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This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, there is a low brake fluid level or there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system. The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac- ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. Failure of either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped below a specified level. The light will remain on until the cause is corrected. NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi- tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and the brake fluid level checked. If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces- sary.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- ous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock brakes (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required. The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the ON position. The light should illuminate for approxi- mately two seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer. The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE: This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. 13. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light
If this indicator light flashes during accelera- tion, apply as little throttle as possible. While driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions, and do not switch off the ESP. (See page 109 for more information.) 14. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera- ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H”, and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call a service center if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see Section 7 of this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
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15. Trip Odometer Button Press this button to change the display from odometer to either of the two trip odometer settings. The letter “A” or “B” will appear when in the trip odometer mode. Push in and hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer to 0 miles or kilometers. The odometer must be in trip mode to reset. 16. High Beam Light
This light shows that the headlights are on high beam. Push the Multi-Function lever away from the steering wheel to switch the headlights to high beam. 17. Transmission Range Indicator This display indicator shows the automatic transmission gear selection. 18. Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the
driver’s or front passenger’s seat belt remains unbuck- led, the Seat Belt Warning Light will flash or remain on continuously. (See page 32 for more information.) 19. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position. 20. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control system. If a prob- lem is detected the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the gear selector is placed in the PARK position. The light should turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle will usually be drivable, how- ever, see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or en- gine stall and your vehicle may require towing. The light will come on when the ignition is first turned on
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Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc. may illuminate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through 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 you 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. (See page 244 for more information.)
and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not come on during starting, have the system checked by an authorized dealer. 21. Voltage Light
This light monitors the electrical system volt- age. The light should turn on momentarily as the engine is started. If the light stays on or turns on while driving, it indicates a problem with the charging system. Immediate service should be obtained. 22. 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 when the key is in the ON position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea- tures a driver-interactive display. It is located in the upper part of the cluster between the speedometer and tachometer. The EVIC consists of the following: • System Status • Vehicle information warning message displays • Tire Pressure Monitor System
• Personal Settings (customer programmable features) • Compass display • Outside temperature display • Trip computer functions • UConnect™ hands-free communication system dis- • Navigation system screens • Audio mode display The system allows the driver to select information by pressing the following switches mounted on the steering wheel:
plays — If Equipped
Press and release the MENU button and the mode displayed will change between Trip Functions, Navigation (If Equipped), System Warnings, System Status, Personal Settings, and Telephone (If Equipped).
Pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button ac- cepts a selected choice. The Function Select button also advances the radio preset when the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/Audio screen. Use the SCROLL buttons to scroll through Trip Functions, Navigation (If Equipped), System Warnings, System Status Messages, and Per- sonal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea- tures). The SCROLL buttons also seek up and down (radio station or CD track number). The AUDIO MODE SELECT button is used to select the Compass/Temp/Audio screen. If Compass/Temp/Audio is already being dis- played when the AUDIO MODE SELECT but- ton is pressed, the radio mode will change from AM to FM to Tape to CD, or to Satellite (SAT) depending on which radio is in the vehicle. This button can also be used to return to a previous navigation menu selection. When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following messages.
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chime)
chime)
• Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime) • Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) • Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime) • Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single • Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single • RKE Battery Low (with a single chime) • Memory #1/#2 Profile Set • Memory #1/#2 Profile Recall • Memory System Disabled – Vehicle Not In Park (with • Memory System Disabled – Seat Belt Buckled (with a • Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in Park • Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
a single chime)
single chime)
chime if speed is above 1 mph)
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motion)
chime if speed is above 1 mph)
• Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single • Door (S) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in • Trunk Ajar (with a single chime) • Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime) • Adjustable Pedals Disabled – Cruise Engaged (with a single chime) — only available on vehicles equipped with memory seats. • Adjustable Pedals Disabled – Vehicle In Reverse (with a single chime) — only available on vehicles equipped with memory seats.
• Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Transmit • Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Training • Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Trained • Clearing Channels • Channels Cleared • Channels Defaulted
“Starting And Operating, Tire Section”
“Starting And Operating, Tire Section”
to “Starting And Operating, Tire Section”
to “Starting And Operating, Tire Section”
• Did Not Train • Left Front Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer to • Left Rear Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer to • Right Front Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer • Right Rear Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer • Check TPM System (with a single chime). Refer to • Service Park Assist System (with a single chime) • Upshift Trip Functions Press and release the MENU button until one of the Trip Functions is displayed in the EVIC. Use the SCROLL buttons to cycle through all the Trip Computer functions.
“Starting And Operating, Tire Section”
The Trip Functions mode displays information on the following: • Average Miles Per Gallon (MPG) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset it will go to 0.0. • Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined using the MPG for the last few minutes. This is not resettable. • Trip A Shows the total distance travelled for trip A since the last reset. • Trip B Shows the total distance travelled for trip B since the last reset. • Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position.
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• Display Units of Measure in: Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until “US” or “METRIC” appears to make your selection. To Reset The Display Pressing and releasing the FUNCTION SELECT button once will clear the resettable function currently being displayed. Reset will only occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed. To reset all resettable func- tions, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button a second time within 3 seconds of resetting the currently displayed function (>Reset ALL will be displayed during this 3 second window). Compass Display
Press and release the compass button to dis- play one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing, and the outside temperature.
Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will
Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set. NOTE: Magnetic materials should be kept away from the overhead console. This is where the compass sensor is located.
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display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated. You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360° turns in an area free from large metal or metallic objects until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” message does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the compass into the Calibration Mode manually. To put into a Calibration Mode: Turn on the ignition switch. Press and hold the compass button for approxi- mately 2 seconds. Use the SCROLL buttons until “Cali- brate Compass” is highlighted. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button to start the calibration. The message “CAL” will appear in the EVIC. Complete one or more 360° turns in an area free from large metal objects until the “CAL” message turns off. The compass will now function normally.
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To set the variance: Turn the ignition switch ON. Press and hold the compass button for approximately 2 sec- onds. Use the SCROLL buttons until “Compass Variance” is highlighted. The “Compass Variance” message and the last variance zone number will be displayed. Press and release FUNCTION SELECT button until the proper variance zone is selected according to the map. Press and release the compass button to exit. Telephone — If Equipped Press and release the MENU button until Telephone is displayed in the EVIC. When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC pro- vides the following telephone information: • Phone status: idle, voice mail, roaming, battery strength • Call status: Incoming call, connecting, connected, air time in minutes and seconds, call ended, call failed, roaming and no phone connection.
and signal strength in increments of 20 percent.
• U-Connect Active. • Caller ID phone number display.
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When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC will display the following telephone symbols:
strength of
The EVIC displays this symbol to in- dicate the signal the U-Connect phone. The number of horizontal the strength of the U-Connect phone sig- nal increases. The EVIC displays this symbol to in- dicate an incoming call.
increase
bars
as
The EVIC displays this symbol to in- dicate that the U-Connect phone is currently in analog mode.
The EVIC displays this symbol to in- dicate that the U-Connect phone is currently in roaming.
Signal Strength
Incoming Call
Analog
Roaming
The EVIC displays this symbol to in- dicate that you have voice mail.
The EVIC displays this symbol to in- dicate a text message.
The EVIC displays this symbol to in- dicate the battery strength of the U-Connect phone.
The EVIC displays this symbol to in- dicate that a phone connection has been made.
The EVIC displays this symbol to in- dicate that the U-Connect phone is currently not available.
Voice Mail
Text Message
Battery Strength
Call in Progress
Phone Not Available
Navigation — If Equipped
Navigation Display Control Press and release the MENU button until Navigation is displayed in the EVIC. When the Navigation System is On, the steering wheel buttons can be used to select the Map or Menu display on the Navigation Unit. When the Menu display is active, the SCROLL buttons can be used to scroll through the list, the FUNCTION SELECT button can be used to select an item, and the AUDIO MODE SELECT button can be used to return to the previous menu. When the Map display is active, pressing the FUNCTION SELECT button will change the Navigation Unit Display to the Menu. Turn By Turn Directions If Turn by Turn Navigation is enabled through Personal Settings, the Navigation System will provide turn by turn directions to the programmed destination in the EVIC display. The name of the approaching road is displayed at the top of the screen, followed by an arrow to show the direction of the turn and the remaining distance to the turn counted down.
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System Warnings (Customer Information Features) Press and release the MENU button until “SYSTEM WARNINGS” is displayed in the EVIC. Use the SCROLL buttons to display one of the following choices: • Oil Temperature Shows the actual oil temperature. • Oil Pressure Shows the actual oil pressure. Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features) This allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK. Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set- tings is displayed in the EVIC. Use the SCROLL buttons to display one of the following choices: Language When in this display you may select different languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions
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and navigation system. Pressing the FUNCTION SE- LECT button while in this display selects English, Es- panol, Deutsch, Italiano, or Francais depending on avail- ability. As you continue the displayed information will be shown in the selected language. Display English or Metric The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system units can be changed between English and Metric. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until “US” or “METRIC” appears to make your selection. Lock Doors Automatically at 15 MPH (24 Km/h) When ON is selected all doors lock automatically when the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection. Auto Unlock On Exit When ON is selected all the vehicle’s doors will unlock when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection. Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st When DRIVER’S DOOR 1ST is selected only the driv- er’s door will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry unlock button and require a second press to unlock the remaining locked doors. When REMOTE UNLOCK ALL DOORS is selected all of the doors will unlock at the first press of the remote keyless entry unlock button. Press and release the FUNCTION SE- LECT button when in this display until “DRIVER’S DOOR 1ST” or “ALL DOORS” appears to make your selection. Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock When ON is selected the memory seat, mirror, and radio settings will return to the memory set position when the remote keyless entry “Unlock” button is pressed. If this feature is not selected then the memory seat, mirror, and radio settings can only return to the memory set position using the door mounted switch. Press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection. Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected a short horn sound will occur when the remote keyless entry “Lock” button is pressed. This feature may be selected with or without the flash lights on lock/unlock feature. Press and release the FUNC- TION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection. Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection. Delay Turning Headlamps Off When this feature is selected the driver can choose to have the headlamps remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
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when exiting the vehicle. Press and release the FUNC- TION SELECT button when in this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90 appears to make your selection. Headlamps On With Wipers When ON is selected and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi- mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection. NOTE: Turning the headlights on during the daytime causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the brightness, refer to “Lights” in this section. Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers When ON is selected the system senses moisture on the windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection. When OFF the system reverts to standard intermittent wiper operation.
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Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit When this feature is selected, the power window switches, radio, hands–free system, DVD video system, power sunroof, and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until “Off”, “45 sec.”, “5 min.”, “10 min.”, “30
min.”, or “60 min.” appears to make your selection. Turn Headlamps on with Remote Key Unlock When this feature is selected the headlamps will activate and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until “OFF”, “30 sec.”, “60 sec.”, or “90
sec.” appears to make your selection. Tilt Mirrors Down on Reverse When ON is selected the outside rearview mirrors will tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE with the ignition switch in the RUN position. The mirrors move back to their previous position when the vehicle isshifted out of REVERSE. Press and release the FUNC- TION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection. Park Assist System When ON is selected and the driver places the gear selector in Reverse or Neutral the system will scan for objects behind the vehicle. Press and release the FUNC- TION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection. Confirmation of Voice Commands — If Equipped When ON is selected all voice commands from the U-Connect system are confirmed. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection. Turn by Turn Navigation — If Equipped When ON is selected the Turn-by-Turn directions will appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig- nated turn within a programmed route. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
Automatically Move Seat Back on Exit When ON is selected, the driver’s seat moves rearward 5
cm (2 inches) or to the farthest rearward position if this distance is less than 5 cm (2 inches) when the key is removed from the ignition switch so that the driver can more easily exit the vehicle. The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set to ON) when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the door. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument panel, press and hold the button until the setting is correct.
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Analog Clock
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SALES CODE RAK – AM/FM/CASSETTE/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, VIDEO, MP3, and WMA CAPABILITIES
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate.
RAK Radio
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary) Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio ON. Press the ON/VOL a second time to turn OFF the radio. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously (360
degrees) in either direction without stopping. Turning the volume control to the right increases the volume and to the left decreases it. When the audio system is turned on, the sound will be set at the same volume level as last played. Mode Button (Radio Mode) Press the mode button repeatedly to select between the CD player, Cassette, Satellite, or Vehicle Entertainment System (VES) (if equipped). SEEK Button (Radio Mode) Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if equipped) mode.Press the right side of the button to seek up and the left side to seek down. The radio will remained tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding the button and will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. SCAN Button (Radio Mode) Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for the next station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds (satellite scan 8 seconds) at each listenable station before continu- ing to the next. To stop the search, press SCAN a second time. Time Button Press the time button and the time of day will be displayed for 5 seconds. Clock Setting Procedure 1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink. 2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune / Audio control.
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3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side Tune / Audio control to set the minutes. The minutes will begin to blink. 4. Adjust the minutes using the right side Tune / Audio control. 5. To exit, press any button/knob or wait 5 seconds. INFO Button (Radio Mode) Press the INFO button for an RBDS station (one with call letters displayed). The radio will return a Radio Text message broadcast (if available) from an FM station (FM mode only). RW/FF (Radio Mode) Pressing the rewind/fast forward button causes the tuner to search for the next frequency in the direction of the arrows. This feature operates in either AM, FM or Satel- lite (if equipped) frequencies. TUNE Control (Radio Mode) Turn the right side rotary control to increase or decrease the frequency.
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AM/FM Button (Radio Mode) Press the button to select AM or FM Modes. Setting the Tone, Balance, and Fade Press the rotary TUNE control and BASS will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decrease the Bass tones. Press the rotary TUNE control a second time and MID will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decrease the Mid Range tones. Press the rotary TUNE control a third time and TREBLE will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to increase or decrease the Treble tones. Press the rotary TUNE control a fourth time and BAL will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level from the right or left side speakers. Press the rotary TUNE control a fifth time and FADE will display. Turn the TUNE control to the right or left to adjust the sound level between the front and rear speakers. Press the rotary TUNE control again to exit setting tone, balance and fade.
RND/PTY Button (Radio Mode) Pressing this button once will turn on the PTY mode for 5 seconds. If no action is taken during the 5 second time out the PTY icon will turn off. Turning the tune knob within 5 seconds will allow the program format type to be selected. Many radio stations do not currently broad- cast PTY information. Turn the tune knob to select the following format types:
Program Type
No program type or un-
defined News
16 Digit-Character
Display
None
News
Information
Information
Sports Talk Rock
Classic Rock Adult Hits Soft Rock
Top 40
Sports Talk Rock
Classic_Rock Adult_Hits Soft_Rock
Top_40
Country Oldies Soft
Nostalgia
Jazz
Classical
Rhythm and Blues
Soft Rhythm and Blues
Foreign Language Religious Music Religious Talk
Personality
Public College
Unassigned
Weather
Country Oldies Soft
Nostalgia
Jazz
Classical
Rhythm_and_Blues
Soft_R_&_B
Foreign_Language Religious_Music Religious_Talk
Personality
Public College
Weather
By pressing the SEEK button when the PTY icon is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequency station with the same selected PTY name. The PTY function only operates when in the FM mode.
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If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program Type) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. If you have selected a PTY with the tune knob, NOTE: simply pressing the tune button in will go directly to a “PTY seek”. Buttons 1 - 6 (Radio Mode) These buttons tune the Radio to the stations that you commit to push-button memory {12AM, 12 FM, and 12
Satellite (if equipped) stations}. Operating Instructions — Tape Player Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the left and the mechanical action of the player will gently pull the cassette into the play position. NOTE: When subjected to extremely cold temperatures, the tape mechanism may require a few minutes to warm up for proper operation. Sometimes poor playback may be experienced due to a defective cassette tape. Clean and demagnetize the tape heads at least twice a year.156 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Seek Button Press the SEEK button up for the next selection on the tape and down to return to the beginning of the current selection. Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track number to skip forward or backward 1 to 6 selections. Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice to move 2 selections, etc. Fast Forward (FF) Press the FF button up momentarily to advance the tape in the direction that it is playing. The tape will advance until the button is pressed again or the end of the tape is reached. At the end of the tape, the tape will play in the opposite direction. Rewind (RW) Press the RW button momentarily to reverse the tape direction. The tape will reverse until the button is pressed again or until the end of the tape is reached. At the end of the tape, the tape will play in the opposite direction.
Tape Eject
Press this button and the cassette will disen- gage and eject from the radio.
Scan Button Press this button to play 10 seconds of each selection. Press the scan button a second time to cancel the feature. Changing Tape Direction If you wish to change the direction of tape travel (side being played), press Preset 6. The lighted arrow in the display window will show the new direction. Metal Tape Selection If a standard metal tape is inserted into the player, the player will automatically select the correct equalization. Pinch Roller Release If ignition power or the radio ON/OFF switch are turned off, the pinch roller will automatically retract to protect the tape from any damage. When power is restored to the tape player, the pinch roller will automatically reengage and the tape will resume play.
Noise Reduction The Dolby Noise Reduction System* is on whenever the tape player is on, but may be switched off. To turn off the Dolby Noise reduction System: Press Preset 1 after you insert the tape. The NR light in the display will go off when the Dolby System is off. * ”Dolby” noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo- ratories Licensing Corporation. Operation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD Audio Play)
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position to operate the radio. NOTE: Note: This Radio is capable of playing compact discs (CD), recordable compact discs (CD-R), rewritable compact discs (CD-RW) compact discs with MP3 tracks and multisession compact discs with CD and MP3 tracks and WMA.
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Inserting Compact Disc(s)
CAUTION!
This CD player will accept 4 3/4 inch (12 cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism.
You may eject a disc with the radio OFF. If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play when you insert the disc. The display will show the disc number, the track number, and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track 1. SEEK Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press the right side of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the left side of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection.
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SCAN Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press the Scan button to scan through each track on the CD currently playing. LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)
LOAD/ EJECT - Load
Press the LOAD/ EJT button and the push- button with the corresponding number where the CD is being loaded. The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays ⬙INSERT DISC⬙ insert the CD into the player. Radio display will show ⬙LOADING DISC⬙ when the disc is loading, and “READING DISC” when the radio is reading the disc. LOAD / EJT - Eject
Press the LOAD/ EJT button and the push- button with the corresponding number where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal.
Radio display will show ⬙EJECTING DISC⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. Press and hold the LOAD/ EJT button for 5 seconds and all CDs will be ejected from the radio. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will continue to play the non-removed CD. If the CD is removed and there are other CD’s in the radio, the radio will play the next CD after a 2 minute timeout. If the CD is removed and there are no other CD’s in the radio, the radio will remain in CD mode and display ⬙INSERT DISC” for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes the radio will go to the previous tuner mode. The disc can be ejected with the radio and ignition OFF. TIME Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press this button to change the display from a large CD playing time display to a small CD playing time display.
RW/FF (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released or RW or another CD button is pressed. The RW (Reverse) button works in a similar manner. TUNE Control (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Pressing the TUNE control allows the setting of the Tone, Fade, and Balance. See Radio Mode. AM/FM Button (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Switches the Radio to the Radio mode. RND/PTY Button (Random Play Button) (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. NOTE: MP3 and WMA Random Play are for file folders only. Press the SEEK button to move to the next randomly selected track.
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Press and hold the FF button to fast forward through the tracks. Release the FF button to stop the fast forward feature. If the RW button is pressed, the current track will reverse to the beginning of the track and begin playing. Press the RND button a second time to stop Random Play. Buttons 1 - 6 (CD MODE for CD Audio Play) Selects disc positions 1 - 6 for Play/Load/Eject. Notes On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files, however, acceptable MP3
file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restric- tions. Supported Media (Disc Types) The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW. Supported Medium Formats (File Systems) The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO 9660
Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. When reading discs recorded using formats other than ISO 9660 Level 1 and Level 2, the radio may fail to read160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
files properly and may be unable to play the file nor- mally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 15
• Maximum number of files: 255
• Maximum number of folders: 100
• Maximum number of characters in file/folder names: • Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a • Level 2: 31 (including a separator3-character extension)
⬙.⬙ and a
3-character extension)
Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio. Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal CD audio tracks and computer files (including MP3 files). Discs created with an option such as ⬙keep disc open after writing⬙ are most likely multisession discs. The use of multisession for CD audio or MP3 playback may result in longer disc loading times.
Supported MP3 File Formats The radio will recognize only files with the *.mp3 exten- sion as MP3 files. Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3
extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 and will not play the file. When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data to an MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in the following table are supported. In addition, variable bit rates (VBR) are also supported. The majority of MP3 files use a 44.1 kHz sampling rate and a 192, 160, 128, 96 or VBR bit rates.MPEG Specifi-
cation
Sampling Fre- quency (kHz)
MPEG-1 Audio
Layer 3
48, 44.1, 32
MPEG-2 Audio
Layer 3
24, 22.05, 16
Bit rate (kbps)
320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32
160, 128, 144, 112, 96, 80, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24,16, 8
ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. Playlist files are not supported. MP3 Pro files are not supported. Playback of MP3 and WMA Files When a medium containing MP3 data is loaded, the radio checks all files on the medium. If the medium contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more time to start playing the MP3 files. Loading times for playback of MP3 and WMA files may be affected by the following: • Media - CD-RW media may take longer to load than • Medium formats - Multisession discs may take longer • Number of files and folders - Loading times will
to load than non-multisession discs
CD-R media
increase with more files and folders
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To increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommended to use CD-R media and single-session discs. To create a single-session disc, enable the Disc at Once option before writing to the disc. Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Audio Play)
SEEK Button (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play) Pressing the right side of the SEEK button plays the next file. Pressing the left side of the SEEK button plays the beginning of the file. Pressing the button within the first ten seconds plays the previous file. LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play)
LOAD/ EJT - Load
Press the LOAD/ EJT button and the push- button with the corresponding number where the CD is being loaded. The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays ⬙INSERT DISC⬙ insert the CD into the player.
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The radio display will show ⬙LOADING DISC⬙ when the disc is loading. LOAD / EJT - Eject
Press the LOAD/ EJT button and the push- button with the corresponding number where the CD was loaded and the disc will unload and move to the entrance for easy removal. Radio display will show ⬙EJECTING DISC⬙ when the disc is being ejected and prompt the user to remove the disc. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will continue to play the non-removed CD. If the CD is removed and there are other CD’s in the radio, the radio will play the next CD after a 2 minute timeout. If the CD is removed and there are no other CD’s in the radio, the radio will remain in CD mode and display ⬙INSERT DISC” for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes the radio will go to the previous tuner mode. INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press and INFO button while playing MP3 or WMA disc. The radio scrolls through the following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File Name, and Folder Name (if avail- able).
Press the INFO button once more to return to ⬙elapsed time⬙ priority mode. Press and hold the INFO button while in the message display priority mode or elapsed time display priority mode will display the song title for each file. RW/FF (CD Mode for MP3 and WMA Play) Press the FF side of the button to move forward through the file or MP3 and WMA selection. TUNE Control (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing the TUNE Control allows the adjustment of Tone, Balance, and Fade. AM/FM Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Switches back to Radio mode. RND/ PTY Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Pressing this button plays files randomly. SET/DIR Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Press the SET/DIR Button to display folders, when playing an MP3 discs that have a file/folder structure.
Turn the TUNE control to display available folders or move through available folders. Press the TUNE control to select a folder. Buttons 1 - 6 (CD Mode for MP3 Play) Selects disc positions 1 - 6 for Play/Load/Eject. Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped) Refer to Hands Free Phone in Section 3 of the Owner’s Manual. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of Manual. Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped) Refer to separate Video Entertainment System (VES) Guide.
the Owner’s
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VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) — IF EQUIPPED The optional VES™ (Video Entertainment System) con- sists of a DVD player and LCD (liquid crystal display) screen, a battery-powered remote control, and two head- sets. The system is located in the center console storage bin under the armrest lid. refer to your VES™ User’s Manual for detailed operating instructions.
Accessing The VES
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Raising The DVD Screen
Remote Control Location
SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast- ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to coast. The subscription service provider is Sirius™ Satel- lite Radio. This service offers up to 100 channels of music, sports, news, entertainment, and programming for chil- dren, directly from its satellites and broadcasting studios. System Activation To activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit the Sirius web site at www.sirius.com. Please have the following informa- tion available when activating your system: 1. The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID). 2. Credit card information. 3. Your Vehicle Identification Number.
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Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID) The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Num- ber is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio system. To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps: ESN/SID Access With REF Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF, press the CD Eject and Time buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. The first four digits of the twelve-digit ESN/SID number will be displayed. Press the SEEK UP button to display the next four digits. Continue to press the SEEK UP button until all twelve ESN/SID digits have been displayed. The SEEK DOWN will page down until the first four digits are displayed. The radio will exit the ESN/SID mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned OFF, or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed. ESN/SID Access With RAK Radio With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF, press the CD Eject and TIME buttons
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simultaneously for 3 seconds. All twelve ESN/SID num- bers will be displayed. The radio will exit the ESN/SID mode when any other button is pushed, the ignition is turned OFF, or 5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed. ESN/SID Access With Navigation Radios Please refer to your Navigation User’s Manual. Selecting Satellite Mode in REF and RAK Radio
Selecting Satellite Mode — REF Radio Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word ⬙SAT⬙ appears in the display. A CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Selecting Satellite Mode — RAK Radio Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word ⬙SAT⬙ appears in the display. These radios will also display the current station name and program type. For more information such as song title and artist press the MSG or INFO button.
A CD or tape may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio mode. Selecting a Channel Press and release the SEEK or TUNE knob to search for the next channel. Press the top of the button to search up and the bottom of the button to search down. Holding the TUNE button causes the radio to bypass channels until the button is released. Press and release the SCAN button (if equipped) to automatically change channels every 7 seconds. The radio will pause on each channel for 7 seconds before moving on to the next channel. The word ⬙SCAN⬙ will appear in the display between each channel change. Press the SCAN button a second time to stop the search. NOTE: Channels that may contain objectionable con- tent can be blocked. Contact Sirius Customer Care at 888-539-7474 to discuss options for channel blocking or unblocking. Please have your ESN/SID information available.
Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels In addition to the 12 AM and 12 FM pre-set stations, you may also commit 12 satellite stations to push button memory. These satellite channel pre-set stations will not erase any AM or FM pre-set memory stations. Follow the memory pre-set procedures that apply to your radio. Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if equipped) Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your radio. PTY Button ⴖSCANⴖ When the desired program type is obtained, press the ⬙SCAN⬙ button within five seconds. The radio will play 7
seconds of the selected channel before moving to the next channel of the selected program type. Press the ⬙SCAN⬙ button a second time to stop the search. NOTE: Pressing the ⬙SEEK⬙ or ⬙SCAN⬙ button while performing a music type scan will change the channel by one and stop the search. Pressing a pre-set memory button during a music type scan, will call up the memory channel and stop the search.UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 167
PTY Button ⴖSEEKⴖ When the desired program is obtained, press the ⬙SEEK⬙ button within five seconds. The channel will change to the next channel that matches the program type selected. Satellite Antenna To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause decreased performance. Larger luggage items should be placed as far forward as possible. Do not place items directly on or above the antenna. Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons. • The vehicle is parked in an underground parking • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the • Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
structure or under a physical obstacle.
form of short audio mutes.
cause intermittent reception.
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• Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
cause signal blockage.
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (SALES CODE REC) — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of your radio faceplate.
Navigation Radio with CD Player and MP3 Capability (REC) - combines a Global-Positioning System-based navigation system with a color screen to provide maps, turn identification, selection menus and instructions for
selecting a variety of destinations and routes. The unit also provides an AM/FM stereo radio and six-disc CD changer with MP3 capability. Mapping information for navigation is supplied on a DVD that is loaded into the unit. One map DVD covers all of North America. Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for detailed operating instructions.
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS The remote sound system controls are located on the surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions. Some models feature an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) with driver-interactive display. This is located in the upper part of the instrument cluster between the speedometer and tachometer. The audio mode of the EVIC can display any one of twelve radio station preset frequencies, CD disc number, CD track number, tape, or one of 200 Satellite radio channels depending on which radio is in the vehicle.
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The FUNCTION SELECT button advances the radio to the next preset, changes the tape side being played, or changes the current disc when used in audio mode. The SCROLL buttons change selections such as radio station, CD track, or satellite radio chan- nel depending on the current mode.
The following describes the operation of the SCROLL buttons in each mode: Radio Operation Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable station. Tape Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next selection on the cassette. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current selection or to the beginning of the previous selection if it is within the first 5 seconds of the current selection.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center The VOLUME switch controls the volume of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume. The AUDIO MODE SELECT button changes the mode of the radio from AM to FM to Tape to CD, or to Satellite (SAT) depending on which radio is in the vehicle.
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If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second selection, three times, it will play the third, etc. Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to switch the side of the tape to be played. CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current track begins to play. If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the second track, three times, it will play the third, etc. Satellite Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next listenable satellite channel and pressing the bottom of the switch will SEEK down for the next listenable satellite channel.
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Broadcast Signals Your new radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op- eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help you understand and save you concern about these “ap- parent” malfunctions, you must understand a point or two about the transmission and reception of radio sig- nals. Two Types of Signals There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound. Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,
and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They interfere very little with the frequency variations that carry the FM signal. AM Reception AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines and neon signs. FM Reception Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia- tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear, which is the major feature of FM radio. NOTE: On vehicles so equipped the radio, steering wheel radio controls and 6 disc CD/DVD changer if equipped, will remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition has been turned off, and the driver door has not been opened. This feature is programmable through the electronic vehicle information center (EVIC) — if equipped. Refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit” under “Personal Settings” in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center section for details.
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CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Do not use cassette tapes longer than C-90; otherwise, sound quality and tape durability will be greatly dimin- ished. 2. Keep the cassette tape in its case to protect from slackness and dust when it is not in use. 3. Keep the cassette tape away from direct sunlight, heat and magnetic fields such as the radio speakers. 4. Before inserting a tape, make sure that the label is adhering flatly to the cassette. 5. A loose tape should be corrected before use. To rewind a loose tape, insert the eraser end of a pencil into the tape drive gear and twist the pencil in the required directions. Maintain your cassette tape player. The head and capstan shaft in the cassette player can pick up dirt or tape deposits each time a cassette is played. The result of deposits on the capstan shaft may cause the tape to wrap around and become lodged in the tape transport. The
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other adverse condition is low or “muddy” sound from one or both channels, as if the treble tone control were turned all the way down. To prevent this, you should periodically clean the head with a commercially available WET cleaning cassette. As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every 30 hours of use. If you wait until the head becomes very dirty (noticeably poor sound), it may not be possible to remove all deposits with a simple WET cleaning cassette.
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth, wiping from center to edge. 3. Do not apply paper, paper CD labels, or tape to the disc; avoid scratching the disc. 4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners, or antistatic sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing. 6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight. 7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high.
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Automatic Temperature Control The Infrared Dual-Zone Climate Control System auto- matically maintains the interior comfort level desired by the driver and passenger. This is accomplished by a dual sun-sensor in the top of the instrument panel, and an infrared sensor located in the face of the control unit. There are also various sensors monitored by this system which take account for vehicle speed, A/C pressure, outside temperature, and engine cooling temperature. The infrared sensor independently measures the surface temperature of the driver and passenger. Based on the sensor input, the system automatically adjusts the air flow temperature, the air flow volume, and amount of outside air recirculation. This maintains a comfortable temperature even under changing conditions.
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Automatic Temperature Controls
Operation of the system is quite simple. Begin by turning the right mode knob to AUTO, and place the blower control (left knob) to either LO AUTO or HI AUTO. The LO AUTO position should be used for front seat occu- pants only. The HI AUTO position should be used when more air flow is desired, or when rear seat occupants are present. Dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain by rotating the driver’s or passenger’s control knob. Once the comfort level is selected the system will maintain that level automatically using the
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heating system. Should the desired comfort level require air conditioning, the system will automatically make the adjustment. You will experience the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the system to function automatically. Selecting the OFF position on the fan control stops the system completely and closes the outside air intake. 72°F (22°C) is the recommended setting for maximum comfort for the average person, however, this may vary. NOTE: The temperature setting can be adjusted at any time without affecting automatic control operation.
The air conditioning in this system is automatic. Pressing this button while in AUTO mode will cause an audible beep and the LED will flash three times and remain off. This indicates that the system is in AUTO and requesting the air conditioning is not neces- sary.
The system will automatically control recircu- lation. However, pressing this button will tem- porarily put the system in recirculation mode (ten minutes). This can be used when outside
conditions such as smoke, odors, dust, or high humidity are present. This will cause an audible beep, and the LED will illuminate. After ten minutes the system will return to normal AUTO mode function and the LED will turn off. NOTE: • The surface of the climate control panel, and the top center of the instrument panel should be kept free of debris due to the climate control sensor’s location. Mud on the windshield may also cause poor operation of this system. • To provide you with maximum comfort in the auto- matic mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain off until the engine warms up. However, the fan will engage immediately if the defrost mode is selected or if you manually select a blower speed. • Under certain conditions (after the vehicle is turned off) the climate control system may recalibrate and a noise may be heard for 20 seconds. This is part of normal operation.
• Most of the time, when in Automatic operation, you can temporarily put the system into recirculation mode by pressing the Recirc button. However, under certain conditions in automatic the system is blowing air out of the defrost vents. When these conditions are present and the Recirc button is pressed the indicator will flash and remain off. This tells you that you are unable to go into recirculation mode at this time. If you would like to go to Recirculation mode, you must first move your mode knob to panel, panel/floor or floor, then hit the recirc button. This feature will reduce the possibility of window fogging.
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Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features which consist of Blower Preferred Automatic, Mode Preferred Automatic, or Blower and Mode Pre- ferred Automatic. This means the customer can override the blower, the mode, or both. There is a manual blower range used when the AUTO setting is not desired. The left control can be set to any fixed blower speed by rotating the knob. NOTE: Please read the Automatic Temperature Control Operation Chart below for details.
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The operator can override the AUTO mode setting and select the direction of the air by rotating the right mode knob to one of the following positions. • Defrost
Air is directed to the windshield through the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also directed to the front door windows through the side window demister grilles.
• Defrost/Floor
Air flows through the front and rear floor outlets and the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also directed to the front door windows through the side window demister grilles. • Floor
Air flows through the floor outlets located under the instrument panel and into the rear
seating area through vents under the front seats.
• Bi-Level
Air flows both through the outlets located in the instrument panel and those located on the
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floor. Air flows through the registers in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers. These registers can be closed to block airflow.
• Panel
Air flows through the outlets located in the instrument panel. Air flows through the regis- ters in the back of the center console to the rear seat passengers. These registers can be closed to block airflow.
Depress this button to turn on and off the air conditioning during manual operation only. Con- ditioned outside air is then directed through the outlets selected on the mode control dial. The button includes an LED that illuminates when manual operation is selected, and will cause an audible beep. NOTE: To manually control the air conditioning the mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position. Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster (if equipped). An LED in the button will illuminate and an audible beep indicates that the rear window defroster is
and the heated side mirrors
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ON. The defroster automatically turns off after approxi- mately 10 minutes of operation for the first push of the button, and will turn off after approximately 5 minutes for the second push of the button.
CAUTION!
To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water.
This button can be used to block out smoke, odors, dust, high humidity, or if rapid cooling is desired. The recirculation mode should only be used temporarily. The button includes an LED that illuminates, and an audible beep indicates that the recirculation mode is active. You may use this feature separately.
NOTE: Extended use of recirculation may cause the windows to fog. If the interior of the windows begins to fog, press the “Recirculate” icon button to return to outside air. Some temp./humidity conditions will cause captured interior air to condense on windows and ham- per visibility. For this reason, the system will not allow “Recirculate” to be selected while in the defrost or defrost/floor modes. Attempting to use the recirculation while in these modes will cause the LED in the button to blink and then turn off. Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheating. A 50% solution of ethylene glycol antifreeze coolant in water is recommended. Refer to section 7, Maintenance Procedures, of this manual for proper coolant selection.
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NOTE: Recirculate without A/C should not be used for long periods as fogging may occur. Outside Air Intake Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air intake may reduce airflow and if they enter the plenum they could plug the water drains. In winter months make sure the air intake is clear of ice, slush and snow. A/C Air Filter — If Equipped The climate control system filters outside air containing dust, pollen and some odors. Strong odors cannot be totally filtered out. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in your Owner’s Manual for filter replacement instructions.
Winter Operation Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months is not recommended because it may cause window fogging. See Operating Tips chart (for Manual A/C NOTE: Control) at the end of this section for suggested control settings in different weather conditions. Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air condi- tioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com- pressor damage when the system is started again. Window Fogging Interior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re- moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. The Defrost/Floor mode can be used to maintain a clear windshield and provide sufficient heating. If side win- dow fogging becomes a problem increase blower speed. Vehicle windows tend to fog on the inside in mild but rainy or humid weather.
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Operating Tips
STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
䡵 Starting Procedures
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
䡵 Transmission Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
▫ 5 Speed Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 185
▫ Automatic Transmission — GeneralInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
䡵 AutoStick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
▫ AutoStick Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
▫ AutoStick General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
䡵 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
䡵 Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195䡵 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
䡵 Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
▫ Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . 203
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 204
䡵 Tires—General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
▫ Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
▫ Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
▫ Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
▫ Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
▫ Life Of Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212182 STARTING AND OPERATING
▫ Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
▫ Alignment And Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
䡵 Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped . . 214
▫ Tire Pressure Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
䡵 Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
䡵 Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
䡵 Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . 218
▫ Tire Rotation — Standard Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
▫ Tire Rotation — All Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . 219
▫ Tire Rotation — General Information . . . . . . . 219
䡵 Ground Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
䡵 Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
▫ Spark Knock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
▫ MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
▫ Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
▫ Fuel System Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
䡵 Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
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䡵 Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
▫ Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) . . . . . . . 226
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) . . . . . . . . . 226
▫ Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
▫ Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
䡵 Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . 228▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
䡵 Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228STARTING PROCEDURES
CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling, especially at high engine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust tempera- tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
WARNING!
Do not leave animals or children inside parked vehicles in hot weather; interior heat build up may cause serious injury or death.
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear.
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Normal Starting Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Turn the key to the “START” position and release when the engine starts. If the engine has not started within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal while continuing to crank. If the engine fails to start within 15 seconds, turn the key to the “OFF” position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure. Extremely Cold Weather (below ⫺20°F or ⫺29°C) To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your dealer) is recommended.
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WARNING!
• Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Un- burned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis- charged battery, booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if done improperly. See section 6 of this manual for the proper jump starting proce- dures and follow them carefully. • Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing serious personal injury.
If Engine Fails to Start If the engine fails to start after you have followed the “NORMAL STARTING” procedure, it may be flooded.
Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again.
If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the key is released. If this occurs, continue cranking up to 15
seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly. Do not overspeed en- gine. If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor, the “NORMAL STARTING” procedure should be repeated.After Starting The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine warms up.
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING
5 Speed Automatic Transmission
Gear Selector
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WARNING!
Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a vehicle you should shift the transmission into Park, remove the key from the ignition, and apply the park brake. Once the key is removed from the ignition the transmission shift lever is locked in the Park position, securing the vehicle against unwanted movement. Furthermore, you should never leave children unattended inside a vehicle. The following indicators should be used to ensure that you have engaged the transmission shift lever into the “Park” position: • When shifting into Park move the lever all the • Look at the shift indicator window on the console
way forward until it stops, and is fully seated.
to ensure it is in the “P” position.
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Park Position The PARK position is to be used when parking the vehicle. Engage only with the vehicle stopped. The PARK position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always use the parking brake in addition to placing the selector lever in PARK to secure the vehicle. PARK supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt to use PARK while the vehicle is in motion. NOTE: • If the key is in the ACC or ON position, you must press • The key can be removed from the ignition switch only with the selector lever in the PARK position. With the key removed, the selector lever is locked in the PARK position.
the brake pedal to shift out of the PARK position.
ON positions. Remove the rubber storage tray from the bin located to the right of the shifter lever. The override can be activated by pressing the pink-colored tab, which can be accessed through a hole inside the bin. While the override is pressed, the shifter can be moved out of the park position without pressing the brake. After operation return rubber storage tray to its original position.
Brake Interlock Override
For electrical system malfunctions there is an override for the interlock system. In order to override this system the key must be in the ignition with the switch in the ACC or
Reverse Shift into REVERSE gear only when the vehicle is com- pletely stopped.
Neutral No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be moved freely (pushed or towed). Do not engage in NEUTRAL position while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding (e.g., on icy roads). The engine may be started in this range. Use this range for starting your vehicle if it is moving or being towed.
CAUTION!
Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason with selector lever in NEUTRAL can result in trans- mission damage.
Drive This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- shifts and best fuel economy.
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The transmission automatically upshifts through fifth gear. The DRIVE position provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions. When frequent transmission shifting occurs when using the Overdrive range, such as when operating the vehicle under heavy loading conditions (in hilly terrain, travel- ing into strong head winds, or while towing heavy trailers, use the AutoStick mode and select the “3” range. AutoStick威 Gear selection The transmission gear can be selected by pressing the selector lever to the right or the left with the selector lever in the DRIVE position. The gear currently selected is indicated in the instrument cluster display. Briefly press selector lever in the “D -” direction. The transmission will shift from the current gear to the next lower gear. Shifting into another gear that allows for quicker acceleration or to slow the vehicle down is possible. Downshifts can also be performed. Press and hold the selector lever in the “D-” direction. The transmission will shift from the current gear directly to the best gear for acceleration.
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NOTE: To avoid overrevving the engine when the selector lever is moved in “D -” direction, the transmis- sion will not shift to a lower gear if the engine’s revolu- tions per minute limit would be exceeded. Briefly press the selector lever in the “D +” direction. The transmission will shift from the current gear to the next higher gear. Press and hold the selector lever in the “D +” direction. The transmission will shift from the current gear directly to gear “D”.
WARNING!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehi- cle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. You could lose control of your vehicle and have an accident.
Delayed Shifts in Cold Temperatures During cold temperature operation you may notice de- layed upshifts depending on engine and transmission temperature as well as vehicle speed. This feature im- proves warm up time of the engine and transmission to achieve maximum efficiency. Temporary Transmission Limp Home Mode The transmission is monitored for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could result in transmission damage, the transmission will engage Limp Home Mode. If vehicle acceleration worsens, or the transmission no longer shifts, the transmission is most likely operating in the Limp Home Mode. In this mode, the transmission will remain in the current gear until the vehicle is brought to a stop. After the vehicle has stopped, PARK(P), REVERSE(R), and NEUTRAL(N) will continue to operate. SECOND gear will operate in the DRIVE(D) shifter position. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp may be illuminated.
A reset feature is available to allow the vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service. To reset the transmission, use the following procedure: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Move the selector lever to the PARK position. 3. Turn off the engine. 4. Wait approximately 10 seconds. 5. Restart the engine. 6. Move the shift lever to the desired range. If the problem is no longer detected, the transmission will return to normal operation. NOTE: Even if the transmission can be reset, we recommend that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equip- ment to determine if the problem could recur.
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Have the transmission checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible. If the problem has been momentary, the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears. Permanent Transmission Limp Home Mode Permanent Limp Home Mode will be activated if the transmission enters temporary Limp Home Mode three times. Follow the reset procedure described in the previ- ous section. In Permanent Limp Home Mode, PARK(P), REVERSE(R) and NEUTRAL(N) will continue to operate. SECOND gear will operate in the DRIVE(D) shifter position. The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate.
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Automatic Transmission — General Information
CAUTION!
a complete stop.
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- ing precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is at idle speed. • Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK or NEUTRAL into any forward gear when the engine is above idle speed. • Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
The automatic transmission selects individual gears au- tomatically, dependent upon: • Altitude
• Vehicle Loading • Driving Style • Selector lever position • Accelerator position • Vehicle speed The gear shifting process is continuously adapted, de- pendent on the driving style, the driving situation and the road characteristics. NOTE: • After selecting any driving position, wait a moment to allow the gear to fully engage before accelerating, especially when the engine is cold. • If there is a need to restart your engine be sure to cycle the key to the LOCK position before restarting. Trans- mission engagement may be delayed up to 10 seconds after restart if the key is not cycled to the LOCK position first. • The electronically controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are
self-calibrating. Therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt or soft until after the break-in period. This is a normal condition, and pre- cision shifts will develop within a few shift cycles.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
The selector lever is automatically locked while in the PARK position. To move the selector lever out of the PARK position, the brake pedal must be firmly depressed before the shift lock will release. Shift the selector lever to the desired position only when the engine is idling normally and the brake pedal is
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applied. Do not release the brake until ready to drive. The vehicle may otherwise accelerate quickly when the selec- tor lever is in DRIVE or REVERSE position. Stopping For brief stops, leave the transmission in gear and hold the vehicle with the brake pedal. For longer stops with the engine idling, shift into the NEUTRAL or PARK position and hold the vehicle with the parking brake. When stopping the vehicle uphill, do not hold it with the accelerator; use the brake. This avoids unnecessary trans- mission heat build-up. Maneuvering To maneuver in tight areas, control the vehicle speed by gradually releasing the brakes. Accelerate gently and never abruptly step on the accelerator. To rock a vehicle out of soft ground (mud or snow), alternately shift from forward to reverse, while applying only slight acceleration. Rocking a vehicle free in this manner may cause the ABS or traction system malfunc- tion indicator light to come on. Turn off the engine and restart the engine to clear the malfunction indication.
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Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System This vehicle is equipped with a brake transmission shift interlock system (BTSI) that holds the gearshift lever in the P (Park) position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. To move the gear selector lever out of the P (Park) position, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON position, and the brake pedal must be depressed. Over Temperature Mode The transmission electronics constantly monitor the transmission oil temperature. If the transmission exceeds normal operating temperature, the transmission will change the way it shifts to help control the condition. This may result in a slightly different feeling or response during normal operation in D (Drive) position. After the transmission cools down, it will return to normal opera- tion.
AUTOSTICK Autostick is a driver-interactive transmission that offers manual gear shifting capability to provide the driver with more control. Autostick allows the driver to increase engine braking ability, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and improve overall vehicle perfor- mance. This system can also provide the driver with more control during passing, city driving, mountain driving, trailer towing, and many other situations. Autostick Operation By placing the shift lever in the DRIVE position the lever can be moved from side to side. This allows the driver to select a specific gear. Move the shift lever to the Left (-) to trigger a downshift and to the Right (+) to trigger an upshift. The gear position will be shown in the transmis- sion gear display located in the instrument cluster. In the autostick mode the transmission will only NOTE: shift up and down when Left or Right (D-/D+) is manually selected by the driver.
An UPSHIFT message will appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) portion of your instru- ment cluster when using Autostick. This message ap- pears in order to alert the driver to upshift to the next gear. The UPSHIFT message will display while operating the vehicle at higher engine revolutions–per–minute (RPM). Shifting into or out of the autostick mode can be done at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal. When the driver wishes to engage autostick, simply move the shift lever to the Left or Right (D-/D+) position while in DRIVE. Hold the shift lever to the right for at least one second to disengage autostick. The transmission will now operate automatically; shifting between the five available gears.
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gear when coming to a stop.
Autostick General Information • You can start out in first or second gear. The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed. • The transmission will automatically downshift to first • Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy • Avoid using speed control when autostick is engaged. • The transmission will not automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is reached while autostick is engaged. • Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when
conditions.
autostick is engaged.
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PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch on, the brake light in the instrument cluster will turn on. NOTE: This light only shows that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is fully applied and place the gear selector in the Park position.
To release the parking brake, pull out on the parking brake release located on the left side of the instrument panel.
Parking Brake Release
When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in Park, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of park. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on a uphill grade.
Parking Brake
The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
• Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan- gerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector lever. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving: failure to do so can lead to brake
