inches (8 3⁄4
cm) thick when it is inflated.Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!
• Modifications to any part of the airbag system could cause it to fail when you need it. You could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. Do not modify the components or wiring, including adding any kind of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not modify the front bumper, vehicle body struc- ture, or frame. • You need proper knee impact protection in a collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket equipment on or behind the knee impact bolster. • It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works on your vehicle that it has airbags.
Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready for your protec- tion in an impact. While the airbag system is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system promptly: • The AIRBAG light does not come on or flickers during the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first turned on. • The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second • The light flickers or comes on and remains on while
interval.
driving.
Child Restraint Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the time, babies and children, too. Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
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Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck- led up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.
WARNING!
In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a missile inside the vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be badly injured. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s size.
There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat Owner’s Manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child:
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Infants and Child Restraints • Safety
experts
recommend that
children ride rearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and weigh at least 9 kg (20 lbs). Two types of child restraints can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers and “convertible” child seats. • The infant carrier is only used rearward-facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for children who weigh up to about 20 lbs (9 kg). “Convertible” child seats can be used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are less than one year old. Both types of child restraints are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. (See the LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System section.) • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with the front passenger
airbag unless the airbag is turned off. An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position.
WARNING!
• Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions ex- actly when installing an infant or child restraint. • A rearward facing child restraint should only be used in a rear seat. A rearward facing child re- straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploying passenger airbag which may cause se- vere or fatal injury to the infant.
Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. We also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it. • The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may not work when you need it. • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it could strike the occupants or seat backs and cause serious personal injury.
restraint manufacturer’s directions.
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Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) and who are older than one year. These child seats are also held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint anchorage system. (See the LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System Section.) The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle’s seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against the seat back, they should use a belt-positioning booster seat. The child and belt- positioning booster seat are held in the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt.
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Children Too Large For Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seat back, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. • Make sure that the child is upright in the seat. • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug • Check belt fit periodically. A child’s squirming or • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back.
slouching can move the belt out of position.
as possible.
LATCH — Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CH ildren) Your vehicle’s rear seat is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH. The LATCH system provides for the installation of the child restraint without using the vehicle’s seat belts, instead securing
the child restraint using lower anchorages and upper tether straps from the child restraint to the vehicle structure. LATCH-compatible child restraint systems are now avail- able. However, because the lower anchorages are to be introduced over a period of years, child restraint systems having attachments for those anchorages will continue to also have features for installation using the vehicle’s seat belts. Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection to the top tether anchorages have been avail- able for some time. For some older child restraints, many child restraint manufacturers offer add-on tether strap kits or retro-fit kits. You are urged to take advantage of all the available attachments provided with your child re- straint in any vehicle. All three rear seating positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-mounted lower at- tachments. Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only. Regard- less of the specific type of lower attachment, NEVER install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats
share a common lower anchorage. If you are installing LATCH-compatible child restraints in adjacent rear seat- ing positions, you can use the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for the outboard position, but you must use the vehicle’s seat belt at the center position. If your child restraints are not LATCH-compatible, you can only install the child restraints using the vehicle’s seat belts. Please refer to the next section for typical installation instructions.
LATCH Anchorages
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Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system. The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seat back, and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces.
In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seat back and the rear window. These tether strap anchorages are
under a hinged plastic cover with this symbol on it. Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a
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means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward- facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap. You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. Then rotate the tether anchorage cover directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchorage, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint and, where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and route the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint. Finally, tighten all three straps as you push the
child restraint rearward and downward into the seat, removing slack in the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat belt The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching latch plates which are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. Pulling up on the shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight, however, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasion- ally and pull it tight if necessary.
In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position. Child restraint tether strap attachment 1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint.
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Tether Strap Mounting
2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the head restraint and, where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.
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3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint to the anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc- tions.
WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS The engine in your new vehicle does not require a long break-in period. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided. The crankcase oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with expected climate con- ditions under which vehicle operations will occur. The recommended viscosity and quality grades are in Section 7 of this manual. Do not use non-detergent or straight mineral oils. A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the break-in and not an indication of a problem.SAFETY TIPS
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless. Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO) follow the safety tips below. • Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or out of the area. • If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con- trols to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed. • To avoid drawing exhaust gases into the vehicle, close the trunk while driving. However, if for some reason it
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must remain open, close all windows. Adjust the heating or cooling system to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Safety belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the bulb is not lit during starting, have it replaced. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
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Defrosters Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
Tires Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ- ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are present, the cause should be corrected immediately.
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CONTENTS
䡵 Mirrors
䡵 Console Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
▫ Console Features — Without Heated Seats . . . .54
▫ Console Features — With Heated Seats . . . . . . .55
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror— If Equipped . . . . . .56
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped . . . .56
▫ Electric Remote-Control Mirrors— If Equipped .57
▫ Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side . . . . . . . . . . . .58
▫ Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side . . . . . . . . . .58
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . .58
䡵 Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . .59
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
▫ Adjustable Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
▫ Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
䡵 To Open And Close The Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
䡵 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
▫ Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped . . . .65
▫ Multi-Function Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument PanelLights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
▫ Automatic Headlights—If Equipped . . . . . . . . .6652 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) . . . . . .67
▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
▫ Headlight Beam Select Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
▫ Flash To Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
▫ Headlight Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers . . . . . . . . . . .68
▫ Mist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
▫ Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System . . . .69
䡵 Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
䡵 Traction Control— If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
䡵 Electronic Speed Control— If Equipped . . . . . .71
▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72▫ To Resume Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
▫ To Accelerate For Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
▫ Using Speed Control On Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
䡵 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .74
▫ Programming The Universal Transceiver . . . . . .74
▫ “Rolling Code” Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
▫ Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . .77
▫ Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
▫ Reprogramming A Single Button . . . . . . . . . . .78
▫ Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
䡵 Power Sunroof — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
▫ Opening Sunroof - Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
▫ Opening Sunroof - Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
▫ Closing Sunroof - Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
▫ Venting Sunroof - Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80▫ Sunshade Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
▫ Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
▫ Sunroof Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 53
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
䡵 Electrical Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8154 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONSOLE FEATURES
Console Features — Without Heated Seats
Console
The front console has two cup holders in the front and a storage bin. An optional removable ashtray may be located in the driver’s side cup holder.
The center console/armrest has a pencil /tire gage holder and a tissue holder mounted on the underside of the cover. The bottom of the console bin also has built in holders for compact discs or cassette tapes. There are also two cup holders for rear seat passengers located directly in the back of the center console. Two coin holders are located toward the front of the inside of the console bin. The right side coin holder can accommodate dimes, nickels or pennies, while the left side coin holder can hold quarters, dimes, nickels, or pennies. Both can also accommodate various combina- tions of different types of coins, including some interna- tional currencies. The slot on the far left side is not for coins, but for an optional power outlet, if so equipped.
Console Features — With Heated Seats
Console
The front console has two cup holders. An optional removable ashtray may be located in the driver’s side cup holder.
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The center console/armrest has a pencil /tire gage holder and a tissue holder mounted on the underside of the cover. The bottom of the console bin also has built in holders for compact discs or cassette tapes. The power outlet is also mounted inside the center console (if equipped). There are also two cup holders for rear seat passengers and a rear courtesy lamp located directly in back of the center console. Two coin holders are located toward the front of the inside of the console bin. The right side coin holder can accommodate dimes, nickels or pennies, while the left side coin holder can hold quarters, dimes, nickels, or pennies. Both can also accommodate various combina- tions of different types of coins, including some interna- tional currencies.
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror— If Equipped Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment.
Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head- light glare from vehicles behind you. Push in the button on the face of the mirror to activate the dimming feature.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position (toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean.
Electric Remote-Control Mirrors— If Equipped Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using the remote controls mounted on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
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Power Mirror Controls
NOTE: Place the mirror selector switch in the center (neutral) position to prevent accidental movement of the mirrors.
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Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they really are. Relying too much on your right side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this convex mirror.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on automati- cally. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
SEATS
Manual Front Seat Adjustments
Forward/Rearward The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the floor. Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired position.
Manual Seat Adjuster
After releasing the adjusting bar, apply forward and rearward body pressure to be sure the seat is latched.
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Reclining Bucket Seats The recliner control is on the side of the seat. To recline, lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then lean back to the desired position and release the lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked. • Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
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Lumbar Support — If Equipped This feature allows you to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support. The control lever is located on the inboard side of the driver’s seatback. Turn the control lever forward to increase and rearward to de- crease the desired amount of lumbar support. Power Seats — If Equipped The power seat switches are on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use the front switch to move the seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to tilt the seat. The rear switch controls the seatback recliner.
Power Seat Switches
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat as it may cause damage to the seat controls.
Adjustable Head Restraints Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Adjust the restraints so that the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise, pull up on the head restraint. To lower, depress the button on the post guide and push down on the head restraint.
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Folding Rear Seat To provide additional storage area, the rear seatback can be folded forward. Pull on the loops shown in the picture to fold down either or both seatbacks. When returning the rear seat back to the upright position be sure the seat back is latched.
Adjustable Head Restraint
Folding Rear Seats
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WARNING!
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position) should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously injured in an accident. Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
Then lift the secondary latch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
WARNING!
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If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Interior Lights The map/courtesy lights come on when a door is opened and the panel lamp dimmer switch (located on the turn signal control stalk) is in any detent except fully counter- clockwise (dome lamp ON position) or fully clockwise (dome lamp OFF position). Rotating the panel dimmer switch fully counter-clockwise will turn on the lights. Turn the panel dimmer switch fully clockwise to prevent the lights from coming on when a door is opened. NOTE: The interior lights have a “fade to off” feature. When the lights are turned off, they gradually “fade” off.
Hood Safety Catch
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole marked “prop” on the underside of the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
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Dimmer Control
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the dimmer control for the interior lights on the Multi-Function Control Lever upward will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the ex- treme bottom full-circle position. The interior lights will remain off when the doors are open.
Dome Light Position
Daytime Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior lights will remain on when the dim- mer control is in this position.
Rotate the dimmer control to the first detent (full-circle). This feature bright- ens the odometer and radio display when the parking lights or headlights are on during daylight conditions.
Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped These lights are mounted between the sun visors. Each light has a push-on push-off switch. NOTE: The lights will remain on until the switch is pressed a second time, so be sure that they have been turned off before leaving the vehicle.
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Multi-Function Control Lever
Multi-Function Lever
The Multi-Function lever controls the operation of the headlights, turn signals, headlight beam select switch, instrument panel light dimming, courtesy lights, passing lights, dome light and fog lights.
Front Map/Reading Light Switches
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Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights Turn the end of the control lever to the first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation.
Multi-Function Lever
To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the center portion of the lever up or down. Turning the dimmer control to the full up position also turns on
the courtesy lights. Turning the dimmer control to the full down position prevents the courtesy lights from coming on when a door is opened. Automatic Headlights—If Equipped This system automatically turns your headlights on at a preset level of outdoor lighting. Turn the end of the control lever to the third detent to turn the system on. When the system is on, the headlight delay feature is also on. This means that your headlights will stay on for about 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch off. To turn the Automatic system off, turn the control lever clock- wise, to the off position. NOTE: The engine must be running before the head- lights will come on in the automatic mode. NOTE: The Automatic Headlight System will turn on the headlights if it detects that the windshield wipers have been in operation for more than 10 seconds.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) The headlights come on at a low intensity level whenever the ignition switch is turned on. The lights remain on until the ignition switch is turned OFF or the parking brake is engaged. The headlight switch must be used for normal night time driving. Lights-on Reminder If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is turned off, a chime will sound when the driver’s door is opened. Fog Lights — If Equipped
The fog light switch is in the multi-function lever. To activate the fog lights, turn on the low beam headlights and pull out the end of the control lever. A light in the instrument cluster shows when the fog lights are on. NOTE: The switch will turn on the fog lights only if the low beam headlights are on. Turning on the high beam headlights turns off the fog lights.
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Turn Signals Move the turn signal lever up or down and the arrows in the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down. Headlight Beam Select Switch Pull the turn signal lever towards you to switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the turn signal lever a second time to switch the headlights to LOW beam. Flash to Pass You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released. Headlight Time Delay This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for about 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in an unlighted area. To activate the delay, turn off the ignition while the headlights are still on. Then turn off the headlights. The delay interval begins when the ignition is turned off.
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If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they will turn off in the normal manner.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the right side control lever. Turn the end of the control lever to select the desired wiper speed.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
NOTE: Always remove any build-up of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the OFF position. If the windshield wiper switch is
turned OFF and the blades cannot return to the OFF position, damage to the wiper motor may occur. To use the washer, pull the lever toward you and hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in the delay range, the wiper will operate for several cycles after the lever is released, and then resume the intermit- tent interval previously selected. If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers will operate for several cycles, then turn OFF.
WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with defroster before and during wind- shield washer use.
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TILT STEERING COLUMN To tilt the column, push down on the lever below the turn signal control and move the wheel up or down, as desired. Push the lever back up to lock the column firmly in place.
Mist Use this feature when weather conditions make occa- sional usage of the wipers necessary. Pull down and release the control lever for a single wiping cycle. Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be- tween cycles, desirable. Turn the lever to the delay position, then select the delay interval. The delay can be regulated from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds between cycles, to a cycle every 1/2 second. NOTE: The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed. If the vehicle is moving less than 16 km/h (10 mph), delay times will be doubled.
Tilt Steering Column Control
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WARNING!
Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col- umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve- hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.
TRACTION CONTROL— IF EQUIPPED
To turn the Traction Control System Off, press the switch located on the top of the steering column, to the right of the hazard switch, until the Traction Control indicator in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Traction Control Switch
To turn the Traction Control System On, press the switch until the Traction Control indicator in the instrument cluster turns off. NOTE: The Traction Control System is enabled each time the ignition switch is turned On. This will occur even if you used the switch to turn the system off before powering down or turning the ignition to Lock.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL— IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device will control the throttle op- eration to maintain a constant vehicle speed between 30
mph (48 km/h) and 85 mph (137 km/h). The controls are on the steering wheel.Speed Control Switches
To Activate: Press the ON/OFF switch to turn the speed control system ON. To turn the system OFF, press the ON/OFF switch again. The system should be turned OFF when not
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in use. The CRUISE Indicator in the instrument cluster will light up when the Speed Control is ON. NOTE: You must press the ON button to activate the system each time the engine is started.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system ON when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you aren’t using it.
To Set At A Desired Speed: When the vehicle has reached the desired speed and the system is ON, press and release the SET button. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. The speed control is now Engaged.
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To Deactivate: A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the CANCEL button, or normal brake or clutch pressure will deactivate speed control without erasing the memory. Pushing the ON/OFF button or turning off the ignition turns the speed control system off and erases the memory. To Resume Speed: To resume a previously set speed, push and release the RESUME/ACCEL button. Resume can be used at any speed above 25 mph (40 km/h). To Vary The Speed Setting: When the speed control is Engaged (actively controlling to a SET speed), speed can be increased by pressing and holding the RESUME/ACCEL button. When the button is released, a new set speed will be established. Tapping the RESUME/ACCEL button once will result in a 2 mph (3 km/h) increase in the SET speed. Each time the button is tapped, the SET speed increases. For ex- ample tapping the button three times will increase speed by 6 mph (10 km/h), etc.
To decrease speed while speed control is Engaged, press and hold the COAST button. Releasing the button when the desired speed is reached, will establish a new SET speed. Tapping the COAST button once will result in a 1 mph (1.6 km/h) decrease in the SET speed. Each time the button is tapped, the SET speed decreases. For example, tapping the button three times will decrease speed by 3
mph (5 km/h). To Accelerate For Passing:If the set speed is exceeded by 20 mph (32
NOTE: km/h) or more during the acceleration, the set speed will have to manually re-engaged. Depress the accelerator as you would normally. When the pedal is released, the vehicle will return to the SET speed. Using Speed Control On Hills Vehicles with automatic transmissions are equipped with Interactive Speed Control. This feature operates when travelling up or down hills with the Speed Control engaged and the driver’s foot off of the accelerator.When Climbing A Hill If vehicle speed drops 3 mph (5 km/h) below the Speed Control set speed, the transaxle will downshift to third gear. Under severe conditions the transaxle may down- shift again to second gear. The transaxle will upshift to fourth gear after the vehicle has reached the top of the hill. When Descending A Hill If vehicle speed rises 3 mph (5 km/h) over the Speed Control set speed, the transaxle will downshift to third gear. This provides engine braking to keep vehicle speed under control. The transaxle will not downshift below third gear to control vehicle overspeed. The transaxle will upshift to fourth gear after the vehicle has reached the bottom of the hill. NOTE: On very steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain may occur. It may be preferable to drive without Speed Control.
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Rolling Hills The transaxle may downshift into third gear and remain there as the vehicle travels over rolling hills. The trans- axle will upshift into fourth gear when the road flattens out. The transaxle will resume its normal shift schedule if you depress the accelerator pedal during any of the above conditions.
WARNING!
Speed Control can be dangerous where the system can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.
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GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink威 Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper- ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the push of a button. The Universal Transceiver operates off your vehicle’s battery and charging system; no batteries are needed.
Homelink Buttons
For additional information on HomeLink威, call 1–800– 355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com.
WARNING!
A moving garage door can cause injury to people and pets in the path of the door. People or pets could be seriously or fatally injured. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by federal safety stan- dards. This includes most garage door opener mod- els manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features it could cause injury or death. Call toll-free 1–800–355–3515
or, on the Internet at www.homelink.com for safety information or assistance.Programming The Universal Transceiver For best results, install a new battery in the hand held transmitter before programming. If your garage door opener (located in the garage) is equipped with an antenna, make sure that the antenna is hanging straight down. 1. Turn off the engine.
WARNING!
Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- ous gas. Do not run the vehicle’s exhaust while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause seri- ous injury or death.
WARNING!
Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. A moving door or gate can cause serious injury or death to people and pets or damage to objects.
2. Erase the factory test codes by pressing the two outside buttons. Release the buttons when the light in the Universal Transceiver begins to flash (about 20 seconds). NOTE: Step 2 does not have to be followed to program additional hand held transmitters.
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3. Choose one of the three Universal Transceiver buttons to program. Place the hand held controller one to three inches from the Universal Transceiver while keeping its indicator light in view.
Programming Universal Transceiver
4. Using both hands, press the hand held transmitter button and the desired Universal Transceiver button. Do not release the buttons until step 5 has been completed. NOTE: Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to replace step 4 with the procedures listed under Canadian Programming.
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5. The indicator light in the Universal Transceiver will begin to flash, first slowly and then rapidly. The rapid flashing indicates successful programming. If after 90
seconds the indicator light does not flash rapidly or goes out, return to step 1 and repeat the procedure. To train the other buttons, repeat steps 3 and 4. Be sure to keep your hand held transmitters in case you need to retrain the Universal Transceiver. If you do not successfully program the NOTE: Universal Transceiver to learn the signal of your hand held transmitter, refer to the Rolling Code Paragraph, or call toll free for customer assistance at 1–800–355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. “Rolling Code” ProgrammingIf your hand held transmitter appears to pro- NOTE: gram the Universal Transceiver, but your garage door or other device does not operate, and your device was manufactured after 1996, your garage door opener or other device may have a “Rolling Code” system.
On garage door openers with the “Rolling Code” feature, the transmitter code changes after each use to prevent the copying of your code. To check if your device is protected by a “Rolling Code” system: • Check the owner’s manual for the device for mention • Press and hold the programmed button on the Univer- sal Transceiver. If the Universal Transceiver indicator light flashes rapidly and then stays on after 2 seconds, the device has the “Rolling Code” feature.
of “Rolling Codes”.
To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the Programming portion of this text: NOTE: The assistance of a second person may make the following programming procedure quicker and easier. 1. Locate the training button on the garage door motor head unit. The exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener manufacturer. If you have
difficulty in locating the training button, check your garage door opener manual, or call 1-800-355-3515 or, on the Internet, at www.homelink.com. 2. Press and hold the training button on the garage door opener head unit. This will activate the “training” light. NOTE: After completing step 2, you have 30 seconds to start step 3. 3. Return to the Universal Transceiver in the vehicle and firmly press and release the garage door button. Press and release the button a second time to complete the training process. Some garage door openers may require you to do this procedure a third time to complete the training. Your garage door opener should now recognize your Universal Transceiver. The remaining two buttons may now be programmed if this has not previously been done. Refer to the Programming instructions. You may use either your Universal Transceiver or your original hand-held transmitter to open you garage door.
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Canadian Programming/Gate Programming Canadian frequency laws, and the technology of some entry gates, require you to press and release the hand held transmitter button every two seconds during pro- gramming Continue to press and hold the Universal Transceiver button while you press and release the hand held trans- mitter button until the frequency signal has been learned. The Universal Transceiver light will flash slowly and then rapidly when the programming is successful. NOTE: When programming such a garage door opener or gate, unplug the device to prevent possible damage to the garage door or gate motor. Operation Press and hold the desired button on the Universal Transceiver until the garage door or other device begins to operate. The light in the display shows that the signal is being transmitted. The hand held transmitter may also be used at any time.
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Reprogramming A Single Button
1. Press and hold the Universal Transceiver button to be reprogrammed. Do not release until step 4 has been completed. 2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after 20 seconds) position the hand held transmitter one to three inches away from the button to be trained. 3. Press and hold the hand held transmitter button. 4. The Universal Transceiver indicator light will begin to flash, first slowly, then rapidly. When the indicator lights begin to flash rapidly, release both buttons.
Security If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies. To erase all of the previously trained frequencies, hold down both outside buttons until the green light begins to flash. This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap- proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. HomeLink威 is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls, Inc.
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED The sunroof controls are mounted between the sun visors on the overhead console.
Power Sunroof Controls
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WARNING!
• Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat- tended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury or death. • In an accident, there is greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too. • Do not allow small children to operate the sun- roof. Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
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Opening Sunroof - Manual Press the switch rearward and hold, and the sunroof will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically. During this opera- tion, any release of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof. Opening Sunroof - Express Press the switch rearward and release, and the sunroof will open automatically from any position. The sunroof will open fully, then stop automatically. This is called Express Open. During Express Open operation, any movement of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof. Closing Sunroof - Manual To Close the sunroof from an open or vent position, press and hold the switch forward. The sunroof will close fully and stop automatically. Release the switch to stop sun- roof travel at any point. Venting Sunroof - Express Press and release the ⬙V⬙ button, and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called Express Vent.
Sunshade Operation The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens. NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is open. Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the windows down, or the sunroof (if so equipped) in certain open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur- rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting. Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean the glass panel.
Sunroof Fully Closed Press and hold the switch forward until the sunroof stops completely to ensure that the sunroof is fully closed.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET The power outlet is located in the lower center of your instrument panel. If your vehicle is equipped with heated seats, a second power outlet is located inside the center console. All accessories connected to any outlet should be removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use.
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CAUTION!
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the battery even more quickly. Only use these inter- mittently and with greater caution. • After the use of high power draw accessories, or long periods of the vehicle not being started (with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery. • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces- sory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage.
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CONTENTS
䡵 Instruments And Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
䡵 Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
䡵 Instrument Cluster Description . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
䡵 Compass, Temperature, And Trip ComputerDisplay — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
▫ Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
▫ Trip Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
▫ Compass Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
䡵 Cigar Lighter/Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
䡵 Electronic Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
▫ To Set The Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
䡵 Radio General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99▫ Radio Broadcast Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
▫ Two Types Of Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
▫ Electrical Disturbances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
▫ AM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
▫ FM Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99䡵 Sales Code RAZ—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD Changer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio . . . . . . . . . . . 100
▫ Power Switch, Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
▫ Seek Button (Radio Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
▫ Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10084 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
▫ Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
▫ PTY (Program Type) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
▫ Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
▫ Fade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
▫ Tone Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
▫ AM/FM Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
▫ Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
▫ To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory . . . . . . 103
▫ To Change From Clock To Radio Mode . . . . . . 103
▫ Operating Instructions — Tape Player . . . . . . . 103
▫ Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
▫ Fast Forward (FF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
▫ Rewind (RW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
▫ Tape Eject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
▫ Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
▫ Changing Tape Direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104▫ Metal Tape Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
▫ Pinch Roller Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
▫ Noise Reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
▫ Operating Instructions — CD Player . . . . . . . . 105
▫ Inserting The Compact Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
▫ Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
▫ EJT CD (Eject) Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
▫ FF/Tune/RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
▫ Program Button 4 (Random Play) . . . . . . . . . . 106
▫ Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
▫ Tape CD Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
▫ Time Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
▫ Scan Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
▫ CD Changer Control Capability —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
䡵 Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
▫ Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
▫ Scan Button (Radio Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
▫ Cassette Player Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
▫ CD Changer Control Capability —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
䡵 Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD Changer Controls . . . . . . . 113
▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
▫ CD Player Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
▫ CD Changer Control Capability —If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
䡵 6 Disc CD Changer — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . 119
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119▫ Loading The CD Changer
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▫ Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
▫ Seek Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
▫ FF/Tune/RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
▫ Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
▫ Program Button 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
▫ Program Button 4 (Random Play) . . . . . . . . . . 120
▫ Program Button 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
▫ Time Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
▫ Changing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
▫ Removing Discs From The CD Changer . . . . . 121
▫ CD Changer Operation With TheChanger Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
䡵 Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
▫ Radio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
▫ Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12286 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
▫ CD Player — Single Disc In Radio . . . . . . . . . 123
▫ CD Player — 6 Disc CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . 123
䡵 Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance . . . . . . 123
䡵 Compact Disc Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
䡵 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones . . . . . . . 125䡵 Climate Controls
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
▫ Manual Air Conditioning/Heater Control — If
Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
1. Fuel Gauge
When the ignition key is in the ON position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
2. Traction Control — If Equipped
This display indicator illuminates momentarily as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. The indicator will blink during an active traction event, but will remain solid when the system is deactivated or if a system malfunc- tion occurs. The Traction Control indicator will turn ON if: • The Traction Control system is in use. • The Traction Control switch has been used to turn • There is an Anti-Lock Brake system malfunction or
the system OFF.
Traction Control system malfunction.
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• The system has been deactivated to prevent damage to the brake system due to overheated brake tem- peratures.
NOTE: Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the Traction Control indicator. This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and is a normal condition. The system will remain disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled. The system will automatically reactivate and turn off the Traction Control indicator. 3. Cruise Light — If Equipped This light shows that the Speed Control System is ON. This light will also illuminate for a 5–second bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON position. 4. Airbag Light
The light comes on and remains on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the bulb does not come on during starting, have the bulb replaced. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.90 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
5. Tachometer The red area of the scale shows the maximum permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear range. Before reaching the red area (over 6,500 rpm), ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine over speed. 6. Turn Signal Indicators The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior turn signal, when using the turn signal lever. 7. High Beam Indicator
This light shows that the headlights are on high beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low beam. 8. Speedometer Shows the vehicle kilometers-per-hour. 9. Charging System Light
speed in miles-per-hour
and
This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. The light should come on briefly when the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or
comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s electrical devices, such as the Fog Lights or Rear Defroster. If the Charging System Light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDI- ATELY. See your local authorized dealer. 10. Malfunction Indicator Light
This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate as long as the key is in the ON position, prior to engine start up. Approximately 15
seconds later the MIL may blink for 10 seconds then resume to full illumination. (See “EMISSIONS IN- SPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS” in the “MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE” section of your Owner Manual for more details). If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly. Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap or poor fuel quality may illuminate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays onthrough several of your typical driving cycles. In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing. The Malfunction Indicator Light flashes to alert to serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs. 11. Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
This light shows when the fog lights are ON.
12. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the normal range (approximately mid point on the scale) shows that the cooling system is operating properly. The gauge pointer may show a higher than normal temperature when driving in hot weather, up moun- tain grades, in heavy stop and go traffic, or when towing a trailer. If the pointer rises to the “H” mark, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine until the problem is corrected.
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